Boot Camp

Nisafit’s Boot Camp and exercise classes have a new location at the Vineyard Fitness Center at the Triangle in Edgartown. Those who join monthly morning boot camp do not have to pay additional gym membership. For afternoon exercise classes, punch passes or pay as you go options are available.

A blog is now on the Web by a boot camper in the Nisafit program. Suzanne Roberge shares her journey into fitness as well as stories and insights of Island life, with tips, recipes, and advice. Find it on Nisafit.com.

Spirituals by the Shelves

James (Jim) Thomas, president of the U.S. Slave Song Project Inc., will direct the Spirituals Choir in performance on Wednesday, June 9 at 7 p.m. at the Vineyard Haven Public Library.

Mr. Thomas has earned the American Red Cross’s National Diversity Award and President’s Award for Leadership.

The Spirituals Choir was created in 2005 as a diverse and educational choir who sing examples of the tunes presented by the narrator.

Art in the Stacks

All this month, the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library will host an exhibition featuring the work of more than 20 Vineyard artists.

A reception will be held on Tuesday, June 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

The exhibit will be on display during regular library hours from June 7 to June 19. Although the library has a collection of artworks that are displayed throughout the year, this is the first special exhibition. The Friends, who hope to make it an annual event.

The Vineyard hosts its third annual Lighthouse Challenge on Saturday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In cooperation with the United States Coast Guard, the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, and The Trustees of Reservations, lighthouse enthusiasts are encouraged to visit all five Island lighthouses on Saturday.

The Lighthouse Challenge includes the Edgartown and East Chop lighthouses, the grounds of the West Chop lighthouses, the Gay Head Light in Aquinnah, and Cape Pogue Lighthouse, reachable only by an over-sand vehicle.

Island Grown Dinner

Island Grown Initiative is holding a fundraiser for Island Grown Schools at the Sailing Camp in Oak Bluffs, on Wednesday, June 9, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

There will be taco bar by Cardoza’s, dance music by DJDi, a silent auction including art works made on Island, and fun for all.

Tickets are available at SBS and Cronig’s at a cost of $15 for one, $30 for a family. For details, e-mail [email protected].

Mangia, Mangia!

Il Tesoro at the Terrace is having a summer opening party on Wednesday, June 16, from 7 to 9 p.m.

All are welcome to meet chef/owner AJ Black as he introduces some of his new recipes

Please RSVP for this event at 508-939-3840 or by e-mail to [email protected]; reservations are also being accepted for all other nights.