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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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Today is Daffodil Day. It might still be too early for some flowers, but the day is typically used for raising money and awareness for cancer. A salute to the survivors out there on this Friday. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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Housing optimismIslanders are reacting after the Speaker of the Massachusetts State House said that he was open to discussing the possibility of legislation around a transfer fee, which many housing advocates have been pushing for years. The theme from advocates in support of the measure is optimism; they are hopeful that a bill could go to the floor this session. Read that story here.
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Documentary stars Vineyard's ponds
Vineyard filmmaker Ollie Becker continued his "Great Ponds" film series with the debut of "Finding a Better Balance" at the Martha's Vineyard Film Festival on Wednesday. Becker's cameras follow Vineyard conservationists around the great ponds, showing the threats to ecosystems posed by wastewater and runoff, as well as the work underway to protect the ponds. Read about it here.
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Career
opportunitiesA Steamship Authority oiler was before officials this week requesting more support for building a career with upward mobility. The staffer said that oilers who want to advance their career have to leave the Steamship because of a lack of opportunities to receive a license. The response so far is that there are hiring issues across the industry, nationally. Read that story here.
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MEETINGS
The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank commission meets Monday at 3 pm. Here is the agenda.
The Edgartown select board meets Monday at 4 pm. Here is the agenda.
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The MV Times: Our reporting makes a difference
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Quote of the Day
"We’re really in a paradigm shift here, where we’re trying as a society, or as a population, to move away from burning fossil fuels [...] that’s a huge step, right? It’s like when we switched from the horse-drawn carriage to the combustion engine."
— MVC regional energy planner Kate Warner on a MVC report detailing how the Vineyard can transition to 100% renewable
energy use by 2040Hot Topic Comment"Not sure where Ron’s looking but according to the states sanctuary towns I don’t see Martha’s Vineyard listed. [...] We have kids born here that have to live with their parents due to the housing shortage. It seems mean spirited to send more people here where there is no housing. Anyone else agree?"
— Jean Kelleher on proposals by Ron DeSantis to send Haitian asylum seekers to Martha’s
VineyardHot Topic Letter"As Biden put it, 'I’m a capitalist. You want to make a million, or millions, of bucks? That’s great. Just pay your fair share
in taxes.' And, he added, the Trump-era tax cuts 'exploded the federal deficit,' which in fact the above research shows it did."
— Jack Fruchtman on assessing former President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in context of its expiration this year
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Today: Have fun playing a casual game of pickleball at Dinks & Drinks. Bring a beverage to enjoy afterward in the lounge. Airport Fitness, 6 pm.
Watch a story about the healing power of art and the magic of theater in the film "Ghostlight," part of Circuit Arts' M.V. Film Festival. Capawock Theatre in Vineyard Haven, 7:30 pm.
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Tomorrow:
On Saturday, grab a basket, pick up some clues, and head out for Vineyard Confections' Spring Egg Hunt, 8 am to 12 pm. Enjoy more treats at West Tisbury Library Building's 10th Birthday Party, 11 am to 1 pm. For a spectacular show on a grand stage, watch Met Opera Live: Roméo et Juliette at the Film Center, 12:55 pm. If you're afraid of ghosts, who you gonna call? Catch Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Annie Potts in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Will they save the world? Edgartown Cinema, 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Wind down in the evening with a Concert by Singer-songwriters David Mintz, Casey Hayward, and Phil Spillane. PathwaysArts, 7 pm.
On Sunday, attend the Island's First Annual Homesteader Conference, including a keynote speaker, workshops, lunch, and snacks. Ag Hall, 9:30 am to 3 pm. Discover the restorative effects of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other instruments with a Full Moon Sound Journey at Peaked Hill Studio, 2 pm. Help others in the community with Joyful Eatings to Benefit Harbor Homes, Federated Church, 2:30 pm. For a touching documentary during the M.V. Film Festival, watch the awardwinning film "Ibelin" at the Strand Theatre in Oak Bluffs, 3:30 pm. Also at the Strand for the festival, there is a screening of "The Monkey House," a witty literary thriller, 6:30 pm.
Movies! Check out what's playing this
weekend at Island theaters here, including the Martha's Vineyard Film Festival.
Seasonal Events! Discover activities for Spring & Easter here.
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Dress me up"3 baby/toddler mannequins. Headless. Flexible. Cloth covered. Stand alone. Text me for photos. Free. 540-729-3205."Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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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 Wednesday
through Saturday at 5 pm. Wednesday is pasta night. Live music on Thursdays. Brunch on Sundays from 11 am to 2 pm.
@sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
Coop de Ville Opening for the season on April 19th and celebrating our 40th year! Get excited! Largest beer selection in Oak Bluffs and best wings on the rock. See you soon! 12 Circuit Ave Ext. Oak Bluffs, on the harbor. coopdevilleshuckshack.com
508/693/3420
Click here for more details and specials
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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Do you know this Island figure skater? 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:
Noah Richards
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Friday Reset has even more events
This week's Museum Pieces column highlighted "Friday Reset" at the M.V. Museum. We encourage you to attend tonight’s session to do crafts, play games, and listen to Chilmark acoustic/folk duo Setsunai at their concert. If you miss it tonight, don’t worry — the museum has many more events planned for Fridays, from envelope decorating to Women’s history presentations. Read about them here.
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