You might not know that the unassuming, one-story, little building that sits next to the regional high school houses greatness. But it does. Eight women discovered this recently by enrolling in the Telling Your Story Digital Workshop through Adult and Community Education of Martha’s Vineyard (ACEMV).

Arts and Culture

A summer preview of Vineyard arts and culture will be heldat the Grange Hall in West Tisbury on June 7 from 2 to 6 p.m.

Take This Story and Sell It

Christine Witthon is a literary agent. In fact, she was recently named one of the top 30 literary agents in the United States.

And why is this information important to those on the Vineyard?

Well, turn down any dirt road, knock on any weather-beaten, cedar-shingled home and odds are you’ll find a writer moving words about the page and hoping for a big break.

Tonight, May 27, is a scribbler’s lucky evening.

Take a Hike

National Trails Day with The Trustees of Reservations on Martha’s Vineyard gets under way in June with activities planned throughout the Island.

Explore Norton Point, Cape Pogue and Menemsha Hills during the month and take part in events including hikes, guided walks, trail steward training and volunteer opportunities.

The outdoor action gets under way on Saturday, June 4 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. with a Norton Point Beach cleanup. This event is free and all ages are invited to help out.

The Zen of Award Winning

The lavish book of photography and essays, Martha’s Vineyard – Now & Zen, has been selected the bronze medal winner of the 2011 Indie Excellence Award in the category of Northeast Regional Publications.

This, the book’s second national award, celebrates the highest achievements in independent press and self-publishing.

Art, Art Everywhere

To be an art lover on Martha’s Vineyard during Memorial Day weekend is to be awash in color, hue, style and substance. Take a stroll almost anywhere on the Island and the sounds of art appreciation, not to mention wine and snacks, will lure you in for a bounty of riches. But why take a chance on missing out on any one artist? Check out the list below and start your motor running.

Some might say one is blessed just riding a bike. Nothing but the wind and sky and open road to call home. But, hey, everyone can use a bit of extra blessing when out there on two wheels.

This Saturday, May 28, beginning at 10 a.m. the second annual blessing of the bikes takes place at the Edgartown Federated Church at 45 South Summer street.

The Rev. Dr. Jerry Fritz, an avid cyclist when not in the pulpit preaching the word, will preside.

Free Yoga

Gettigear is getting it going this weekend with a special Memorial Day Vinyasa inspired yoga class from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at 29 Main street in Edgartown. The class meets on Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29 and is free.

The store specializes in athletic apparel for women so perhaps let your attention drift during Ujjayi breathing, we won’t tell, and check out the latest designs from Zobha.

Class size is limited so e-mail to reserve your spot at gettigear@gmail.com.

Cottage Museum Opens

The Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association’s Cottage Museum and Gift Shop at 1 Trinity Park in Oak Bluffs is open for the season, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

Lighthouse Open

The Edgartown Lighthouse will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday this weekend from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission to the lighthouse is $5 for adults and $4 for children under 12.

Regular hours begin Saturday, June 4. For more information, visit the Web site mvmuseum.org.

The lighthouse is closed for inclement weather.