Every Monday, we post The Five Best Things to enjoy in the upcoming week. These things are selected by the Plum TV staff and often times by you.

(Facebook Readers: Click Here for Full Post)

They range from humble to haute and include exciting events, festivals and performances as well as dining, shopping and playing at various treasured spots, shops and institutions.

This week we're looking forward to...

**********

EXPERIENCE

1) It's the first weekend of October, and fall is well under way! What better way to celebrate than a free and fun community event, The Living Local Harvest Festival. Here you can learn how to live healthier and more economical by going "local." At the Grange Hall in West Tisbury and beginning on Friday, October 2 at 7:30pm, this festival will include forums discussing better ways to save energy, fun activities for the kids, and exhibits from local businesses. There will even be a pie eating contest and many local musical acts. Visit livinglocalharvestfest.org for more information.

- Map & Directions for Grange Hall

- 2nd Annual Living Local Harvest Festival (Watch Video)

2) The colder it gets in the Vineyard, the more ideal it will be to stay indoors and get a little cozy, what better excuse to stay in bed than a good book? Be sure to pick up some good reads at Edgartown Books. Receiving new books almost every day - you will find new items on their shelves with each visit. You'll also find greeting cards and note cards, many by local artists & designers. Located at 44 Main St. Edgartown, 508-627-8463 (they also welcome phone orders!)

- Map, Directions & Video for Edgartown Books

- Vineyard Insider's Guide: Edgartown Books (Watch Video)

- A Book Tour of Martha's Vineyard (Watch Video)

**********

PLAY

3) Hit the links for a good cause at the Rotary Club's Island Charity Golf Tournament, on Monday, October 5, at 10 a.m. at the Vineyard Golf Club. Enjoy 18 holes on this gorgeous course, as well as contests, raffles, and snacks & a buffet lunch! Proceeds benefit the Hospice of Martha's Vineyard. Admission is $150 per person, and registration begins at 9 a.m!

- Laurie Perry Henry & Lisette Williams on the Williams Memorial Golf Tournament (Watch Video)

**********

SAVOR

4) Have a romantic evening on the town at the authentic French restaurant L'Etoile. L'Etoile's cozy location is highlighted by its casually elegant dining rooms, garden terrace offering outdoor dining, and its stylish bar, which offers its own bar menu and an array of specialty cocktails. Enjoy le mielleur of France without ever having to leave the island! Located at 22 N. Water St. Edgartown. 508-627-5187