Tuesday, February 9, 2010
The African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard honors Quinton Bannister, the first African American teacher at the Regional High School, for his 32 years service as a history teacher at the school, with a plaque to be unveiled in the main entrance of the school at 2:15 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Island Grown Farm-to-School Teacher Clinic — Session Seven: Locally Grown - The Nuts and Bolts of Growing Food at School, a free seminar for Island educators, is from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m., location to be announced. Space is limited; for details or to register, call 508-776-8220, visit islandgrown.org or e-mail melinda@islandgrown.org.
Introduction to Wheelthrowing and Hand-building Ceramic Tiles with Washington Ledesma is from 5 to 7 p.m. at Featherstone in Oak Bluffs. Cost is $30. For details, call 508-693-1850.
Film Series: Meet Oscar, a free winter film series at the Edgartown Public Library, screens Bette Davis, Marilyn Monroe, and others in this six Oscar-winning, gloves-off showbiz tale at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For details, call 508-627-4221.
Chess Club for students age six through high school is from 6 to 7 p.m. at Vineyard Haven Public Library. All levels are welcome and instruction is available.
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