Arts & Entertainment
All original plays, all written, directed and performed by Vineyarders, make up Island Theatre Workshop’s next program, Pick of the Crop.
The program alternates, with Just One Look (written by Taffy McCarthy, directed by Kaf Warman) and H.O.P.E. (written and directed by Allison Carr) on Thursdays and Saturdays and Envia (written by Kelly DuMar and directed by Lee Fierro), Separation Tango (written and directed by Wayne Greenwell) and Closure (written by GR Russell, directed by Lee Fierro) on Fridays and Sundays.
Lyme Discussion
Lyme and tick-borne diseases discussion and support group meets on Monday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Howes House (across from Alley’s) in the West Tisbury Library. Dr. Enid Haller, ACSW, PhD, a year-round resident of West Tisbury will lead the talk including a question and answer session.
For more information, call the West Tisbury Library at 508-693-3366.
Get Your Sap Flowing
Ayurveda describes a sacred juice or sap within us that defines our youthfulness and healthy longevity. Otherwise known as ojas, or rasa, the fluid body is an often overlooked aspect of yogic physiology. On Oct. 23 and 24, James Bailey, a third generation physician, health educator and founder of Sevanti Wellness in Santa Monica, Calif., will be holding private Ayurvedic consultations on the Island.
For more information and to register, visit flyyogamv.com.
Medicare Fraud Talk
Become an educated healthcare consumer and protect yourself and your loved ones against Medicare fraud and deceptive marketing tactics.
At 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25 the Tisbury Council on Aging will host a free informational workshop to help consumers gain the awareness necessary to avod healthcare fraud and abuse.
For more details, call Terrie Drew, MA SMP Project Coordinator at 800-892-0890 or 978-946-1243 or Joyce Stiles-Tucker, Tisbury COA Director at 508-696-4205.
On Wednesday afternoon, nine students with the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center religious school helped deliver 113 bags of groceries to the Island Food Pantry. Using three vehicles and plenty of lifting, the youngsters aged 8 to 12 got a lesson in community spirit and service, according to Nicole Cabot.
“We are trying to take part in doing good things for others, not just for the Jewish community but beyond,” she said.
First Aid Class
The American Red Cross, will hold an adult and child CPR/AED and first aid class on Oct. 9, at the YMCA. The CPR class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and costs $60. First aid class continues to 4 p.m. The cost is $70 for both. You may register at 508-775-1540.
