Island Calender

Thursday, March 11

DAR Meeting

Noon, Faregrounds Restaurant, 27 Fairgrounds Road. The monthly meeting of the Abiah Folger Franklin chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Charlene Thurston, director of Hospice and Palliative Care of Nantucket, will speak. (508) 257-9858 to make a reservation.

Dementia Certificate Program

1:30 p.m. Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington St. An in-depth, six-hour training program over two sessions designed for professionals who want to gain more knowledge about dementia and tools for providing better care. (508) 775-5656 to register.

Food for Thought

Noon, Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. The Nantucket Historical Association presents “In their Words: Highlights from the Whaling Logs,” hosted by Les Ottinger.

Free English Classes: Beginners

6-7 p.m. Atheneum lower gallery, 1 India St. For those seeking to improve their English skills. Classes open to all, conducted in English at no charge and no pre-registration required. (508) 228-8710, 228-1382.

Free English Classes: Intermediate

6-7:15 p.m. Atheneum Kynett Room, 1 India St. Classes open to all, conducted in English at no charge and no pre-registration required. (508) 228-8710, 228-1382.

HIV and Hepatitis Clinic

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nantucket AIDS Network, 35 Old South Road. Free HIV and hepatitis counseling and testing. (508) 228-3955 or www.nantucketaids.org

Icons Gam

6:30 p.m. Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington St. The public is invited to share their memories as the Artists Association of Nantucket looks back on 65 years of the Nantucket arts community. A cast of artists will be on hand to lead the discussion.

Lighthouse School Open House

11 a.m. Nantucket Lighthouse School, 1 Rugged Road. Stop by for a look at what this preschool to grade six independent day school has to offer. (508) 228-0427 to register.

Music in the Morning

10:30 a.m. Atheneum gallery, 1 India St. A theme-based music program with Lucretia Voigt for children 2-5. No reservation necessary, but program limited to first 20 attendees.

Parent and Tot Skating

1 p.m. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane. Intended to make a child’s first skating experience a positive one with their favorite skating companion. www.nantucketice.org

Teen Cafe

3-5 p.m. Atheneum gallery, 1 India St. Hang out with your friends, enjoy warm drinks, snacks and relaxation. Play games, do homework. For eighth- to 12th-graders.

Thursday Morning Parents Group

9-10:15 a.m. Early Childhood Center, Room 106, Nantucket High School, 10 Surfside Road. A weekly drop-in discussion group for the parents of children birth to 5. Meet other parents and discuss parenting topics in a casual group setting. (508) 228-7285, ext. 1166.

Understanding Alcohol and Drug Use

6:30-8 p.m. Nantucket High School conference room, 10 Surfside Road. Tim Comings, director of the NHS student-assistance program, invites parents, professionals and other concerned adults to participate in this educational series providing information and understanding about alcohol and drug use. Free, but registration is required by e-mailing comingst@nps.k12.ma.us

Walking a Sacred Path

6 p.m. Nantucket Elementary School cafeteria, 30 Surfside Road. Learn about the history of the labyrinth and experience the healing, calming effects of a walk. Free.

Women’s Chorus Rehearsal

7-8:30 p.m. Unitarian Meeting House, 11 Orange St. The chorus sings folk, jazz, rock, pop and world music. For more information contact Marcia Hempel at (508) 228-3802.

Friday, March 12

Bosom Buddies Bake Sale

9:30-11:30 a.m. Nantucket Cottage Hospital lobby. A bake sale to benefit breast-cancer research and the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

Conversational French

11 a.m. Greenhound Building, 10 Washington St. Improve your spoken French with instructor Joan Hull. Free.

Home Schooling Club

12:30-2 p.m. Atheneum gallery, 1 India St. A club for home-schooling families and those interested in home schooling. Share ideas, offer support and work on projects.

Make Some Noise Benefit Concert

8:30 p.m. The Muse, 44 Surfside Road. Eight island bands will perform to benefit the Nantucket Food Pantry. $5 donation.

Saturday, March 13

Crafts in the Afternoon

2 p.m. Atheneum gallery, 1 India St. A story and craft program for children 4-10. This month features a St. Patrick’s Day theme. Free. No reservation required, but space is limited to first 20 children.

