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Sponsor: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy Sengekontacket Pond at your own pace on this self-guided tour. The rhyming Quest clues will help you uncover the story of the pond’s people, places and wildlife. Your Quest ends after you find the hidden Quest box.
9:00 am - 1:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $30member/boat; $40 non-member/boat
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Museum
The Edgartown Lighthouse opens for another season of summer fun. Beyond its functional role, a lighthouses offer visitors spectacular views and a glimpse of the maritime heritage of the harbors over which it presides.
11 am - 6 pm, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $5 for adults, free for Museum Members and children under 12
Benefit for Martha's Vineyard Museum

Sponsor: Culbert Ecological Consulting and Birding Tours
Guided Birding Tours with Robert Culbert, every Saturday from 9 to 11:30 am. Carpool from the high school faculty parking lot to visit birding hotspots and find the birds you want to see.
9 am - 11:30 am, MV Regional High School, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $30

Sponsor: West Tisbury Farmers Market
You won't want to miss the sights, sounds and tastes at the Farmer's Market at the West Tisbury Grange Hall! Just picked local produce, fragrant flowers, delicious prepared foods from Island kitchens and more.
9 am - 12 pm, Grange Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: The Vineyard Artisan Festivals
The only Art Show on the Island where you can meet and buy hand-made art from local artists. Open rain or shine, all summer though fall. A very special event, free parking and admission, food by Sweet Life Cafe.
10 am - 2 pm, Grange Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: The Trustees of Reservations
Enjoy a 3 hour over-sand vehicle exploration through Chappaquiddick's sand barrier beach. Includes an excursion through rare maritime forests that inhabit the farthest reaches of the Island and a stop at the Cape Poge Lighthouse to learn its history.
9 am - 1:30 pm, Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge -Chappaquiddick, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Members: Adult $25; Child (15 and under) $15. Nonmembers: Adult $35; Child (15 and under) $18.

Sponsor: The Trustees of Reservations
Join our accomplished fishing guide on an over-sand vehicle discovery that will develop the artful skills of surf-casting, reading the water, and filleting a fish. You will visit, and appreciate, the natural beauty of legendary fishing beaches like Wasque.
8:30 am & 1:30 pmCape Poge Wildlife Refuge -Chappaquiddick, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Members only: Adult $60; Child (15 and under) $25.

Sponsor: The Trustees of Reservations
Climb the spiral staircase of the century old wooden lighthouse, and discover intriguing stories of the light keepers who watched over these ocean waters for nearly 150 years. Views from atop the lighthouse can be breathtaking.
VariousCape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Members: Adult $15; Child (15 and under) $10. Nonmembers: Adult $25; Child (15 and under) $12.

Sponsor: The Trustees of Reservations
Paddle through Poucha Pond at your own pace. With a waterproof self-guided map in hand, paddle the salt waters of Poucha Pond and discover the effects humans and nature have had on these beautiful habitats. TTOR members only.
9 amCape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Members only: 4 hours for $25 or 8 hours for $35 (per canoe or kayak). Special membership offer available.

Sponsor: The Trustees of Reservations
Cape Poge and Wasque are home to a variety of wildlife, and a Trustees naturalist will guide you as you explore the beauty of the salt water world from the perfect vantage point, a kayak or canoe!
10 am & 2:30 pmCape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Members: Adult $30; Child (15 and under) $15. Nonmembers: Adult $40; Child (15 and under) $18.

Sponsor: Holly Nadler
One hour Ghost tours of Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven led by lantern light. The tours created by Holly Nadler author of "Haunted Island", and "Vineyard Supernatural" include many great stories, mystery, and great fun!
8 pmVarious, OB, VH & Edg
Admission Fee: $5-$15

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Public Library
Join us each Saturday morning for Scrabble and/or Chess. The play is competitive but friendly. Weekly from 10 am to 12 noon.
10 am - 12 noon, Oak Bluffs Public Library, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Oak Bluffs Public Library

Sponsor: MV Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
For sixty-five years the MV Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby has been the highlight of the year for Island fisherman and visitors alike.
12:01 amEdgartown Harbor, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Please join us for our art gallery show: The Art Invitational with Guest Curators: Nancy Kingsley & Richard Limber. The Opening Reception is Sunday, September 26 from 4-6 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: Polly Hill Arboretum
Join Polly Hill Arboretum research associate Melissa Dow Cullina for a workshop on the identification and ecology of Island goldenrods. This intensive 2-day, hands-on workshop explores diagnostic & habitat preferences of the numerous goldenrods of MV.
9 amPolly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $120/$100members/$80

