Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
It might be a bit late for breakfast, but today is National Pancake Day. But, if you’ve got room for dessert later, today is also National Chocolate Souffle Day.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.
'Catastrophe’ for Island animals Animal Health Care Associates (AHCA), one of the Island's few remaining veterinary facilities, is in danger of losing its lease at the Martha's Vineyard Airport. Other vets, animal welfare figures, and pet owners say animal health care on-Island is already significantly strained, and that losing another practice would be a major blow. AHCA is applying to extend its lease, and the airport will decide in April who gets the lease. Read more here.
Times launches ‘O Tempo’ The MV Times announced a new translation service on our website that allows readers to view articles in a variety of languages, including Portuguese. Our publisher says it’s a way of reaching the Island’s large Brazilian population, allowing them to get the news they need. As one Islander put it, "News is everything." Having knowledge about the community allows people to speak up for their needs, and translations are essential to that. Read that story here.
Times anuncia 'O Tempo' Esta semana estamos iniciando um serviço de tradução para o português para nossos leitores da crescente comunidade brasileira, tornando o Martha's Vineyard Times o primeiro jornal da ilha a servir a comunidade desta forma.
MEETINGS The West Tisbury Zoning Board of Appeals meets on Thursday at 5 pm. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "Whether it’s deer that are destroying landscaping or eating plants, or bringing ticks into the community, that’s where tick problems arise." — M.V. Tick Program public health biologist Patrick Roden-Reynolds on the connections between tick and deer population abundance
Hot Topic Comment "MVRHS needs to stop squashing all the grievances and
start supporting their coaches and THEN maybe retention would be less of an issue." — Former MVRHS athlete and volunteer coach Lily Pigott on the coach shortage at MVRHS
Hot Topic Letter "What is so important to an individual that they have to break the law, by speeding, and kill an innocent bird or animal? I suggest that drivers: Slow down for wildlife." — Norma Norton Holmes writes to us about driving slower
Today:The Edgartown library offers us a Restorative Reset with Jelisa Difo. Yin postures done close to the ground. Sounds relaxing — until I have to get back up. Maybe they have helpers. 5:30 pm. –Connie Berry
I know nothing about the film "Linoleum" with Jim Gaffigan, but I have heard it described as "an emotional adventure for the mind." And Dr. Philip Metzger is guest speaker. M.V. Film Center. 7:30 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:The West Tisbury library (and the wonderful Chef Deon) make it possible to enjoy a free soup and bread lunch all week from 11:30 am to 1 pm. That’s hospitality. Grab yourself a bowl and a slice. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Give us a buzz "Free! VTech black phone system, 2 phone, caller ID, call waiting. Call 508-693-9093."
Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
Dining out?
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.
Coop de Ville Opening for the season on April 19 and celebrating our 40th year! Get excited! Largest beer selection in Oak Bluffs and best wings on the rock. See you soon!
12 Circuit Ave Ext. Oak Bluffs, on the harbor. coopdevilleshuckshack.com 508/693/3420
Restaurant owners: Are you open? Let our readers know, and support local journalism while doing so!
Contact jenna@mvtimes.com to discuss promoting your dining specials with the MV Times.
Staying in?
Straight from the West Tisbury kitchen of Tina Miller, co-editor of Edible Vineyard, comes the recipe for Fish en Papillote. It may sound fancy, but it's quite straightforward to prepare. Green vegetables, fresh herbs, baby potatoes, and other delicious ingredients are baked with seafood in a parchment pouch, and then voilà, you have a French dish ready to serve.
If your family has a recipe to share with the community, send it to us at recipes@mvtimes.com, and include a photo of the dish and a brief backstory if you have one.
Do you know this Vineyard lizard or his companion?
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.
Brazucada! Carnival happens at the same time people celebrate Mardi Gras in the U.S. In Brazil, people take over the streets in the heat of summer to dance and sing. But here on the Island in the bleak midwinter, the party will happen indoors. Get the lowdown on the local party here.
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