Martha's Vineyard Directory of Information : Happenings
THURSDAY, OCT. 13TH
Children's Art 3:15–5:45 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. With Lani Carney. Themes, ages, prices vary. Pre-register: 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
National Fossil Day 4–7:30 pm, Oak Bluffs Library, Oak Bluffs. With Fred Hotchkiss. Bring fossils and see collection. Free. 508-693-9433; smurphy@clamsnet.org.
Intro to Ceramics 4:30–6:30 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. With Washington Ledesma. Weekly through Nov. 10. $30. 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
Fall Reading Series 5:30 pm, West Tisbury Library, West Tisbury. With M.V. Writer's Residency. writersresidency.com.
Graveyard Symbolism Lecture 5:30 pm, M.V. Museum, Edgartown. With Richard Waterhouse, director of Cahoon Museum of American Art; author of "Sacred Symbols of Oakland." $12; $8 members. mvmuseum.org.
Teen Wii Night 6–8 pm, Oak Bluffs Library, Aquinnah. Ages 13+. Monthly. 508-693-9433.
Cooking Seminar: Frugal Soup Fundamentals 6:30–8:30 pm, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. With Chef Marvin Jones of Vineyard Grocer. Free childcare at Family Center. $35. Pre-register: acemv.org; lynn@acemv.org.
Seminar: Understanding Medicare 6:30–8:30 pm, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. With Mary Leddy. Free childcare at Family Center. Pre-register: acemv.org.
Painting: Pastel 6:30–8:30 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. With Ellen McCluskey. $35. Through Nov. 17. Pre-register: 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
Book Study 7 pm, First Baptist Church parish house, Vineyard Haven. "The Shack" by Wm. Paul Young, with the Rev. Ellen P. Tatreau. 508-693-1539.
FRIDAY, OCT. 14TH
Children's Art 3:15–5:45 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. See Oct. 13
Compost Tea Workshop 4:30–5 pm, Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury. With Ann McGovern, Mass. Dept. of Environmental Protection's Consumer Waste Reduction Coordinator. $5; door prizes. 508-693-9426.
15th Anniversary Party 5:30–8 pm, Vineyard Tennis Center Workout & Spa, airport, Edgartown. Refreshments, hors d'oeuvres. Free. 508-696-8000.
Speed Dating 7 pm, Sharky's Cantina, Edgartown. Meet Island singles. Hosted by Plan-It Martha's Vineyard. speeddatingmv.com.
Theater: "Hot Tickets" 7:30 pm, The Vineyard Playhouse, Vineyard Haven. A collection of short plays. vineyardplayhouse.org.
English Country Dance 7:30 pm, Fisher House, Church of the Messiah, Woods Hole. Taught by Linda Nelson; live music by Jan Elliott, David Gable, John Yankee. Refreshments. $8; $6 seniors/students. 508-540-1151.
SATURDAY, OCT. 15TH
White Elephant Sale 9 am–12 pm, St. Andrew's Church, Edgartown. Annual sale. 508-627-5330.
Greenhouse Construction Workshop 9:30 am–4 pm, The FARM Institute, Edgartown. With ACE MV & Sidney Morris. Also Oct. 29. $135. Pre-register: acemv.org.
Kids Clothing & Book Swap 9:30 am–1:30 pm, West Tisbury School, West Tisbury. Most items for kids grades K-6. All free. Leftovers donated to charity.
Compost Workshop 10–11:30 am, Felix Neck, Edgartown. Basics with Ann McGovern of Mass. Department of Environmental Protection. $5. Pre-register: 508-627-4850.
Compost Tea Workshop 10–11:30 am, Felix Neck, Edgartown. See Oct. 14, 4:30 pm, Polly Hill Arboretum. Pre-register: 508-627-4850.
Family Fun Day 10 am–2 pm, Middletown Nursery, West Tisbury. Pumpkins, pony rides, refreshments. Free. 508-696-7600.
Children's Craft 11 am–3 pm, West Tisbury Library, West Tisbury. Themes vary weekly. 508-693-3366.
Pumpkin Festival 11 am–3 pm, Morning Glory Farm, Edgartown. Hay rides, games, hay maze, food, pumpkin carving contest, more.
