October

THURSDAY, OCT. 25

Quest Workshop 8:30 am–4:30 pm, Sail M.V., Main St., Vineyard Haven. Quest M.V. and M.V. Museum present Steve Glazer on creating community hunts. $125 materials, refreshments. Continues Oct. 26. 508-627-4441, ext. 120.

Free Teen Art Program 2:30–4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Barnes Rd., Oak Bluffs. Poetry with Justin Ahren, for high school students. Continues through Nov. 15. 508-693-1850.

Story Time 3:30 pm, Vineyard Haven library, Main St. Age 6–10. Pumpkin theme. 508-696-4211.

Family Game Night 6–7 pm, Vineyard Haven library, Main St. Play various board games. Free. 508-696-4211.

FRIDAY, OCT. 26

Habitat Build Day 9 am–4 pm, call for location, Vineyard Haven. Habitat for Humanity of M.V. seeks volunteers. Also Sat. Oct. and Nov. Call to register: 508-696-4646.

Knitting Group 10 am–12 noon, Tisbury Senior Center, Pine Tree Rd., Vineyard Haven. All levels. Bring any project. Weekly. Free. 508-696-4205.

Author’s Talk 7:30 pm, Bunch of Grapes Bookstore, Main St., Vineyard Haven. William E. Marks, "Water Voices From Around the World.” Free. 508-693-2291.

Benefit Dinner and Show 7 pm, Outerland, Airport Rd., Edgartown. "Viva la Vineyard” Benefits Island Affordable Housing Fund. Dinner; music: Jerry Bennett & the Sultans of Swing; casino games. $75 for dinner and show (includes $100 in "casino cash”); $25 show only. 508-696-0943.

SATURDAY, OCT. 27

Mindfulness Meditation 9 am–12 noon, Unitarian-Universalist Society, Main St. Vineyard Haven. Insight Meditation Community of M.V., series led by Chas DiCapua, Insight or Vipassana Meditation. Also Dec. 15. Donations accepted. 508-693-2827; 627-9635.

Women’s Symposium 9 am–12 noon, Chilmark Community Center, South Rd. Guest speakers on the theme, "What I Didn’t Say Then.” Free.

Habitat Build Day 9 am–4 pm, call for location, Vineyard Haven. See Fri.

Lighthouse Walk 10 am–1 pm, Vineyard Haven library, Main St. Walk ‘N Mass Volkssport Club sponsors 7K or 10K walk to West Chop. Free. 508-888-7366.

Drop-In Craft 10 am–4 pm, West Tisbury library, State Rd. Spooky crafts. Also Oct. 27. 508-693-3366.

Drop-In Mask and Hat Making 1–3 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd., Edgartown. Make animal mask or hat for Halloween. $9: $6 for members. 508-627-4850.

Harvest Supper 5 and 6:30 pm, Christ United Methodist Church, William St., Vineyard Haven. Turkey and all trimmings, beverages, desserts. All-you-can-eat. $15; $8 for children under 12. Pre-register: 508-693-1943.

Happy Haunting Weekend Time TBA, Edgartown. 508-627-4711.

Benefit Golf Tournament time TBA, Mink Meadows Golf Club, Franklin Ave., West Chop. Benefits MVRHS baseball field. Third annual Birdies for Baseball. 508-693-0600.

MONDAY, OCT. 29

Story Time 10:30 am, West Tisbury library, State Rd. Infant/Todders with Jen McHugh. For children age 0–3 and guardian. Sponsored by M.V. Community Services. Weekly. 508-693-7900 ext. 283.

Music Lecture 1:30 pm, Tisbury Senior Center, Pine Tree Rd., Vineyard Haven. Musicologist Charles Blank on 20th century music. Free. Pre-register: 508-696-4205.

Movie Night: "Suspicion” 7 pm, West Tisbury library, State Rd. Free. 508-693-3366.

Jazz Appreciation 7–8:30 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Barnes Rd., Oak Bluffs. With Leslie Stark. Last class. $20. 508-693-1850.

TUESDAY, OCT. 30

Story Time 10 am and 11 am, Vineyard Haven library, Main St. Trick or treat theme. 10 am, age 0–2. 11 am, age 3 and up. Free. 508-696-4211.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31

Movie Afternoon 3:30 pm, Vineyard Haven library, Main St. For young adults. Weekly. 508-696-4211.

Halloween Party 4 pm, West Tisbury library, State Rd. Hayrides, crafts, and more. Free. 508-693-3366.

Drawing Class 7–9 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Barnes Rd., Oak Bluffs. For beginners and those who want to improve; with Nancy Blank. Weekly through Dec. 12. $25. Pre-register: 508-693-1850.

