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Friday, January 11, 2013

Five Things You Need To Know: Jan. 11

Play doubles tennis, watch "Casablanca" and watch a hockey game!

  1. Craving some competition? Love Tennis? Take part in the Winter Classic Tennis Tournament starting at 9am at The WorkOut and Tennis Center in West Tisbury. Men’s and Women’s doubles tournament, members, $75 and non-members, $100. The Winter Classis is a fundraiser for Dana Farber Cancer Research. Pre-registration is required, call (508)696-8000 to enter your team. 2. The MV Hebrew Center in Vineyard Haven will host a Tot Shabbat this evening at 4:45pm, a sabbath celebration geared towards small children. Kids can have fun with stories, songs and more. Perfect for ages 3-to-5-years-old. Free. Call (508)693-0745 for more information.  3. Engage in community and great food at the Grace Episcopal Church's Community Soup Supper tonight from…

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Vineyard Tennis Center Workout & Spa, Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center, Grace Episcopal Church, and 2 more ›

Friday, December 14, 2012

Five Things You Need To Know: Dec.14

Holiday Open House at the Oak Bluffs Library, theTwelve Days of Tisbury and much more!

1. Check out the Holiday Open House at the Oak Bluffs Public Library, including children's crafts with Sondra, holiday food, music and grab bag gifts for kids. Get a photo with Santa around 3:00 pm; free; call (508) 693-9433 or visit oakbluffslibrary.org for more information, from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. 2.  Friends & Family Night in Vineyard Haven:  Local businesses on Main Street, State Road and the Tisbury Market Place will hold specials events, discounts, festivities, and general holiday cheer at your favorite Vineyard Haven shops and locations as part of The Twelve Days of Tisbury, from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm. 3. Le Roux at Home in Vineyard Haven will hold a Wine Tasting with wines from Our Market from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Call (508) 693-0030 for…

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Oak Bluffs Public Library, Le Roux At Home, Katharine Cornell Theater, and 3 more ›

Friday, August 17, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 17

Agricultural Fair, an all-ages Reggae party at Flatbread, and Vineyard Sound concert at the Federated Church.

1. Habitat Build Day at 50 Bailey Park Rd. Volunteer to build a FirstDay Cottage which is a project that does not require previous carpentry experience. Students ages 14-16 may volunteer accompanied by parent or gaurdian and 16-18 may volunteer independantly with parent or gaurdian's written permission. For more information call Neal at 508.696.4646.The event is free and takes place from 8:30am to 4:30pm.  2. Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair at the Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society. The 151st Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair continues on 17, 18 and 19 in West Tisbury. Rides provided by Cushing Amusements. There is a livestock show, a fiber tent, hall exhibits and tons of food and fun for the whole family. The fair is from 10:…

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Habitat Build Day, Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair, Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society, and 6 more ›

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 16

Agricultural Fair in Vineyard Haven, a screening of "How to Start a Revolution" at the Katherine Cornell Theater, and Good Night Louise is playing at the Yard.

1. Yoga on the Beach at Bend-in-the-Road Beach at 7:30am. The event is open to everyone. The cost is $12 for one class or $100 for a 10-class pass. For more information, call 508-696-4513 or email mj@­sacre­dcircleofyoga.­com.  2. Today kicks off the Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair at the Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society. The 151st Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair takes place on August 16, 17, 18 and 19 in West Tisbury. Rides by Cushing Amusements. There is a livestock show, a fiber tent, hall exhibits and tons of food and fun for the whole family. The fair begins at 10:00am and ends at 11:00pm and is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. For more information, call 508-693-9549.  3. Thursday Evenings in the Arts District at Stefanie…

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Yoga on the Beach, Bend-in-the-Road Beach, Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair, and 5 more ›

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Five Things To Do Today: August 14

A flea market at Featherstone, a Dock Dance in Edgartown and a film screening at Union Church in Oak Bluffs.

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  • Sonia Groff
  • Tuesday, August 14, 2012

1. This morning is the 7th Annual Featherstone Flea & Fine Arts Market at Featherstone Center for the Arts. Over 60 vendors will be selling their photography, paintings, ceramics, vintage linens, antiques, jewelry, clothing and crafts. Free admission and parking. The flea market goes from 9:30am to 2:00pm. For more information, call 508-693-1850 or email ann@­feathe­rstoneart.­org.  2. Alex's sYsters at YMCA is a popular new project for young women ages 13 - 18-years-old. Find support, learn new skills from professional women from our community. This project is free of charge. Visiting teens welcomed. The program goes from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. For more information, call 508-696 - 7171 EXT 128 or email tlombardi@­ymcamv.­org.  3.  Flavors of …

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7th Annual Featherstone Flea & Fine Arts Market, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Alex's sYsters, and 6 more ›

Margaret Carroll-Bergman

11:17 am on Wednesday, August 15, 2012

I'll look into it. Please email me your address at margaret.carroll-bergman@patch.com Thank you!   more ›

Monday, August 13, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 13

Fitcamp at Owen Park Beach, Musical Monday at Featherstone, and Open Mic night at The Pit Stop.

