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The Minute:
What do kids do these days? On the Island, it's Derby fishing and drawing the Steamship Authority.
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The Kids Derby was held over the weekend. It’s an annual event where the masses descend upon the Oak Bluffs Steamship pier and cast for fish. We’ve got a list of winners here. We also have the latest of who is who on the regular Derby leaderboard. Read more
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The first class to graduate from the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School celebrated a big milestone on Saturday. Originally planned for 2020, the class of 1960 celebrated their 60th reunion. We were there and got all the gossip, or at least found out what life was like when first opening a regional school. Read more
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In a mixed outing against rival Nantucket, high school girls’ soccer won 5–2 while the boys fell 2–1. The girls got up 4–0 before Nantucket scored, and the boys took the field without their head coach. In junior varsity, the girls also won while the boys lost, and varsity field hockey was defeated. Read more
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Fifty artists in the making from the Cape and Islands, Fairhaven and New Bedford submitted ferry-themed work to the Steamship Authority, which gifted 14 winners a $100 SSA gift card. Congratulations to Vineyarders Juniper Begin, Tepper Horenstein, Boonraska Montoya and Blue Ni (pictured). Read more
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Visiting vet Michelle Jasny covers alpha-gal from a pet perspective. Dogs and cats can't acquire alpha-gal allergy, bloodsuckers bothering pets should be removed, and only put safe products on skin. Read more
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Today's Minute is sponsored by: Island Housing Trust
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Watch our film about Social Impact Investing and learn more about how you can support our mission by doing well while doing good. You can also help solve our Island's year-round housing crisis by clicking here and donating now.
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Today
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You may be wearing, eating from or sitting on something purchased at Chicken Alley in Vineyard Haven. Attend the Chicken Alley Social Club at the Island's premiere thrift store, and see how you can be a part of this one-of-a-kind volunteer program that supports M.V. Community Services. 38 Lagoon Pond Rd. Today, 5 pm – 6 pm. Click here
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Tomorrow |
Join Nancy Tutko for a presentation about the 220+ miles of public walking trails here on Martha's Vineyard, including how to make the best use of TrailsMV, the free walking trails app from Sheriff's Meadow Foundation. Nancy is the project manager who leads hikes for the Appalachian Mountain Club. Tuesday, October 1, 6 pm, Vineyard Haven Public Library. Click here
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Movies |
Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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Libraries |
Check out free programs for all ages at the Island's six public libraries here.
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MEETINGS |
The Aquinnah select board meets at 10:30 am tomorrow. Agenda here.
The Chilmark select board meets at 5 pm tomorrow. Agenda here.
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Quote of the Day
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“They thought we were going to riot in the hallways because we all came from the different towns.”
—Pam Kurth, class of ‘60, at Saturday’s high school reunion
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What's for dinner tonight?
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Dining Out? |
The Barn Open daily for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
The Sweet Life – Open year-round! Serving dinner Tuesday through Sunday at 5 pm, with live music on Thursdays.
@sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
Coop de Ville celebrates 40th year! Largest beer selection in Oak Bluffs and best wings on the rock. coopdevilleshuckshack.com
508 693 3420
Farm Neck Cafe Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace. Serving lunch 11am to 3pm, pub fare 3 pm to 6 pm, and dinner Thursday through Sunday 5 pm to 9 pm. 508 693 3560
Contact jenna@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times.
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Staying In? |
Celebrate autumn with recipes made with seasonal fruit and warm spices: Apple Bourbon Cake
and Gnocchi with Apples, Squash, & Sausage, shared by Jenna Sylvia many years ago.
To learn about Wild Edibles on-Island, join Wampanoag elder Kristina Hook at the M.V. Museum on Friday, Oct. 4, from 12 to 1 pm. You'll enjoy a light lunch and hear family stories about foraging and food preparation. Be sure to register ahead of time.
Do you have a recipe to share with the community? Send it to us at recipes@mvtimes.com.
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Name This Islander |
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Who played the talent show? We'll throw all winning answers into a pot at the end of the month and someone will win a free MV Times T-shirt.
Email your answer to newsletters@mvtimes.com, and let us know which day you are guessing about. For a previous Name This Islander, see our archive.
Friday's contest answer:
Michael Johnson
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