The Martha’s Vineyard detachment of the Coast Guard auxiliary offers a 10-week Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) course beginning Wednesday, March 5. The course meets weekly on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. through May 14, with the exception of school vacation week, at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School.

After all that celebrating, start off the new year with a walk at the Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary in Edgartown.

The Martha’s Vineyard detachment of the Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering a two-week course on GPS skills for recreational boaters. The course will run Dec. 4 and 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the regional high school.

Polly Hill Arboretum offers a way to get outdoors and explore the off season on the grounds.

Vineyard House invites all to its 24th Annual Columbus Day 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run on Sunday, Oct. 13. The race begins at 10:30 at Ocean Park in Oak Bluffs, continues along New York avenue, to the East Chop bluffs and back to the finish line in front of the Wesley House Hotel.

Youth Tennis Roof Raising

The Vineyard Youth Tennis program is raising the bubble roof on Saturday, Oct. 19, to prepare for the winter tennis season. The bubble raising begins at 8:30 a.m. and 30 people are needed to help with the project. All classes except for the tournament team will be cancelled that day.

If you can’t raise the roof but would like to help, drop off snacks or drinks for the volunteers.

Call 508-693-7762 to find out more.