The Martha's Vineyard Times

Noteworthy events

June 29, 2011

Peace Corps in parade

Dianne Durawa and Chris Murphy are looking for returned Peace Corps volunteers who will be on the Vineyard on July 4 to march in the Edgartown parade in honor of the 50th anniversary. For more information, call Dianne at 508-627-3076 or Chris at 693-6610.

Sail MV benefit

Tickets are on sale now for the 20th anniversary Seafood Buffet and Auction for Sail Martha's Vineyard, to be held Saturday, July 9, at the Tisbury Wharf. While dining on the waterfront, guests have a view of the local wooden boat fleet, as well as music by the Beetlebung Steel Band, local seafood, and auction items that range from lunch with Captain Bob Douglas and Ralph Packer with a tour of the Shenandoah, or a sail on Charlotte with Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen.

Tickets are $150; $300 for VIP. To reserve, or for more information, visit sailmv.org or call 508-696-7644.

Cocktails & auction for Rising Tide

Rising Tide Therapeutic Equestrian Center is hosting a fundraising event at the James Cagney Estate in Chilmark. Summer Cocktails & Auction is next Thursday, July 7, from 6 to 9 pm, and tickets are $60. Enjoy live music by Sabrina and Groover, a live and a silent auction that includes an African safari, a meet-and-greet with Rising Tide's horses and trainers, and live art performances with ArtFarm. RSVP by July 1 to info@risingtedtec.org or call 508-693-1185.