Make Some Noise Benefit Concert

8:30 p.m. The Muse, 44 Surfside Road. See Friday, March 12 listing for details.

Paint the Town Red Fundraiser

5:30 p.m. American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St. A surf and turf dinner with entertainment by Bob and Diane Lehman to benefit The Homestead independent-living facility. $30. (508) 228-1135.

Sunday, March 14

Armchair Theatre

6 p.m. 99 Main St. Vicky Goss directs “The Dresser,” by Ronald Harwood. Bring a dish to share and a beverage. Potluck at 6, reading at 7. (508) 228-5485 or (508) 228-6647.

Bird Walk

8 a.m. Meet in the Nantucket High School parking lot, 10 Surfside Road. Join the Nantucket Bird Club for a two-plus-hour walk. All are welcome.

Chamber Music Recital

4 p.m. Old North Vestry, Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. Violinist Armen Ghazaryan and pianist Robert Behrman will present a chamber-music recital including works by Mozart, Brahms, Khachaturian and Kreisler, with poetry by special guest Frank Cunningham. The concert is part of a continuing effort to raise money to repair Ghazaryan’s antique violin. Free, but donations welcome.

Teen Winter Coffeehouse

5-7 p.m. The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St. A special night for island teens. Hang out and listen to your friends perform live on stage.

Quaker Worship

10 a.m. Friends Meetinghouse, 7 Fair St. The meeting house will be open for worship. Dress warmly.

Small Friends Carnival

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Small Friends Early Childhood and Education Center, 19 Nobadeer Farm Road. An indoor/outdoor carnival with games, crafts, a bouncy castle, cake walk and bake sale. Lunch and snacks. All proceeds benefit Small Friends.

Monday, March 15

Computer Basics

Noon, Greenhound Building, 10 Washington St. Learn the basics needed to operate a computer, such as how to use a mouse, open and close programs, folders and documents, and how to use basic applications. Class limited to first 12 registrants. Free.

Hall-Walking

4 p.m. Nantucket Elementary School, 30 Surfside Road. Walk the halls of NES for fun and exercise. Free and open to the public. Sign in at the main office.

Parenting Workshop en Espanol

6 p.m. Room 104B, Nantucket High School, 10 Surfside Road. Discussion and exercises will follow a Spanish parenting video. (508) 228-7285, ext. 1576 to register.

Think Local First! Roundtable

6 p.m. The SeaGrille, 45 Sparks Ave. Join merchants, tradesmen and service people to share opportunities and ideas, network and participate in setting the strategy and focus of Think Local First!, primarily an education campaign designed to encourage residents and visitors to “think local first” when purchasing goods and services. RSVP by March 13 to (508) 325-7743.

Waste Reduction in the Home

10 a.m. Greenhound Building, 10 Washington St. Examine simple techniques for reducing waste and helping the environment at the same time. Free.

Tuesday, March 16

English as a Second Language

Noon, Greenhound Building, 10 Washington St. A basic English course for those who have little or no English-language experience. Free.

HIV and Hepatitis Clinic

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nantucket AIDS Network, 35 Old South Road. See Thursday, March 11 listing for details.

Lectionary Discussion Group

10 a.m. St. Paul’s Parish House, 20 Fair St. A discussion of the scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday.

Nutrition for Healthy Living

5:30-6:30 p.m. Nantucket Cottage Hospital dining room, 57 Prospect St. An alternative to Weight Watchers. Join a small, supportive group of women in their quest to achieve weight loss and a healthful lifestyle.

Petticoat Row

6:30-8:30 p.m. SeaGrille restaurant, 45 Sparks Ave. Join this group dedicated to celebrating Nantucket women in business for a roundtable discussion. www.petticoatrow.com

School Committee

6 p.m. Nantucket High School Cafeteria, 10 Surfside Road. All meetings open to the public. Agendas available by logging on to www.npsk.org under “School Committee.”

Spring Wellness: Raw Snacks

9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Greenhound Building, 10 Washington St. Chocolate pudding, ice cream and chips. Raw snacks that are delicious and nutritious. Presented by Sabine Liebmann. Free.

Tai Chi Class

5 p.m. Atheneum gallery, 1 India St. Kris Feeney, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Asian art of Tai Chi. $10.

