2016 Chilmark Community Center Booklet

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Table of Contents

Directory ��1

Summer Program Dates 2016 ��2

Introduction ��2

Memberships ��4

Youth Programs ��10

Morning Program Activities ��13

Staff ��16

Playschool ��19

Tennis Courts & Programs ��22

Daytime Programs ��26

Evening Programs ��31

Special Events ��39

Support the CCC ��45

Volunteer ��46

Town Affairs Council ��46

Advertise ��50

1Chilmark Community Center 2016

Directory

Chilmark Community Center ..................................................508-645-9484

CCC Fax Line ....................................................................508-645-7847

Tennis Reservations ...........................................................508-645-3061

CCC on the Web .................................www.chilmarkcommunitycenter.org

Chilmark Town Hall ................................................................508-645-2100

Website (Beach Sticker & Dump Info) ..................www.chilmark.ma.gov

Vineyard Transit (Bus Schedules) .........................................508-693-9440

Website ............................................................www.vineyardtransit.com

Chilmark Community Center is served by Bus Routes 4, 5, and 12

EMERGENCY – AMBULANCE, FIRE, POLICE ...................................... 911

Chilmark Fire Department ..................................................508-645-2550

Chilmark Police Station ....................................................508-645-3310

Hospital .............................................................................508-693-0410

COAST GUARD – EMERGENCY ............................................508-645-2611

Coast Guard – General Information ..................................508-645-2661

Chilmark Post Office .............................................................508-645-2535

Chilmark Library .................................................................... 508-645-3360

Library Hours

Monday .....................................................................10:30 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday ....................................................................10:30 am - 5:30 pm

Wednesday ...............................................................10:30 am - 7:30 pm

Thursday .....................................................................2:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Friday ........................................................................10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Saturday ...................................................................10:30 am - 5:30 pm

Sunday ..........................................................................................Closed

Credit: Cover Photo by Gabriela Herman

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IntroductionThe Chilmark Community Center is a gathering place for the townspeople of Chilmark, summer visitors, and year-round residents alike. In July and August, the Center hosts a wide range of programs for all ages, including morning Playschool for young children, a morning program for kids ages 6 to 14 with a full range of indoor and outdoor activities, exercise classes, special events, movies, lectures, dancing, and music for all ages. Off-season, the Center hosts a variety of events, including pre-school classes, wedding receptions, clambakes, and the Fire Department’s annual Christmas party.

Join the CCC

The Chilmark Community Center is a unique place on Martha’s Vineyard. For over fifty years, generations of families and first-time visitors have been

Summer Program Dates 2016

July 4 ..................................................................Center Opens for Registration

July 5 ............................................................................................ Center Opens

July 5 ........................................Youth Program begins (Ages 6-14, 9am-noon)

July 5 ..............................................Playschool Opens (Ages 4 & 5, 9am-noon)

August 19 .....................................Last Day of Summer & Playschool Program


coming to the Center‚ to connect with friends, create lasting memories, and enjoy a wide variety of daytime and evening activities.

Each day, there is something for everyone at the Center. Children aged 4 and 5 can attend the Playschool every weekday morning. There is also a daily program for older children, ages 6 to 14, which gets kids outside, engages them in games, basketball, tennis, art, and more, and provides them with opportunities to socialize. Adults come to the Center during the day for a host of activities: to play tennis with friends, take a tennis lesson with one of our pros, take an exercise class and learn about a wide variety of topics in programs led by local experts.

There are evening activities at the Center for the whole family. Each week, the Center hosts a wide variety of events through the Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival, performances by The Chamber Music Society (MVCMS), and films brought to us by the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival (MVFF). The Chilmark Community Center also holds a number of special events each year including annual barbecues, and the ever-popular Chilmark Road Race.

Join the Chilmark Community Center, and enjoy all that our lovely Island town has to offer. The Center offers a variety of membership types to allow members to choose the level of participation that best suits their needs. Our membership structure is designed to be inclusive of all types of families, and also to cover multiple generations. Friends and non-immediate relatives are welcome to attend the Center as guests of the member; guests must register at the Center office and a guest fee will apply.

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Memberships

Kitchen Sink Membership Our gold-plated membership that offers members EVERYTHING … but the kitchen sink. Perfect for large families and those who can’t get enough of the Center, the Kitchen Sink membership wraps it all into one great deal. Kitchen Sink membership benefits include:

• FREE unlimited enrollment for 6-14 Program

• Discounted rates for Playschool: $200 for each child per week

• FREE unlimited Tennis Membership

• Guest Pass: Three FREE days (or one FREE week)

• FREE unlimited Barre & Yoga classes

• Discounted rates for Adult SUP Classes

• Four FREE vouchers per week for MVFF movies

• Two FREE vouchers for children’s Kayak & Paddleboard

• Two FREE Tennis Clinic vouchers

• Four FREE CCC T-Shirts

• Snack Bar: $15 credit per week of membership

Type Duration Price

Kitchen Sink 1 Week 2 Week 3-4 Week Season

$500$875

$1,200$2,000


Full MembershipThe Full membership offers one fantastic rate for families of all sizes who participate in many of the Center’s programs and activities. Full membership benefits include:

