Fans of hot chowder and classic movies will find something to cheer about with the Friends of the Chilmark Public Library’s winter Chowder and a Movie series. Every other Wednesday in January, February and March at noon, the library serves up a pot of hot chowder and a movie favorite from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s. It’s all free. The schedule is as follows:

About 200 Islanders took in Saturday’s Family Film Feast event, the last in this successful new Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival’s winter series, which varied each month in all ways except in its emphasis on the spirit of community.

Community drumming aficionado Rick Bausman led a drum circle with kids involved during the first hour, while, underscoring the feast portion of the event, a meal made from food donated by the Farm Institute and Whippoorwill Farm was prepared and served by Amy Miller and Billy Dillon.

Oceanographer Andrew McDonnell will share photographs, stories and basic science from his research and travels to Antarctica on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Vineyard Haven Public Library, exploring some of the scenery, wildlife and people that make Antarctica such a unique and magnificent place.

Poetry Potlucks

The newly formed Pathways Projects Institutes is presenting a winter series called Pathways Poetry Potlucks, beginning Feb. 14 when West Tisbury poet laureate Fan Ogilvie hosts Readings of Newly Beloved Poems at 3 p.m. at the Chilmark Tavern. Participants are invited to bring two copies of a new poem to read or to simply enjoy the readings.

For those interested in supporting Haitian artists, you may bring a postcard to add to the collection of Valentines for Haiti: Poems from one Island to Another.

Science Fair

The 11th annual Science Fair at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the school cafeteria and library.

About 180 students will present their investigative and engineering projects for judging before the fair opens to the public at 11 a.m., followed by the awards ceremony at noon.

Farm Offer Aids Haiti

Islanders can support Haiti relief efforts by buying locally-grown produce today: Whippoorwill Farm will offer the public produce from its fields and greenhouse, with 25 per cent of the proceeds donated to the earthquake relief effort in Haiti. Pickup is today only, Friday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The share will include a large bag of salad greens, cabbage, onions, potatoes, carrots, turnips, rutabaga and leeks. Cost is $20, paid at the farm; preregistration is not required, and it is open to all.