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Museum
Author Sally Dagnall explores the history of the Martha's Vineyard Camp-Meeting Association, a community of charming painted cottages established 175 years ago as a religious summer retreat during an era of intense revivalism.
10 amMartha's Vineyard Museum Library, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: Pequot Hotel
The Pequot Hotel will host it's 11th annual art exhibition including the work of many new and seasoned artists. Opening reception on October 2nd with a meet and greet the artist reception from 6 - 8 pm. Exhibit will remain open to the public until Sunday the following day.
6 pm - 8 pm, Pequot Hotel, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $5
Benefit for Oak Bluffs Library

Sponsor: Cycle MV
A recreational ride on the scenic island of Martha’s Vineyard. The 100k route circuits the island traveling along the Atlantic Ocean, Nantucket Sound, rolling farmland and State Forest. The 50k route also offers breathtaking views of Nantucket Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. All roads are paved.
9:30amPA Club of Martha's Vineayrd, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $100.00
Benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Martha's Vineyard

Sponsor: Edgartown National Bank, Rotary Club of Martha's Vineyard
The Vineyard Golf Club, 9:00 am registration-10:00 am shotgun start. $175 per player-$600 per foursome. Includes: Golf, Caddy, Contests, Prizes & Buffet Meal.
9 amThe Vineyard Golf Club, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $175 per player, $600 per foursome
Benefit for Hospice of Martha's Vineyard

Sponsor: Edgartown Library
Edgartown Library will screen an eight week series of international films, both recent releases and classics, on Tuesday nights. Open to adults. Refreshments will be served. Call the library for a detailed schedule.
7 pmEdgartown Library, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: FelixNeck Wildlife Sanctuary
Martha's Vineyard has a cornucopia of wild foods. Join Sanctuary Director Suzan Bellincampi and learn how to identify and prepare wild edibles that can be found in your backyard and island neighborhood. Co-sponsored by ACE MV.
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $135 for 5 classes.
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
If you love chocolate you won't want to miss Featherstone's 7th Annual Art of Chocolate Festival. Friday Oct. 8 Preview Party, general admission October 9th. Stay tuned for details.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: KCT Concerts Inc.
Don't miss the opportunity to see Oisin MacDiarmada in concert in the intimate space of the Katharine Cornell Theater as the KCT Concerts series continues to bring live music to the Vineyard Haven stage.
7:30 pmKatherine Cornell Theater, Vineyard Haven
Admission Fee: $25

Sponsor: Oak Bluffs Road Race Committee
Join the annual Columbus Day 5K Road Race and one mile Fun Run to benefit the Island Affordable Housing Fund.This a T.A.C. certified race, loops around East Chop offering sweeping panoramic views!
11 amWesley Hotel, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: $15 /$20
Benefit for Bradley Square (Island Affordable Housing Fund)

Sponsor: The Vineyard Artisan Festivals
The only art show where you can meet and buy directly from Island artists. Free parking, free admission and great food. Don't miss the fun.
10 am - 4 pm, Grange Hall, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: Free

Sponsor: MV Food & Wine Festival
Join us for a fun night of food & wine, followed by auctions, and a chef demo. Dance the night away to Jerry Bennett and the Sultans of Swing!
7 pmThe Boathouse Field Club, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $125
Benefit for the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club, the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, and the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard receive a portion of the proceeds.

Sponsor: FelixNeck Wildlife Sanctuary
Join us for an overnight of Felix Neck family fun and shed some light on the mystery of what goes bump in the night! Take a guided moonlit walk. Traditional camp out activities will include a campfire, storytelling and s'mores!
6 pm - 9 am, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: Yes
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Sponsor: MV Food & Wine Festival
Sample delectable foods prepared by renowned chefs, taste regional, national and international wines, stroll the grounds of the Boathouse Field Club and watch chefs prepare their signature dishes on our kitchen stage.
2 pmThe Boathouse Field Club, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $100, $50-Islander Ticket
Benefit for the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club, the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, and the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard receive a portion of the proceeds.

