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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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Some inspiration for the weekend: Thirty-six years ago, President Ronald Regan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev signed the first treaty between the two superpowers, agreeing to reduce their nuclear arsenals. What are you doing this weekend? Hopefully getting in the holiday spirit. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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Watch our film about repurposing a bed and breakfast and creating rental housing for hospital staff. Our hospital has 150 unfilled
jobs. The lack of affordable housing is one of the big reasons. You can help solve our Island's year-round housing crisis by clicking here and donating
now.
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Island schools mourn another
It’s been a tough year for the Vineyard’s school community. Recently, a former MVRHS student passed away. School leaders are trying to help students through the grieving process. Read more here.
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Books for anglers
Columnist Lisa Belcastro presents her book recommendations for this holiday season, including interviews with local authors about their work and a wide range of fishing topics. For more about Ron Domurat's "Three Decades of the Derby," Mike Carotta's "A Long Cast," and other books, click here.
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Garden bound
Vineyard basketball players will be facing Nantucket at TD Garden, home of the Boston Celtics, next month. The game is part of a fundraising effort for the Andrew James Lawson Foundation. Tickets are on sale now, so go support the Vineyarders while helping a good cause. Read more here.
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MEETINGS
Edgartown Select Board meets at 4 pm on Monday. Here is the agenda.
MVRHS school committee meets at 5:30 pm on Monday. 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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Quote of the Day
"There were, at times, notable confusion about the right of way proceeding through the intersection."
— Patrick Snyder with MassDOT explaining what he saw while visiting Five Corners Hot Topic Comment"My mom, Ruth Stiller, used to tell how the Town of Tisbury was offered the old VA Hospital (where the MV Museum is now) for $1.00! I’m not sure what year that was, but the idea was to put the town offices there. Obviously it was turned down - thought to be too far outside of town. I sometimes wonder if that’s one of those 'if only' scenarios?"
— Gayle Stiller comments on our coverage of a recommendation for a new town hall in
Tisbury Hot Topic Letter"A small number of property owners who abut the TTOR refuge are seeking to abolish OSV access to these beaches. They have hired attorneys to represent them in public Edgartown Conservation Committee meetings. They seek to obfuscate and conflate various
grievances they have with the TTOR to achieve their goal of eliminating OSV access."
— Rich Thompson writes to us in support of over-sand vehicle use on Chappy
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Today: I had a hard time this morning choosing what to do tonight. (There are so many options that I should tell you to just click here and you will find something to do.) Old Sculpin Gallery is a sweet spot,
and they’re open for Deck the Halls. 5 to 7 pm. –Connie Berry
An Island favorite, the Minnesingers Annual Holiday Benefit Concert at the Old Whaling Church happens tonight at 8 pm and tomorrow at 4 pm. You’ve got two chances to hear our young people at their best. –C.B.
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 This weekend: On Saturday, the First Congregational Church in West Tisbury hosts its annual Christmas Faire with wreaths, swags, centerpieces, and more. There’s also an online silent auction and other things available for sale. 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. The Democratic Council of Martha's Vineyard holds a monthly meeting with guest speakers, discussion, and planning. Virtual. 9:30 am. It’s Christmas in Edgartown all weekend and it’s a lovely way to celebrate the season. Tons of stuff to see and do. 10 am. There’s a big Holiday Book Sale going on at the Chilmark library. I’m going. 10:30 am to 5 pm. Speaking of books, my friend Mathew Tombers at Edgartown Books hosts book signings all day on Saturday. First up at 10 am is Jean Stone with her book, "A Vineyard Season." At 11 am it’s Cathryn Newton with "Home Sweet Island," then at 12 pm it's Theresa Culletto with "Beautiful Bread," then at 2 pm it’s Elly Swartz’s "Hidden Truths," followed by Ursula Goodenough’s "The Sacred Depths of Nature" at 4 pm. He’s got great book recommendations, so be sure to ask him for a good read. The Larder in Vineyard Haven hosts a pop-up with a Sabato Italiano menu that sounds incredible. 12 to 6 pm. The M.V. Museum hosts a Holiday Craft Workshop
with all sorts of cool things to make, and you can learn how Islanders celebrated the holidays long ago. 2 to 4 pm. Don’t forget to go by and take in the Gatchell Family Holiday Lights on County Road in Oak Bluffs. Bring something for the Food Pantry. 5 to 8 pm. Oak Bluffs library staff perform a staged reading of the classic "A Christmas Carol" at 7 pm and again on Sunday at 2 pm. –C.B.
The Friends of Sengekontacket invite you to their Holiday Beach Cleanup
that starts at the Little Bridge. Dress warm for this one, and if you get there early, you get a free Santa hat. 9 am. Don’t forget to take the kids to the Teddy Bear Suite at the Faraway Hotel in Edgartown. Proceeds benefit the M.V. Boys and Girls Club. 10 am to 3 pm. Rise presents its annual Season’s Greetings! production at the PAC at 11 am and 4 pm. It’s a sweet, sweet thing. Santa’s at the West Tisbury Fire Station just waiting to hear your Christmas list. 1 to 3 pm. It’s the adults’ turn to decorate a small Gingerbread House at the Vineyard Haven library. 1 to 3 pm. The Second Sunday Jazz Concert at the West Tisbury library features the Jeremy Berlin Trio with Jeremy, Eric Johnson, and Taurus Biskis. 2:30 pm. The Hebrew Center hosts Hanukkah and All That Jazz with live music, candle lighting, latkes, and treats for kids at 4 pm. Menorah lighting at 4:30 pm. The Unitarian Universalist Society hosts its annual Candlelight Service. I’ve been to this one and it’s lovely. 6 pm. This weekend ought to put any Scrooge in the holiday spirit. I’m going to watch other people decorate our Christmas tree while I tell them where to put everything. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing this weekend at Island theaters here.
Seasonal Events! Discover activities for the Holiday Season here.
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Lose a sock lately?
"Whirlpool Washer and GE Dryer for sale $100 each. Both are in good working condition. Text for photos and more info. 774-563-0778." 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 is back! Sundays 11 am to 2 pm. @sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
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Do you know these folks? 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.
Thursday's contest answer:
Wendy Puriefoy
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Perfect presents
Island Made Holiday Shop, a center for Island-made gifts, is now open. Locally made jewelry, photography, wreaths, jams, and more are all available at Gayle Gardens in West Tisbury, reasonably priced and authentically made. Read more here.
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