Calendar of Events
June 2006
June 2-3, 2006
Relay for Life
To benefit American Cancer Society
21-hour event with teams walking around the track at the high school; luminaries lit in remembrance of those who have had cancer.
3 pm - noon, MVRHS Track, Oak Bluffs
June 4th, 2006
David Crohan Concert
To benefit Community Solar Greenhouse
4:00 pm, Old Whaling Church, 508-627-8146
June 6th, 2006
Celebration of Restoration
MV Preservation Trust
Benefit for Margaret Kahler Littlefield Endowment for the maintenance of the Simmons & Fisher organ. Organ recital by Barbara Owen and Richard Hill.
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Old Whaling Church, Edgartown
Admission fee: yes
June 15th, 2006
A Taste of the Vineyard Gourmet Stroll
To benefit MV Preservation Trust
The island's finest restaurants, caterers, and beverage purveyors gather to offer you the Vineyard's best in food, wine and hand-crafted beer. Start with the Champagne Welcome, then nosh your way through everyone's favorite kick-off to the summer season. Positive ID required to consume alcoholic beverages. Admission Fee: yes 508-627-4440
6:30 pm, Old Whaling Church lawn, Main Street, Edgartown
June 17th, 2006
A Taste of the Vineyard Patrons Party and Auction
To benefit MV Preservation Trust
Feast on delectable hors d'oeuvres and savor fine beverages while previewing the items presented for auction. Immediately following dinner is our Gala Auction. Don't miss it! Admission fee: yes 508-627-4440
5:30 pm, Dr. Daniel Fisher House lawn, Main Street, Edgartown
July 2006
July 1st, 2006
Murdick’s 5 Mile Run the Chop
9 am, Tisbury School, 508-627-8047
July 4th, 2006
Fireworks
Rain Date July 5
Edgartown Harbor, Edgartown
Admission fee: no
Fourth of July Barbecue
4 - 8 pm, Old Whaling Church lawn, Main St, Edgartown
Independence Day Parade
5 pm, Main St, Edgartown
Admission fee: no
July 8th, 2006
Around the Island Race
Edgartown Yacht Club
www.edgartownyc.org 508-627-4364
Edgartown
Admission fee: no
July 10th, 2006
MV Chamber Music Society Concert
Old Whaling Church, Edgartown
508-696-8055
July 13th, 2006
“An Evening of Fine Art”
Stroll the art galleries of Edgartown
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Admission fee: no
Lia Kahler in Concert
To benefit Seeds for Peace
Old Whaling Church, Edgartown 508-645-3325
July 13 - 15 2006
83rd Annual Edgartown Regatta
Edgartown Yacht Club
508-627-4364 www.edgartownyc.org
Outer Harbor, Edgartown
July 17th, 2006
MV Chamber Music Society Concert
Old Whaling Church, Edgartown
508-696-8055
July 22nd, 2006
Houses on the Move
Sixth Annual Houses on the Move gala event to support the Rental Conversion Program of the Island Affordable Housing Fund
5 pm, Various private homes across the Island
Contact: Emily Graham Levett 508-696-0943 iahf@vineyard.net
July 24th, 2006
MV Chamber Music Society Concert
Old Whaling Church, Edgartown
508-696-8055
July 29th, 2006
Vineyard Sound Concert
Old Whaling Church, Edgartown
866-VIN-SOUND
July 30th, 2006
Vineyard Vibes Gospel Concert
Old Whaling Church, Edgartown
508-693-0305
August 2006
August 1st, 2006
2nd Annual Sandcastle & Sculpture Contest
Organized by Edgartown Board of Trade
Workshops & Demonstrations with expert Lucinda Wierenga
South Beach, for more info 508-627-8134 or 508-939-0199
www.edgartownboardoftrade.com
August 2nd, 2006
2nd Annual Sandcastle & Sculpture Contest
Organized by Edgartown Board of Trade
Sandcastle & Sculpture Contest
South Beach, for more info 508-627-8134 or 508-939-0199
www.edgartownboardoftrade.com
August 5th, 2006
Scoops 5K Tour of Edgartown
9 am, Katama Farm Rd, Edgartown
August 7th, 2006
28th Possible Dreams Auction
To benefit MV Community Services
MV Community Services
Celebrity auction
Harborside Inn Garden, Edgartown
Contact: Jan Hatchard 508-693-7900 x. 374
August 7th, 2006
MV Chamber Music Society Concert
Old Whaling Church, Edgartown
508-696-8055
August 11 - 13, 2006
12-Metre Races
Edgartown Yacht Club
www.edgartownyc.org 508-627-4364
Edgartown
August 12th, 2006
Edgartown Firemen's Association Auction
Edgartown Fire Department
5 pm, Edgartown
August 14th, 2006
MV Chamber Music Society Concert
Old Whaling Church, Edgartown
508-696-8055
August 17th, 2006
“An Evening of Fine Art”
Stroll the art galleries of Edgartown
6:00 to 8:00 pm Admission fee: no
August 20th, 2006
Vineyard Sound Concert
Old Whaling Church, Edgartown
866-VIN-SOUND
September 2006
September 1-4, 2006
MV Challenge
To benefit MV Community Services
Small and large sail craft, windsurfers, paddlers and kayakers race.
