Directory of Information : Ongoing Events
Published: September 18, 2008
MONDAYS
Poetry Reading Circle 10 am, Tisbury Senior Center. Read and discuss poems. Monthly.
Story Time 10:30 am, West Tisbury Library. For infants and toddlers with Jenn McHugh.
Public Ice Skating 12 noon-1 pm, MV Arena, Oak Bluffs. $5. 508-693-4438.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program 2:30-6 pm, M.V. Boys and Girls Club, Edgartown. $20 school year membership. Bussing services offered from Oak Bluffs, West Tisbury, Tisbury schools. 12 noon-6 pm on half-days.
FARM Institute After School Program, FARM Institute, Katama. Mon. and Tues, beginning Sept. 29. Grades 1-5. Free transportation via Stagecoach Taxi. 508-627-7007, ext. 106.
Basketball, Women's 6:45-8:30 pm, West Tisbury School gym. 508-645-3692.
Movie Night 7 pm, West Tisbury Library. Sept. 22: "Something to Sing About." 508-693-3366.
Knitting Group 7-9 pm, West Tisbury Library. For adults. 508-693-3366.
Bingo 7:30 pm, American Legion Post 257, Vineyard Haven. 508-693-9257.
TUESDAYS
Harbor Farm Market 9 am-12 noon, Tisbury Wharf. Island-grown and locally made goods.
Story Time 10-10:30 am, Vineyard Haven Library. For ages 0 to 2. 508-696-4211 ext. 14.
Story Time 11-11:30 am, Vineyard Haven Library. For ages 3 to 5. 508-693-4211 ext. 14.
Public Ice Skating 12 noon-1 pm, MV Arena, Oak Bluffs. $5. 508-693-4438.
Health Screening and Blood Pressure Clinic fourth Tues., 1-3 pm, Tisbury Senior Center. 508-696-4205.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program 2:30-6 pm, M.V. Boys and Girls Club, Edgartown. See Monday.
FARM Institute After School Program, FARM Institute, Katama. See Monday.
Mindful Knitting 5-7 pm, Anchors, Edgartown. Bring dinner; beverages provided. 508-627-4368 ext. 15.
UFO Night Second Tues., 5:30-7:30 pm, Heath Hen, Tisbury. Knitters and quilters work on Unfinished Objects. Free. 508-693-6730.
Chess Club 6-7 pm, Vineyard Haven Library. For ages 6 to high school. 508-696-4211 ext. 14.
Table Tennis 6:30-9 pm, Aquinnah Town Hall. Also Thurs., West Tisbury School. All levels. Paddles and instruction available. 508-627-7902; 645-9090.
Duplicate Bridge 7:30 pm, Stone Church, Vineyard Haven, $4, 508-693-1493.
WEDNESDAYS
Play Reading Group 9 am-noon, Tisbury Senior Center. Reading, discussion. 508-696-4205.
Garden Volunteer Day 9 am-12 noon, Mytoi Garden, Chappaquiddick. Volunteers needed to prune, weed, maintain the Japanese-style garden. Pre-register: 508-627-3599.
Toddler Time 10 am-12 pm, Native Earth Teaching Farm, Chilmark. 508-645-3304.
Story Time and Craft 10:30 am, Oak Bluffs Library. For preschool-age. 508-693-9433.
Story Time 10:30 am, West Tisbury Library. For older toddlers and preschoolers with Nelia. 508-693-3366.
Book Discussion Group Fourth Wed., 10:30 am, Oak Bluffs Library. Next book to be read announced at each meeting. 508-693-9433.
Wednesday Morning Poetry Third Wed., 10:30 am-12 noon, Oak Bluffs Library. Share and listen to personal and published poetry. 10 am: Refreshments. 508-693-9433.
Public Ice Skating 12 noon-1 pm, M.V. Arena, Oak Bluffs. $5. 508-693-4438.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program 2:30-6 pm, M.V. Boys and Girls Club, Edgartown. See Monday.
Tisbury Selectman Office Hours First Wed., 5-7 pm, Tisbury Senior Center. With Denys Wortman. Walk-in for Tisbury residents. 508-696-4200.
Rowing, Men and Women First Wed., 5:30 pm, Sail M.V., Vineyard Haven. Men, women, youth. Cornish Pilot gig. 508-696-7644.
THURSDAYS
Children's Playgroup in the Park 10 am-12 noon, call for location. Sponsored by M.V. Community Services. 508-693-7900 ext. 288.
