Hi,
I'm Julia Sayre and I'm a current 8th Grader here at the Oak Bluffs School and I have organized a toy drive for the Holidays.  There is a box in the school lobby, wrapped in holiday paper for you to put the toys you would like to donate in.  All the toys donated are going to go to the Red Stocking Fund, so they will need to be unwrapped and new in their packaging.  The toys can be for kids of any ages.  The box will be in the lobby for one week starting today until next Friday, December 7th. Please try to bring in a toy!!
Thank you and have a great weekend.

CHRISTMAS IN EDGARTOWN
Saturday, December 8 | 11 am - 2 pm
Donations Appreciated
Stop by The Covington on Main Street for a WILD experience! Visit with live animals, identify bones, explore tracks and more as you learn how different animals survive winter!
 
WINTER SOLSTICE HYGGE POTLUCK
Friday, December 21 | 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Hike
5 pm - 7 pm Potluck
FREE
There’s no such thing as bad weather, only wrong clothes! Hygge is the Danish practice of creating warmth, connection, and wellbeing, often celebrated with good food, warm blankets and candlelight. Join us for a community celebration as we welcome the winter season with a sunset hike, community potluck, a fire and treats.
BYOB (Bring your own blanket!) Don’t forget to check out our Holiday Sale and grab some last minute gifts while you’re here!
 
 
SCIENCE IS EVERYWHERE!
Tuesday, January 22 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (K - 3rd Grade)
Wednesday, January 23 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (4th - 8th Grade)
Free to the public!
Come learn about tracking Martha’s Vineyard mammals with us at the West Tisbury library.
 
 
BIG MOON OWL PROWL
Saturday, January 19 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Friday, April 19 | 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Members: $5; Nonmembers: $10
Hoo’s out there? Owls silently fly through our island woods and fields. Join us at Felix Neck for a bright moon walkabout to look for, listen to, and learn about these nocturnal birds. Dress comfortably for the weather.
 
FEBRUARY VACATION PROGRAM
Tuesday February 26 - Friday March 1 | 9 am – 3 pm
Children in grades K - 5
Members: $65/day; Nonmembers: $75/day
Join us for winter fun and exploration during school vacation week! We’ll search for tracks and signs of Vineyard creatures and learn how different animals survive the season.
Tuesday, February 26: Bird Bonanza
Wednesday, February 27: Water Worlds
Thursday, February 28: Track-tastic
Friday, March 1: Mammal-rama
Come one day or all four! Registration required.
 
 
ACCESS-ABLE GUIDED TOURS
Call us to schedule
FREE with Sanctuary admission
Our Access-Able program provides an opportunity to explore Felix Neck to those with limited mobility. Led by Sanctuary staff on our golf cart, this one-hour guided tour will highlight the property’s woodlands, marshes, and beach habitats. Tours will be held on the first and third Thursdays of June through September. Registration is required and groups are limited to three people.
 
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BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Members: $150; Nonmembers: $225
Make your child’s birthday truly memorable this year by having a party at Felix Neck. Parties include a one-hour educational program led by our staff and one-hour use of our Discovery Room. Bring your own cake and ice cream to complement a fun and educational experience! We have a carry-in/carry-out policy. 
Recommended for ages 4+; maximum group size: 15 children
 
GROUP PROGRAMS & PRIVATE TOURS
Interested in a private kayak tour or a customized special program? We offer a wide variety of activities that can be scheduled with a Felix Neck naturalist on or off site.
 
Register online at www.massaudubon.org or by phone at 508.627.4850
 
 
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
 
 
BOOK LAUNCH
The Nature of Martha’s Vineyard
By Suzan Bellincampi; Photographs by Tim Johnson
As the director of Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, nature is embedded in Suzan Bellincampi’s life. In her second book, she offers her knowledge, her humor, and her love of the outdoors in delightful essays written over fifteen years in the Vineyard Gazette. Copies are available at the The Shop at Felix Neck, Island bookstores, and by mail.
 
FELIX NECK WILDLIFE CALENDARS
We have our 2019 wildlife calendars for sale in our gift shop. Come get them while you can!
SAVE THE DATE!
 
SPRING INTO NATURE
April 15 - 19 | 8:30 am - 3 pm
Join the Martha’s Vineyard Environmental Educators Alliance during your school vacation week to explore different island properties, learn about wildlife, grow food, make crafts, sing songs, listen to stories and much more!
 
FERN & FEATHER DAY CAMP REGISTRATION OPENING
Bringing campers and nature together on Martha’s Vineyard since 1964.
Registration opens January 3rd!
Visit www.massaudubon.org/felixneckcamp or call 508.627.4850

Dear Community Member,
The Island Disability Needs Assessment is live, ready and waiting for your participation! This survey may be a bit different in nature and scope, and we need YOUR input!

