Polly Simpkins is one of those people who lifts your spirits just by having a conversation with you. And that’s extraordinary. I happened to notice her family has their annual Wishing Tree up in the front yard of her William Street home in Vineyard Haven. About six years ago, I saw the tree while I […]
After an almost two-year hiatus due to COVID, Polly Simpkins and the Cup of Karma Project returned for an afternoon of community and inspirational storytelling on Saturday at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum to a “sold-out” group of almost 75 guests. Simpkins believes we are all deeply connected, and voices that need to be heard, […]
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Polly and Brad Simpkins invite the entire Island community to visit their wishing tree in Vineyard Haven. Gabrielle Mannino
The Vineyard Community Wishing Tree is ready for anyone on the Island to tie ribbons, light a candle, or hang tags with wishes, intentions, or prayers written on them. Visitors are welcome through Dec. 31 as long as the lights are on. It is at 124 Williams St. in Vineyard Haven, next to Grace Church. For more information, contact Polly Simpkins at cupofkarma64@gmail.com, 203-807-1469.
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All day, various Edgartown locations
The festivities take place with modifications to keep the community safe, but the favorite traditions are being reimagined. The events and sales help raise more than $50,000 for Islandwide nonprofits.
Dec. 10 – 16
12 – 4 pm, 30 Featherstone Lane, Oak Bluffs
A one-stop holiday destination with handmade gifts from Island artists, including paintings, photographs, pottery, crafts, jewelry, clothing and stocking stuffers. By appointment for up to six people every half hour. For details, visit featherstoneart.org.
Dec. 10 – 31
124 William St., Vineyard Haven
Visitors are welcome all day and at night as long as the lights are on. The Wishing Tree offers a non-denominational activity to tie ribbons and to write wishes, intentions, and prayers to put on the tree. Bring your own messages, ribbons, and tags, or use the wishing materials available onsite. For details, contact Polly Simpkins at 203-807-14