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The Minute:
Best of luck to the fishermen that will be awake and casting at 12:01 on Sunday morning.
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Derby days are here
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Good luck to all the fishermen that are part of the Derby this weekend. While competition is always good, our fishing column digs into some of the more important parts of the Derby: the camaraderie and memories that the pinnacle Vineyard event brings. It isn’t just about big fish and bent rods. Read more
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A nervousness over the Derby
In other Derby news, we hear from some that there is a nervousness. While registration numbers have so far been strong, there’s a worry about fewer fishermen coming to the Island for the festivities this year and into the future. Namely the concern is over the lack of access for oversand vehicles on Chappy, but also a decline in public access around the Island in general. Read more
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Nightmare on Circuit Ave?
Maybe not so fast. The production team behind a short horror film wants to film in a number of Oak Bluffs locations, but the town charges $1,000 a day to shoot. For a production with a small budget, that could be a bridge too far. We wonder what Jaws was charged. Read more
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Name This Pelican |
The Lagoon Pond pelican, a rare sight in New England, has yielded a quality birdwatching video — check out this silhouette. We’ll have to name the bird if it sticks around. Send your best name ideas to newsletters@mvtimes.com with the subject line “Pelican.” Photo by Stephen Worrell.
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Celebrating Recovery Month |
This month is National Recovery month. The Red House Peer Recovery Support Center is the Island's best-kept secret when it comes to a judgment-free and activity-friendly place that those in recovery (as well as those not quite there yet) can go for true peer support. Read more
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Today's Minute is sponsored by: Island Housing Trust
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Watch our film about Social Impact Investing and learn more about how you can support our mission by doing well while doing good. You can also help solve our Island's year-round housing crisis by clicking here and donating now.
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Today
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TBD Improv: Vineyard-based improvisers use their creative wits and audience suggestions to create hilarious scenes right on the spot. Circuit Arts at Grange Hall in West Tisbury, 7 pm.
M.V. NAACP 5K: Registration begins today for the 22nd annual George V. Tankard Jr. Memorial 5K Road Race. Sign up at Summercamp hotel from 5 to 7 pm, or on Saturday from 7 to 9 am before the race.
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Saturday |
VH Library Book Sale: Fiction, biographies, cookbooks, children's books, and more will be at the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library book sale at 15 Church Street. 10 am to 2 pm.
Ballroom & Swing Dance Class: Join Tom Carberry for a fun time learning some moves on the dance floor. No experience or partner needed. West Tisbury Library, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
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Sunday |
Opera Club: "Hamlet": Enjoy a theatrical production of Ambroise Thomas' adaptation of a classic Shakespeare story, recorded live at the Barcelona Opera in 2003. Edgartown Library, 1 to 4 pm.
Vineyard Sinfonietta: This local orchestra meets every Sunday from 2 to 3:30 pm to rehearse at the Howes House in West Tisbury. If you're interested in joining, email patriciadance23@gmail.com.
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Movies |
View the lineup of feature films and documentaries at Island theaters and libraries here.
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MEETINGS |
The Edgartown select board meets at 4 pm on Monday. Agenda here.
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Quote of the Day
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"In honor of Friday: “I’ve drank beer my whole life but never stopped to look at a hop.”
— Ken Ruszyk on why he helps pick hops during an annual tradition
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What's for dinner tonight?
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Dining Out? |
The Barn Open daily for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
The Sweet Life – Open year-round! Serving dinner Tuesday through Sunday at 5 pm, with live music on Thursdays.
@sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
Coop de Ville celebrates 40th year! Largest beer selection in Oak Bluffs and best wings on the rock. coopdevilleshuckshack.com
508/693/3420
Farm Neck Cafe Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace. Serving lunch 11am to 3pm, pub fare 3 pm to 6 pm, and dinner Thursday through Sunday 5 pm to 9 pm. 508/693/3560
Contact jenna@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times.
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Staying In? |
With fresh dough rolled out as the canvas, spread on your favorite fillings to make Spiral Puff Pastry, a recipe by Paul W. Bagnall. The ingredients are only limited by your imagination.
Do you have a recipe to share with the community? Send it along with a photo of the dish and a brief backstory to recipes@mvtimes.com.
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Name This Islander |
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Who caught a pop fly? We'll throw all winning answers into a pot at the end of the month and someone will win a free MV Times T-shirt.
Email your answer to newsletters@mvtimes.com, and let us know which day you are guessing about. For a previous Name This Islander, see our archive.
Thursday's contest answer:
Marvin Simmons
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