Public Ice Skating 12 noon-1 pm, MV Arena, Oak Bluffs. $5. 508-693-4438.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program 2:30-6 pm, M.V. Boys and Girls Club, Edgartown. See Monday.
Drop-In Craft 3-4:30 pm, Vineyard Haven Library. For ages 6 and up. Weekly theme. 508-696-4211.
Wii Games 6-7:30 pm, Vineyard Haven Library. For ages 12-17. 508-696-4211.
Table Tennis 6:30-9 pm, West Tisbury School. Also Tues., Aquinnah Town Hall. All levels. Paddles and instruction available. 508-627-7902; 645-9090.
Duplicate Bridge 7 pm, West Tisbury Council on Aging. $5. 508-693-1764.
Craft Corner 7-9 pm, Family Center at high school. Bring any project to work on. No child care. 508-693-7900 ext. 283 or 288.
Bingo 7:30 pm, M.V. American Legion Post 186, Edgartown. Doors open 6:30 pm. 508-627-8673.
FRIDAYS
Butterfly Garden Cleanup 10 am-12 noon, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. Garden volunteers needed; bring gloves, tools, mulch. 508-627-4850.
Public Ice Skating 12 noon-1 pm, M.V. Arena, Oak Bluffs. $5. 508-693-4438.
Alpaca Farm Open House 1-6 pm, Island Alpaca Company, Oak Bluffs. Meet new baby alpaca; video presentation; refreshments. $5. 508-693-5554.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program 2:30-6 pm, M.V. Boys and Girls Club, Edgartown. See Monday.
Crafts and Fun 3:30-4:30 pm, Oak Bluffs Public Library. Ages 6-10. 508-693-9433.
Lobster Rolls 4:30-7:30 pm, Grace Church, Vineyard Haven. 508-693-0332.
SATURDAYS
Family and Community FARM Chores 9 am, monthly. FARM Institute, Edgartown. Collect eggs, feed animals, and more for all ages. 508-627-7007.
Duplicate Bridge 9 am breakfast, registration; 9 am game, Tisbury Council on Aging. Bridge Club of M.V. of the American Bridge Association, Inc. Through Sept. 13. With or without partner. 508-696-4205.
West Tisbury Farmers Market 9 am-12 noon, Grange Hall, West Tisbury. Island-grown produce, products. Free parking.
Scrabble 10 am-12 noon, Oak Bluffs library, School St. All ages and levels. 508-693-9433.
Drop-In Craft 10 am-4 pm, West Tisbury Library. Sept. 20: Apple Crafts. Weekly. 508-693-3366.
Public Ice Skating 3:30-4:50 pm, M.V. Arena, Oak Bluffs. $5. 508-693-4438.
Soiree Francaise First Sat., 6:30 pm, locations vary. Oct. 4: Island Co-Housing Common House. Last French-speaking potluck supper until May. 508-696-8440.
SUNDAYS
Bike Ride 9 am, Grange Hall, West Tisbury. Vineyard Off Road Bicycle Assoc. Strenuous ride; 18 and over. 508-693-4905.
Artisans Festival 10 am-2 pm, Grange Hall, West Tisbury. Annual festival of Island artists and craftspeople. Rain or shine. Weekly through Sept. Free admission and parking. 508-693-8989.
Alpaca Farm Open House 1-6 pm, Island Alpaca Company, Oak Bluffs. Meet new baby alpaca; Sept. 21: Knitting Workshop: Magic Loop Technique: 1-5 pm, $45, plus supplies. Refreshments. 508-693-5554.
Bike Ride 3 pm, Edgartown Bicycle. 17 mph average. 508-627-9008.
Public Ice Skating 3:30-4:50 pm, M.V. Arena, Oak Bluffs. $5. 508-693-4438.
Youth Group 4:30-6 pm, junior high; 6-7 pm, senior high, Federated Church, parish house, Edgartown. Community projects, fellowship, trips, and more. 508-627-4421.
Life Teen Mass 5 pm, Our Lady, Star of the Sea Church, Oak Bluffs. Lively worship for teens of all denominations.
Youth Group 5:30 pm, Life Group, Vineyard Assembly of God, 1048 State Rd., Vineyard Haven. 508-696-7576.
Ballroom Dance 6-9 pm, Fanny Blair Hall, N. William St., Vineyard Haven. Sept. 21: Rhumba Dance lesson Tim and Christine McLean from 7-7:30 pm. Couples or singles; all levels. $3 donation. 508-696-8428.