Mini Book Sale 1–3 pm, Vineyard Haven Library, Vineyard Haven. Bargain bags, free items. Benefits library children's programs. 508-696-4211.
Friends and Family Gathering 4–6 pm, Sassafras Earth Education, Aquinnah. Bring a dish to share. Free. sassafrasmvy.org; 774-563-0628.
Parent's Night Out Child Care 5–8 pm, YMCA of M.V., Oak Bluffs. Swimming, games, arts and crafts for ages 3+. $25, $20/siblings; $20, $15 siblings members. Pre-register: 508-696-7171.
Class of 1966 Reunion 5:30 pm, Portuguese-American Club, Oak Bluffs. 45th M.V. Regional High School reunion. $40. 508-693-7863; herbsverbs370@msn.com.
Benefit: Rock Auction 6–11 pm, Nectar's, airport, Edgartown. 50s themed benefit for M.V. Public Charter School. $25 includes pizza & salad bar.
Psychic Symposium 7–9 pm, Chilmark Community Center, Chilmark. 7 talks on psychic awareness & expanding consciousness. $5. psychicsymposium.com.
Film: "Losing Control" 7:30 pm, Katharine Cornell Theatre, Vineyard Haven. Smart, quirky comedy of female scientist who wants proof her boyfriend is "the one." $8; $5 M.V. Film Society members. mvfilmsociety.com.
Theater: "Hot Tickets" 7:30 pm, The Vineyard Playhouse, Vineyard Haven. See Oct. 14
Benefit for Tawnya MacLeod 9 pm, The Lampost, Oak Bluffs. Benefit for woman who has breast cancer. Music by DCLA, Master Exploder, Kodacrome, more. $10 suggested donation.
SUNDAY, OCT. 16TH
Benefit Breakfast 8:30–10:30 am, Portuguese-American Club, Oak Bluffs. All-you-can-eat. $10; $5 children. 508-693-9875.
Class of 1966 Reunion 10 am, Farm Neck, Oak Bluffs. 45th Martha's Vineyard Regional High School reunion. $30. 508-693-7683; herbsverbs370@msn.com.
Painting Class 11 am–1 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. Still life studio class with Kenneth Vincent. $50. Weekly through Oct. 23. Pre-register: 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
Beekeeping Winter Wrap-Up 1–4 pm, Island Co-Housing, West Tisbury. $25. randi@islandgrown.org.
Graveyard Tour 2 pm, corner of Cooke and Pease Point Way, Edgartown. A look at Island history. $15; free for children under 12. 508-627-8619.
CROP Walk 2 pm, St. Augustine's Church, Vineyard Haven. Annual Vineyard event benefits U.S. & world charities including Island Food Pantry. 508-693-3930.
Local Wild Food Challenge 4 pm, M.V. Rod & Gun Club, Edgartown. 2nd annual event. Prizes. localwildfoodchallenge.com.
Film: "Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness" 4 pm, Capawock Theatre, Vineyard Haven. Portrait of writer whose stories became basis for "Fiddler on the Roof."
Opening Reception: The Art of Personal Alters 4–6 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. Show runs through Nov. 2. 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
Ballroom Dance 6–9 pm, Oak Bluffs Senior Center, Oak Bluffs. 7-7:30 pm: Cliff-hanger by Tad and Maria. Couples or singles. $3. 508-696-8428.
Film: "Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness" 7 pm, Capawock Theatre, Vineyard Haven. Portrait of writer whose stories became basis for Broadway musical "Fiddler on the Roof."
Music: Gordon Bok 7:30 pm, Woods Hole Community Hall, Woods Hole. Maritime folksinger and storyteller. $15; discounts for seniors/students. whfolk@verizon.net; 508-540-0320.
MONDAY, OCT. 17TH
Children's Art 3:15–5:45 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. See Oct. 13
Movie Night 7 pm, West Tisbury Library, West Tisbury. Call library for title. 508-693-3366.
Womens Circle 7–10 pm, Sassafras Earth Education, Aquinnah. Monthly meeting. sassafrasmvy.org; 774-563-0628.
