Martha's Vineyard Directory of Information : Ongoing Events
MONDAYS
Poetry Reading 10 am, first Mon., Tisbury Senior Center. 508-696-4205.
Shore Discovery 10-11:30 am, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown. All ages. $9; $6 members; free for under 3. 508-627-4850.
Corn Maze 10 am-7 pm, The FARM Institute, Edgartown. 5-acre maze open daily. $10; $5 ages 3-14; free for 2 and under. 508-627-7007; farminstitute.org.
Public Ice Skating 12 noon-1:50 pm, M.V. Arena, Oak Bluffs. Daily; times vary. $5. 508-693-4438.
Exercise 1 pm, Tisbury Senior Center. Video workout. Free. Also Wed. 508-696-4205.
Mahjong 1 pm, Tisbury Senior Center. 508-696-4205.
Choir Rehearsal 4:30-6 pm. M.V. Threshold Choir: a cappella. thresholdchoir.org; 508-693-8214.
Felix Neck Trek 2:30-3:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown. Guided walk through trails with Felix Neck naturalist. Free with admission. 508-627-4850.
Crab Cake Supper 6-7 pm, Trinity Parish House, Oak Bluffs. Takeout available. Through Aug. 508-693-4424.
Basketball, Women's 6:45-8:30 pm, West Tisbury School gym. 508-645-3692.
Movie 7 pm, West Tisbury Library. Popcorn served. All ages. Free. 508-693-3366.
Drop-In Stitch/Knit 7 pm, West Tisbury Library. Refreshments. All ages. Free. 508-693-3366.
Bingo 7:30 pm, American Legion Post 257, Vineyard Haven. 508-693-9257.
TUESDAYS
Bird Walk 8 am, meet at Chilmark Community Center. With Soo Whiting. Bring binoculars, insect repellent, sunblock. $10; free for CCC members. Through Aug. 18. 508-645-9049.
Beach Clean-Up 8:30-9:30 am, Oak Bluffs Beach. Bags provided. Weather permitting. Also Fri. 508-696-3761.
Health Screening and Blood Pressure Clinic 10 am, 1st Tues., Tisbury Senior Center. Free and private. 508-696-4205.
Decorator Show House and Gardens 10 am-4 pm, 105 Main St., Edgartown. Tours of house that benefits Habitat for Humanity. Open Tues.-Sun, hours vary. 25; $20 with coupon. 508-939-4114; marthasvineyardshowhouse.com.
Corn Maze 10 am-7 pm, The FARM Institute. See Mon.
Down-Island Farmer's Market 11 am-3 pm, Tisbury Wharf, Tisbury. Rain/shine. Through Sept.
Public Ice Skating 12 noon-1:50 pm, M.V. Arena. See Mon.
Tea in the Garden 2-4 pm, Decorator Show House, 105 Main St., Edgartown. Habitat for Humanity hosts tea by English Butler. $10. 508-939-4114; marthasvineyardshowhouse.com.
Felix Neck Trek 2:30-3:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. See Mon.
Teen Poetry Group 3rd Tues., 4:30 pm, Oak Bluffs Library. 508-693-9433.
Lobster Rolls 4:30-7 pm, Chilmark Community Church. To order: 508-645-3100.
Mindful Knitting 5-7 pm, Anchors, Edgartown. Bring dinner. 508-627-4368 ext. 15.
Marine Discovery Tour 5:30-7:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown. Tour Vineyard Sound on Coast Guard licensed vessel. $40; $30 members. Pre-register: 508-627-4850.
Family Dance-O-Rama 5:30-7:30 pm, Nectar's, Airport. All-age disco. Food and cash bar available. Through Sept. Free. nectarsmv.com; 508-693-1137.
Noche de Hablar Espanol 3rd Tues., 6:30 pm, St. Andrew's parish hall, Edgartown. Spanish-speaking potluck dinner.
Community Discussion 7-8 pm, M.V. Regional High School. Follows guidelines of "This I Believe." 508-693-1033 ext. 278.
Duplicate Bridge 7:30 pm, Stone Church, Vineyard Haven. $4. 508-693-1493.
Piano Night 1st and 3rd Tues., 7:30 pm, Che's Lounge, Vineyard Haven. With David Stanwood and friends. 508-693-1583; Stanwood@tiac.net.
Marla's Dance Café 8:30 pm, The Island Bar and Grill, Oak Bluffs. With Marla Blakey.
WEDNESDAYS
Play Reading Group 9 am-noon, Tisbury Senior Center. Dramatic reading, discussion. 508-696-4205.
West Tisbury Farmer's Market 9 am-12 noon, Grange Hall, West Tisbury. Local produce, flowers, more. Also Sat.
Mytoi Volunteer Day 9 am-12 noon, Mytoi Gardens, Chappaquiddick, Edgartown. With The Trustees of Reservations. Through Aug. Pre-register: 508-627-3599.
