Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
Today is Pi Day, or in some circles, the International Day of Mathematics, where people discuss the significance of 3.14159 … we could go on. There is such a thing as recitation competitions during Pi Day. But we prefer it as Pie Day, when some groups have pie-eating contests. Maybe today is the day that you bake your first pie, or maybe
learn the significance of π.If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
Uncertainty on West Tisbury School
improvements West Tisbury is looking to make West Tisbury School environmentally friendly while making facility improvements, but that may not be coming anytime soon. The town already has projects in the works and it cannot manage to take on another major renovation at the moment. In the meantime, a study to assess the school’s space needs will be going to voters. Get the update here.
To ban or not to
ban An article featured in the recently approved annual and special town meeting warrants will ask Edgartown voters to decide whether or not to prohibit the sale of “nip” bottles (miniature liquor containers under 100mL). With town approval, the ban would go into effect May 2024. Here’s that story.
Track team competes at Nationals Athletes competed with some of the nation’s best this past weekend, and made some notable accomplishments, including new school records in a number of events. “They’re such a great group, and they were rewarded with their performances,” the track coach said. “It was so much fun to watch them. We had a blast.” Read the story here.
MEETINGS The Dukes County Commission meets at 4 pm Wednesday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
The Tisbury select board meets at 4 pm on Tuesday. Hybrid access. Here is the agenda.
The Edgartown conservation commission meets at 4 pm Tuesday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
The West Tisbury select board meets at 4:30 pm on Tuesday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
The Oak Bluffs zoning board of appeals meets in-person at 5 pm Tuesday. Here is the agenda.
The All-Island School Committee meets at 6:30 pm on Tuesday. Hybrid access. Here is the agenda.
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Hot Topic Letter Peter Pfluger from Oak Bluffs writes to us: “The pollution, the actions, and the inactions of the human race are killing this planet. Not only are they killing the marine life, they are killing everything, including us. At this rate the death to all living things will be slow, suffocating, poisonous, horrible, and inevitable.”
Today:The Chilmark Community Church hosts Pizza Night tonight. I’ve never met a pizza I didn’t like, and this one comes with good company. Free. 6 pm.–Connie Berry
Pathways hosts its Writing & Poetry Evening, tonight with poet Katherine Soniat, followed by open floor readings for all writers. Just sign up when you get there. I did it once and everyone was very kind, even though I was slightly terrified. In person and online. 7 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:Join master knitter Cindy Bonnell and her Drop-in Knitting Group at the Edgartown library. You can be a pro or a beginner, everyone is welcome. 3 to 5 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what’s playing at Island theaters here.
Take a seat “Sectional sofa. Seats 6, $75. Great for teens/rec room. Photo available. Well-maintained. Call/text 508-627-8525.”
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. 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?
Here's a dish that will be ready in time for spring: Chappy Kimchi from Lily K. Morris. Fresh, local vegetables with a spicy paste are lacto-fermented for about a week. It gives new meaning to slow food, but we're on Island time after all. Do you have a recipe to share? Send it along with a photo of the dish and a brief backstory to recipes@mvtimes.com.
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Monday’s contest answer: Phyllis Kugler
(Un)reality In her latest thought-provoking column, Nancy Aronie takes up the question, “What’s life all about?” She questions the myth of “the real world,” and eventually arrives at an understanding that things are only perceived as real through the eye of the human mind. Read the trippy and profound piece here, and maybe ask yourself some of these big questions.
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