Contact: Mary Jean Connelly 508-693-7900 x 267
September 14th, 2006
61st Annual MV Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby
For more info www.mvderby.com
October 2006
Ocober 7th, 2006
Fall Frolic
Donaroma’s Nursery 508-627-8366 www.donaromas.com
October 28 - 29
Happy Haunting Weekend
508-627-4711
Edgartown
November 2006
November 25th, 2006
Fall Festival
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Activities include games, nature crafts, scavenger hunts, children's story time, face painting, guided nature walk, and Gus Ben David's animal interview. Suggested donation: $1 Rain date: Saturday, Nov. 26.
11 am - 3 pm, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edg-VH Rd, Edgartown
December 2006
25th Annual Christmas in Edgartown Celebration
A Vineyard Tradition
December 8 - 10, 2006
Organized & Sponsored by Edgartown Board of Trade
Sponsored by Eisenhauer Galleries
(This information is as accurate as could be determined as of October 31, 2006. We will update and add events as the information becomes available.)
Friday, December 8, 2006
MSPCA "Paws to Adopt"
10 am to 6 pm "Paws to Adopt" at the Gift Shop, 53 Main Street
Handmade Victorian Gifts
11:30 am to 5:30 pm Victorian Inn, South Water Street
Guest: Jamie Rogers, Metalsmith
Martha's Vineyard Historical Society
1 to 6 pm The museum is open. School Street, Edgartown 508-627-4441
Inns of Edgartown Tour
2 to 4 pm Ashley Inn, Hob Knob Inn, Jonathan Munroe House & Shiverick Inn
Free Hors d'Ouevres (with an order of a glass of wine)
2 to 7 pm Detenté Restaurant, Nevin Square on Winter Street
Christmas Window & Open House
4 to 8 pm Great Harbor Gourmet & Spirits, Main Street
Edgartown National Bank Open House
5:30 to 7:30 pm Wine & Cheese at the Main Street Branch downtown Edgartown
Evening of Enchantment
6 to 8 pm Donaroma’s Nursery, Upper Main Street 508-627-8366
Night of Lights & Family Shopping Night
6 to 8 pm Various Edgartown Merchants 508-939-0199
Holiday Cocktail Party and Concert
To benefit Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust
Step into a magical world of holiday wonder at the beautifully decorated Dr. Fisher House for the annual Holiday Cocktail Party. You'll feast on bountiful hors d'oeuvres and enjoy fine beverages while anticipating the traditional holiday concert that follows at 8 pm at the Old Whaling Church, presented by the island's premier choral group - the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School Minnesingers. Cocktail Party and Concert - $75.00 per person or Concert only - $15.00 per person
6 pm, Dr. Daniel Fisher House, Main Street, Edgartown 508-627-4440
Admission fee: Yes
Open House at Midnight Mermaid
6 to 9:30 pm Midnight Mermaid Gallery, 117 Main Street
Lighting of the Edgartown Lighthouse
6:30 pm Edgartown Lighthouse
Concert by the Minnesingers
8 to 10 pm Old Whaling Church, Main Street, Edgartown 508-627-4440
Admission fee: Yes
Saturday, December 9, 2006
Holiday Parade down Main Street
10 am Upper to Lower Main Street, Edgartown
Gingerbread House Workshop
10 am Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary Pre-registration is required call Katharine at 508-627-4850
Sunfish Raffle Drawing
10 am to 1 pm Purchase raffle tickets to win a brand new Sunfish. The drawing will be held at 1 pm. Adjacent to the Town Hall, Main Street.
To benefit Sail Martha's Vineyard
Hot Cider and Hot Chocolate
10 am to 2 pm Mini Park on Main Street, Edgartown
To benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard Historical Society
10 am to 4 pm The museum is open. School Street, Edgartown 508-627-4441
Plum Hill Pre-School Annual Elves Fair
10 am to 4 pm Federated Church, South Summer Street
To benefit The Island Waldorf Community Inc.
