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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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The holiday season is upon us, so maybe it’s time to look back on some classic stories fit for the winter. On this day in 1843, Charles Dickens published "A Christmas Carol," a now iconic holiday tale. Maybe this is a good time to think back on how to be living life before any ghosts come to visit. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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‘Treated like people’For the first time in nearly a decade, Martha’s Vineyard’s only winter shelter has reached capacity. With the majority of the shelter’s occupancy employed year-round, and actively involved in the Island community, Harbor Homes reps are calling for more support to help meet the demand. In our story, we talk to a few people who are relying on the shelter this winter. Read more here.
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Nationwide threats reach Hebrew
Center
Hundreds of bomb threats were made to Jewish institutions this past weekend, including to the Hebrew Center on Sunday morning. The center received a threatening email that was also sent to around 20 other synagogues statewide. Rabbi Caryn Broitman says that police response was immediate, and that nothing dangerous was found at the center. Read more here.
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Take me out to ArgentinaOne slugger from the Vineyard is taking his talents to Argentina. Specifically, as a member of a Brazilian national baseball team. Bryan Sornas grew up playing baseball on the Island, and he shared what his journey in the sport was like. He’ll also be playing at Worcester Academy. Read more here.
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MEETINGS
Dukes County Commissioners meet Wednesday at 4 pm. Here is the agenda.
The West Tisbury Select Board meets Wednesday at 4:30 pm. Here is their agenda.
The Up Island Regional School Committee meets Wednesday at 6 pm. Here is the agenda.
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The MVTimes: Our reporting makes a difference
Journalism that matters, where you need it, when you need it. Want more?
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Now is the perfect time to donate to the Island Housing Trust! Because of a generous $250,000 Matching Challenge Grant, your donation will go further than ever! To help build the year-round affordable housing we desperately need, please click here to DONATE now and make a lasting
impact!
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Quote of the Day
"Our municipalities and county services cannot compete with local employers as far as providing housing, because there is no mechanism that allows municipalities to provide housing or subsidy or preference for affordable housing."
— M.V. Commission Island Housing Planner Laura Silber said, speaking to a request to the state to reserve a small amount of affordable housing for municipal employeesHot Topic Comment"Flags have become just another middle finger."
— Albert Hess, on the enactment for a new flag
policy in West TisburyHot Topic Letter"This is the second oldest club on Martha's Vineyard and the oldest woman's club on the Cape and Islands, and over the years its members have worked hard to enrich the Island anywhere there is need."
— Carolyn O’Daly, on the 125th anniversary of The Woman's Club of Martha's Vineyard
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Today: The M.V. Playhouse invites us to a Musical Cabaret with Holiday Melodies. Paul Munafo and Shelagh Hackett bring the pipes and Jeremy Berlin plays piano. 7 pm. –Connie BerryPathways hosts its Writing & Poetry Series with a special evening of Crônica Readings. These are short, informal pieces about daily happenings and observations. There are 19 writers participating, so no open readings. Doors open at 7 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow: The First Congregational Church of West Tisbury hosts a Contemplative Advent Service focused on healing. I don’t know about you, but I could use a little of that. 5:30 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Seasonal Events! Discover activities for the Holiday Season here.
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Game night"Jigsaw Puzzles, Scrabble, Parcheesi, etc. Good/Excellent condition. $3-$12. 508-693-7472 - Call anytime, 7:30am-12:30pm is best."Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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The Barn Open Monday through Saturday 11:30 am to 11 pm for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
The Sweet Life Open year-round! Serving dinner Tuesday through Saturday at 5:30 pm. Wednesday is pasta night. Live music on Thursdays. Brunch on Sundays 11 am to 2 pm. @sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200
sweetlifemv.com
Restaurant owners: Are you open? Let our readers know, and support local journalism while doing so!
Contact jenna@mvtimes.com to discuss promoting your dining specials with the MV Times.
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Do you know this tennis player?
We'll throw all winning answers into a pot at the end of the month and someone will win their choice of a $100 gift certificate to an Island business or charity.
Email your answer to newsletters@mvtimes.com, and let us know which day you are guessing about.
For previous Do You Knows? see our archive.
Monday's contest answer:
Christian Comazzi
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'The Boy and the Heron'
An animated film by the legendary, Oscar-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, "The Boy and the Heron," follows 12-year-old Mahito Maki in search for his mother in a fantastical world inhabited by the living and dead. This coming-of-age story set during WWII explores longing, great adventure, and companionship. It’s available for viewing at Edgartown Cinema on Dec. 20-21, and at M.V. Film Center from Dec. 22-27. Read more here.
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