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Acrylics for Beginners

Acrylics for Beginners with Kenneth Vincent is from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $30. Pre-register by calling 508-693-1850.

Watercolor and More!

Watercolor and More! for ages three to six with Lani Carney is from 2 to 4 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $30. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Scrapbook Basics

Scrapbook Basics for children ages 7 to 11 with Eniko DeLisle is from 3 to 5 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $30. For details or to preregister, call 508-693-1850.

Salsa with Saskia

Salsa with Saskia begins with a ladies' styling class at 6 p.m., beginners at 7 p.m. and intermediate dancers at 8 p.m. at the Camp Jabberwocky studio in Vineyard Haven, Greenwood avenue extension. Cost is on a sliding scale, from $7.50 to $12.50 per lesson.

Free Community Yoga is at the Yoga Barn on South Road, just over the Chilmark town line, at 6 p.m. For details, call 508-645-964

Free Community Yoga is at the Yoga Barn on South Road, just over the Chilmark town line, at 6 p.m. For details, call 508-645-9642.

One Act Play Festival

One Act Play Festival is at the Katharine Cornell Theatre in Vineyard Haven at 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Island Theatre Workshop. Cost is $15. For details, call 508-627-3166.

Author Susan Wilson

Author Susan Wilson discusses her book, One Good Dog, at the Bunch of Grapes Bookstore on Main street in Vineyard Haven at 7:30 p.m. Free.

Annual Martha's Vineyard Hospital Health Fair

Annual Martha's Vineyard Hospital Health Fair is from 8 a.m. to noon at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital in Oak Bluffs. Free health and wellness information, screenings and demonstrations. For details, call 508-693-4645, or visit mvhospital.com/stayhealthy.

Democratic Council of Martha's Vineyard

Democratic Council of Martha's Vineyard meets from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Howes House in West Tisbury, across from Alley's store. Agenda includes discussion of VIneyard Power, high school recycling program and town caucus news. Free coffee. No charge.

Sail MV's Summer Program Registration

Sail MV's Summer Program Registration for Island students 8 to 16 years of age is at the Sail MV building on Main street in Vineyard Haven from 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Registration forms are also available at sailmv.com. For details, call 508-696-7644.

Spring Splash: Art Adventure

Spring Splash: Art Adventure with Lani Carney, for children ages three to eight is from 9 a.m. to noon. at Featherstone. Cost is $45. For details or to preregister, call 508-693-1850.

Winter Walk at the Polly Hill Arboretum

Winter Walk at the Polly Hill Arboretum in West Tisbury starts at 10 a.m. Join Arboretum staff to explore the grounds in the off-season. Meet at the arboretum's visitor center dressed for the weather. Free. For details, call 508-693-9426.

Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour is at the Aquinnah Public Library from 10 to 11 a.m. Enjoy a hot beverage, weekend newspapers and discussion with neighbors, family and friends.

Ceramic Arts

Ceramic Arts for children ages 7 to 12 is from 10 a.m. to noon at Featherstone. Cost is $20. For details or to preregister, call 508-693-1850.

Madhyamaka: The Middle Way

Madhyamaka: The Middle Way with Lara Braitstein is at Bodhi Path at 21 Laurand Drive across from the airport in West Tisbury, from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 to 4 p.m. Donations welcome. For details, call 508-696-5929.

Oak Bluffs School Public Budget Hearing

Oak Bluffs School Public Budget Hearing is at the Oak Bluffs library at 10 a.m.

Saturday Surprise Storytime

Saturday Surprise Storytime for ages three to five is at 10:15 a.m. at Oak Bluffs Public Library.

Saturday Crafts

Saturday Crafts at the West Tisbury library is from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. This week: Shamrock Crafts.

Body, Mind and Spirit Fair,

Body, Mind and Spirit Fair, featuring free tools and workshops throughout the day, is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at VFW Post 9261 on Towanticut avenue in Oak Bluffs. Private, individual metaphysical readings and healing sessions available. Tarot cards, clairvoyants, astrology, tea leaf and palm readings, crystal reiki healing and massage therapy. Also, baked goods from Orange Peel Bakery. Free admission. For details, e-mail info@newmoonmagick.net, or call 508-693-8331.

Watercolor for Beginners

Watercolor for Beginners with Kenneth Vincent is from noon to 2 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $30. Pre-register by calling 508-693-1850.

