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May 5 - May 11, 2005 Edition
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THURSDAY, MAY 5 Conversation Group 10-11:30 am, Oak Bluffs Council on Aging, 21 Wamsutta Ave. Lt. Don Rose from Sheriff's office on senior safety in the home. Topic changes weekly. Free. 508-693-9771. Roast Pork Dinner 5-7 pm, Portuguese-American Club, Vineyard Ave., Oak Bluffs. Benefits building fund. $10; $5 for children. 508-693-9314. National Day of Prayer 7 pm, Faith Community Church, Meeting House Way, Edgartown. Prayer service. Free. 508-627-8918. Auditions: “The Gondoliers” 7:30 pm, Federated Church, Parish House, S. Summer St., Edgartown. Island Theatre Workshop's July production of Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. 508-693-5290. Bingo 7:30 pm, American Legion Post 186, Katama Rd., Edgartown. Weekly. 508-627-8673. Cinco de Mayo Party Season's, Circuit Ave., Oak Bluffs. FRIDAY, MAY 6 Lobster Rolls 4:30-7:30 pm, Grace Church, Woodlawn Ave., Vineyard Haven. Weekly through the fall. 508-693-0332. Holocaust Memorial Service 5:30 pm, M.V. Hebrew Center, Center St., Vineyard Haven. Holocaust survivor Daniel Golomb's talk “Shattered Windows” will follow a short service. Free. 508-693-0745. IMP Benefit Show 7 pm, Katharine Cornell Theatre, Spring St., Vineyard Haven. “All About IMP” comedy improv show benefits IMP summer programs. $10; $8; $35 family cap. Also May 7. 508-939-9368. Lecture: NAACP 7:30 pm, Bunch of Grapes Bookstore, Main St., Vineyard Haven. Marie Allen, president of M.V. NAACP on history and future of chapter. Free. 508-693-2291. Pesticides and Wildlife 7:30 pm, Ag Hall, Panhandle Rd., West Tisbury. Katharine Parsons, director of Manomet's Wildlife and Agriculture Program, presents insights from long-term study. Refreshments. Free. 508-693-9426. Jerry Bennett Band Lola's, Beach Rd., Oak Bluffs. John Alaimo Trio Atria, Main St., Edgartown. Weekly. SATURDAY, MAY 7 Kid's Trout Derby first light (approximately 6 am)-9 am, Duarte's Pond, off Lambert's Cove Rd., West Tisbury. Sponsored by M.V. Rod and Gun Club. For ages 14 and younger. Prizes for winners in various categories. Refreshments. 508-939-9522; 508-627-3019. Annual Habitat Walk 9 am, Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs. “House Walk” benefits Habitat for Humanity of M.V. All ages. Walk from Ocean Park to Triangle, Edgartown. Return transportation available, free. Water provided. Pledge forms available at Habitat office; local libraries. Donation requested. 508-696-4646. Studebaker Show and Drive 9-11:30 am, Waban Park, Oak Bluffs. Sponsored by Ocean Bay Chapter of Studebaker Club. Any cars can participate. 508-627-5161. Seedling Sale 9 am-1 pm, COMSOG, New York Ave., Oak Bluffs. Community Solar Greenhouse sells heirloom tomatoes, peppers, hanging baskets, herbs, and vegetables. Music by MVRHS Jazz Band at this first sale. Continues weekly Sat., and Sun., through May 29. 508-693-2019. Energy Day 9 am-3 pm, Grange Hall, State Rd., West Tisbury. Energy Fair: air conditioner and dehumidifier turn-in; students' renewable energy posters. Energy Forum: 10 am, Draft energy plan; options for energy by Sen. Rob O'Leary; Q&A follows. Solar car race: noon, 6th graders race. Free. 508-375-6843; 508-693-3453. Butterfly Garden Clean-Up 10 am-2 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd., Edgartown. Annual clean-up with naturalist Susie Bowman. Refreshments. Free. 508-627-4850. Garden Lecture Series 11 am, Vineyard Gardens, State Rd., West Tisbury. Spring clean-up, design ideas, and planting. Free. 508-693-8511. Gallery Show and Demonstration 2-7 pm, MVCVA/Firehouse Gallery, Dukes Country Ave., Oak Bluffs. Flower art. Free. 508-645-9671. Breathing Workshop 3-5 pm, Sacred Circle of Yoga, Vineyard Haven. MJ Bindu Delekta. Practical techniques to reduce stress. $30. Preregister. 508-696-4513. Artist's Reception 4-7 pm, Dragonfly Gallery, 91 Dukes County Ave., Oak Bluffs. Flower art show. Show runs through May 22. 508-693-8877. Soirée Française 6:30 pm, West Tisbury Congregational Church, State Rd. Potluck supper for French speakers. 