Martha's Vineyard Directory of Information : Ongoing Events
MONDAYS
Poetry Reading 10 am, first Monday, Tisbury Senior Center. Read and discuss poems.
Story Time 10:30 am, West Tisbury Library. Mother Goose on the Loose for ages 0-3, with Nelia. 508-693-3366.
Public Ice Skating 11 am-1 pm, Martha's Vineyard Arena, Oak Bluffs. $5. 508-693-4438; mvarena.com.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program 2:30-6 pm, Martha's Vineyard 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.
After School Options 3-4:30 pm, West Tisbury Public Library. For ages 9 and up. Mon.-Fri. 508-693-3366.
Community Supper 5 pm, Old Whaling Church, Edgartown. Through April 6.
Basketball, Women's 6:45-8:30 pm, West Tisbury School gym. 508-645-3692.
Movie Night 7 pm, West Tisbury Library. Jan. 12: "Notorious." 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
Health Screening and Blood Pressure Clinic 10 am, fourth Tues., Tisbury Senior Center. 508-696-4205.
Blood Pressure Clinic 10 am, first Tues., Tisbury Senior Center. For Tisbury residents. Free. 508-696-4205.
Story Time 10-10:30 am, Vineyard Haven Library. For ages 0 to 2. 508-696-4211 ext. 14.
Story Time and Songs 10:30-11:15 am, Chilmark Library. All ages. Also Sat. 508-645-3360.
Story Time 11-11:30 am, Vineyard Haven Library. For ages 3 to 5. 508-693-4211 ext. 14.
Public Ice Skating 11 am-1 pm, Martha's Vineyard Arena, Oak Bluffs. $5. 508-693-4438; mvarena.com.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program 2:30-6 pm, Martha's Vineyard Boys and Girls Club, Edgartown. See Mon.
After School Options 3-4:30 pm, West Tisbury Public Library. See Mon.
Soup Supper 5 pm, Chilmark Community Church, Menemsha Crossroads. All are welcome. Through Feb.
Mindful Knitting 5-7 pm, Anchors, Edgartown. Bring dinner; beverages provided. 508-627-4368 ext. 15.
Chess Club 6-7 pm, Vineyard Haven Library. For ages 6 to high school. 508-696-4211 ext. 14.
Community Discussion 7-8 pm, Martha's Vineyard Regional High School. Discussion follows guidelines of "This I Believe" with Matt Malowski. 508-693-1033 ext. 278.
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.
Toddler Time 10 am-12 pm, Native Earth Teaching Farm, Chilmark. Weather permitting. 508-645-3304; nativeearthteachingfarm.org.
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 10:30 am, fourth Wed., Oak Bluffs Library. Next book announced at each meeting. 508-693-9433.
Wednesday Morning Poetry 10:30 am-12 noon, third Wed., Oak Bluffs Library. Share and listen to personal and published poetry. 10 am: Refreshments. 508-693-9433.
A New Change: Adjustment Group 11 am, first and third Wed., Tisbury Senior Center. A group for those in transition, with Karen Meeks. Free. 508-696-4205.
Public Ice Skating 11 am-1 pm, Martha's Vineyard Arena, Oak Bluffs. $5. 508-693-4438; mvarena.com.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program 2:30-6 pm, Martha's Vineyard Boys and Girls Club, Edgartown. See Mon.
After School Options 3-4:30 pm, West Tisbury Public Library. See Mon.
Tisbury Selectman Office Hours 5-7 pm, First Wed., Tisbury Senior Center. With Denys Wortman. Walk-in for Tisbury residents. 508-696-4200.
Rowing, Men and Women 5:30 pm, First Wed., Sail Martha's Vineyard, Vineyard Haven. Men, women, youth. Cornish Pilot gig. 508-696-7644.
THURSDAYS
Painting Group 9-11 am, Tisbury Senior Center. Free. 508-696-4205.
Children's Playgroup in the Park 10 am-12 noon, call for location. Sponsored by Martha's Vineyard Community Services. 508-693-7900 ext. 288.
Public Ice Skating 11 am-1 pm, Martha's Vineyard Arena, Oak Bluffs. $5. 508-693-4438; mvarena.com.
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. 508-627-1013.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program 2:30-6 pm, Martha's Vineyard Boys and Girls Club, Edgartown. See Mon.
Drop-In Craft 3-4:30 pm, Vineyard Haven Library. For ages 5 and up. Weekly theme. 508-696-4211.
After School Options 3-4:30 pm, West Tisbury Public Library. See Mon.
Teen Game Night 6-7:30 pm, Vineyard Haven Library. Wii for ages 12 and up. 508-696-4211.
Noche de Hablar Espanol third Tues., 6:30 pm, St. Andrew's parish hall, Edgartown. Spanish-speaking potluck dinner. Next meeting: Feb. 17.
Table Tennis 6:30-9 pm, West Tisbury School. Also Tues., location TBA. All levels. Paddles and 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. Bring any project to work on. No child care. 508-693-7900 ext. 283 or 288.
Work/Fiber Arts 7-9 pm, Chilmark Library. For all who knit, quilt, needle point, spin, crochet, sew. 508-645-3360.
Bingo 7:30 pm, Martha's Vineyard American Legion Post 186, Edgartown. Doors open 6:30 pm. 508-627-8673.
FRIDAYS
Knitting 10 am-12 noon, Tisbury Senior Center. All levels. 508-696-4205.
Public Ice Skating 11 am-1 pm, Martha's Vineyard Arena, Oak Bluffs. $5. 508-693-4438; mvarena.com.
Tea Leaf Reading 2-4:30 pm, The English Butler, Edgartown. Also Thurs., Sat. 508-627-1013.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program 2:30-6 pm, Martha's Vineyard Boys and Girls Club, Edgartown. See Mon.
After School Options 3-4:30 pm, West Tisbury Public Library. See Mon.
SATURDAYS
Scrabble 10 am-12 noon, Oak Bluffs Library. All ages and levels. 508-693-9433.
Drop-In Craft 10 am-4 pm, West Tisbury Library. Jan 10: Snow people. Weekly. 508-693-3366.
Story Time and Songs 10:30-11:15 am, Chilmark Library. All ages. Also Tues. 508-645-3360.
Tea Leaf Reading 2-4:30 pm, The English Butler, Edgartown. Also Thurs., Fri. 508-627-1013.
Public Ice Skating 3:30-4:50 pm, Martha's Vineyard Arena, Oak Bluffs. $5. 508-693-4438; mvarena.com.
Soiree Francaise 6:30 pm, first Sat., locations vary. Next meeting: May 2009. 508-696-8440.
SUNDAYS
Bike Ride 9 am, Grange Hall, West Tisbury. Vineyard Off Road Bicycle Assoc. Strenuous ride; helmets and water required. 18+. 508-693-4905.
Bike Ride 3 pm, Edgartown Bicycle. 17 mph average. 508-627-9008.
Public Ice Skating 3:30-4:50 pm, Martha's Vineyard Arena, Oak Bluffs. $5. 508-693-4438; mvarena.com.
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, Vineyard Assembly of God, Vineyard Haven. Life Group, 508-696-7576.
Ballroom Dance 6-9 pm, Fanny Blair Hall, N. William St., Vineyard Haven. Beginners: 6-7 pm. Jan. 11: Foxtrot with Bob and Fran Tierney. $3 donation. 508-696-8428.