Ninth and Tenth Grade Boys Day

Ninth and Tenth Grade Boys Day is from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Weight training, sports, conditioning, and healthy snacks. Register with Vineyard Tennis Center, Workout and Spa at the airport, 508-696-8000.

Knitting for All Ages

Knitting for All Ages is free from 2 to 3 p.m. at Vineyard Haven Public Library.

Children's Book Illustration

Children's Book Illustration with Kenneth Vincent is from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $25. Pre-register by calling 508-693-1850.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, with potatoes, carrots, roll and dessert is at the First Baptist Church Parish House, on 66 William street, Vineyard Haven, from 5 to 7 p.m. All-you-can-eat: $12. Take-out available, tickets available at the door.

Live Irish Music: Kevin Crawford and Cillian Vallely

Live Irish Music: Kevin Crawford and Cillian Vallely play at the Katharine Cornell Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Children free. Tickets available at Aboveground Records, Island Entertainment, Alley's General Store, Scottish Bakehouse and the Oak Bluffs General Store, or at marthasvineyardtickets.com. For details and reservations, call 508-693-6996 or 508-693-6237.

One Act Play Festival

One Act Play Festival is at the Katharine Cornell Theatre in Vineyard Haven at 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Island Theatre Workshop. Cost is $15. For details, call 508-627-3166.

Madhyamaka: The Middle Way

Madhyamaka: The Middle Way with Lara Braitstein is at Bodhi Path at 21 Laurand Drive across from the airport in West Tisbury, from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 to 4 p.m. Donations welcome. For details, call 508-696-5929.

Variety Show:

Variety Show: No Two Days Are the Same in One Garden, presented by The Imperfect Show of Life is at 11:30 a.m. in the warehouse behind 56 Main street in Vineyard Haven, entrance in the back alley. Suggested donation is $5, bring your own seats. For details, call 508-292-1706 or e-mail planet-bella@hotmail.com.

Vineyard Conservation Society Winter Walk

Vineyard Conservation Society Winter Walk: A guided walk to the Christiantown fire tower in West Tisbury. Correllus State Forest superintendent John Varkonda will lead the walk to the 68-foot tall steel structure, in continuous operation since 1950, while discussing fire threats and the local impact of climate change. Meet at the West Tisbury post office at 1 p.m. Cider and cookies will be served. Free. For details, visit vineyardconservation.org or call 508-693-9588.

Audrey Hepburn Film Festival:

Audrey Hepburn Film Festival continues with a screening at 2 p.m. at the Vineyard Haven library. Free.

Vineyard Limerick Challenge

Vineyard Limerick Challenge is at 3 p.m. at the West Tisbury library. Come listen or present original limericks about Martha's Vineyard. For details, call 508-693-3366.

One Act Play Festival

One Act Play Festival is at the Katharine Cornell Theatre in Vineyard Haven at 3 p.m. Presented by the Island Theatre Workshop. Cost is $15. For details, call 508-627-3166.

Opening Reception:

Opening Reception: Melanie Kraus, Hannah Marlin, Abby Entner and Seneca Craig — Exhibition of MVRHS Students of Janice Frame is from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Virginia Weston Besse Gallery at Featherstone in Oak Bluffs. Exhibit remains on display through March 12. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Ballroom Dance

Ballroom Dance is from 7 to 9 p.m. at Fanny Blair Hall, North William street, Vineyard Haven. Beginners class is from 6 to 7 p.m. From 7 to 7:30, waltz lesson with Christine McLean. Couples or singles; all levels welcome. $3 donation. For details, call 508-696-8428.

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime for infants and toddlers is at the West Tisbury Free Public Library at 10:30 a.m.

Free After School Teen Program: Darkroom Photography

Free After School Teen Program: Darkroom Photography with Kathy Rose is from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Featherstone. For details, call 508-693-1850.

The Wonder of Horses

The Wonder of Horses with Lani Carney, for children ages 6 to 10 is from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $30. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Edgartown Community Supper

Edgartown Community Supper is from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Baylies Room of the Old Whaling Church. All welcome. For details, call 508-693-0589.

Mindful Knitting

Mindful Knitting is from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Anchors in Edgartown. For details, call 508-627-4368, extension 15.

