Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
Let’s say Happy Birthday to William Shatner (92) and Reese Witherspoon (47) today. And don’t tell your boss, but it’s also National Goof Off Day. We sincerely hope you acknowledge the 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.
Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe’s offshore wind
concerns The Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe understands the need to pursue renewable energy. However, tribal representatives do not want cultural and spiritual heritage to be damaged, particularly by the construction of offshore wind farms. The tribe wants more dialogue regarding how renewable energy can be pursued while balancing their concerns. Read the story here.
A wrestling
renaissance The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School is leading a new wrestling program on the Island, and a hard working group is keeping it going. The team aims to one day become a varsity at the high school. Get the details here.
Greening Aquinnah Aquinnah is looking to make newly constructed buildings be greener in town. Toward this end, the town’s climate and energy committee is looking to bring a couple of warrant articles to the annual town meeting. If successful, stricter but greener building codes could be coming to town. Get the update here.
MEETINGS The Edgartown energy committee meets at 4 pm Thursday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "We’re seeing the best bay scallop season that we’ve seen in my 12 years at the department, and by accounts of the fisherman, [in] the last 20, 25 years." –Edgartown shellfish constable Rob
Morrison speaking to the Edgartown select board Monday regarding the booming scallop
harvest.
Today:Cookbook Club at the Oak Bluffs library. Find different recipes from the same book, then whip them up and share them. Each month’s cookbook is available at the circulation desk. I would love this. Why don’t I ever leave the house? 6 pm. –Connie Berry
Want to learn more about Fabulous Women Artists You Probably Never Heard Of? Me too. The Chilmark library offers this virtual presentation tonight on Augusta Savage, who overcame a litany of obstacles to become part of the Harlem Renaissance. 6 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:I could almost beg folks to take up this profession: Crane Appliance Technician Open House, where they are accepting new candidates for their appliance repair program. Free and open to everyone. Call me when you’re done. 6 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Trash talk "GE trash compactor. (White) Like new. 508-627-1513"
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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 Wednesday through Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. Live music with Jeremy Berlin on Thursdays. @sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com. Click here for more details and specials
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Staying in?
Whip up a homemade dessert with the recipes for Cheesecake Brownies and Apricot Blueberry Muffins, shared by Tina Miller many years ago. They include fun swirling and layering for the preparation, so we should probably make both in the Times kitchen. Just for practice.
For more stories that celebrate local food, farming, and the community, visit Edible Vineyard.
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Tuesday’s contest answer: Tom Wallace
Visiting
Vet Sometimes your pet swallows something that isn’t quite considered edible. Maybe it’s a stray sock, a rubber band or hair tie, or some loose change. Whatever your dog eats mistakenly, it’s important to act fast and watch for signs of intestinal blockage. For the most part, if folks respond to the problem quickly, the survival rate for pets who swallow foreign objects is high. Read the latest Visiting Vet column, and learn all you need to know about gastrointestinal foreign bodies.
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