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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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Today is the first day of Kwanzaa, an annual celebration of African American culture. The celebration runs until Jan. 1. Friends and family gather daily to exchange gifts, share feasts, and give thanks. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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Field money problemsThe MVRHS Committee is pushing to have a turf athletics field for the high school, but it needs more money to fight the Oak Bluffs Planning Board’s appeal. Even if donations come in before the end of the year, the committee would still need to publicly accept the funds during a meeting in January. Read more here.
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Coast Guard rescue
The Coast Guard from Nantucket got the spotlight recently. Crew members from Nantucket and Air Station Cape Cod conducted a joint rescue of a fishing boat and four people. They were stranded seven miles southeast of Martha’s Vineyard. That vessel made a stop in Vineyard Haven Harbor. Read more here.
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Do-ray-MOO-faA quirky Island event is singing holiday carols to the cows at Grey Barn. Around 100 carolers gathered in Chilmark to make the season bright. Grey Barn co-founder Molly Glasgow led the all-ages crowd in holiday favorites like "Frosty the Snowman," "Jingle Bells," and "Joy to the World." Read that story here.
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MEETINGS
No meetings for the holiday week.
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Journalism that matters, where you need it, when you need it. Want more?
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Now is the perfect time to donate to the Island Housing Trust! Because of a generous $250,000 Matching Challenge Grant, your donation will go further than ever! To help build the year-round affordable housing we desperately need, please click here to DONATE now and make a lasting
impact!
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Quote of the Day
"It’s not beneath me to ask for it."
— MVRHS school committee chair Kathryn Schertzer on the committee seeking donations to fight the turf appealHot Topic Comment"Respectfully, ‘competitiveness’ is not the only argument, and is probably way down on the list. First, let’s not forget about just having a real track. Second, the reason the majority of high schools
have synthetic turf is that it is cost effective."
— William MacArthur on the MVRHS school committee and the turf lawsuitHot Topic Letter"This is a note to the thieves who made off with our bird feeders. We have been feeding birds from that location for over 40 years. We will obviously miss the birds, but the birds will also miss the food. If you cannot afford to buy bird feeders, there is some question as to your ability to afford bird food. It would be to the benefit of all if you would return the feeders, much like you made off with them. (In the dark of the night.) We are crying fowl. A two-legged creature stole our bird feeders."
— From the MV Times archives, a note from Bob and Margie Aldrin in Tisbury from 2010. We wonder if they got their feeders back.
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Today: I did not finish the afghan I was hoping to give to someone at the holidays. I say get your start now so it doesn’t happen to you next year. The West Tisbury library hosts a Knitting Group. Free. 5 pm. –Connie BerryPerhaps I can Meditate on my procrastination at Bodhi Path Buddhist Center. I can go in person or try it on Zoom. 6 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow: The M.V. Ice Arena is open for Public Skating for all ages and abilities, if you like that sort of physical activity. It’s not quite New Year’s resolution time, so I’m holding off on fitness until that happens. 11:40 am. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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During the past five years, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital has added to its clinical services. Patients can now see specialists on the Island in podiatry, dermatology, cardiology, OB Gyn, general surgery, and several other specialties. These clinical services make it possible to stay close to home for treatment. Read more about them here.
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Fit for a queen"Queen duvet cover with shams. Opened package but never used. Beige/gray/white colors. Paisley-ish design. Photos available. $40. Call/text 508-560-2657."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 on Sundays 11 am to 2 pm. @sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200
sweetlifemv.com
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.
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For a quick side dish or a savory spread, check the recipes for Roasted Pumpkin and Liver Pâté, shared by Garden Notes columnist Abigail Higgins.
Discover more stories and recipes that celebrate local food, farming, and the community in the Off Season issue of Edible Vineyard. Read about Phoebe Cole-Smith's home cooking on Chappaquiddick, growing grains on the Island, Ayurvedic chef Jacqueline Foster, Pie in the Sky, Joyful Eatings, and much more, including recipes.
Click here to browse more recipes from the Island community.
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Do you know this Island fisherman? 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:
Allan and Chris Znoj
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Visiting
Vet
We’re surprised to learn that cats and dogs should not eat garlic or onions. That’s from our Visiting Vet columnist, Dr. Michelle Gerhard Jasny. She writes that these alliums can be tough on red blood cells and lead to anemia, a potentially fatal condition. Garlic or onion ingestion can also cause gastrointestinal signs that may appear right away. Read more here.
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