Fly-Tying Program

Fly-Tying Program is at the Martha's Vineyard Rod and Gun Club, located on 3rd street off Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, at 7 p.m. Open to fly-fishermen of all ages and abilities. For details, call 508-627-8202.

Learning to See: Open Studio and Painting Workshop

Learning to See: Open Studio and Painting Workshop with Greg Watson is from 6 to 9 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $40. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Women's Listening Circle

Women's Listening Circle is at Sassafras Earth Education in Aquinnah from 7 to 10 p.m. Listen with our hearts as other women speak, and when we speak ourselves. Suggested donation is $10, or bring something from your garden or business to barter. For details, call 508-645-2008, or visit sassafrasmvy.org.

Grace Kelly Movie Month:

Grace Kelly Movie Month: Fourteen Hours screens at 7 p.m. at the West Tisbury library.

In Stitches Knitting Group

In Stitches Knitting Group meets at the West Tisbury library at 7 p.m. All ages welcome.

Wheelthrowing with Frank Folts

Wheelthrowing with Frank Folts Jr. is from 7 to 9 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $30. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Tuesday Conversations Group

Tuesday Conversations Group meets at the Howes House in West Tisbury, across from Alley's store, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. This week: Community Access Television on Martha's Vineyard with Jonathan Revere.

Tom Maley Life Drawing Group

Tom Maley Life Drawing Group meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $10; no instruction. For details, call 508-696-8076.

The Bunch of Grapes Writers’ Group

The Bunch of Grapes Writers’ Group with Cynthia Riggs meets every Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. to noon, upstairs in the Bunch of Grapes Bookstore. New and seasoned writers are welcome, laughter required. For details, e-mail criggs@vineyard.net.

Digital Photography: Individual Camera Tutorial

Digital Photography: Individual Camera Tutorial with Kathy Rose from 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m. at Featherstone in Oak Bluffs. Cost is $50 for a two-hour tutorial. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime with Collee

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime with Colleen is at 10 a.m. for newborns to age two and at 11 a.m. for ages three to five at the Vineyard Haven library.

Martha's Vineyard Garden Club

Martha's Vineyard Garden Club meets at 1 p.m. at the Wakeman Center off Lambert's Cove Road. Speaker Matt Pelikan will give a talk,The Importance of Burns. Hospitality hour follows the meeting. Everyone interested in gardening, flower arranging, native flora and preserving the best qualities of the Island environment are welcome. Free for members; nonmembers, $5. For details, call 508-693-5334.

Working With Acrylics with Donna Straw

Working With Acrylics with Donna Straw is from 2 to 4 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $30. Pre-register by calling 508-693-1850.

Free After School Teen Program: Video Journalism

Free After School Teen Program: Video Journalism with Patrick Phillips is from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Featherstone. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Free Genealogy Program

Free Genealogy Program: a workshop on learning how to search ancestry.com is at the Vineyard Haven library at 5:30 p.m. For details, call 508-696-4211.

Introduction to Wheelthrowing and Hand-building Ceramic Tiles

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.

Alfred Hitchcock and Grace Kelly Film Serie

Alfred Hitchcock and Grace Kelly Film Series screens at the Edgartown library at 6 p.m. Desserts served. For details, call 508-627-4221.

Songwriting with Jay Segel

Songwriting with Jay Segel is from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Featherstone in Oak Bluffs. Cost is $80 for the four-class series. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Adult and Community Education

Adult and Community Education: Microsoft Excel course begins at 6:30 p.m. at the high school. For details, visit acemv.org, e-mail lynn@acemv.org,; or call 508-693-1033, extension 240.

Chess Club

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.

Women's Listening Circle

Women's Listening Circle is at Sassafras Earth Education in Aquinnah from 7 to 10 p.m. Listen with our hearts as other women speak, and when we speak ourselves. Suggested donation is $10, or bring something from your garden or business to barter. For details, call 508-645-2008, or visit sassafrasmvy.org.

Writers' Open Mike Night

Writers' Open Mike Night at The Bunch of Grapes bookstore in Vineyard Haven begins at 7 p.m.

Live Jazz

Live Jazz with Jeremy Berlin and Eric Johnson is at Offshore Ale Co. in Oak Bluffs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Crazy Patch Quilts with Enid McEvoy

Crazy Patch Quilts with Enid McEvoy is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $45. Preregister by calling 508-693-1850.

