Education Plan

Three teachers from the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School will be discussing the Personal Education Plan Conference Model used at the charter school for parent/student/teacher conferences, on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School.

Jane Paquet, Amy Reece and Susie DiRubio will take questions at the conclusion of their presentation.

The presentation is open to the public. There is no cost, and refreshments will be served.

Flower Bedding

How to Put Flower Beds to Bed, a free hands-on workshop with botanist Alicia Lesnikowska, is set for Saturday, Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Solar Greenhouse (COMSOG) at 114 New York avenue in Oak Bluffs. For details, 508-693-2019.

Teachers and students from Adult and Community Education of Martha’s Vineyard will share excerpts from their work with the public on Friday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the high school library.

Author/activist David Swanson is coming to speak at the Tisbury Senior Center from 4 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 7.

Hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard Peace Council, Mr. Swanson will be introducing his latest book, Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union, released Sept. 1 by Seven Stories Press. Copies will be available at this event.

It’s an age-old problem. An artist, writer, explorer or inventor has an idea for a project he feels confident will pay off in the long run, but no money to live while he completes it. Where does the artist turn for funds? And on the other side, how do patrons find new talents worthy of their support?

Geek Girl Camp is a a learn-by-doing social networking workshop presented by the Martha’s Vineyard Women’s Network on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.