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It’s the time of year when dressing up in your alter ego superman character is embraced, when candy corn makes an appearance and ghosts come out to play. And on the Vineyard, Halloween is a weeklong event, just as it should be.
Celebrations begin Friday night at Alex’s Place with a middle school dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Costume contests, prizes, black lights and a full light show are in order.
On Saturday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Edgartown businesses say yes to trick-or-treating.
Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard presents Handmade from the Heart again this Christmas season. Visiting artisans from candlestick makers to bakers are invited to contribute to this holiday fundraiser for Hospice.
Jewelry, needlepoint, knitted items, paintings, photographs, Christmas ornaments and more will be accepted. The items will be sold at the Dr. Daniel Fisher House in Edgartown.
Adult and Community Education of Martha’s Vineyard is offering a workshop entitled Envisioning Your Emerging Self from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the regional high school.
The Martha’s Vineyard Bible Church will not hold its regular morning service this Sunday, Oct. 27. Instead, there will be a potluck supper with worship and testimony sharing at 5 p.m. that afternoon. The church meets at the American Legion Hall at 35 William street in Vineyard Haven. The congregation will return to its regular 10 a.m. Sunday service on Nov. 3.
For more information, call 508-693-4031.
Prayers of Peace
All are welcome to attend an interfaith nondenominational Prayers of Peace service in the chapel of the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital in Oak Bluffs at 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. Sponsored by Island clergy, musicians, artists and the interfaith community, Prayers for Peace will feature readings, prayers, reflections and music by a variety of people representing a range of faiths and disciplines.
Call Grace Episcopal Church at 508-693-0332 for information.
New winter times are in place until June 2014 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center in Vineyard Haven. Friday night Shabbat services begin at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday morning Torah services get underway at 10 a.m., both services are led by Rabbi Caryn Broitman.
An Oneg Shabbat on Fridays or Kiddush on Saturdays will follow the services.