Martha’s Vineyard Community Services MV Family Center is a community-based program that connects, supports and strengthens families. Please note The Family Center building at 35 Greenwood Avenue is currently closed. Please check the Family Center’s calendar for new program locations in our community. Provides education and support to parents of children prenatal/pre-adoptive through 8 years old. Services include:…
Read MoreBaby’s 1st Year
Join the Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Family Center for an open discussion group for parents with a child up to the age of 1 year. Parents have an opportunity to share concerns and questions and discuss issues around infant feeding, sleeping and day to day development in his/her first year of life. Baby’s 1st Year…
Read MoreDad’s Group
Join the Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Family Center for an open playgroup were Dads and their kids can enjoy everything the Family Center has to offer, block building, painting, games and more. Snacks included! Browse the Family Center Calendar for Dad’s Group dates and times or call 508-687-9182 for information. Contact Information Contact: Kim D’Arcy, Family Services CoordinatorPhone:…
Read MoreGym Time
Join the Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Family Center for Dad’s Gym Time, an open playgroup that takes place Saturday afternoons at the Tisbury School. Gym Time begins in early December and lasts until late April. The group will meet at the gym or outside at the playground if the weather permits. During gym time kids and their families…
Read MoreLearn with Me
Join the Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Family Center for Learn with Me, a is a hands-on program that invites families to explore our monthly themes in a fun, educational and interactive way at various locations in our community. Learn with Me is on the second Tuesday of each month. Browse the Family Center Calendar for Learn with Me dates…
Read MoreLibrary Spotlight
Join the Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Family Center as it collaborates with local libraries. Each month a new library is visited. Browse the Family Center Calendar for Library Spotlight dates and times or call 508-687-9182 for information. Contact Information Contact: Kim D’Arcy, Family Services CoordinatorPhone: 508-687-9182 Email: kdarcy@mvcommunityservices.comWebsite: https://www.mvcommunityservices.com/programs-and-services/early-childhood-programs/mv-family-center/family-center-groups/ Address:35 Greenwood AvenueVineyard Haven, MA
Read MoreMove with Me
Join the Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Family Center for Open Playgroup. The group takes place on Thursday mornings from 10:00-11:00am and is held at different island parks and properties each week from early May until late November. Playgroups are sometimes canceled due to weather, please check the Family Center Facebook page for information. Browse the Family Center Calendar…
Read MoreOpen Center
Join the Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Family Center for Open Center, Open Center gives families time to use the Family Center space outside of structured playgroup times. There is always a staff member or volunteer on site to welcome families and provide information. This is not a facilitated playgroup. Families set up their own activities choosing…
Read MoreParent to Parent
Parent to Parent is a group offered through Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Family Center. This group is for any parent looking for a quiet moment to talk with other parents about parenting issues and child development. This group meets on Friday mornings 9:30 – 11:00 am at the Family Center. This multi-week series requires pre-registration…
Read MoreNative Earth Teaching Farm
Native Earth strives to encourage the public to learn: how to grow their own food, how to raise animals, how to dye wool and spin fiber and about the rural arts in general. The farm is open for tours. Mingle with the animals or chat with Rebecca if she happens to be spinning wool in…
Read MoreChilmark Free Public Library
The Chilmark Free Public Library strives to be central to the community’s year-round and seasonal needs by providing: A balanced, professionally-developed collection of materials that are primarily recreational and for all family enjoyment. Access to materials and information for personal learning and development of all age groups. The library will make every effort to serve…
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