Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
On this day in 1946, UNICEF was founded to help children around the world. 'Tis also the season of
giving, so if you have a dollar to spare maybe you can send a donation to an Island charity with a program to help kids. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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Vineyard Wind is expected to begin delivering power in the coming weeks, but it still has some tests left to do. The offshore wind project will be delivering 65 megawatts of electricity from five turbines. However, it won’t be the first offshore wind farm to deliver energy. Read more here.
A nitrogen mitigation program spearheaded by the county is underway, with two Island homeowners having already been awarded grants to help cover the cost of installing new septic systems. The initiative is funded using federal COVID-19 relief money and distributed to approved applicants by the county. Here’s that story.
Attendees at the Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center Sunday evening enjoyed like music and festive food during the "Hanukkah and All That Jazz" event. Menorahs were lit and many latkes were had. Here's that story. Across town, revelers and carolers gathered for Christmas in Edgartown. Read more here.
MEETINGS The Oak Bluffs Select Board meets on Tuesday at 4:30 pm. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day “What an awesome experience for the kids, to get out on the Garden floor where the Celtics play.” — MVRHS Basketball coach Mike Joyce on the team playing at TD Garden in Boston
Hot Topic Comment “The town needs permanent office space with technology which enables town employees to conduct our business in an efficient manner or at least the ability to. And moving forward I
believe it would be prudent to seriously discuss including the new police department offices into the design.” — Eric Poehler on Tisbury looking at building a new town hall
Hot Topic Letter “Additional freight service from New Bedford would benefit Islanders. Vineyard Haven Terminal would be less busy if there were fewer SSA freight boat trips there. How many freight vessel trips could be eliminated by one barge trip? How many fewer trucks crowding Vineyard Haven’s Five Corners?” — James D. Sullivan writes to us about a new freight service proposed for the Vineyard route
Today:Looking for something to do on Monday nights? The MVRHS Chess Club opens its doors and boards to all of us during Community Chess Nights. Folks at all skill levels are welcome. Free. Starts at 4:30 pm and runs until 6:30, so you’ve still got time. –Connie Berry
One of my favorites, “Miracle on 34th Street,” plays at the M.V. Playhouse’s Monday Night at the Movies. Given the choice, I’d still believe in Santa. $5 cash. 6 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:St. Andrew’s in Edgartown hosts Choral Advent Evensong, a very nice tradition that happens, well, in the evening. It’s loosely based on canonical hours and hits sometime between vespers and compline. There’s today’s history lesson. 5:30 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Seasonal Events! Discover activities for the Holiday Season here.
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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.
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_mv508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
Discover secret ingredients by Island cooks in the Edible Vineyard recipes for Joan Nathan's Challah, Brisket in Sweet-and-Sour Sauce, Susan Parker's Latkes, and Jelly-filled
Sufganiyot. You can also pick up fun and interesting tips, like proofing yeast, how to braid dough, and using chopsticks to flip donuts in a fryer. We'd try that last one in the Times' kitchen, but we'd be in too deep and caught in a jam. Does your family have a recipe to share with the community? Send it to us, along with a photo of the dish and a brief backstory if you have one, to recipes@mvtimes.com.pe dummy text with link. / Recipe dummy text with link.
Do you know this Islander? 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.
Friday's contest answer: Richard Boyleston and Bozena Michalczyk
The 5k for KJ is raced annually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in honor of Kevin H. Johnson. Kevin, a MVRHS cross-country runner, lost his life in an automobile accident. Proceeds from the race fund the Kevin H. Johnson Cross-Country Scholarship, which assists graduating seniors with college tuition. We take you there for a first-hand experience.
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