The aspiring Australian filmmaker Nicholas Mason had no idea what his Manhattan Short Film Festival would become when he first imagined the by-the-people-for-the-people-to-vote global movie contest more than a dozen years ago.

Adult and Community Education of Martha’s Vineyard (ACE MV) will hold a course sampling fair with walk-in registration on Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the regional high school.

Enrichment courses begin the first week of October, as will two Island courses being offered for college credit (English composition and a medical terminology class) and essential English and math courses for those seeking a high school diploma or college prep.

Choreography Residency Unveiled

Go ahead. Fall on your face. Try something you’ve never done before.

This advice was given by the Yard’s associate artistic director, Lise Brody, to the artists taking part in this weekend’s Bessie Schönberg Choreographers’ Residency. But it’s something we all could take to heart, this notion of leaping into the void with no net. Right?

Farmtastic Festival

Dive for donuts, bob for apples and compete in a tug-of-war contest with a rope big enough to encircle the Island. Okay, maybe the rope is a wee bit shorter, but what’s a farmfest at RunAmok Farm without a tall tale or two?

What’s guaranteed is a day of fun with music by Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish and a main course lunch that includes roasted meats donated by the Athearn family. Plan to bring a potluck dish to share, along with your own beverages.

Networking Women

The Martha’s Vineyard Women’s Network will kick off the new off-season with a social event from 6 to 8 p.m. at the back bar at the Atlantic restaurant in Edgartown. Bring your business cards and enjoy Atlantic’s great bar, dinner menu and get a chance to reconnect. Bring a friend. This is a free event open to all members and nonmembers. No registration required. A cash bar and dinner menu will be available.