Five Things You Need To Know Today: September 18

1. kicks off at 6 am and goes until 9 am. Great prizes! At the Oak Bluffs Ferry Wharf - coffee on hand for the grown ups!

2. The in Oak Bluffs's Waban Park, offers a variety of locally grown produce, specialty foods, flowers, artisans and vintage dealers. There is live music from 11-1. 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. 508-939-1076

3. Alpaca 101 Alpaca Basics for Adults at the is an informal program for those wishing to learn the basics of alpaca care and ownership. Learn important things about how to select an alpaca for purchase, basic health care, breeding, shearing, fiber sorting, grading and more. 9:30 am to 12:30. $50, 508-693-5554

4. Johnny Hoy & the Bluefish, a Island standard favorite band, will be boarding the Black Dog tallship for the second time this season for an evening cruise of sailing and dancing. BYOB permitted and picnic dinners are encouraged. 4 pm - 7 pm. $70, 508-693-1699

5. is hosting an  with Julia Mitchell from 4 to 6pm, in the Virginia Weston Besse Gallery. This exhibition will be on display daily through Thursday, October 5th. Free, 508-693-1850.