• FREE enrollment for 6-14 Program

• Discounted rates for Playschool: $250 for each child per week

• 60% discount on Tennis Membership fees

• FREE unlimited Barre & Yoga classes

• Discounted rates for Adult SUP Classes

• One FREE voucher for children’s Kayak & Paddleboard

• Two FREE CCC T-Shirts

Camp-Only MembershipLooking for the perfect morning camp for your kids? Our Camp-Only option has you covered. For either our Playschool or our 6-14 program, we would be delighted to welcome your children while you jog, read the paper, or just catch a mid-morning nap. This is the ideal membership option for families using the CCC primarily for the children’s programs. The membership includes no adult membership privileges but does include regularly scheduled Playschool and 6-14 Program activities, including children’s morning tennis programs.

• 6-14 Program: $150 per child per week

• Playschool (4 & 5 year olds): $350 per child per week

A Chilmark Community Center membership (Kitchen Sink, Full, or Camp-Only) is required for children to participate in the Playschool or

Type Duration Price

Full Membership 1 Week 2 Week 3-4 Week Season

$325$550$875

$1,450

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6-14 morning programs. Playschool rates: $350 per child per week. Please see page 19 for more information.

6-14 Program Rates: $150 per child per week

Center members may purchase passes for non-family guests who are staying with them at $50 per day, or $150 per week.

** Special rates apply for children attending Island schools or day care centers, visit www.chilmarkcommunitycenter.org for details.

Day Pass (Drop-In)

Just here for the day? We are happy to accommodate one-day drop-ins in our 6-14 program. All paperwork, including proof of vaccinations, is required to participate. The fee for a day pass is $80.

Type Duration Price

$350

Camp-Only

Age

4-5

6-14 $150Per Week

Per Week

Guest Pass 1 Day 1 Week

$50$150

Day Pass 1 Day $80

TypeIsland School Price

$125

Playschool(per week)

# of Children

Camp-Only

Camp-Only

$1751

+ additional child

1

+ additional child

6-14 Program(per week)

$90

$30

Island Student Discount: Year-round residents with children enrolled in an Island School or daycare facility (proof may be required) are entitled to the Island Student Discount camp-only rates; no additional discounts apply.


CHILMARK ROAD RACE

5 Kilometers (3.1 Miles) Saturday, August 13th, 10:30am

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Tennis Memberships CCC Tennis Membership may be purchased alone or in conjunction with a Center membership. Tennis Members are entitled to use the Center’s tennis courts without additional charge during regular hours, subject to availability. In addition, Tennis Members enjoy priority access and preferred rates for round robins and clinics. Kitchen-Sink-Members who are also Tennis Members receive vouchers for two free guest passes for tennis clinics.

Tennis Membership benefits include: Advance tennis court reservation privileges, priority access and preferred rates on tennis clinics and round robins tennis.

Membership Rates:

Note: A credit card on file is required for all Tennis Memberships.Discounts for Center Members: Kitchen Sink Members free unlimited tennis membership, two free vouchers for tennis clinic.

Full Members receive a 60% discount on Tennis Memberships.

Non-Members:

Non-tennis members are welcome to book courts at a rate of $40 per hour, may participate in round robin play and tennis clinics and may book lessons with one of our pros (in each case, based on availability). Please inquire at the Tennis Shack for a full list of rack rates for these services. For purposes of these tennis policies, the term “non-members” refers to all individuals who do not have a tennis membership, including those who are members of the Center.

Type Duration HouseholdIndividual

Tennis Membership

1 -2 Week 3-4 WeekSeason

$450$650$875

$325$500$650


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Youth Programs A Chilmark Community Center membership is required for children to participate in the Playschool or 6-14 morning programs.

6-14 Program

The Chilmark Community Center offers a variety of activities, and programs, for children ages 6 through 14, from 9:00am – 12:00pm, Monday through Friday. Children are divided into the following age groups and may participate in the following activities:

6-Year Old Program

This program welcomes six-year-olds to the Center. On the first day of the program, a child must be six years old. The staff engages kids in structured activities that emphasize cooperation such as games, tennis, nature activities, drama, arts and crafts, and sports.

7-9 Year Old Program

This program offers children some choice in what they do. Kids can choose among arts & crafts, tennis, sports, nature studies, drama, field games, and other structured activities.



This program provides activities that appeal to the eclectic interests of this age group. While plenty of time is devoted to sports, games, and tennis, the program is intended to be flexible and includes group projects and opportunities to work with younger children.


This program emphasizes staff training, skill building, and work on community projects and designed to give older kids experience in working with younger children at the Center, while staff supervises them. This year, teens will have fun coordinating some fundraising events to support the CCC and a community organization that the teens designate. Keep your eyes open for a variety of special event days.

6-14 Program Rates:

• $150 per child per week

• Center members may purchase passes for non-family guests who are staying with them $50 per day, or $150 per week.