Toddler Time

Toddler Time is from 10 a.m. to noon at Native Earth Teaching Farm, 94 North Road in Chilmark, with animal visits and farm crafts. Weather permitting. For details, call 508-645-3304 or see nativeearthteachingfarm.org.

Back to the Drawing Board

Back to the Drawing Board with Nancy Blank is from 10 a.m. to noon at Featherstone arts center in Oak Bluffs. Cost is $35. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Storytime

Storytime with Nelia for older toddlers and preschoolers is at the West Tisbury Free Public Library at 10:30 a.m.

Storytime

Storytime is at 10:30 a.m. for toddlers at at 11:30 a.m. for preschoolers (three to five) at Oak Bluffs Public Library.

Movie and Popcorn

Movie and Popcorn is free for ages five and up at 1 p.m. at Vineyard Haven library.

Introduction to Airbrush

Introduction to Airbrush with Jack Greene is from 1 to 3 p.m. at Featherstone Center for the Arts in Oak Bluffs. Cost is $45. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Animals in Art

Animals in Art with Lani Carney for children ages 6 to 10 is from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $30.

Open Pottery Studio

Open Pottery Studio is from 2 to 5 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $5 per hour. Also Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Free After-School Teen Pottery

Free After School Teen Pottery class is from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Featherstone in Oak Bluffs. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Edgartown Republican Committee

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Edgartown Republican Committee

Edgartown Republican Committee organizational meeting is at 3:30 p.m. in the selectmen's office in the Edgartown town hall.

Tween Time

Tween Time from 3 to 5 p.m. is free for ages eight and up at the Vineyard Haven Public Library.

Native American Flute with Ronn Speed

Native American Flute with Ronn Speed is from 5 to 7 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $130 for the four-class series, or $30 per class. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Community Supper

Community Supper at the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury begins at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to this dinner provided by the church; donations of side dishes add to the bounty. Bring a neighbor in need. For details, call 508-693-2842 weekday mornings.

Breast Cancer Support Group

Breast Cancer Support Group meets at 5:30 p.m. at Vineyard Haven Public Library for friendly conversation and exchange of information. All welcome. For details, call Kathy Stinson 508-693-6150.

Free Portuguese Language Class

Free Portuguese Language Class for English speakers is at 6 p.m. at the Edgartown library. To reserve a space in this class, call the library at 508-627-4221.

Baking Class

Baking Class is from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rickard’s on State Road in Vineyard Haven.Cost is $55. For details, call 508-693-9255.

Lecture: Island Plan 101

Lecture: Island Plan 101, a six-week, 7 p.m. series at the Edgartown Public Library, concludes with panelists Jim Athearn, chairman of the Island Plan steering committee, and Christina Brown, chairman of the Martha's Vineyard Commission, discussing implementation of the plan. Admission is free; refreshments served. For details, call 508-627-4221.

Firehouse Figure Drawing Group

Firehouse Figure Drawing Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at Featherstone. Open session with no instructor. Cost is $10. For details, call 508-693-3651.

Making Household Items with Frank Creney

Making Household Items with Frank Creney is from 7 to 9 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $30. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Live Irish Music

Live Irish Music with Gregg and Mary is at Offshore Ale Co. in Oak Bluffs at 6 p.m.

Poetry with Donald Nitchie

Poetry with Donald Nitchie is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Featherstone in Oak Bluffs. Cost is $50 for the eight-class series. For details, call 508-693-1850.

The Art of Scrapbooking

The Art of Scrapbooking with Eniko DeLisle is from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $50. For details or to preregister, call 508-693-1850.

Wall Sculpture Workshop with Jack Greene

Wall Sculpture Workshop with Jack Greene is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $45. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Consultation, Conversation and Chocolate

Consultation, Conversation and Chocolate is from 3 to 5 p.m. at Henley's Needlepoint, 44 Main street, Edgartown, behind the bookstore. Bring a project or just come to relax. For details, call 508-627-3939.

Working With Acrylics with Donna Straw

Working With Acrylics with Donna Straw is from 2 to 4 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $30. Pre-register by calling 508-693-1850.

