There will be a Christmas Party at the Old Town Hall on Friday, Dec. 23, at 5 pm. This is a potluck event, so please bring a dish to share. Santa will be there to give out gifts (to the kids only — sorry, grownups!) and there will be cookies to decorate. Please come and share a meal and some holiday cheer with your neighbors.

Chilmark Chocolates’ last day will be this Sunday, Dec. 18. You have been warned. Joan LeLacheur will host an Open Studio this Saturday, Dec. 17, from 10 am to 5 pm. Joanie makes beautiful wampum jewelry, which is perfect for Christmas gifts. You can also create your own piece with beads she has. Her studio is at 42 Old South Road in Aquinnah. Call her at 508-645-9954 if you have any questions.

Lisa Vanderhoop is selling her cards and calendars at the Local Colors Holiday Shop in Vineyard Haven (right behind the Beach House). The shop will be up through Christmas Eve. Jannette Vanderhoop will be selling her jewelry at the Crafts and Gifts Fair at Island Images in Oak Bluffs Dec. 17 and 18. There will be about 15 vendors selling locally made gifts.

At the library this week: Story Time is on Thursday at 3:30 pm and Saturday at 10:30 am. The Knitting Group is meeting Thursday at 5:30 pm. This is the second meeting of the group; new members are welcome. Yarn and needles provided, and refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. This Saturday from 1 to 3 pm, the library is hosting its annual Holiday Party. All ages are welcome. There will be cards and wrapping-paper making. Refreshments will be served, and everyone is welcome. The Afterschool Club meets Tuesday at 4 pm. Last, the Book Group will meet this Tuesday at 5:30 pm to discuss Andy Weir’s “The Martian.”

There is a lot happening at Pathways this week: On Thursday, Digital Night returns, with “Brave New World,” a primetime documentary about how Silicon Valley designs humanity’s future, by Angela Andersen and Claus Kleber for ZDF German Television. Movie starts promptly at 7 pm. On Friday, Dec. 16, Isaac Taylor, Willy Mason, and Alex Karalekas will perform from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. On Tuesday, there will be a ceremony honoring Pathways founder Marianne Goldberg. The community is invited to share a tale of Marianne and Pathways. In addition, there will be a reading of a short play by humorist Gwyn McAllister at 5:30 pm, and “Brothers,” a video short on peace by Julia MacNelly, will also be shown. On Wednesday from 4 to 5 pm, come to the Gay Head Lighthouse for a Sunset Dance with Jesse Keller, with flute played by Carole Vandal. You can also come and light a candle for Marianne. For details and updates on all events at Pathways, go to pathwaysmv.org.

On Thursday, Dec. 15, there will be a follow-up discussion with Lynn Lyons for parents and caregivers who participated in Lynn’s 2015 workshop. The discussion will be held from noon to 2 pm at the MVRHS Culinary Arts dining room. To register, go to mvcommunityservices.com/lyons.

This Saturday, Dec. 17, from 1 to 3 pm, the annual Christmas Tea, Luncheon, & Shopping will be held at the First Baptist Church, Parish House, at 66 William Street in Vineyard Haven. First Baptist is the sister church of Gay Head Baptist Church. Tea sandwiches and other treats will be served. While you nibble, you can shop the crafts and gifts tables along with the baked goods for sale. Tea tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for kids. If you just want to shop, admission is free. For more information, call the church office at 508-693-1539.

In honor of her deceased partner, Carl Widdis, Pam Glavin has placed a Christmas tree at his gravesite for people to visit and place a holiday wish for someone in need on the tree. It’s called the Magic Christmas Tree. If you place your Christmas wishes and hopes for now and ever after there…maybe with a little of Carl’s Christmas magic, you can make someone else’s dream come true. If you know of someone who is suffering or going through a rough time, visit Carl’s tree and make a special wish for them.