Chilmark Flea Market 9 am-2 pm, North Rd., Chilmark. Chilmark Community Church's flea market in the meadow. Also Sat. Through Sept. 5.
Shore Discovery 10-11:30 am, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. See Mon.
Toddler Time 10 am-12 pm, Native Earth Teaching Farm, Chilmark. Weather permitting. 508-645-3304.
Children's Crafts 10 am-12 noon or 2-4 pm, M.V. Museum, Edgartown. Aug. 19: Make your own model boats. $15; $10 members. Pre-register: 508-627-4441.
Decorator Show House and Gardens 10 am-4 pm, 105 Main St., Edgartown. See Tues.
Corn Maze 10 am-7 pm, The FARM Institute. See Mon.
Book Discussion Group 10:30 am, fourth Wed., Oak Bluffs Library. 508-693-9433.
Morning Poetry 3rd Wed., 10:30 am-12 noon, Oak Bluffs Library. 508-693-9433.
Public Ice Skating 12 noon-1:50 pm, M.V. Arena. See Mon.
Exercise 1 pm, Tisbury Senior Center. See Mon.
Health Insurance Counseling 2-4 pm, Tisbury Senior Center. 60+. Free. For appt: 508-696-4205.
Felix Neck Trek 2:30-3:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. See Mon.
Community Dinner time TBA, First Baptist Church, Vineyard Haven. Donations accepted. 508-696-8040.
Loc@l Zephrus 5 pm-close, Zephrus, Vineyard Haven. 3-course prix-fixe menu. 20% benefits Island Grown Initiative. 508-693-3416.
Rowing, Men and Women 5:30 pm, First Wed., Sail M.V., Vineyard Haven. Cornish Pilot gig. 508-696-7644.
Sydney Banks DVD Night 5:30-7 pm, 2nd and 4th Wed., Island Co-housing, West Tisbury. 3 spiritual principles. $5 donation. 508-560-3206.
Trivia Night 7 pm, Portuguese American Club, Oak Bluffs. $5. 508-693-9875.
Summer Film Series 8 pm, Chilmark Community Center. M.V. Film Festival presents weekly films. $12; $5 children; $6 adult members. 508-645-9599; tmvff.org.
Community Sing 8 pm, Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs. Family-orientated. Free. 508-693-0525; mvcma.org.
THURSDAYS
Painting Group 9-11 am, Tisbury Senior Center. Free. 508-696-4205.
Tisbury Nurse Clinic 2nd Thurs., 9:30 am, Tisbury Senior Center. For Tisbury residents. Free; private. By appt., 508-693-6184.
Workout 10 am, Tisbury Senior Center. Everything Workout with Eddie Parker. Bring mat. $5. 508-696-4205.
Shore Discovery 10-11:30 am, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. See Mon.
Children's Playgroup in the Park 10 am-12 noon, call for location. 508-693-7900 ext. 288.
Vineyard Artisans Summer Fair 10 am-2 pm, Grange Hall, West Tisbury. Sculpture, photography, fiber arts, jewelry, more. Also Sun. 508-693-8989; vineyardartisans.com.
Decorator Show House and Gardens 10 am-7 pm, 105 Main St., Edgartown. See Tues.
Corn Maze 10 am-7 pm, The FARM Institute. See Mon.
Public Ice Skating 12 noon-1:50 pm, M.V. Arena. See Mon.
Movie Afternoon 1 pm, Tisbury Senior Center. Free. 508-696-4205.
Tea Leaf Reading 2-4:30 pm, The English Butler, Edgartown. Also Fri., Sat. 617-650-6218.
Felix Neck Trek 2:30-3:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. See Mon.
Meet Show House Designers 4:30-7 pm, Decorator Show House, 105 Main St., Edgartown. Habitat for Humanity hosts interior designers, landscape architects who transformed Captain Thomas Mellen House. $25.
Marine Discovery Tour 5:30-7:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. See Tues.
Movie Night first Thurs., 6 pm, Oak Bluffs Library. 508-693-9433.
Music in the Courtyard 6-8 pm, Colonial Inn Shops courtyard, Edgartown. Mike Benjamin Band. Free.
Table Tennis 6:30-9 pm, West Tisbury School. Also Tues., location TBA. All levels. Instruction available. 508-627-7902.
Duplicate Bridge 7 pm, West Tisbury Council on Aging. $5. 508-693-1764.
Craft Corner 7-9 pm, Family Center, Oak Bluffs. 508-693-7900 ext. 283 or 288.
Bingo 7:30 pm, M.V. American Legion Post 186, Edgartown. 508-627-8673.
FRIDAYS
Farmer's Market 9 am-12 noon, Edgartown School. PTO-sponsored. Local produce and products. Through Aug. 28. 508-733-9834.
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Build Days 8:30 am-4 pm, 250 State Rd., West Tisbury. No experience necessary. Also Sat. 508-696-4646.
Beach Clean-Up 8:30-9:30 pm, Oak Bluffs Beach. See Tues.