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Morning Program Activities

Art At the Art Shack

Kids will learn to work with a wide variety of materials on a broad range of projects, including tie-dye, paper mâché, plaster masks, origami, jewelry making, ceramics and stenciling. There will be daily activities for each age group. We are also excited to have a new Art Director this season, Mariah MacGregor.

Kayak & Paddleboarding

Kids enrolled in the 6-14 morning program are invited to paddleboard and kayak with Chick Stapleton of Island Spirit Kayak! Each session will start with a brief instruction on safety and kayak and paddleboarding techniques. The group will then venture out into Menemsha Pond where kids will have the opportunity to play games and practice their new skills in a protected environment. Participants will learn team building skills, water safety and wildlife identification. Sessions will be held once a week on Wednesdays. Children must be registered by noon (the day before the session) to participate. Paddleboard is available to children 10 and over only.

There will be no refunds for Kayak/Paddleboard reservations not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance, except due to adverse weather conditions. Single session $45; 4-pack $160; 6-pack $210; 10-pack $300.

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Sports and All Center Activities

The Center offers a wide variety of traditional sports and games; everything from soccer to handball to “Racket Smacket” to capture the flag. Due to popular demand, there will be additional All-Center activities featured this summer, such as the balloon game, Olympics, Goolympics, and more!

Tennis

All children registered at the Center for the morning program may participate in morning junior clinics. Please refer to the Junior Tennis section in this booklet, page 23, or visit www.chilmarkcommunitycenter.org for the most up to date information about the program.

Snack Bar

The snack bar at the Chilmark Community Center is open during youth program hours, and offers a variety of snacks and drinks for kids in the youth program to enjoy. We strongly recommend that parents open a snack bar tab for their child at the beginning of the program, for ease of purchase.


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Staff We’re excited to have both returning staffers and new faces at the Center this year and to welcome the following Directors for the 2016 season.

Hannah Nichols, Co-Executive Director

We are excited to have Hannah return as our Co-Executive Director of the CCC this summer! Hannah has recently worked as a health teacher at Andover High School and is currently in graduate school working towards her Family Nurse Practitioner degree. Hannah has experience working with children of all ages around the globe and is thrilled to be back for another Chilmark summer!

Christine Skidmore, Co-Executive Director

We are happy that Christine is also returning as Co-Executive Director this summer. Christine is a first grade teacher in Arlington, MA. She has her Masters in Elementary Education from Boston College. Christine can’t wait for another great summer at the Center!

Liv Kelly, Administrative Director

We are thrilled to have Liv Kelly return to the CCC as the Administrative Director! Liv has been at the center since she was in diapers and now she is rocking her position in the office! Liv is a rising senior at Syracuse University studying social work.

Kate Fitzgerald, Activities Coordinator

Kate, a graduate of Bates College, and current graduate school student at the Hunter College School of Education, is excited to return to the CCC this summer. Kate grew up in Chilmark, attended the CCC for many years as a camper, and has worked with many age groups since. Kate especially loves teaching children singing, acting, yoga and meditation.

Heather Quinn, Director of Playschool

We are thrilled that Heather is returning to run our Play School program. Heather has an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education from UMass Amherst and a Masters in Early Intervention from Wheelock College. She is very excited to return to the CCC summer program!


Eddie Stahl, Director of Tennis Program

Eddie is an important part of both the adult and kid’s tennis programs. His influence with CCC kids has been particularly special— inspiring them not only to play tennis, but to swim in island waters, paddle board, eat healthfully and do yoga. He is the pied piper to our younger players and an excellent teacher to all.

Justin Grossman, Tennis Program Manager

A community center lifer, 2-time Chilmark Tennis Sportsmanship award winner, former Old School King, and Carny Hall of Fame inductee, Justin has spent the last 15 years as a camper, volunteer, and staff member drawn in to the fun and friendships of the CCC. He is devoted to giving our junior tennis players the opportunity to have that same great experience. Justin has spent the last 4 years at Carleton College, and will be student-teaching in the fall to become a fully licensed Social Studies educator.

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Playschool

July 5 through August 19

For our youngest children (ages 4 and 5), the Center offers a 9:00am – 12:00pm program at the Chilmark School, directly adjacent to the grounds of the Community Center. There, away from the older kids, the children can run and play in a safe, supervised environment. From finger-painting to sing-alongs, playground equipment and water-fun – our Playschool Program offers three hours of activities to get your child’s summer day started right. Children are asked to bring a healthy snack with them each day (no peanuts or products containing nuts, please). Children must have completed potty training to attend the Playschool. Must be 4 years old on first day of enrollment.

Playschool Registration

Playschool registration begins July 4th. Each child must be registered for Playschool prior to attending. Due to staffing and capacity issues, Playschool registration is available in weekly blocks only; there are no refunds or discounts for partial weeks.

