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The school district has released the results of its equity audit online, and it presented the findings in a school committee meeting last night. The bird’s-eye overview showed generally positive feedback, but also pointed to some areas that needed work. These included diversifying school governance, more clarify for staff regarding disciplinary policies, and consistent policies to support transgender students across the district. Read
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The Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School is hoping to build a new facility on their campus to serve a gathering space and for other needs. It will be named in honor of founding director Bob Moore. The school community honored Moore earlier at a dedication earlier this week, and we were there in case you missed it. Read more
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Hospitals around the country are conserving IV fluid after the facility that produces over half of the nation's supply was damaged in the historic hurricane. Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and its parent organization are not an exemption, though officials say that they are fully operational. Read more
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The Sankaty took the brunt of the cancellations aboard Steamship Authority ferries this week, culminating about 30. Each cancellation was due to one crew member calling out. Read more
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Relief for Hurricane victims |
An emergency relief drive will be taking place this Sunday at the Legion Hall in Vineyard Haven from 11 am to 5 pm, and all donations will be headed to rural Lincolnton County, Georgia and the surrounding areas. Suggested donation items include water, canned food products and can openers, dry foods, cleaning supplies, clothes and bedding/linens, paper supplies like paper towels and toilet paper, hygiene supplies like toothbrushes and soap, and medical supplies like bandaids and non-prescription drugs.
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AT A GLANCE |
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"As I became more 'spritual,'" Seán McMahon writes, "I encountered many more spritual people of all stars and stripes who isolated themselves, or have been isolated, from anything but 'sacred music.'" But overhearing his wife singing Taylor Swift's "Marjorie" the other day, McMahon confronted the reality that pop music can be spiritual, or at least that it feels that way for so many. Read his historical and personal reflection on the overlap between secular and nonsecular music. 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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Magic: The Gathering clubs are held at the Oak Bluffs Public Library this month, and players of all skill levels are welcome to join. Food and drink is not provided, but go ahead and bring your own as long as you clean up after. Children under 14 should be accompanied by an adult. It's at 56R School Street, 6:00 pm–9:00 pm. Click here
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Saturday |
A 45-minute session of relaxing yoga at Island Alpaca — doesn't that sound great? Practice with instructor YogiJay among the gentle animals, and enjoy soothing dynamic and static movements as well as breath exercises. There will also be an alpaca meet-and-greet afterwards. All levels of experience are welcome, and children under 14 may participate with an adult. Tickets are $35. Bring your own mats or purchase one there. It's at 1 Head of the Pond Road from 11:00 am–12:00 pm. Click here
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Sunday |
The 36th annual Martha’s Vineyard Big Golf Fore Kids tournament – hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod and the Islands – is celebrating 50 years of mentoring youth at Mink Meadows Golf Club. You can expect gorgeous views, delicious food, course contests, raffles, and silent auctions. Tickets are $175 for individuals and $700 for a group of four. It's at 7:30 am until 2:00 pm at 320 Golf Club Road in Vineyard Haven. Registration opens at 7:30 am, and the shotgun start is at 8:30 am. Click here
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Movies |
View the lineup of feature films and documentaries at Island theaters and libraries here.
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MEETINGS |
The Edgartown select board meets at 4 pm on Monday. Agenda here.
The Martha’s Vineyard High School committee meets at 5:30 pm on Monday. Agenda here.
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Quote of the Day
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I think it was obvious ... that there is barely a town or jurisdiction left that isn’t suffering the consequences of resiliency issues,”
—Bret Stearns, the natural resources director for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), on this year's Coastal Conference
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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.
Coop de Ville celebrates 40th year! Largest beer selection in Oak Bluffs and best wings on the rock. coopdevilleshuckshack.com
508/693/3420
The Sweet Life Open year-round! Serving dinner Thursday through Tuesday at 5 pm, with live music on Thursdays.
@sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
Farm Neck Cafe Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace. Serving lunch 11am to 3pm, and pub fare 3 pm to 6 pm. 508/693/3560
Contact adsales@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times.
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Staying In? |
This super tasty seafood dish has everything from aioli to zucchini: Conch Fritters, a recipe shared by Chef Deon many years ago.
Have fun learning how to make your own Pumpkin-shaped Artisan Bread with Teri Culletto at the Trustees' Farm Institute. The class is on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 am to 12 pm.
Do you have a recipe to share with the community? Send it along with a photo of the dish and a brief backstory to recipes@mvtimes.com.
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Name This Islander |
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Who's this eager reader? (Hint: check our recent bylines.) 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.
Thursday's contest answer:
Charlie Esposito
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