• Who should take the survey?
  • EVERYONE! This survey is intended for ALL community members, not just those with a disability, or connected to someone with a disability.
• Why?
  • We are working to identify a shared vision of living on Martha’s Vineyard with a disability, across the lifespan. We need to collect a variety of experiences and perspectives, to better understand the needs (both met and unmet) of people with disabilities.
  • Your feedback will be utilized in a variety of ways. The IDC will develop its strategic plan, outlining the steps to be taken towards a more inclusive community. Partner organizations may access the data collected to address challenges in the areas of housing, employment, community access, and more. This data will allow us to consider immediate changes in services and programs, while also serving as a lens to project future needs.
    
    
• How long will it take me?
  • Ok, to be honest, this survey may be a bit longer than you are used to, but for good reason. The survey is comprehensive, as it takes a holistic look at life. The survey will touch on all aspects of living (employment, housing, education, social & recreational pursuits, access to opportunities etc.).
  • With both multiple choice and open-ended questions, you can share as much or as little as you’d like. Therefore, take as much time as is feasible to share your thoughts.
  • Yes, you may take a break and return to your survey. Your input is vital as we plan for the future!
    
    
•  How?
  • You can access the survey in both English and Portuguese, online from November 26th through December 10th using this link: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4676768/MVSurvey
  • Paper copies of the survey are also available upon request, please contact Beth Wike

Thank you for taking your time to participate in the Island Disability Needs Assessment. Please visit our website www.idcmvy.org to learn more about the IDC, and feel free to contact Beth Wike, IDC Coordinator at any time.

Warm Regards,


Beth Wike, IDC Coordinator
508-693-7900 ext. 252
idcmvy@gmail.com


Prezado membro da comunidade,
 
A Avaliação das Necessidades de Deficiência da Ilha é ao vivo, pronta e esperando por sua participação! Esta pesquisa pode ser um pouco diferente em natureza e escopo, e precisamos da sua entrada!
 
 Quem deve fazer a pesquisa?

• todos! Esta pesquisa é destinada a TODOS os membros da comunidade, não apenas aqueles com deficiência, ou conectados a alguém com deficiência.

 
Por quê?

• Estamos trabalhando para identificar uma visão compartilhada de viver em Martha's Vineyard com uma deficiência, durante toda a vida. Precisamos coletar uma variedade de experiências e perspectivas para entender melhor as necessidades (tanto atendidas como não atendidas) das pessoas com deficiência.
• Seu feedback será utilizado de várias maneiras. O IDC desenvolverá seu plano estratégico, delineando os passos a serem dados em direção a uma comunidade mais inclusiva. As organizações parceiras podem acessar os dados coletados para enfrentar os desafios nas áreas de moradia, emprego, acesso à comunidade e muito mais. Esses dados nos permitirão considerar mudanças imediatas em serviços e programas, além de servir como uma lente para projetar necessidades futuras.

 
 Quanto tempo vai demorar?

• Ok, para ser honesto, esta pesquisa pode ser um pouco mais longa do que você está acostumado, mas por um bom motivo. A pesquisa é abrangente, pois leva uma visão holística da vida. A pesquisa abordará todos os aspectos da vida (emprego, moradia, educação, atividades sociais e recreativas, acesso a oportunidades, etc.).
• Com perguntas de múltipla escolha e perguntas abertas, você pode compartilhar o quanto quiser. Portanto, leve o tempo que for possível para compartilhar seus pensamentos.
• Sim, você pode fazer uma pausa e retornar à sua pesquisa. Sua entrada é vital enquanto planejamos o futuro!

 
Como?

• Você pode acessar a pesquisa em inglês e português, on-line, de 26 de novembro a 10 de dezembro, usando este link: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4676768/MVSurvey
• Cópias em papel da pesquisa também estão disponíveis mediante solicitação. 

 
Entre em contato com Beth WikeThank you for taking your time to participate in the Island Disability Needs Assessment. Please visit our website www.idcmvy.org to learn more about the IDC, and feel free to contact Beth Wike, IDC Coordinator at any time, idcmvy@gmail.com. 
 
Warm Regards,
Beth Wike, IDC Coordinator
508-693-7900 ext. 252

idcmvy@gmail.com

​Thanks to the generous support of so many families and teachers, we had our most successful book fair ever!  Whether you shopped, volunteered, or donated to the All For Books program, please know that every contribution makes an important difference.  

We are most grateful for all your support as we work to ensure our kids have access to the books they want to read!