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Tennis Courts & Programs For more information about reduced rates and access privileges available with Tennis Membership, please refer to www.chilmarkcommunitycenter.org for the most up to date information about the program. Note that “non members” below refers to those who are not Tennis Members, irrespective of whether they are Center Members.

Tennis Shoes Only smooth-soled tennis shoes and sneakers are allowed on the clay courts. Cross-trainers are not allowed on the clay courts. Black-soled shoes are not allowed on the all-weather courts.

Tennis Program Prices and Schedule

Please check our website or speak with personnel at the Tennis Shack for further information regarding prices and schedules for the various programs, how to sign up for clinics and other programs, and for additional details about the various programs offered.

Tennis for Adults

Adult Tennis Clinics: Each week, the Tennis Directors run a series of one-hour clinics geared to beginner, intermediate, and advanced players. The clinics are limited to three players per session and are held weekday mornings. Each week, players may sign-up for the clinics on Monday morning at 9:00 in person or anytime thereafter. Clinics run from 9:00am – 12:00pm, except on Tuesdays during the round robin. Tennis Members will be given priority for spots in these clinics. Payment is due at the time of sign up and is not refundable unless cancelled due to weather. $20 members, $30 non-members.

Round Robins

Tuesday mornings from 9:00am – 11:00am, the tennis staff coordinates a doubles mixer. Sign-up for the round robin is on Tuesday morning at the Tennis Shack. Play begins at 9:15am and is limited to 16 players. Tennis members are given priority to play in round robins and play for free. Non-tennis members may participate in the round robin if there is space, for $20.


Women’s Doubles Clinics

The tennis staff runs women’s doubles clinics on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-3:00. A fee is charged for each participant. Sign up and pay at the tennis shack. $20 members, $30 non-members.

Junior Tennis

Junior Morning Clinics are held on the all-weather courts for children ages 6-14 years old. Center Members ages 6 to 14, who are registered for the 6-14 year old program, or who are Tennis members may participate. Children are divided into groups according to age and ability. The tennis program happily accommodates children with no tennis experience and helps them cultivate a love of the game.

Junior Competition

The Center has a junior tennis team that travels across the island to play other tennis teams on Wednesday afternoons. The Center provides transportation by professional taxi for the players for a fee to be split by the participants. Parents are invited to attend these matches and are asked to provide their own transportation. On those Wednesdays when no competitive match is scheduled, there will be team practice at the Center. Some Fridays, starting at 1:00pm, the Center runs a junior round robin/team play program for all junior Center tennis players interested in working on their competitive play skills in a fun setting. This is free of charge to Center Members who are registered for the 6-14 Program or who are Tennis Members. Call the tennis shack for details.

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Junior Afternoon Clinics

Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00pm – 3:00pm, the tennis staff conduct afternoon clinics with a maximum of four players per court. The fundamentals of proper stroke development and game experience are emphasized. These clinics are for kids who do not require adult supervision. $20 per child.

Private Lessons

Privates are available for all skill levels and for both adults and juniors. Please visit the Shack for information about how to sign up, fees, and our cancellation policy.

Cancellation Policy

Anyone who does not cancel his or her court time, lesson, or clinic at least one hour in advance will lose tennis court reservation privileges for 24 hours. This policy is designed to reduce unused court time and vacancies in clinics and lessons as they are in high demand. All payments for clinics and lessons are due at sign-up and are not refundable unless cancelled due to weather.


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Daytime Programs The Chilmark Community Center offers a wide variety of daytime activities. For nature lovers, check out one of our bird walks with birding expert and author, Sue Whiting, or join us for Ponding and Reptiles with staff from the Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. All community members are invited to work up a sweat in one of our Barre or SUP classes, or relax and rejuvenate in a yoga class. Please refer to the CCC summer calendar for more information on these programs, including schedule and costs; all of these activities are free for our Kitchen Sink and Full Members!

Yoga For All Levels with Sherry Sidoti Mon/Wed/Fri 9:15am - 10:30am

Sherry has more than 2500 Yoga Training hours with specialty certifications in Atma Holistic Yoga, Yin, Forrest, Prenatal/PostNatal, Sivananda, Vinyasa/Ha-tha, Yoga for Healing Trauma, Yoga Psychology and Svaroopa Yoga.

FLY Yoga Vinyasa: 90 minutes combining fluid yoga posturing, dynamic breath-work, self-exploration, great music and liberation, we’ll weave the teachings of Bhakti Yoga, Vinyasa, Tantra/Shamanism, Postural Alignment, and Yoga Philosophy into a Morning Celebration! Kitchen Sink & Full Mem-bers FREE, Camp-Only & Non-Members $20 per class. *Class passes are available for purchase on our website.

