The Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living is launching the first in a series of cultural luncheons on Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Grill on Main street in Edgartown. The program will offer a close look at the contributions and influences of the Wampanoag Tribe to the Island of Martha’s Vineyard.

Tribal elder and genealogist, Gazette columnist and civic and ecological activist June Manning will be the speaker. Authentic foods will be served and presentations of traditional tribal drumming and dance will be featured by young people in tribal regalia.

Green Tour

If going green seems like just a concept to you, check out the Oak Bluffs green building tour on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 1 p.m.

Beginning at 37 Circuit avenue (above the Black Dog) the tour will reveal numerous examples of ways to light, furnish or remodel your home using a combination of regional sources and low wattage electrical applications.

The tour is free and sponsored by Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary.

For details, call 508-627-4850.

Holiday Shopping

Get a jump on your holiday shopping at gift tables loaded with homemade items and more at the Trinity Parish House’s annual holiday fair and café. Located in Oak Bluffs across from the Tabernacle, the Parish House will also offer homemade clam chowder, salad, pie and a beverage, all for just $12.

The event itself is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 13 form 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, call 508-693-4424.

Veterans Day

Veterans Day begins with a raising of the flags at 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven.

The parade kicks off at 10:45 a.m. leaving from Our Market in Oak Bluffs and marching to Ocean Park. Following the parade everyone is invited back to the VFW Hall on Towanticut avenue.

At 1:45 p.m. there will be a veterans service held at Windemere at the hospital.

On Monday, Nov. 15, the Writer’s Guild of America, East Foundation will host a benefit performance of Jules Feiffer: Funny Side Up at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 West 47th street, at 8 p.m.

Red Stocking is a long-standing Vineyard effort to provide food and clothing to Island children from birth through grade eight. Approximately 375 children were served last year by Red Stocking.