Join the Vineyard Haven Public Library and the Martha’s Vineyard Poetry Society as they celebrate Arnie Reisman as the new Martha’s Vineyard poet laureate.

A blessing of the animals ceremony is planned for 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Grace Church in Vineyard Haven. The event is part of a day of remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love of all animals.

Artist Brian Kirkpatrick has teamed up with Refried Tees to create a new collection of T-shirts. Mr.

The IMP improv group is beginning its fall season. On Saturday, Oct. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m., IMP is holding a drop-in class at Alex’s Place at the YMCA for ages seven to 16.

Combine dancing, painting and Moroccan refreshments and you’ve got an artists’ reception at Lola’s on Beach Road in Oak Bluffs.

Two filmmakers have been on-Island for about three weeks following around sword maker Michael Craughwell for a show which will air on the Discovery Channel.