English Language Conversation Circles Group 7–8:30 pm, Vineyard Haven Library, Vineyard Haven. For intermediate/advanced English speakers. Refreshments. Weekly. Free. 508-696-4211.
TUESDAY, OCT. 18TH
Coffee with the Principal 8–9:15 am, M.V. Regional High School library conference room, Oak Bluffs. With Steve Nixon. Refreshments. mvrhs_ptso@mvyps.org.
M.V. Garden Club Speaker Series 1 pm, Wakeman Center, Vineyard Haven. All about holly with Bill Cannon.
After School Teen Crafts 3–5 pm, Oak Bluffs Library, Oak Bluffs. Make lava lamp, newsprint basket, paper clip necklace. Ages 13+. 508-693-9433.
Flatbread Benefit for Local Women Global Mission 5–9:30 pm, Flatbread Company, airport, Edgartown. Portion of proceeds benefits Earth Birth Health Center, Atiak, Uganda. Music by Willy Mason & friends. 508-939-0404.
Creative Living Award Presentation 5:30 pm, Grange Hall, West Tisbury. The Permanent Endowment for M.V. awards Daniel Waters. Reception follows. Pre-register: 508-338-4665. ralinda@endowmv.org.
The Music-Makers Film Series 7 pm, Edgartown Library. Adult film series. Desserts served. Free. 508-627-4221.
Music: Grateful Dread 10 pm, Nectar's, airport, Edgartown. Tuesday night residency. Doors open at 9 pm. 18+. $10; $15 ages 18-20. nectarsmv.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19TH
Cooking Demo 11 am–1 pm, LeRoux at Home, Vineyard Haven. With Mikey Rottman and Alex Avakian of l'etoile Restaurant. Free. 508-693-0030; tgiegler@lerouxkitchen.com.
Edgartown Police/Seniors Open House 11:30 am, Fire Station, Edgartown. Free lunch and tour with fire & police departments. Pre-register: 508-627-4368.
Half Day Childcare 12–5:30 pm, YMCA of M.V., Oak Bluffs. Sports, swimming, arts and crafts for grades K-6. $40; $35 members. 508-696-7171 ext. 105.
Children's Movie 3–4:30 pm, Vineyard Haven Library, Vineyard Haven. True-life adventure of African lions & cheetahs. Ages 6+. Popcorn served. Rated G. 508-696-4211.
Children's Art 3:15–5:45 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. See Oct. 13
Film: "Sissinghurst" 5:30 pm, Chilmark Library, Chilmark. BBC documentary shown weekly in parts. 508-645-3360.
Get Your Pink On: Breast Cancer Event 6–8 pm, Isabelle's Beach House, Oak Bluffs. For survivors, those undergoing treatment, newly diagnosed, caregivers. Reiki, mini-massages, Mary Kay rep, refreshments, more. 508-696-6412
Poetry Writing Class 7–8:30 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. With Michael West. $20/class; $75/5-class series. Pre-register: 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
Featherstone Uke Jam 7–9 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. Free. 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
THURSDAY, OCT. 20TH
Children's Art 3:15–5:45 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. With Lani Carney. Themes, ages, prices vary. Pre-register: 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
Fall Reading Series 5:30 pm, West Tisbury Library, West Tisbury. With M.V. Writer's Residency. writersresidency.com.
Sustainable Book Club Meeting 5:30 pm, Chilmark Library, Chilmark. Island-wide club discusses "Milk: A Local and Global History" by Deborah Valenze. Local milk & cheese samplings. 508-645-3360.
Teen Wii Night 6–8 pm, Oak Bluffs Library, Aquinnah. Ages 13+. Monthly. 508-693-9433.
Book Study 7 pm, First Baptist Church parish house, Vineyard Haven. "The Shack" by Wm. Paul Young, with the Rev. Ellen P. Tatreau. 508-693-1539.
Ghost Stories 7 pm, Oak Bluffs Library, Oak Bluffs. Holly Nadler: Ghosts of the Salem Witch Trials. For adults & older children. Free. 508-693-9433.
