Five Things You Need to Know Today: June 1

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. The Martha’s Vineyard Art Association will present a Group Members Exhibition at the today. 11 am - 6 pm. For more information, call 508-627-4881 or visit oldsculpingallery.org.

2. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life starts today at the . Relay For Life is a life-changing event that helps communities across the globe celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. Track opens at 3 pm.; opening ceremony at 6 pm. For more information, visit relayforlife.org.

3. Tonight the Rotary Club of Martha's Vineyard presents An Evening with Tim Conway at the in Edgartown. $100. 5:30 pm – 7 pm.

4. The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival (MVFF) hosts a special free member screening of tonight at the in Vineyard Haven. Non-members welcome, tickets available at the door. There will also be a pre-event wine & cheese reception for members and ticket holders at the new Bunch of Grapes bookstore on Main Street in Vineyard Haven. The film is free for MVFF members and $9 for non-members. Seats on a first come first served basis. Special pre and post event will be announced, visit the website or find us on Facebook for more information. Pre-Event starts at 7 pm; film begins at 8 pm. For more information, visit tmvff.org.

5. School is ending in 19 days. Let the Countdown begin with a tonight at THE BASE at the Alexandra Gagnon Teen Center at the . Welcome to all of our summer friends. For everyone ages 13 - 18 only - Bring an ID - Free Glow Bracelets, snacks, and surprises. DJ marathon - Hip Hop, Dub Step, and much more - Fully digital light show - 4000 watt sound system. Also lots to do upstairs in the lounge - play video games, use the computer lab, hang on the patio - watch TV, play board games... All we ask is that you be alcohol and drug-free and that you leave the drama at the door. $5. 8 pm.