My faith in humanity is buoyed by you smart Vineyarders.Your reaction to sheltering in place? Gardening.

Last week I dashed to Delaware to help my 89-year-old father, who lives alone, get stocked up — and mentally prepared to stay put.

When one door closes, another opens. That, thankfully, is the story of food on the Vineyard.

Mixing it up on Sunday mornings in Washington Park, the Oak Bluffs Open Market is one part flea market and one part artisan fair, with a dash of farmers’ market and a hit of live music to round things off.

Molly and Eric Glasgow started The Grey Barn and Farm 10 years ago. The couple is introducing an anniversary cheese (Bon Anniversaire) and this spring will offer fresh bread, baked on the farm.

The Martha's Vineyard Food and Wine Festival begins Thursday, Oct. 19 and includes more than 20 events, nearly double the number of last year.