Five Things You Need to Know Today: February 21

1. The Island Autism Group (IAG) Dine-to-Donate takes place all day today at both Sharky's Cantina locations to raise money to support local students and families. A portion of every sale made with a VIP Card (available at both locations, let your server know you are supporting IAG, inc.) goes to IAG. Take-out and bar service also apply. IAG a non-profit organization that supports children in preschool-5th grade who need additional resources, materials, or equipment to access their curriculum, communicate, and navigate social interactions. For more information, visit www.islandautismgroupinc.com

2. The First Congregational Church of West Tisbury is holding a Mardi Gras Pancake Supper and Celebration tonight. There will be music by Rick Bausman, Brian Weiland & Hudson Bausman. Food made with Morning Glory Farm and Mermaid Farm ingredients. Dancing, beads, masks and children's activities. Suggested donation: $5/person or $15/family. For more information, call 508-693-2842 5 pm – 7 pm

3. The Art of Cake Decorating, sponsored by ACE MV and Featherstone Center for the Arts will feature the amazing Eniko Delisle teaching how to decorate your own mini-cake to take home. Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School room 111. $45. 6:30 pm – 9 pm For more information, call 774-310-1131; acemv.org.

4. The ongoing series: Unravel the Mysteries of Tisbury Town Government continues tonight with “The Board of Selectmen: Our Executive Branch.” The panel discussion takes place at the Vineyard Haven Library and features Cora Medeiros and Geoghan Coogan, moderated by Bea Phear. 7 pm. For more information, call 508-696-4211.

5. Celebrate Fat Tuesday tonight at Offshore Ale with a New Orleans style party with live music. 6 pm to 8:30 pm. For more information, call 508-693-2626.