Barre Class with Emily Phillips Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturday 9:15am - 10:15am**

Emily Phillips holds a Masters in Fitness Management, another in Clinical Psy-chology, and has 30 years experience in the fitness industry. In Los Angeles, she was a personal trainer to video exercise star, Kathy Smith, and in Boston she worked as an in-house fitness specialist at Reebok Headquarters. She has taught exercise classes and yoga in Boston and New York City at Equinox Health Clubs, Exhale Spas, and New Balance Headquarters, and she was ranked as “superior” for her teaching style by City Sports Magazine. Emily is known for her attention to alignment and safety, for her wacky humor, for making every individual feel welcome, and for designing fun and challenging classes. Her barre class will lift your glutes, tone your thighs, strengthen your abs, and sculpt your arms using techniques from ballet. In the press, “Emily’s wellness retreats have been touted by USA Today Travel, Boston Common


Magazine, and by Bostinno.” We are excited to have Emily back at the CCC! Kitchen Sink & Full Members FREE, Camp-Only & Non-Members $20 per class. *Class passes are available for purchase on our website.

STAND-UP PADDLE FITNESS with Nicole Corbo, Mondays Beginner Level: 9:00am - 10:15am, Advanced Level: 10:30am - 11:45am (July 11-August 15)*

Nicole of Aloha Paddle MV has great love for teaching on and off the water. eight years living in Hawaii led her to teach in a special education classroom, lead kayak tours, teach surfing lessons, and teach troubled youth aboard a 98ft sailboat. During this time she discovered her passion for Stand Up Paddling. Since her time in Hawaii she has earned her World Paddling Asso-ciation Stand Up Paddling credential, Paddle Fit Certification, and her Kripalu teaching credential from Martha Abott at the Yoga Barn on MV. Her lessons have even been featured in Vogue Magazine and Southern New England Living! She is truly dedicated to teaching the most efficient and safe paddling technique around! Nicole’s classes will be held on the beautiful Red Beach in Aquinnah. The class includes beach warms ups, paddle technique, paddle intervals, SUP yoga and fitness moves on board, and an on water cool down! They are sure to make you smile, keep you calm and give you a killer core and upper body workout! Recommended Pre-Requisite: 75 minute introductory SUP Lesson *Due to limited space, sign up in the CCC office is required before Friday at noon. **Attendants must carpool from the CCC 15 minutes prior to class. Kitchen Sink & Full Members $20, Camp-Only & Non-Members $35 with own board, $45 without own board.

Bird Walks Tuesdays, 8:00am - 11:00am (July 12 - August 16)

Join Susan B. Whiting, co-author of Vineyard Birds and Vineyard Birds II, and occasional author of The Vineyard Gazette’s “Bird News” column. Meet at the Center at 8:00am and carpool from there. Bring binoculars, insect repellent, and sun block. Wear a hat, clothing, and footwear appropriate for fieldbirding (no flip flops or open toed shoes please!). Kitchen Sink & Full Members free; non-members $10.

Kids Hip Hop with Tiffany Chanelle Monday, 10:45am - 11:45am (July 11-August 15)

Tiffany has a BFA in Dance from the University of the Arts. Since then she

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has pursued professional career in dance in New York City and Los Angeles, which led her to land several dance and acting spots in music videos and television commercials. Tiffany has been teaching, and choreographing for many years. Currently she teaches jazz and hip hop at Rise Vineyard Per-forming Arts, and is excited to share her knowledge and love for the craft of dance with the students and faculty at the Chilmark Community Center.Non-members $10.

YoGals Yoga for Tween Girls with Meghan Gombos Thursdays, 10:45am - 11:45am Girls in their “tweens” are welcome to participate in the Yoga for Tween Girls (YoGals) program weekly as part of our 6-14 program. The sessions will focus on providing tween girls with knowledge and skills to connect their mind, body, and spirit as a means to find inner-strength, compassion toward themselves and others, and joy! Each session will include a 45-minute basic yoga practice (no experience required) including physical poses, breath-work, and guided meditation to develop a deeper connection to intuition and


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inspiration. Each session will also include 15 minutes of activities aimed to cultivate positive thinking, compassion, and a sense of community. Meghan, our resident YoGal instructor, has completed 500 hours of yoga teacher training and assisted teacher training with Sherry Sidoti. Off the yoga mat, Meghan works in community based marine conservation and climate change adaptation in small-island developing states. We are thrilled to have Meghan and the YoGals program with us this season!

Island Grown Schools Garden Hour with Island Grown Schools, Tuesdays, 10:45am - 11:45am

Island Grown Schools is Martha’s Vineyard’s Farm-to-School Program. IGS, brings garden-based learning, healthy, locally grown food, and hands-on farm experiences to almost every school-aged child in our community. This summer IGS will be hosting a program at the Chilmark Community Center! Every Tuesday IGS coordinators will lead campers in a variety of activities that connect them to where their food comes from. They will set up and manage the weekly farm stand in the Chilmark School Garden, plant and harvest vegetables, make healthy snacks together, and visit Beetlebung Farm!

Felix Neck Nature Hour with Felix Neck, Wednesdays, 10:30am - Noon (July 6 - August 17)

Learn about the lives of Vineyard reptiles with visiting naturalist Josey Kirkland. Using live animals, specimens and pictures, we will look at reptile biology up close and learn to be comfortable around these amazing creatures! Members free; non-members $10.


