Community Shorts

Published: April 17, 2008

Tots and tomatoes

The young gardeners at the Chilmark Preschool announce their third annual Rainbow Tomato Fundraiser. They offer eight varieties, including green zebra, brandywine, a rainbow six-pack, and the smaller yellow pear tomatoes. Download an order form from ticketsmv.com/tomatoes. Orders are due by May 1, and pick-up is June 7. All proceeds go to the preschool's enrichment programs.

One bite at a time

Tonight, Slow Food Martha's Vineyard hosts their monthly potluck of local food. Simply prepare a dish for six with local ingredients and head to the Ag Hall in West Tisbury. The potluck is from 6:30-9 pm. While there, learn about Whippoorwill Farm Community Supported Agriculture and Flat Point Poultry Community Supported Chicken. Be sure to bring your own plates, cups, and utensils. For more information, contact Elizabeth Germain at 508-645-9466, or foodforwell-being.com.

Avon ladies dinner

This Wednesday, The Black Dog Tavern is hosting a benefit dinner in support of two sponsored walkers participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. This year's walkers are Anastasia Smolnikov and Johanna Gauvreau, who each have to raise $1,800 to participate. The four-course dinner costs $50 a person, and also includes a raffle with prizes donated by local Island businesses. The dinner is from 5 to 9 pm on April 23. Reservations are suggested, but not required. For more information and to make a reservation, call 508-693-9223.