Sponsor: MVF&WF
Explore why Oregon became the “Birthplace” of world class New World Pinot Noir with Michelle Cove of the Northwest Core Collection.
11 amEdgartown
Admission Fee: $40
Benefit for the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club, the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, and the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard receive a portion of the proceeds.

Sponsor: MVF&WF
Join Andy Husbands Chef Owner of Boston's Tremont 647 and learn through a hands on experience how to make his Bold American Cuisine using local seafood. The menu includes: Tremont 647's famous Lobster Mac n' Cheese, Pan Seared Diver Scallop Tacos with Salsa Roja. Harpoon Ale Poached Cod with Creole spice, and Spanish Style Wellfleet Clams.
12 noonThe Winnetu Oceanside Resort, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $75
Benefit for the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club, the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, and the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard will receive a portion of the proceeds.

Sponsor: MVF&WF
Wine 101-Taking the Whine out of Food & Wine Pairings with Chef Dave Martin & Joseph Carr. Learn some easy pairing tips and ideas from Master Sommelier & Winemaker, Joseph Carr of Carr Vineyards and Comfort Food Guru, Chef Dave Martin of Top Chef fame.
11 amWinnetu Oceanside Resort, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $40
Benefit for the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club, the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, and the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard will receive a portion of the proceeds.

Sponsor: MVF&WF
Nancy Cushman, Sake Sommelier and Co-Proprietor of oya Boston, will pair up with Tim Cushman, Chef Owner of o ya Boston, which was named “Best New Restaurant in America” in 2008 by Frank Bruni of the New York Times, to teach you all you need to know about sake and sushi.
11 amEdgartown
Admission Fee: $40
Benefit for the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club, the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, and the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard wil receive a portion of the proceeds.

Sponsor: MVF&WF
Join Dan Michaud of Ruby Wines for “Wines from Around the World” paired with Sweet Petite Oysters, from Martha’s Vineyard’s own Sweet Neck Farms. This seminar was a best seller last year!
11 amThe Boathouse Field Club , Edgartown
Admission Fee: $40
Benefit for the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club, the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, and the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard will receive a portion of the proceeds.

Sponsor: MVF&WF
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Port but Were Afraid to Ask. Join Dan Carbon, former Marketing Director of Symington Family Estates' brands Dow’s and Graham’s Ports as he demystifies Port, once and for all!
11 amEdgartown
Admission Fee: $35
Benefit for the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club, the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, and the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard.

Sponsor: Featherstone Center for the Arts
Autumn has come to the Island! Please join us for our art gallery show: The Art of Fall Colors. The Opening Reception is Sunday, October 17 from 4-6 pm. Gallery is open daily from 12-4 pm.
12 noon - 4 pm, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs
Admission Fee: Free
Benefit for Featherstone Center for the Arts

Sponsor: FelixNeck Wildlife Sanctuary
See Felix Neck in a new light, moonlight, as we take a guided walk within the Sanctuary as the moon rises and sparkles over Sengekontacket Pond. Dress for the Weather and bring a flashlight.
5:15 pmFelix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $4/Member $8/Nonmember per person.
Benefit for Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Museum
Join Vineyard historian Liz Villard and learn about the haunted history of Martha's Vineyard. Liz will share stories from the lives of many of the people buried at the cemetery. Refreshments and cider to follow. Reservations required.
3 pmPease's Point Way Cemetery, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $8 for Members, $12 for non-Members, $6 for Children

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Museum
Dr. Jim Tuck, Professor emeritus from Memorial University of Newfoundland and author, speaks about the Basques who voyaged to Red Bay and other Labrador ports during the 16th century and their long heritage of whaling.
5:30 pmMuseum Library with Reception in the Pease House galleries, Edgartown
Admission Fee: $8 for Members, $12 for non-Members, $6 for Children

Sponsor: Martha's Vineyard Museum
Join Vineyard historian Liz Villard and learn about the haunted history of Martha's Vineyard. Liz will share stories from the lives of many of the people buried at the cemetery. Refreshments and cider to follow. Reservations required. Call 508-627-4441.
3 pmWest Tisbury Village Cemetery, West Tisbury
Admission Fee: $8 for Members, $12 for non-Members, $6 for Children