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Volunteers embody the holiday spirit, and it looks like more and more seniors on Martha's Vineyard are taking the time to help out. |
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The Vineyard's top stories of 2024 |
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Here are just some memorable front pages from a busy 2024 on Martha's Vineyard. Islanders this year contended with side effects of offshore wind development, picking up pieces of a broken turbine from their beaches this summer and raising new alarms about workforce housing in Vineyard Haven. Hidden homelessness also rose to the forefront, as our coverage of homelessness in the State Forest predated state officials clearing encampments. And Islanders and commuters both spoke their minds to the Steamship Authority throughout the year, which saw SSA head Bob Davis announcing his resignation amid trip cancellations, crew shortages and maintenance issues. Read more
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Our spotlight on Vineyard volunteers continues with Sarah Sylvia, a full-time nurse at the Martha's Vineyard Hospital. Sylvia takes one day off per week from her job to help out at Harbor Homes, and she talked to The Times about why she makes sure to get to know those she supports at the shelter. “People get lost — nobody sees them,” she told The Times. “It’s not just here on the Vineyard, it’s everywhere. And it’s really reached a critical threshold since the pandemic.” Read more
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Senior volunteers provided $40 million worth of help |
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As you read our profiles of volunteers, you'll be interested in Karen Tewhey's essay about the rising number of seniors volunteering their time on the Vineyard. In 2015, according to Healthy Aging of Martha's Vineyard, around 40 percent of those aged 65 and up volunteered. But by 2020, that had risen to nearly 55 percent, amounting to an estimated $42 million in labor in 2021. At the same time, some Vineyard officials are looking for more young Vineyarders to join town committees. Read more
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The late Ron Rappaport could often be seen on the Island's roads and bike paths, standing out with his Einstein-like hair under a helmet. In 2020, Rappaport answered a call from the Red Stocking Fund, helping to raise over $100,000 for Island children's holiday presents, clothes, and food.
This year, in Rappaport's memory, an anomymous donor contributed 49 extra bikes to the fund, along with help from local businesses, ensuring that every child who asked for a bike this holiday season got their wish. Read more |
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Today's Minute is sponsored by: MV Bank
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Today |
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Nineteen-year-old Bob Dylan (Timothée Chalamet) arrives in New York City with his guitar in this biopic, based on the 2015 book "Dylan Goes Electric!" Dylan forges relationships with the musical icons of Greenwich Village along his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance at the Newport Folk Festival. Rated R. Runtime 2 hours, 21 minutes. It's at 6:30 pm, Edgartown Cinema, 65 Main Street, Edgartown.
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Tomorrow |
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Tisbury School Spanish teacher Lorena Crespo wants to help your kids learn beginner-level Spanish through songs, stories, and games. There will also be cooking activities to share some of the tastes of South America. The class meets Tuesdays through January. It's at 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Chilmark Library, 522 South Road, Chilmark.
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Movies
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View the lineup of feature films and documentaries at Island theaters and libraries here.
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Authors & Books |
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Discover author talks, book signings, writing workshops, book sales, and book clubs around the Vineyard here.
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MEETINGS
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No meetings tomorrow. Happy New Year! |
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Quote of the Day |
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“There’s a voracious cycle of needing, and wanting, and not having — because it’s not available. [But] there are a lot of people who have seen the darkness, and that’s why they’re helping others.”
—Harbor Homes volunteer Sarah Sylvia on the on-Island support for the homeless |
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What's for dinner tonight?
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The Barn Open daily for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
Farm Neck Cafe Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace. Serving lunch 11 am to 3 pm. 508/693/3560
Contact adsales@mvtimes.com to promote your dining specials with the MV Times. |
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Martha's Vineyard Vacation House & Guest House! |
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Centrally located within minutes to the town of West Tisbury, this property has a spacious & light-filled four-bedroom main house and cozy guest house. New to market this year. Click the link for all the details and call today to secure a wonderful vacation that you'll return to year after year! |
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Name This Islander
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Who's this at the Turkey Open? 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.
Monday's contest answer:
Dr. Henry Neider |
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