Halloween Party Outerland, Airport Rd., Edgartown. 508-693-1137

November

FRIDAY, NOV. 2

Habitat Build Day 9 am–4 pm, call for location, Vineyard Haven. Habitat for Humanity of M.V. seeks volunteers. Also Sat. Weekly. Call to register: 508-696-4646.

SATURDAY, NOV. 3

Farm Chore Day 8:30 am, FARM Institute, Katama Farm, 14 Aero Ave., Edgartown. Chores vary with season. Monthly. $5 per person; $10 per family. 508-627-7007.

Arboretum History Walk 11 am–1:30 pm, Polly Hill Arboretum, State Rd., West Tisbury. Walk with staff member, learn history of native trees, soup-making demo with author Cathy Walthers. $30; $25 for members. Pre-register: 508-693-9426.

Barn Raiser’s Ball 7–10 pm, Ag Hall, Panhandle Rd., West Tisbury. Annual celebration. Bring a dessert for 6 to share. Music by Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish.

SUNDAY, NOV. 4

Daylight Savings Time Turn clocks back one hour.

Nature Walk 1 pm, Ripley’s Field Preserve, Lambert’s Cove Rd., Tisbury. M.V. Land Bank Commission guided walk. Monthly. Free. 508-627-7141.

MONDAY, NOV. 5

Story Time 10:30 am, West Tisbury library, State Rd. Infant/Toddlers with Jen McHugh. For children age 0–3 and guardian. Sponsored by M.V. Community Services. Weekly. 508-693-7900 ext. 283.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7

Movie Afternoon 3:30 pm, Vineyard Haven library, Main St. For young adults. Weekly. 508-696-4211.

SATURDAY, NOV. 10

Holiday Decorating Workshop 9 am–12 noon, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Barnes Rd., Oak Bluffs. Pomanders with Lynn Hoeft. Also Nov. 15, Dec. 1. Times vary. $45/workshop. Pre-register: 508-693-1850.

Children’s Book Event 3–5 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Barnes Rd., Oak Bluffs. "Thirty Dirty Sailors and the Little Girl Who Went A-Whaling.” Sing-along book, music and lyrics by Dillon Bustin; illustrated by Susan Convery Foltz. Food, drink, music. Continues through Nov. 15. 508-693-1850.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14

Movie Afternoon 3:30 pm, Vineyard Haven library, Main St. For young adults. Weekly. 508-696-4211.

THURSDAY, NOV. 15

Holiday Decorating Workshop 6–9 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Barnes Rd., Oak Bluffs. Grapevine wreath with Lynn Hoeft. Also Dec. 1. Times vary. $45/workshop. Pre-register: 508-693-1850.

SATURDAY, NOV. 17

Flower Decorating 10 am–12 noon, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Barnes Rd., Oak Bluffs. Make arrangements with your own flowers with Else Membreno. $25. Pre-register: 508-693-1850.

Author’s Talk 2 pm, Bunch of Grapes Bookstore, Main St., Vineyard Haven. Kate Feiffer, "Henry the Dog with No Tail.” Free. 508-693-2291.

TUESDAY, NOV. 20

Noche de Hablar Español 6:30 pm, St. Andrew’s Church, N. Summer Street, Edgartown. Potluck supper for Spanish speakers. Monthly. 508-696-8440.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21

Movie Afternoon 3:30 pm, Vineyard Haven library, Main St. For young adults. Weekly. 508-696-4211.

THURSDAY, NOV. 22

Thanksgiving Day Fun Run 8 am, (consult Calendar section of The Times)

FRIDAY, NOV. 23

Antique Show 9 am–3 pm, Grange Hall, State Rd., West Tisbury. M.V. Antiques Assoc. Island antiques and more. Also Nov. 24. Free admission and parking. 508-696-7979.

Artisans Festival 10 am–4 pm, Ag Hall, Panhandle Rd., West Tisbury. 12th annual holiday fest. Island artists, craftspeople, and artisans. Also Nov. 24. Free admission. Parking fee TBA. 508-693-8989.

SATURDAY, NOV. 24

5K for KJ 10 am, M.V. Regional High School. Cross Country.

Artisans Festival 10 am–4 pm, Ag Hall, Panhandle Rd., West Tisbury. See Nov. 23.

Chamber Concert 7 pm, Old Whaling Church, Main St., Edgartown. M.V. Chamber Music Society. String and piano ensemble featuring Scott Woolwever, Scott Kluksdahl, and Joanna Kurkowicz. 508-696-8055.