Understanding Domestic Violence

5:30-8 p.m. Cyrus Peirce School conference room, 10 Surfside Road. A six-week training program for anyone interested in volunteering at A Safe Place, or who simply wants to make a difference in combating domestic violence. $15 materials fee. Register through the Nantucket Community School by calling (508) 228-7280.

Wednesday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day

Bingo

7:30 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, Bartlett Road. Must be 18 to play. For more information call (508) 228-6149.

Conversational Spanish

11 a.m. Greenhound Building, 10 Washington St. Improve your rusty Spanish with facilitator Michelle Meckler. Free. Prerequisite: Ability to converse in Spanish.

Craft Circle: Charmed by Charms

7 p.m. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. This month’s topic will be vintage charm bracelets. Lynn Tucker, Kitty Pochman and Diane Holdgate will share their stories and display their collections.

Hall-Walking

4 p.m. Nantucket Elementary School, 30 Surfside Road. See Monday, March 15 listing for details.

Learning from LEED

6:30 p.m. Greenhound Building, 10 Washington St. Learn about the “green” process, certification, and the issues Housing Nantucket ran into while completing two “green” buildings. Free.

Piano and Organ Recital

Noon, First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. Church music director Robert Behrman will present a program of mostly French piano and organ music. Feel free to bring a lunch.

Rotary Club

12:15 p.m. Faregrounds Restaurant, 27 Fairgrounds Road. The weekly meeting of Nantucket’s Rotary Club, whose motto is “Service Above Self.”

Story Time

11 a.m. Atheneum gallery, 1 India St. Story time for children 3 and older. Free. No reservation required, but program limited to first 40 attendees.

Toddler Time

10:30 a.m. Atheneum gallery, 1 India St. Story time for toddlers 18-36 months. Free. No reservation required, but program limited to first 30 attendees.

Worldwide Voices Book Discussion Group

5 p.m. Atheneum gallery, 1 India St. The group will discuss Anne Enright’s “The Gathering.”

Writing Workshop

1:30 p.m. Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington St. It’s never too early or too late to become involved in the writing process. (508) 228-4490.

Thursday, March 18

Dementia Certificate Program

1:30 p.m. Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington St. The second in a two-part series. See Thursday, March 11 listing for details.

Food for Thought

Noon, Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. The Nantucket Historical Association presents “Come On from Off: Picture Postcards,” hosted by Lawrence Dober.

Free English Classes: Beginners

6-7 p.m. Atheneum lower gallery, 1 India St. See Thursday, March 11 listing for details.

Free English Classes: Intermediate

6-7:15 p.m. Atheneum Kynett Room, 1 India St. See Thursday, March 11 listing for details.

HIV and Hepatitis Clinic

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nantucket AIDS Network, 35 Old South Road. See Thursday, March 11 listing for details.

Icons Printmaking Talk

6:30 p.m. Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington St. This talk, presented in conjunction with the Artists Association of Nantucket’s “Icons” exhibit, will cover the rich history of printmaking on Nantucket, different forms of the medium, and notable printmakers past and present.

La Leche League

9:30 a.m. Unitarian Meeting House, 11 Orange St. A breastfeeding information and support group. All pregnant and nursing mothers and their babies are welcome to attend. This month’s topic is “The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming Common Difficulties.” (508) 333-7105.

Music in the Morning

10:30 a.m. Atheneum gallery, 1 India St. See Thursday, March 11 listing for details.

Teen Cafe

3-5 p.m. Atheneum gallery, 1 India St. See Thursday, March 11 listing for details.

Thursday Morning Parents Group

9-10:15 a.m. Early Childhood Center, Room 106, Nantucket High School, 10 Surfside Road. See Thursday, March 11 listing for details.

Understanding Alcohol and Drug Use

6:30-8 p.m. Nantucket High School conference room, 10 Surfside Road. See Thursday, March 11 listing for details.

Understanding Domestic Violence

5:30-8 p.m. Cyrus Peirce School conference room, 10 Surfside Road. See Tuesday, March 16 listing for details.

Women’s Chorus Rehearsals

7-8:30 p.m. Unitarian Meeting House, 11 Orange St. See Thursday, March 11 listing for details.