Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
The first Teddy bear was sold on this day in 1903 after the toymaker asked President Theodore Roosevelt if it was OK to name the cuddly little fella after him. T.R. gave his OK and the rest is history. Think of all the happiness this one event brought to the universe.If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
At home you are surrounded by life’s distractions, inclined to pick up the phone or do the dishes. Escape reality for a few hours with a screening at The Film Center. Enjoy cinema snacks and relax in one of our reclining chairs in front of the big screen. Simply sit and immerse yourself. You’ve earned it.
Spook the
coyotes Coyotes are on the Island, but that doesn’t mean you need to be afraid of them. In fact, it is in the people’s best interest to make coyotes afraid of humans. Naturalists and animal control officers have an eye on the on-Island coyote situation, and there are ways to coexist with the carnivores. However, they are still wild animals so people should be aware of them. More study is likely needed to really know how many coyotes are on the Island. Here’s the update on coyotes on Martha’s Vineyard.
Oak Bluffs revisits flag
policy The Oak Bluffs select board was presented with a revised flag policy on Tuesday, which seeks to be more inclusive than the current one. But concerns prevailed, and the board opted not to entertain a vote. Here’s the latest update on the town’s flag policy saga.
Tisbury
envisions future Tisbury is developing a master plan to guide the town’s future development, and residents provided their input about what they want to consultants. Several options are available to consider for the different business districts in town, and not everyone sees eye to eye. There is another workshop scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 16. Here is the update.
MEETINGS The Dukes County Commission meets at 3:30 pm on Thursday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
The Oak Bluffs Finance and Advisory Committee meets at 4 pm Thursday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
West Tisbury ZBA meets at 5 pm Thursday. In person. Here’s the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "Coyotes are opportunistic. That means when they’re traveling, if they run into something and they can eat it, they’ll eat it … they’re not stalkers or hunters." –Dan Proulx, Marblehead assistant animal control officer and wildlife rehabilitator at Dan’s Wildlife Rescue, on coyotes on Martha’s
Vineyard
Hot Topic Letter Carolyn O’Daly wrote a letter to the editor voicing her concern about bringing rescue animals to the Vineyard without adequate veterinary care available here: "I don’t believe that importing animals to an Island where none of the vets take new patients is the best thing to do. I would love to adopt a dog, but there is no way I could afford to go off-Island for medical care for a pet. Seems to me bringing a new vet here should take precedence."
Today:Millennial
Pickleball Drop-in at Airport Fitness tonight. When did they start naming all these generations anyway? I’m in between Gen X and Baby Boomers and I’m not sure what that means other than I’m old. 5 pm. –Connie Berry
Looking for something soothing and relaxing
before falling asleep? Try Online Sleep and Dream Yoga. I’m guessing it’s more effective than staring at your iPhone while you’re in bed. Not that I ever do that. 8:30 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:The Oak Bluffs library gives us an Indoor Storywalk that celebrates Black History Month. The book is a true story titled "When the Schools Shut Down," good for kids 4 to 9, but good for the rest of us too. 10 am to 4 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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Dining out?
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Staying in? Here's something fun and quick to try, and it's straight from Connie Berry's test kitchen: Barbecue Chicken Pizza. Sound tasty? We can't wait to see what she comes up with next.
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Welcome to ‘Chicago’ The hit musical production "Chicago" is coming to the Vineyard, with students at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School gearing up to host the gig at the Performing Arts Center. Led by director Brooke Ditchfield and musical director Abigail Chandler, the young cast and crew are excited to wow the crowd with another dazzling annual show. Read Abby Remer’s story on the upcoming show here.
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