Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
On this day in 2002, former President Jimmy Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize. Is there a president who has done more for the country after he left office? Today is National Coming Out Day, a day to raise awareness for the LGBTQ community.If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
Derby dandy The Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby continues through Oct. 15, but this year’s event has taken on a bit of a somber tone as a long-time fisherman died in his vehicle at Lobsterville Beach early on in the annual competition. Friends of Jim Wareing have reserved his parking spot with a chair at Lobsterville, and the chair has become a makeshift memorial to the man they called "The Mayor." Reporter Abigail Rosen has this touching story of a life well-lived and well-fished.
Fare
share? The Steamship Authority’s Port Council has endorsed the rate hikes proposed for 2023 by the SSA administration. The proposed increases are across the board with SSA management blaming inflation, particularly an increase in fuel, as the main driver for increases. Meanwhile, the council also discussed regulations that are meant to protect the North Atlantic Right Whale, but could cause significant problems for the ferry schedules. Reporter Rich Saltzberg has this story.
Architecture digested An 11-year-old’s interest in architecture resulted in a trip from his family’s home in Toronto, Canada, to the Island to view some of the architecture he spotted in a book he purchased with some of his allowance money. While Vivaan Dabral didn’t get to meet the book's author, architect Keith Moskow, he did get a tour of some Island houses and an inside look at Moskow’s designs. Will it all spur a future in architecture? Well, that remains to be seen. Reporter Eunki Seonwoo has the story.
MEETINGS
The Tisbury select board meets at 4 pm Wednesday. Remote access. Here is the agenda.
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Hot Topic Letter Michael Hall wrote about the fear of a nuclear war. "Now Ukraine and all of Europe is threatened with nuclear missiles by the new Tsar of Russia and I fear that our
leader is from the old school and believes that it is only the threat of retaliation that can prevent nuclear attack, and if it should occur, that we are required to respond in kind without thinking."
Today:Want a say in what happens at the Grange Hall? Then head over to the Community Forum to talk about the building’s future. I’m guessing there are some rules around it, but we all need rules. At least that’s what I've always told my kids. 5:30 pm. –Connie Berry
You may not think of pizza when you think of church, but the Chilmark Community Church’s Pizza Night changes all that. You can bring a dish to share and you can also make a donation. And you can eat pizza. 6 to 7:30 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:Louisa Gould Gallery in Vineyard Haven hosts its Fresh for Fall Show all day tomorrow. I don’t know whose rooster that is in the photo but I love it. 11 am to 5 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what’s playing at Island theaters here.
High-flying fun "Children’s trampoline with surrounding net. 5ft wide, 5ft tall. $25. Allan 617-676-8160."
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 DunesWelcome to The Dunes, Martha’s Vineyard’s Only Restaurant at South Beach! Enjoy casual, relaxed dining, refreshing sea breezes, and a fabulous ocean view. Visit us via our spectacular water taxi cruise from Edgartown. Serving breakfast and dinnerthrough October 22. Lunchserved at the Poolside Grill.thedunesmv.com / 508-627-3663
Farm NeckCome check out Farm Neck's newly renovated Cafe, patio and bar!
Enjoy indoor or outdoor seating with open air views of our championship golf course and ample TVs in the bar area.
The Café will be open for lunch from 11 am to 5 pm daily and open for dinner Wednesday through Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm. Call 508/693/3560 for reservations or visit farmneck.net
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Staying in?
Time to pull out the Crockpot and rustle up some Pulled Pork. It’s the best thing to prepare on a work night — it cooks while you work. We’ve got a batch
simmering in the Times’ kitchen right now.
Do you know this gardener? Submit your best guess to newsletters@mvtimes.comwithin 24 hours and check the next Minute for the correct answer. We’ll throw all winning guesses into a pot at the end of the month and someone will win their choice of a $100 Lift certificate to an Island business or $100 to go toward an Island charity of their choice. For previous Do You Knows, see our archive.
Monday’s contest answer: Tobias Vanderhoop
Music with a mission Ladyfest 2022 was this past weekend on Circuit Avenue, and folks got to experience the best music, food, and art the Island has to offer — all to celebrate the talented women that make up the community. Rose Guerin, Vineyard musician and co-founder of Ladyfest, recently put out a new single "Stars," featuring Willy Mason, and it’s a must-listen. Director of publications Connie Berry heard from Guerin about her new single. Read the story here.
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