508-696-8440. IMP Benefit Show 7 pm, Katharine Cornell Theatre, Spring St., Vineyard Haven. See May 6. Motown May Day Benefit Dance 7:30 pm, Farm Neck Golf Club, Farm Neck Café, Oak Bluffs. Nightingales sponsor dance and silent auction of gardening items. Music by “Love Doctors.” Benefits patient care at M.V. Hospital. $50 advance sale only. 508-693-4645 ext. 16. Karaoke Seasons, Circuit Ave., Oak Bluffs. Weekly. Also Tues. Jerry Bennett Band Lola's, Beach Rd., Oak Bluffs. John Alaimo Trio Atria, Main St., Edgartown. Weekly. SUNDAY, MAY 8 Seedling Sale 9 am-1 pm, COMSOG, New York Ave., Oak Bluffs. See May 9. Annual Motorcycle Blessing 11:30 am, SSA wharf, Oak Bluffs. M.V. Harley Riders sponsor; donations benefit Hospice of M.V. 508-693-6354. Fiber Folks 1-4 pm, Ag Hall, Panhandle Rd., West Tisbury. Spinning, knitting, rug hooking, needlepoint, and all handcrafts. Bring a project or learn something new. Monthly. Free. 508-693-6065. Ballroom Dancing 7-9 pm, Nathan Mayhew Seminars, N. Williams St., Vineyard Haven. M.V. Ballroom Dancers sponsor waltz class with Christine Box. All levels, no partner required. General dancing follows lesson. $3 donation. 508-696-8428. Film: “Before Sunset” 8 pm, Katharine Cornell Theatre, Spring St., Vineyard Haven. M.V. Film Society presents film about two strangers in Vienna and the book written about the encounter. Starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. Rated R. $6; $4 for members. 508-696-9369. MONDAY, MAY 9 Tea and Talk Series 2 pm, Tisbury Senior Center, 34 Pine Tree Rd., Vineyard Haven. Featured speaker Joy Stuart Bergstrom on Pendulum Dowsing and Kahuna Magic. Free. Preregister. 508-696-4205. Film: “Saturday Night and Sunday Morning” 7 pm, Up-Island Council on Aging, Howes House (across from Alley's), West Tisbury. West Tisbury library presents 1961 film based on Alan Sillitoe's bestseller, a look at life in English factory town, starring Albert Finney. Note new location. Free. 508-693-3366. Bingo 7 pm, American Legion Post 257, 34 William St., Vineyard Haven. Weekly. 508-693-9257. Artists' Critique 7 pm, Firehouse Gallery, Dukes County Ave., Oak Bluffs. M.V. Center for Visual Arts offers monthly critique for artists. Bring work. Donations accepted. Refreshments. 508-645-9671. TUESDAY, MAY 10 Mother Goose Visits 10 am and 11 am, Vineyard Haven library, Main St. Meet the fairy tale mother. All ages. Free. 508-696-4210. Senior Services Forum 10:45 am-12:30 pm, Tisbury Senior Center, 34 Pine Tree Rd., Vineyard Haven. Sen. Robert O'Leary and Rep. Eric Turkington. Information on available services. Free. 508-696-4205. Blood Drive 12:30-5:30 pm, Masonic Lodge, Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd., Oak Bluffs. Sponsored by American Red Cross. Linda Jean's soup served. 508-693-8859; 508-696-0092. Sit and Stitch 4-6 pm, Henley's Needlepoint, 44 Main St., Edgartown. Bring work or just chat. Also May 17. Free. 508-627-3959. Bonsai Club 6 pm, Donaroma's Nursery, Upper Main St., Edgartown. Ernie Carlomagno will host. Regular monthly meeting second Tues., 7 pm, at Polly Hill Arboretum. Free. 508-693-9426. String Concert 6:30 pm, Performing Arts Center, high school, Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd., Oak Bluffs. All-Island student concert. Free. Karaoke Seasons, Circuit Ave., Oak Bluffs. Weekly. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Elder Planning Forum 1:30 pm, Tisbury Senior Center, 34 Pine Tree Rd., Vineyard Haven. Presented by Mass. Bar Assoc. Attorney Michael Dutton discusses wills, living trust, power of attorney, health care proxy, life support. Free. Preregister. 508-696-4205. Cooking Demonstration 5:30-6:30 pm, Chilmark library, Beetlebung Corner. Pat Harrison will discuss and prepare hors d'oeuvres. Free. 508-645-3360. Play Reading: Plays Of The Pope 7:30 pm, Vineyard Playhouse, 24 Church St., Vineyard Haven. Special reading from selections of plays of Karol Wojtyla, Pope John Paul II by Rabbi Caryn Broitman, Fr. 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