Wednesday July 10, 2013
Ground Covers and Lawn Alternatives, a presentation by horticulturist Dan Benarcik, begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Polly Hill Arboretum, 809 State Road in West Tisbury. Cost is $10 or $5 for members.
Thursday July 11, 2013
Drawing from Nature with Genevieve Jacobs from 10 a.m. to noon at the Polly Hill Arboretum, 809 State Road in West Tisbury. Materials available. Preregister by calling 508-693-9426.
Thursday July 11, 2013
Summer Institute Series offers the Ethics of Genetic and Neurological Risk Testing, with Arthur Caplan, a leading voice in bioethics, at 7:30 p.m.
Volunteer Build Day with Habitat for Humanity is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 50 Bailey Park Road off Great Plains Road in West Tisbury. Visit habitatmv.org or call 508-696-4646.
Saturday July 13, 2013
Volunteer Build Day with Habitat for Humanity is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 50 Bailey Park Road off Great Plains Road in West Tisbury. Visit habitatmv.org or call 508-696-4646.
Saturday July 13, 2013
Community Chores are from 9 a.m. to noon at the Farm Institute in Katama. Collect eggs, help with animals and tend the garden. Suggested donation is $10 per family, $5 per individual.
West Tisbury Farmers' Market is from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury. Local produce, flowers and live music. Weekly through Oct. 5. Visit thewesttisburyfarmersmarket.com.
Oak Bluffs Open Market is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Washington Park. Locally grown produce, seafood, specialty foods, flowers, artisans, antique and vintage dealers.
HumaniTeen meets at 4 p.m. at Alex's Place at the YMCA. Weekly group for teens to learn about service, create a mission and take action. Visit alexsplace.net.
Tuesday July 16, 2013
Artist Talk about tapestry inspiration with Julia Mitchell begins at 6 p.m. at the Shaw Cramer Gallery, 56 Main street in Vineyard Haven, second floor.