Evening Programs The Chilmark Community Center offers a variety of evening activities for all ages. These programs are open to the general public. Center Members may receive special rates and discounts at some of these events, as indicated.

MV AUTHOR SERIES

The MV Author Series features nationally acclaimed authors speaking

about their newly published books. Focusing on leading authors and

the important issues of the day, the series brings to the island some of

the country’s thought leaders. The series is held every other summer;

in the alternate years we hold the Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival.

Authors will be available to sign their books at the end of each event.

However, they will only sign books purchased at the event. Authors’

books will be available for sale at all events by Bunch of Grapes,

our book seller and partner for the series. The MV Author Series is

presented under the auspices of the Chilmark Town Affairs Council.

Sponsors include the Vineyard Gazette and WBUR-FM Radio.

All programs are at held at the Chilmark Community Center at

7:30 pm. Ticket prices with the book provide a significant discount

on the admissions price. Tickets can be purchased through

brownpapertickets.com and searching the author’s name. For full

details go to www.mvbookfestival.com

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VIP AUTHOR SERIES SPONSORS

For $700, become a sponsor and receive 2 VIP tickets to all 7 series discussions, an

autographed copy of all the books in the series, and 2 VIP tickets to a private author

event. VIP ticket holders are provided reserved VIP seating in the front rows of all events.

To become a sponsor, go to brownpapertickets.com and search for any of the author‘s

names in the series or send a check payable to MV Author Series to MV Author Series,

PO Box 484, Chilmark, MA 02535.

ANNOUNCING THE 2016 AUTHOR SERIES

Thursday, July 21, 7:30 pm: Geraldine Brooks, The Secret Chord

1 ticket: $20, 1 ticket+1 book: $40, 2 tickets+1 book: $50

Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Geraldine Brooks discusses her absorbing

novel about the life of King David. Brooks has an uncanny ability to hear and

transform characters from history, and this beautifully written, unvarnished

saga will enthrall her many fans.

Sunday, July 24, 7:30 pm: Matthew Desmond, Evicted


Harvard sociologist and MacArthur “Genius,” Matthew Desmond discusses his

acclaimed and heartbreaking book Evicted, a landmark work on the housing

crisis affecting the poor in America.

Thursday, July 28, 7:30 pm: Richard Russo, Everybody’s Fool


One of America’s most compelling and compassionate storytellers, Richard

Russo discusses his eagerly awaited new novel, Everybody’s Fool. Russo

is author of the Pulitzer Prize winning, Empire Falls, and That Old Cape

Magic and Bridge of Sighs.

Thursday, August 4, 7:30 pm: Carly Simon, Boys in the Trees

1 ticket: $25,1 ticket+1 book: $45

Musical legend Carly Simon discusses her acclaimed memoir Boys in the

Trees. Simon insightfully recalls a childhood enriched by music and culture,


Musical legend Carly Simon discusses her acclaimed memoir Boys in

the Trees. Simon insightfully recalls a childhood enriched by music

and culture, but also one shrouded in secrets, her meteoric career, her

relationships, her marriage to James Taylor and her enchantment with

Martha’s Vineyard. WMVY Radio host Barbara Dacey interviews Carly

Simon.

Sunday, August 7, 7:30 pm: Margo Jefferson, Negroland

1 ticket: $20,1 ticket+1 book: $35, 2 tickets+1 book: $45

Margo Jefferson discusses her bestselling memoir on race, sex, and

American culture through the prism of her rarefied upbringing and

education among a Black elite in Chicago. Winner of the 2015 National

Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography.

Thursday, August 11, 7:30 pm: Diane Rehm, On My Own


Beloved NPR radio host Diane Rehm discusses her deeply personal and

moving book, On My Own, examining the death of her husband of fifty-four

years and of her struggle to reconstruct her life without him.

Sunday, August 14, 7:30 pm: Jane Mayer, Dark Money


New Yorker writer Jane Mayer examines the origins, rise and dominance of

the influence on money in conservative politics. Dark Money is an essential

book in understanding politics today. Tony Horwitz interviews Jane Mayer.

Tickets for all events and for VIP Sponsorship can be purchased through

brownpapertickets.com. Tickets for events will also be available at the

door if not otherwise sold out.

Go to mvbookfestival.com for details and links to ticket sales.

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The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival More than movies...

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS: DINNER AND A MOVIE 7:00pm dinner, 8:00pm movie

Sit with friends and family and enjoy a locally sourced, freshly prepared meal. Enjoy the live music and community fun. At twilight, head into the the-ater for an eclectic slate of films and lively discussions with special guests. Buy tickets ahead of time at tmvff.org or purchase at the door.

*On Wednesday, August 3, we’re taking the night off so you can enjoy the Chilmark Firefighters’ BBQ.

CINEMA CIRCUS Yippee!

Yippee! The Circus is coming back to town! Wednesdays July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27, join us from 5:30 - 7 p.m. under the big top to enjoy interactive filmmaking activities, family shorts from around the world, and, of course, lots and lots of circus FUN. From face painting and juggling to plate spinning and live performances, the CCC is the place to be!

