Water Tasting by the Sea this Thursday August 8 from 5:30 - 7:30 benefits Vineyard House, sober housing for Islanders in early recovery from substance abuse. Gourmet food, plentiful Island raw bar, gourmet waters and beverages with live music from Beetlebung Steel Band overlooking exclusive Oyster Pond. Silent auction includes artwork by Allen Whiting, Alison Shaw, gold and diamond jewelry by CB Stark and exclusive golf and vacation packages. Hosted by Richard and Nancy Friedman at 100 Oyster Pond Road in Edgartown. Tickets are $100 online at www.vineyardhouse.org/watertasting, by phone 508.693.8580 until Thursday at 10 and at the door on event day.