14th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
10 am to 4 pm Edgartown School Gym
To benefit the Edgartown 8th Grade Trip to Washington DC
Hand-made from the Heart
10 am to 4 pm Dr. Daniel Fisher House, Main Street, Edgartown
To benefit Hospice
Murdick's Fudge
10 am to 5 pm Open House
Open Houses with the Churches
10 am to 5 pm at the following churches:
- Old Whaling Church, Main Street Open 10-2 pm
- Federated Church, South Summer Street Open 1-4 pm
- St. Andrew's Church, North Summer Street Open 3-5 pm
- St. Elizabeth's, Main Street Open
MSPCA "Paws to Adopt"
10 am to 6 pm "Paws to Adopt" at the Gift Shop, 53 Main Street
Photos with Santa
11 am to 1 pm Vineyard Scoops, Main Street
To benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Martha's Vineyard
Shoppers Luncheon
11 am to 1:30 pm Baylies Room at the Old Whaling Church, Main Street, Edgartown
Presented by the United Methodist Church
Holiday Ornament Workshop & Soup Lunch
11 am to 2 pm The Anchors on Daggett Street
Presented by the Council on Aging
Book Signings with Various Authors
11 am to 4 pm Edgartown Books, Main Street 508-627-8463 Authors include Billy Hancock, Allen Whiting, Bailey Norton, Arthur Railton and Phil & Shirley Craig
Wreath Workshop
11 am to 5 pm Donaroma's Nursery, Upper Main Street 508-627-8366
Open House with the Arts
11 am to 5 pm The following participating art galleries: Carlin Gallery, The Christina Gallery, Edgartown Art Gallery, Eisenhauer Galleries, Gardner Colby Gallery, Midnight Mermaid Gallery and Willoughby's
Bah Humbug Ghosts, Gossip & Downright Scandal Tours
11:15 am The Pease House, Martha's Vineyard Historical Society, School Street, Edgartown 508-627-2529 Admission fee: Yes
Handmade Victorian Gifts
11:30 am to 5:30 pm Victorian Inn, South Water Street
Guest: Jamie Rogers, Metalsmith
22nd Annual Great Chowder Contest
12 Noon to 2 pm, Mini Park on Main Street, Edgartown 508-939-0199
Sponsored by Bank of Martha's Vineyard, MVY Radio and Edgartown Board of Trade
To benefit the Red Stocking Fund
Admission fee: Yes
Gingerbread House Workshop
1 pm Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary Pre-registration is required call Katharine at 508-627-4850
Reception with Ray Ellis and Holiday Fiddle Music
1 to 3 pm Martha's Vineyard Histocial Society, School Street, Edgartown 508-627-4441
Wine Tasting
1 to 4 pm Al's Package Store, Upper Main Street, Edgartown
Champagne Tasting
1 to 4 pm Your Market at The Triangle, Edgartown
Wine Tasting
2 pm Soigne Upper Main Street, Edgartown
Inns of Edgartown Tour
2 to 4 pm Ashley Inn, Hob Knob Inn, Jonathan Munroe House & Shiverick Inn
Edgartown Library Open House with Santa
2 to 4 pm Enjoy refreshments and a visit with Santa, North Water Street
Cookie Tasting Contest
2 to 5 pm Espresso Love Old Post Office Square
To benefit the winner's choice
Scrooge's Dickensian Christmas Tea
2 to 5 pm The English Butler 22 Winter Street
Christmas pudding, brandy cream & specially blended Dicken's Tea from The English Butler's "Literary Teas" collection.
Free Hors d'Ouevres (with an order of a glass of wine)
2 to 7 pm Detenté Restaurant, Nevin Square on Winter Street
Minnesingers Holiday Family Concert
To benefit Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust
The Preservation Trust proudly presents the MVRHS Minnesingers in their annual Holiday Family Concert. A delight for the entire family, admission is free for children twelve and younger. This concert is so much fun even the jolly ol' elf himself can't stay away!
4 pm, Old Whaling Church, Main Street, Edgartown 508-627-4440
Admission fee: Yes
Christmas Window & Open House
4 to 8 pm Great Harbor Gourmet & Spirits, Main Street
Family Shopping Night
6 to 8 pm Various Edgartown Merchants
Open House at Midnight Mermaid
6 to 9:30 pm Midnight Mermaid Gallery, 117 Main Street
Lighting of the Holiday Tree
6:30 pm The Village Green, Edgartown (located in the village between Main & Winter Streets)
Christmas Ball
7 pm Harbor View Hotel
To Benefit the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Christmas Breakfast with Santa
8:00 am to 11 am The Wharf Restaurant, Main Street, Edgartown
Organized by the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce
To benefit the Jim Lambert Memorial Scholarship Fund
Hot Cider and Hot Chocolate
10 am to 12 Noon Mini Park on Main Street, Edgartown
To benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Martha's Vineyard
Murdick's Fudge
10 am to 5 pm Open House
MSPCA "Paws to Adopt"
10 am to 6 pm "Paws to Adopt" at the Gift Shop, 53 Main Street
Treasure Hunt for Kids
11:30 am to 1 pm Starts at Past & Presents, 42 Main Street and ends at Midnight Mermaid, 117 Main Street
Henley's Needlepoint
12 Noon Drawing for a $100 gift certificate. Participation begins Friday, December 1, 2006.
Holiday Open House with Various Edgartown Realtors
12 Noon to 2 pm Premier properties throughout the village of Edgartown. The properties are: 45 Winter Street, 2 Ox Pond Meadow, 86 Pease's Point Way, 62 South Summer Street, 13 Atwood Circle & 20 Mullen Way.
Carol of Bells
12 Noon to 4 pm Participating Churches
December 31-Jan 1, 2007
Last Night, First Day
Celebration of the New Year www.mvy.com