Free After School Teen Program: Silkscreening with Angel Quinones

Free After School Teen Program: Silkscreening with Angel Quinones is from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Featherstone. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Fun Crafts with Melinda DeFeo

Fun Crafts with Melinda DeFeo is free for ages five and up at 3:30 p.m. at Vineyard Haven library.

Knitting, Knitting for Charity

Knitting, Knitting for Charity with Rev. Judy Campbell is from 3 to 5 p.m. at Featherstone. Free. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Gentle Yoga with Carol Vega Aranzabe

Gentle Yoga with Carol Vega Aranzabe for all ages is at 4 p.m. at the Tisbury senior center. Bring a mat. Cost is $10. For details, call 508-696-4205.

World of Color

World of Color for ages five to seven with Lani Carney is from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $30. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Creative Drama with Phyllis Vecchia

Creative Drama with Phyllis Vecchia, a child-centered theatre workshop for ages four and a half through nine, runs 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. at the Oak Bluffs School weekly through March 25. Please preregister at 508-696-8738

Kids Crafts

Kids Crafts Activities, for ages five and up, are free from 3:30 to 4:30 at Vineyard Haven Public Library.

Winter Reading Series

Winter Reading Series, featuring fiction and poetry fellows from the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, is at 5:30 p.m. at the West Tisbury library. All welcome.

Creative Printmaking

Creative Printmaking with Washington Ledesma is from 5 to 7 p.m. at Featherstone in Oak Bluffs. Cost is $30. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Movie and Popcorn

Movie and Popcorn is free for ages 10 and up at 6 p.m. at Vineyard Haven library.

Games at the Aquinnah Public Library

Games at the Aquinnah Public Library are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a game of Scrabble, Monopoly or other board games with family and friends. Refreshments will be served.

Illustration with Darcie Lee Hanaway

Illustration with Darcie Lee Hanaway is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Featherstone in Oak Bluffs. Cost is $30. For details, call 508-693-1850.

American Cancer Society's Relay

American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Team Captain's meeting is at 6:30 p.m. in the culinary arts room at the high school. Any new team is also welcome.

Adult and Community Education Seminar:

Adult and Community Education Seminar: Feeling Better- Not Older, with Lisa Nagy, MD, is at 6:30 p.m. at the high school. For details, visit acemv.org, e-mail lynn@acemv.org or call 508-693-1033, extension 240.

Needlework and Fiber Arts Group is from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chilmark library. For all who knit, quilt, needlepoint, spin, crochet and sew. Beginners welcome. For details, call 508-645-3360.

Teen Night

Teen Night for kids in sixth grade and above is free from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Vineyard Haven Public Library.

Paper Arts Class

Paper Arts Class with Eniko DeLisle is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $30. For details or to preregister, call 508-693-1850.

Beginners Salsa Class with Saskia

Beginners Salsa Class with Saskia is at the Camp Jabberwocky studio in Vineyard Haven on Greenwood avenue extension from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per class.

Acrylics for Beginners

Acrylics for Beginners with Kenneth Vincent is from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $30. Pre-register by calling 508-693-1850.

Watercolor and More!

Watercolor and More! for ages three to six with Lani Carney is from 2 to 4 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $30. For details, call 508-693-1850.

Scrapbook Basics

Scrapbook Basics for children ages 7 to 11 with Eniko DeLisle is from 3 to 5 p.m. at Featherstone. Cost is $30. For details or to preregister, call 508-693-1850.

Live Music: Jazz with the J.C. Trio

Live Music: Jazz with the J.C. Trio is at 4 p.m. at the West Tisbury library. Free.

Salsa with Saskia

Salsa with Saskia begins with a ladies' styling class at 6 p.m., beginners at 7 p.m. and intermediate dancers at 8 p.m. at the Camp Jabberwocky studio in Vineyard Haven, Greenwood avenue extension. Cost is on a sliding scale, from $7.50 to $12.50 per lesson.

Free Community Yoga is at the Yoga Barn on South Road, just over the Chilmark town line, at 6 p.m. For details, call 508-645-964

Free Community Yoga is at the Yoga Barn on South Road, just over the Chilmark town line, at 6 p.m. For details, call 508-645-9642.

One Act Play Festival

One Act Play Festival is at the Katharine Cornell Theatre in Vineyard Haven at 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Island Theatre Workshop. Cost is $15. For details, call 508-627-3166.