FEATURED EVENTS FOR MAY

Saturday, May 5

Kids' Trout Derby

Kids' Trout Derby is from 6 to 9 a.m at Duarte's Pond off of Lambert's Cove Road. Sponsored by the MV Rod and Gun Club. For more information, visit mvrodandgunclub.com.

Saturday, May 5

Bike MS: Ride The Vineyard 2012

Bike MS: Ride The Vineyard 2012 starts at 9 a.m. at the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School. Choose from 15, 30, and 60 mile routes. Registration fee is $35. For more fundraising and registration information, call Liz at 800-344-4867 or visit bikemam.nationalmssociety.org.

Friday, May 11

Lobster Rolls Are Back!

Grace Church in Vineyard Haven kicks off the season with their well-loved lobster rolls. Available from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Sunday through the summer. Cost is $15. Get there early!

Saturday, May 12

First Annual Pink and Green Ball

Celebrate spring and Mother's Day with the Pink and Green Ball from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Field Club in Edgartown. Music by Sultans of Swing, hors d'eouvres and cash bar. Silent auction and best dressed pink and green couple contest. Admission is $75. Benefits the Edgartown Board of Trade. For more information, call 508-939-0199.

Thursday, May 24

Gala Preview Party

Gala Preview Party for the Friends of Family Planning MV Art Show and Sale is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury. Tickets are $50 per person. Proceeds benefit Friends of Family Planning. Food by Kitchen Porch Catering. Music by Jeremy Berlin. For more information, visit friendsoffamilyplanning.org.

Friday to Sunday, May 25 to 27

Friends of Family Planning MV Annual Art Show and Sale

Friends of Family Planning MV Art Show and Fundraiser is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury. Featuring work by over 100 local artists. Free admission and parking.

Saturday, May 26

Show Time: 100 Years of Theater on Martha's Vineyard

Show time exhibit opens today at the Martha's Vineyard Museum in Edgartown. This exhibit features the connection between local perfoming arts and artists and the Island. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit mvmuseum.org.

Sunday, May 27

Oak Bluffs Memorial Day 5K Road Race

Kick of the season with the annual Oak Bluffs 5K road race and 1 mile fun run. Race begins at 10 a.m. at the Wesley Hotel on Lake Avenue. Entry fee includes a t-shirt. Proceeds benefit Hopsice of Martha's Vineyard. For more information, visit hospiceofmv.org/5k

Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27

Annual Vineyard Artisans Spring Festival

It's the opening show of the festival's season-see all the new work Island artists have been working on all winter! The festival is at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury on State Road near Alley's General Store.  10 a.m. to 4p.m. each day, rain or shine.

FEATURED EVENTS FOR JUNE

Saturday, June 16

Oak Bluffs Annual Harbor Festival

From noon to 5 p.m., the annual Oak Bluffs Harborfest presents many local arts, crafts, food and music as well as the Midsummer Faerie Festival. Later, the Solstice Festival takes over Circuit Avenue from 5 to 11 p.m. with a fireworks display brightening the sky around 9 pm.

Saturday, June 16

West Tisbury Farmers' Market

The West Tisbury Farmers' Market is at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury from 9 a.m. to noon. Fresh local produce, baked goods, flowers and more. Every Saturday through the fall.  A local favorite!

Tuesday, June 19

Flea and Fine Arts Market

Flea and Fine Arts Market opens at 9 a.m. at Featherstone Center for the Arts in Oak Bluffs. Every Tuesday through August 28th. For information, call 508-693-1850 or visit featherstonearts.org.

Friday, June 22

Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank Golf Classic

Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank Golf Classic benefits the Vineyard Nursing Association and is held at the Vineyard Golf Club in Edgartown. The tournament features a putting contest, hole-in-one prize, raffles, mulligans and a 50/50 drawing. The fee is $200 until May 15 and $200 until the day of the event. Cost includes a light breakfast, cart and caddie fees, 18 holes of golf, and lunch. Registration takes place from 7 to 8:30 a.m. with tee off is at 9 a.m. For more information or to register through the VNA office, please call 508-696-0785 or e-mail golf@vineyardnursing.org.

Saturday, June 23

Vineyard Haven House Tour

Vineyard Haven House Tour is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Five historic homes are open for touring. Ice tea, lemonade and cookies provided. For more information, call 508-627-4441 or visit mvmuseum.org.

Saturday, June 24

Strawberry Festival

The Strawberry Festival is from noon to 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of West Tisbury. Featuring strawberry shortcake, smoothies, and strawberry ice cream sundaes. Free! For directions and information, call 508-693-2842.

Tuesday, June 26

Down Island Farmers and Artisans Market

Down Island Farmers and Artisans Market is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tisbury Wharf on the Beach Road in Vineyard Haven. Local produce, baked goods, flowers, and arts and crafts. Every Tuesday through September 4th.

Tuesday, June 26

Marine Discovery Tour

Explore the Vineyard Sound on a Coast Guard licensed vessel with Captain John and a Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary naturalist. They will tow a plankton net, use a scallop drag, and check lobster and fish traps for crabs, fish, and shellfish that live in the water surrounding the island.  Tour starts at 5:30 p.m. on the Oak Bluffs Harbor and is offered every Tuesday until August 28th. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call Felix Neck at 508-627-4850.

Wednesday, June 27

Chilmark Flea Market

Chilmark Flea Market is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 142 North Road in Chilmark. Flea market runs Wednesdays and Saturdays through September 1st. Free parking and entry. For details, call 508-645-9216.

Saturday, June 30

Evening of Discovery Gala

Martha's Vineyard Museum Evening of Discovery Gala is at 6 p.m. at on the lawn of the former Marine Hospital at 151 Lagoon Pond Road in Vineyard Haven. Cost is $200 per person. Reservations required. For more information, call 508-627-4441, ext. 117.

FEATURED EVENTS FOR JULY

Wednesday, July 4

Murdick's 5 Mile Run the Chop Challenge

Murdick's 5 Mile Run the Chop Challenge starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Tisbury School. Benefits the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program. Registration starts at 7 a.m. on race day. T-shirts for the first 250 registered runners! Fun Run for kids ages 12 and under starts at 8:30 a.m. 5K race begins at 9 a.m. For more information, visit runthechop.murdicks.com.

Wednesday, July 4

Fourth of July Festivities in Edgartown

Fourth of July Barbecue is from 4 to 8 p.m. on the lawn of the Daniel Fisher House in Edgartown. Admission is free and food is sold a la carte. For more information, visit mvpreservation.org.

Annual Fourth of July Parade starts at 5 p.m. on Main Street in Edgartown.

Fireworks display on Edgartown Harbor starts at 9 p.m.

Saturday, July 7

Oak Bluffs Arts District Stroll

Oak Bluffs Arts District Gallery Stroll including galleries along Dukes County Avenue and nearby is from 4 to 7 p.m. Food, music, art and fun. For details, call 508-693-9875 or visit mvartsdistrict.homestead.com.

Saturday, July 7

Sail MV Annual Seafood Buffet and Auction

Sail MV Annual Seafood Buffet and Auction is at 5:30 p.m. dockside at the Tisbury Wharf. Lobster dinner, dancing and auction. Cost is $150. Benefits sailing programs for Island youth and maritime education. Tickets available at the Sail MV office, their website, or by calling 508-696-7644. No tickets will be sold at the door.