They'll range from humble to haute and include shopping, drinking, sunning, and playing at various treasured spots and shops.

This week we're looking forward to...

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This week's Five Things is brought to you by Island Affordable Housing Fund.

ROCK THE ROCK! 2009

Buy your party tickets for the Gala today!

Saturday, July 25th, 2009, 6:00 to 10 p.m. at The Boathouse Field Club, Katama.

Enjoy a sumptuous cocktail buffet and dance the night away with Ernie & The Automatics, James Montgomery, Bruce Isaacson, Adam Ezra, Surprise Musical Guests, Island Celebrities & more!

Remember how much fun we had last year?

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EXPERIENCE

1) Head to a community sing at the Tabernacle Outdoor Ampitheater at the Tabernacle Church in Oak Bluffs Wednesday, July 8 at 8 p.m. Then, make your way to Sharky's for a delicious Mexican dinner (with yummy margaritas!) in a friendly atmosphere.

- Map & Directions to Sharky's Cantina

2) Celebrate Tisbury's birthday Wednesday, July 8 at the annual Tisbury Street Fair! Lots of activities for kids and families including face painting & a climbing wall. The Fair takes place 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Main Street in Vineyard Haven.

- The 2008 Tisbury Street Fair (Watch Video)

3) Check out the glasswork of master artists Andrew Magdanz & Susan Shapiro in a special exhibit at the Martha's Vineyard Glassworks in West Tisbury and then pop over to newly opened restaurant State Road for a bite to eat.

- Map & Directions to Martha's Vineyard Glassworks

4) Head to the Field Club in Edgartown to celebrate authors and artists at a lavish benefit for the Edgartown Public Library Renovation on Sunday, July 12.

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SEE

5) Watch a film at the Chilmark Community Center! This week, The Martha's Vineyard Film Festival's Summer Series presents The Lost Sons of Havana, a film following legendary Red Sox pitcher Luis Tiant's return to Cuba. Executive producers Bobby and Peter Farrelly and producer Kris Meyer will be on hand for a post-film discussion. The screening takes place on Wednesday, July 8 at 8 p.m. Learn more at tmvff.org.

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If you attend any of these things, please report back to us with your thoughts on our suggestions and photos of your adventures! We want the good & the bad!

Ideas for next week? email John @ editors@plumtv.com.