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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