Homegrown Market 9 am-1 pm, First Baptist Church, Vineyard Haven. Produce, baked goods, Island-made items, books. 508-693-9175.
Antique Sale 9 am-3 pm, Grange Hall, West Tisbury. M.V. Antique Assoc. Island antiques: nautical, period, jewelry, wicker, cottage pine furniture. Weekly through Sept. 11. 508-696-7979.
Knitting 10 am-12 noon, Tisbury Senior Center. 508-696-4205.
Decorator Show House and Gardens 10 am-4 pm, 105 Main St., Edgartown. See Tues.
Corn Maze 10 am-7 pm, The FARM Institute. See Mon.
Public Ice Skating 12 noon-1:50 pm, M.V. Arena. See Mon.
Party Bridge 1-4 pm, Tisbury Senior Center. For table: 508-696-4205.
Felix Neck Trek 2:30-3:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. See Mon.
Tea Leaf Reading See Thurs.
Lobster Rolls 4:30-7:30 pm, Grace Church. $13; $3 hot dogs; $3 pie. Chips and drink included. Through Sept. 25. 508-693-0332.
SATURDAYS
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Build Days 8:30 am-4 pm, 250 State Rd. See Fri.
Croquet 9 am, behind Edgartown School. Edgartown Croquet Club. Lessons/play. Free. jlturne@gmail.com.
West Tisbury Farmer's Market 9 am-12 noon, Grange Hall, West Tisbury. Local produce, flowers, more. Also Sat.
Pony Rides 9 am-1 pm, Pond View Farm, West Tisbury. 508-693-2949.
Chilmark Flea Market 9 am-2 pm, North Rd. See Wed.
Sitting Meditation Yoga 9:30-10:45 am, Bodhi Path Buddhist Center, West Tisbury. With Fae Kontje-Gibbs. 508-696-5929.
Benefit Flea Market 10 am-4 pm, Pyewacket's, Vineyard Haven. Benefits Island Food Pantry. Bring canned donation for free gift. Vendor space available. Also Sun. 508-696-7766; 774-563-0326.
Decorator Show House and Gardens 10 am-4 pm, 105 Main St., Edgartown. See Tues.
Corn Maze 10 am-7 pm, The FARM Institute. See Mon.
Story Time 10:30 am, Bunch of Grapes, Vineyard Haven.
Tea Leaf Reading See Thurs.
Teen Advisory Council 1:30 pm, Last Sat., Oak Bluffs Library. 508-693-9433.
Gaming 2nd Sat., 2 pm children; 3 pm teens, Oak Bluffs Library. 508-693-9433.
Herb I.D. Walk 2 pm, email for location. With herbalist Holly Bellebuono. $25. Pre-register: holly@vineyardherbs.com.
Wii & Board Games 4th Sat., 2:30 pm, Oak Bluffs Library. All ages. 508-693-9433.
Teen/Adult Documentary Film 1st Sat., 3 pm, Oak Bluffs Library. 508-693-9433.
Public Ice Skating 3:30-4:50 pm, M.V. Arena. See Mon, 12 noon.
Soiree Francaise 1st Sat., 6:30 pm, locations vary. 508-696-8440.
SUNDAYS
Bike Ride 9 am, Grange Hall, West Tisbury. Vineyard Off Road Bicycle Assoc. Strenuous; helmets, water required. 18+. 508-693-4905.
Island Alpaca Junior Discovery 9-11 am, Island Alpaca, Oak Bluffs. Hands-on farming. $20. Pre-register: 508-693-5554; islandalpaca.com.
Vineyard Artisans Summer Fair 10 am-2 pm, Grange Hall. See Thurs.
Benefit Flea Market 10 am-4 pm, Pyewacket's. See Sat.
Corn Maze 10 am-7 pm, The FARM Institute. See Mon.
Island Alpaca Open House 12 noon-4 pm, Oak Bluffs. Cria-watch. 508-693-5554; islandalpaca.com.
Bike Ride 3 pm, Edgartown Bicycle. 17 mph average. 508-627-9008.
Decorator Show House and Gardens 12 noon-4 pm, 105 Main St., Edgartown. See Tues.
Public Ice Skating 3:30-4:50 pm, M.V. Arena. See Mon, 12 noon.
Prosperity Gardening Session 3:30-5 pm, Native Earth Teaching Farm, Chilmark. Weekly themes, issues. $15/session; $100 season pass (includes heirloom plants). 508-645-3304.
Youth Group 4:30-6 pm, junior high; 6-7 pm, senior high, Federated Church parish house, Edgartown. 508-627-4421.
Life Teen Mass 5 pm, Our Lady, Star of the Sea Church, Oak Bluffs.
Youth Group 5:30 pm, Vineyard Assembly of God, Vineyard Haven. 508-696-7576.
Ballroom Dance 6-9 pm, Portuguese-American Club, Oak Bluffs. Aug. 16: 7-7:30 pm: Silver foxtrot lesson with Tom and Dorothy Newton. $3. 508-696-8428.