1. This morning is August's fabulous Fitcamp with NisaFit at Owen Park Beach. Overview:NisaFit is a fitness company on the Island of Martha's Vineyard that runs Womens's Bootcamps, Men's Basic Training, Individual and Group Training,Lifestyle and Raw Food Coaching,Yoga, Cleanses and Retreat Vacations. The morning workout lasts from 6:00am to 7:00am and is free. For more information, call 508-314-5675 or email http://www.nisafit.com/ 2. Visit Seashore Discovery at the Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. Look for crabs, whelks and scallops. Take a short walk through the forest to a protected beach, where you will explore shallow waters with dip nets, and use a large seine net. Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet, and don’t forget your hat, …

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August's fabulous Fitcamp with NisaFit, Owen Park Beach, Seashore Discovery, and 7 more ›

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 11

Today there is the Third Annual Peach Festival at the First Congregational Church, an Arts District Stroll in Oak Bluffs, and a JAWSFEST Poetry Reading before the film screening in Ocean Park.

  • LOCAL CONNECTIONS
  • Sonia Groff
  • Saturday, August 11, 2012

1. Today is the Chilmark Flea Market at 142 North Rd, Chilmark, MA. 45th Summer of the oldest outdoor market on the island. Antiques, art, vintage finds, jewelry, toys, food.  Something for everyone. Lovely setting in meadow off North Road. The event is FREE and goes from 9:00am to 2:00pm. For more information, call 508-645-9506 or email chilma­rkflea@­gmail.­com.  2. This afternoon is the Third Annual Peach Festival at First Congregational Church. Enjoy fresh peach shortcake with whipped cream or ice cream. There will also be peach smoothies to enjoy on the church lawn.  Peaches to go will also be available. All of the proceeds benefit the preservation of the historic building. For more information, call 508-693-2842 or email wtiscong@­…

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Chilmark Flea Market, Third Annual Peach Festival, First Congregational Church, and 5 more ›

Michael West

5:08 pm on Sunday, August 12, 2012

Not to put too fine a point on it, but Lee Mccormack is the first poet selected to be the island-wide poet laureate by William Waterway's Martha's Vineyard Poetry Society. There have been poet laureates for the town of West Tisbury for several years, beginning with Dan Waters, and since Dan, Fan Ogilvie and the current West Tisbury poet laureate, Justen Ahren. Meanwhile, in Edgartown, Steve Ewing…   more ›

Friday, August 10, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 10

Today there is The Harlem Fine Arts Show in Oak Bluffs, a Bilt on Stilts performance at Union Chapel and a Summer Sun Dance party at the YMCA.

1.  Yoga on the Beach at Bend-in-the-Road Beach. 230 Beach Road, Edgartown, MA 02539. Yoga starts at 7:30am and costs $12 a person. For more information, call 508-696-4513 or email mj@­sacre­dcircleofyoga.­com.  2. See the The Harlem Fine Arts Show at Hooked an Island Fish House. The Harlem Fine Arts Show will be in Oak Bluffs until Aug. 12. The HFAS exhibits modern and contemporary art that reflects the breadth of the African Diaspora artist community. The show feature sthe work of more than 30 established and emerging artists from multicultural backgrounds. The Harlem Fine Art Show Art will be hosting special events, including local photography and local hot sauce tasting.  The event is free, but a donation is requested. For more …

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Yoga on the Beach, Bend-in-the-Road Beach, The Harlem Fine Arts Show, and 7 more ›

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know Today: August 9

JAWSFEST begins today in Edgartown, The Vineyard Playhouse performs Twelfth Night in Tisbury and Juliska puts on an educational event in Vineyard Haven.

1. Today is the JAWSFEST: The Tribute at The Old Whaling Church. This three-day event will explore the  filming and memories from the making of JAWS. The tribute will concentrate on the men and women of JAWS who have died, including Peter Benchley, Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw. Fans, families, cast, and crew are invited to join Jawsfest in Amity to share their personal stories, memorabilia and experiences.  The event is Thursday through Sunday and begins with an opening ceremony at 9:00am and the Old Whaling Church. It costs $295 for an all-access bracelet and $20-30 for individual events. For more information, visit the website http://­www.­jawstribute.­com.  2. Today there are Stories and Crafts at the Vineyard Haven Public Library. …

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JAWSFEST: The Tribute, The Old Whaling Church, Stories and Crafts, and 6 more ›

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Margaret Carroll-Bergman

9:55 am on Thursday, August 9, 2012

Hi Mike, While Jaws is no doubt about a great white shark, I enjoy the secondary theme of how a town grapples with a problem from the police chief to the head selectman to the business people wanting the beaches to be remained open during a crisis. For me, it is a story about small towns and their leaders. It could easily be a story about failed septic systems polluting the harbor during the …   more ›

Thursday, April 19, 2012

5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 19

Dancing, cards, music: Thursday is a day of fun and games on the island.

1.  Flexibility is key! While women on the Vineyard seem to love yoga, today's Stretch Class is for men only.  Focusing on low-impact, gentle stretching, Megan Grennan will teach exercises to stretch the most common areas of men requiring increased flexibility and strength. Join Megan at 3:30pm at The Anchors, Edgartown Council on Aging, for this free instructional lesson!   2.  And we can't let the boys have all the fun! The Girls' Nature Program begins today at 4pm.   Another great island program this time especially for girls, is hosted by Sassafras Earth Education.  Activities will include fire making, crafting, picking edibles, singing and games.  Cost is $20 per two hour session or $375 for the entire school year (weekly on Thursdays…

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Men's Stretch Class with Megan Grennan, Girls' Nature Program at Sassafras, and Duplicate Bridge

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