Family Dance-O-Rama is moving for the fall season. Formerly held at Flatbread, the family-friendly disco party is heading to Hooked Restaurant, 15 Island Inn Road, Oak Bluffs on Sunday nights from 5 to 7 p.m.

DJ Shizz will still be spinning the tunes that are guaranteed to get everyone from toddler to octogenarian on the floor — although it is the wee ones who really shine and shake it at these events.

Food is still part of the plan, too, with kid and adult-friendly menus available. Admission, as always, is free.

The Vineyard Warrior triathlon touches down on the Vineyard on Sunday, Sept. 8, for the third year in a row. Contestants begin at Inkwell Beach in Oak Bluffs for a one-mile swim, the 28.84 mile bike portion follows, with the 6.2 mile run completing the race. The finish line is back in Oak Bluffs at Waban Park. There is also a relay division and a spring division with a .4 mile swim, 12.7 mile bike and 3.71 mile run.

The starting time for Sunday is at 7:30 a.m., so get up early to cheer on the triathletes.

The perfect time to plant is upon us and the Polly Hill Arboretum offers its fall plant sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 14. Staff will be available to answer questions about the Vineyard climate and plant selection.

Martha’s Vineyard Museum points out that you can’t spell Martha’s Vineyard without ART as they sponsor the annual fall art extravaganza featuring Vineyard artists such as Tony Holand, Meg Mercier, Kara Taylor, David Wallis, Wendy Weldon, Allen Whiting and more. The art party takes place at a private Edgartown home and offers an opportunity to view some Vineyard treasures and gain insight from the artists as they discuss their work.

The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard says goodbye with gratitude to all the summer visitors who visited our residents, walked the dogs, cuddled the cats, walked in the pet parade, came to the events and gave a donation. The shelter stays open all year round for the benefit of any and all animals who need care. Donations for that purpose are always welcome.

Nominations for the Spirit of the Vineyard Award, sponsored by Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard, are open. The annual award honors those who have served one or more nonprofit organizations on the Island, and whose work has made a difference to individuals and to the community. The criteria for selection includes selflessness, range and depth of service performed, the length of volunteer service, the effect on the individuals served and for the Island community as a whole.

Women Empowered will celebrate three local women who make a big impact on the Island at a Women of the Year champagne brunch on Sept. 29 at the Harbor View Hotel. The women are Sarah Kuh with Vineyard Healthcare Access, Noli Taylor, who heads up the Island Grown Initiative and Lee Fierro from Island Theatre Workshop.

Jamie Vanderhoop and Durwood Vanderhoop of Aquinnah announce the birth of a son, Kuhpay Hayes Spears Vanderhoop, born on Sept. 3 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Kuhpay weighed 8 pounds, 2.4 ounces at birth.

Michelle Aiolff and Marcos Aiolff of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Matheus Barbosa Aiolff, born on Sept. 3 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Matheus weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces at birth. Matheus joins big sister, Emilly.

Don’t be shocked if you see an Atlantic torpedo ray.