'Anything Goes' in high school's musical

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Turkeys found dead in Edgartown are presumed positive for bird flu, town officials say.

A clarification from yesterday's newsletter: our top story was about Harbor Homes closing its shelter for the season. Harbor Homes itself is not closing.

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High school players take on the high seas

All aboard for 'Anything Goes,' the high school Performing Arts Department's latest production. Set on an ocean liner sailing from New York to London in the 1930s, the high-energy production features a comical cast of sailors, snappy dialogue, and tap dancing. The Times caught up with student performers to hear the story from behind the stage. 'Anything Goes' is showing at 7 pm today through Sunday. Read more

Turkeys presumed positive for bird flu

Samples from the turkey flock found dead in Edgartown show preliminary positive results for bird flu, according to a state laboratory. The Friday announcement is the first official indication of the disease on Martha’s Vineyard. Brice Boutot, Edgartown Health Agent, says his advice for the public has not changed — avoid diseased birds and protect your animals from exposure. Read more

A food forest in every town?

A public, perennial foraging area might be coming to your town, as research is ongoing to identify public lands for the projects. Landscape designer Mary Sage Napolitan, who is behind the scouting work, says bolstering year-round food supply can help fight food insecurity, increase the Island’s resilience in an emergency, and support local biodiversity. Read more

AT A GLANCE

COMMUNITY

A walk on the wintry side

Polly Hill's winter walks show what you don't get to see in the summer. Allison Roberts writes about budding magnolias, the daimyo oak, and the Sargent's weeping hemlock (pictured). The arboretum is hosting a walk tomorrow from 10 am to 11 am. Read more

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HAPPENINGS

Today

The Valentine's Day Contra Dance is a tradition at Grange Hall. All are welcome, with no experience or partner necessary. You're encouraged to wear festive colors such as red and pink. It's from 6 pm to 8 pm, 1067 State Road, West Tisbury. Read more

Saturday

Aspring spring gardeners can learn how to start seeding for the upcoming season, and ways to encourage sprouting. It's at 12:30 pm at West Tisbury Library, 1042 State Road, West Tisbury. Read more

Sunday

Vincent Patricola has prepared a classic, soulful vinyl DJ set at the First Light Cafe. Soak in the friendly atmosphere and stunning views while enjoying delicious food and non-alcoholic beverages. There will be occasional special guests. It's at 11 am to 2 pm at the M.V. Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven. You can also watch it live at this link. Read more

Movies

View the lineup of feature films and documentaries at Island theaters and libraries here.

Concerts

Check out musical events around the Island here.

MEETINGS

The Steamship Authority board meets at 9:30 am on Tuesday. Agenda here.

The Chilmark select board meets at 3 pm on Tuesday. Agenda here.

The Oak Bluffs select board meets at 4:30 pm on Wednesday. Agenda here.

The Martha's Vineyard Regional High School school building committee meets at 5:30 pm on Tuesday. Agenda here.

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Quote of the Day

"[T]he Vineyard specifically is really vulnerable to climate-caused food insecurity due to the possibility of a lot of our infrastructure and obviously transportation being vulnerable to some of climate change’s effects, like major storms and flooding"

—Landscape planner Mary Sage Napolitan on the benefits of public foraging areas

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