FILMMAKING CAMP

Want to extend your child’s day at the CCC? We’re happy to offer the MVFF’s first Filmmaking Camp, from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Fri-day, at the Chilmark School. It’s a camp where your child can make a movie and will help us produce Cinema Circus, all in one action-packed week! (Gap coverage is available between the CCC and MVFF camps.) There are three one-week sessions: Documentary, July 11-15; Animation, July 18-22; and Live Action, July 25-29. For children ages 8 and up.

Please visit tmvff.org for our complete schedule of Islandwide events.

Kitchen Sink and Full Members receive a number of free ticket vouchers based upon membership type and duration. Vouchers may be redeemed at the MVFF box office.

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MARTHA’S VINEYARD CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY in Chilmark 8:00pm-9:30pm

July 19: Four Winds Quintet with Delores Stevens piano performing Bizet, Billy Childs and Mozart

July 26: Quartet San Francisco with Delores Stevens piano performing Goodwin, Michael Jackson and Gershwin

August 2: The Art of Song with Jayne West soprano, Jonas Budris tenor, Scott Woolweaver viola and Delores Stevens piano

August 9: Amernet String Quartet with Delores Stevens piano performing Bartok, Beethoven and Brahms

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Special Events

CCC Semi-Formal Monday, July 18th 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us for our second annual semi-formal hosted by the 13-14 year olds! All CCC family and friends are welcome for an evening of fun and dancing!

Marvin the Magician from The Yard Friday, July 22 10:30am

Marvin Novogrodski, or more popularly known as Marvelous Marvin, has been performing children’s theater for over 25 years. By making his shows full of exciting surprises and eye catching skills, Marvin excites his audiences so they are ready and open for learning while enjoying the show with laughter!

CCC Talent Show: Tuesday, July 25th 6:00pm - 8:00pm

The end-of-July tradition continues: Chilmark entertainment at its finest!

Classical Indian Music Saturday, July 30th 7:30pm $15

North Indian Raga in Chilmark

Join us for an evening of North Indian classical ragas with Abhik Mukherjee, one of the finest young masters of the sitar alive today. Listen as Abhik (accompanied on tabla by the talented Erhen Hanson) takes you on a musical journey with compositions chosen specifically for the evening.

Abhik Mukherjee is a Kolkata-born sitar player of the Etawah-Imdadkhani gharana. He is a gold medalist in musicology from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, and has also received a scholarship from the Ministry of Culture, India. Abhik’s first public performance was at the age of nine at the Governor’s House, Kolkata. He has since performed in ten countries on four continents. Some memorable concerts include performances for the inauguration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial (Washington D.C.); at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York City); at the Indian Habitat Center (Delhi); on Doordarshan (Kolkata); and a summer tour of Italy, Germany, and Switzerland. Abhik currently lives in New York City and is a founding member of Brooklyn Raga Massive, an Indian classical music artists’ collective.

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Board of Selectmen Meeting: Monday, August 8th at 7:30pm at Chilmark Community Center

This is an opportunity for all summer owners, renters, visitors and guests to meet with town officials about plans for Chilmark and to raise any questions or concerns they may have. The subject for the evening is the Chilmark Master plan Update. Come collaborate with town officials.

Fireman’s Backyard Bash: Wed, August 3rd 5pm-10pm

Sure to be a repeat success! Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled evening of great food, fun and live music.

Alex Cohen Junior Basketball Marathon: Friday, Aug 12th 9:30am

Alex Cohen Adult Basketball Marathon: Sunday, Aug 14th 12pm

The Center will host a basketball marathon for charity played in memory of Alex Cohen. Alex Cohen, one of the founders of the marathon, now in its 25th year, spent his summers in Chilmark and played and worked at the Commu-nity Center until his untimely death in August 1991. His love of the Center and his dedication to the welfare of those less fortunate set an example for us all.


Chilmark Road Race: Saturday August 13, 10:30am

Since 1978, the Chilmark Road Race has been run along beautiful but oh-so-hilly Middle Road. Proceeds from the race are donated to the Chilmark Town Affairs Council to assist in the operations of the Chilmark Community Center. The Chilmark Road Race occurs on the second Saturday of August. The 2016 Chilmark Road Race will be held on Saturday, August 13th.

Registration and Contact Information:

Please DO NOT call the Town of Chilmark regarding the race. Instead, please use the contact information below. There is only ONLINE REGISTRATION for the 2016 Road Race. Online registration will commence in late June. Registra-tion: www.coolrunning.com

Entry Online registration (credit card only) will open on late June. Entries are limited, and registration will close once that limit has been reached. We strongly suggest that you register early to reserve your slot.

Volunteer:

The Road Race could not occur if it were not for the many volunteers who help with everything from parking to handing out water. If you are interested in volunteering for the Chilmark Road Race, call the Center at 508-645-9484 in early August. All volunteers get a free shirt and hat on a first-come first-served basis!

