The Edgartown Federated Church will continue hosting its annual chowder suppers on July 9, 16, 23 and 30; and August 6 and 13, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at the Federated Church Parish House on South Summer street in Edgartown. The profits from the past two years each exceeded $1,000, which is given to the Island Food Pantry to help purchase goods not donated, sorely needed to help families on the Island during the winter months.

Something is growing at the Farm Institute, alongside the tomatoes.

It’s a fairy tale with a surrealist bent, a celebration of the power of imagination with a somber undertone.

Written by Brian Ditchfield, and originally conceived as a video to be shot in alleyways of Chicago, Kim and Delia is the first production of Art Farm, Mr. Ditchfield’s and Brooke Hardman’s joint venture in something they call “sustainable art.”

One of my favorite things about summer on Martha’s Vineyard (apart from the beach) is going to the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival. This year, I was asked to review High Hopes, a collection of short films.

Writing From the Heart

Writing coach Nancy Slonim Aronie will conduct a mini-workshop for aspiring writers at the Chilmark Public Library on Wednesday, July 1 at 5:30 p.m.

Writing From The Heart: Finding Your Own Voice is a workshop that is nurturing for the beginning writer and a jump-start for the burnt-out professional. Admission is free. For details, call 508-645-3360.

For the first time since the 1980s, Island photographer Peter Simon is teaching a series of courses for beginners. The next workshop runs from July 16 to July 19, with additional workshops August 13 to 16, Sept. 10 to 13, and Oct. 9 to 12 (Columbus Day weekend.) Participants don’t need fancy equipment or familiarity with the technical side of photography in order to qualify for the course.