FRIDAY, OCT. 21ST
Children's Art 3:15–5:45 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. See Oct. 20
SATURDAY, OCT. 22ND
Children's Art Adventure 9 am–12 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. World Smile Day for ages 3-8 with Lani Carney. $45. Pre-register: 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
Family Fun Day 10 am–2 pm, Middletown Nursery, West Tisbury. Scarecrow making & scavenger hunt, pumpkins, popcorn bird feeders. Free admission. 508-696-7600.
Halloween Costume Swap 10:30 am–3 pm, Oak Bluffs Library, Oak Bluffs. Island-wide. Bring unwanted costumes before 6 pm. 508-693-9433; info@oakbluffslibrary.org.
Children's Craft 11 am–3 pm, West Tisbury Library, West Tisbury. Themes vary weekly. 508-693-3366.
Falmouth Academy Open House 2–4 pm, Falmouth Academy, Falmouth. Campus tours, teacher meetings, info sessions, meet the headmaster. falmouthacademy.org.
Graveyard Tour 2 pm, call for location, West Tisbury. A look at Island history. $15; free for children under 12. 508-627-8619.
Harvest Supper 5 pm, Stone Church, Vineyard Haven. 40th annual event. 2 seatings: 5 & 6:45 pm. $12; $7 children under 12. Pre-register: 508-693-1608; 693-4424.
Nighttime Nature Program 6–8 pm, Felix Neck, Edgartown. Guided walk, storytelling, hot chocolate, s'mores. $15/group; $10/group members. Pre-register: 508-627-4850.
October Beer Tasting 6–9 pm, Portuguese-American Club, Oak Bluffs. Beers & appetizers. $20. 508-693-9875.
SUNDAY, OCT. 23RD
Graveyard Tour 2 pm, corner of Cooke and Pease Point Way, Edgartown. A look at Island history. $15; free for children under 12. 508-627-8619.
Metabolic Boot Camp 5–9 pm, Beach Plum Inn, Chilmark. With John Bagnulo & Jan Buhrman. 5-day cleanse. Times vary daily. $850-$1250. kitchenporch.com; 508-645-5000.
Benefit Concert: The Daytrippers 7 pm, M.V. Performing Arts Center, M.V. Regional High School, Oak Bluffs. The Beatles cover band. Guests Jeremy Berlin, Wes Nagy & full horn section. Benefits Island Grown Initiative. $7-$15; $40 families. 508-939-0629.
MONDAY, OCT. 24TH
Children's Art 3:15–5:45 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. See Oct. 20
O.B. Parks & Rec Association Annual Meeting 5 pm, Oak Bluffs Senior Center, Oak Bluffs. 508-693-0165.
Metabolic Boot Camp 5–9 pm, Beach Plum Inn, Chilmark. See Oct. 23
Movie Night 7 pm, West Tisbury Library, West Tisbury. Call library for title. 508-693-3366.
English Language Conversation Circles Group 7–8:30 pm, Vineyard Haven Library, Vineyard Haven. For intermediate/advanced English speakers. Refreshments. Weekly. Free. 508-696-4211.
TUESDAY, OCT. 25TH
Metabolic Boot Camp 5–9 pm, Beach Plum Inn, Chilmark. See Oct. 23
CPR/First Aid Training 6–9 pm, Mansion House, Vineyard Haven. American Heart Association training. $60. jpratt@capecod.net; 508-560-3164.
The Music-Makers Film Series 7 pm, Edgartown Library. Adult film series. Desserts served. Free. 508-627-4221.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26TH
O.B. Book Group 10:30 am, Oak Bluffs Library, Aquinnah. "Gilead" by Marilynne Robinson. Refreshments. 508-693-9433.
Children's Art 3:15–5:45 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. See Oct. 20
Budget & Credit Workshop 4–6 pm, M.V. Community Services, Oak Bluffs. How to manage money, set goals, budgeting styles, understanding credit scores, more. Free. Pre-register: 508-693-7900 ext. 206.
Metabolic Boot Camp 5–9 pm, Beach Plum Inn, Chilmark. See Oct. 23
CPR/First Aid Training 6–9 pm, Mansion House, Vineyard Haven. See Oct. 25
Poetry Writing Class 7–8:30 pm, Featherstone, Oak Bluffs. With Michael West. $20/class; $75/5-class series. Pre-register: 508-693-1850; featherstoneart.org.