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Thank you:

The Community Center would like to thank Hugh Weisman, the founder of the Chilmark Road Race, for the countless hours that he and his family dedicate annually to the organization of the Run-for-the-Lobster. The Road Race is one of the highlights of every Chilmark summer and an important fundraiser for the Center.

Slide Show: Thurs, August 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm

All members and their guests are welcome! Help wrap things up “Center Style” and watch the fun-filled days of Summer 2014 slide show. An Ice Cream Social will follow!

Parent vs. Kid Dodgeball: Friday, August 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm

This is a fun opportunity for you to come out & play the classic game of Dodgeball with your kids! End our summer with some good laughs & healthy competition!


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Support the CCC

The Chilmark Community Center is a non-profit charitable organization. We look for support through donations, volunteers, advertisements, and program sponsors.

Contributions to benefit the Chilmark Town Affairs Council or the Chilmark Community Center may be made by check, payable to the Chilmark Town Affairs Council and sent to:

Summer Months: The Chilmark Town Affairs Council, Inc. PO Box 29 Chilmark, MA 02535

Off Season Months: Jeff Herman C/O Anne Pendleton DecisionQuest 800 South Street, Suite 190 Waltham, MA 02453

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Volunteer The Chilmark Community Center is always looking for volunteers of all ages. Adults can volunteer their time as a member of the Summer Program Committee, or at special events such as the Author Lecture Series. Teenagers who are not old enough to be full-fledged counselors and are too old to participate in the summer program are encouraged to help with special events such as the book festival or Chilmark Road Race. For more information on how you can get involved, please call us at 508-645-9484, or email us at [email protected].

Summer Program Committee

The Summer Program Committee administers the Summer Program. Members include:

Susan Berman Deneen Chippari Sylvia Cohn Julie Coleman Anne Dunk Brian Epstein Sally Fodor

Nancy Grundman James Heuser Gabriela Herman Julie Lowitz Kay Matschullat Paula Noe Michelle O’Connor

Heather Quinn Robin Rivera Robin Shanus Rachel Spellman Kristin Palma Charlie Weiss Nancy Street

Town Affairs Council The Chilmark Town Affairs Council, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation that has been qualified as a charitable organization under the Internal Revenue Service Code. Its executive officers and members run the Town Affairs Council. The members of the Town Affairs Council are selected based upon their commitment to the recreational, social, and cultural needs of the Chilmark Community Center and the Town of Chilmark.

The primary functions of the Town Affairs Council are to solicit contributions for the benefit of the facilities and programs of the Community Center, to oversee and advise on broad fiscal issues concerning the operations of the Community Center, and to provide a liaison between the year-round and summer residents of Chilmark in matters relating to the Community Center and the social, recreational, and facilities needs of the Town of Chilmark.


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During its existence, the Town Affairs Council has been responsible for the building of the Community Center, including its tennis courts and other recreational facilities, the acquisition of equipment required for the summer activities of the Community Center, and the coordination with the Town of Chilmark of improvements to the Community Center building for the mutual benefit of year-round and summer residents. Each year the Town Affairs Council and the Town of Chilmark contribute to a joint maintenance fund for the facilities of the Community Center. Under existing IRS regulations, all contributions to the Chilmark Town Affairs Council, Inc. are fully tax deductible.

Contributions may be unrestricted or designated for one of the special trusts that have been established in connection with the Community Center: the Jean Weldon Fund for the Arts and Crafts Program, and the Charlie French Fund for the Sailing Program. Each year the Town Affairs Council conducts an annual appeal to provide funds for capital improvements to the Community Center. Periodically, more extensive appeals are made for major development projects.

Officers and Member of the Town Affairs Council:

President: Jeffrey Herman

Vice President & Summer Program Chair: Nancy Dince Street

Vice President & Treasurer: Betty Frank-Bailey

Secretary: Morgan Baker-Brelis

Members of the Executive Commitee:

Michael Bailey

Diana Barrett

Tim Carroll

Kathie Carroll

Brian Cioffi

Margo Cohen

Sylvia Coleman

Julie Coleman

Joel Copperman

John Diamond

Warren Doty

Nan Doty

Jane Gollin

Marcy Gringlas

Nancy Grundman

Dan Karnovsky

Suellen Lazarus

Leslie Newman

Cris Russell


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Advertise The Chilmark Community Center maintains a website, and each year publishes this booklet containing information about all of the CCC’s summer events and programs. To help defray the cost of the website and the booklet, advertising is sold.

Benefits of advertising in the Community Center booklet include:

• The booklet reaches ALL Chilmark postal patrons in late June

• The booklet reaches ALL Community Center Members, customers, and visitors

• A listing on the Program Sponsors page of the Community Center website, with sponsor information, photograph or logo, and link to your own website

• Affordable prices

• Support for great summer programs!

For more information or to purchase advertising space in the booklet or on the website in advance of next summer season, please contact us by phone or email beginning on March 1, 2017. Deadline for advertising is April 30, 2017.


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2016 Chilmark Community Center Booklet