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Got a Minute?
We wish you a restful Labor Day weekend, and would like to remind you to vote for a State Representative candidate on Tuesday. See our election coverage in today’s newsletter.
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Primary day
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Martha’s Vineyard makes up nearly half the vote in Tuesday’s primary election, and Vineyarders have two choices for the Cape and Islands state Representative: Islander Arielle Faria is running against Assistant District Attorney Thomas Moakley. Read our profiles of them here, and our coverage of a debate here.
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Where there's a bill
The state legislature has given initial approval to the housing bank bill during informal session. The bill is unlikely to pass in the current legislative session, but local officials say the move shows that legislators are keeping the possibility of the housing bank alive. Read more.
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Senior housing for Oak Bluffs
Affordable housing for seniors on the Island is a step closer. The Martha’s Vineyard Commission approved the demolition of an Oak Bluffs property that is the site for Aidylberg III to be developed by Island Elderly Housing. Before the latest commission decision, the project was even taken to court. Read more.
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Widdiss Wampum belt revealed |
Wampum art is an ancient history of a people, they are a book, a movie a trace of the life and lives of wampanoags as lived in and wampum beadery. Tomorrow’s MV Museum will feature generations of Widdis art including Donald Widdiss's significant, new wampum belt. Take part in contributing to the ancient legacy of Wampanoag art and culture. Read more.
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Watch as Michele Norris and Michele Vivian-Jemison discuss the importance of HOME. You can help solve our island's year-round housing crisis by clicking here and donating now.
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Today
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M.V. Jazz and Blues Summerfest: Hear music from SAGE, Sammulous, and Uptown Royalty NYC at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown from 6 to 8:30 pm. The Lulada Club and Winard Harper & Jeli Posse will perform on Sunday night.
Musical Theater: Billy Baloo: Enjoy a tale of love, gold, and beavers at the M.V. Playhouse in Vineyard Haven. The music and lyrics are by Jemima James, Michael Mason, and Willy Mason. Tonight and Saturday at 7 pm. Read more about the musical here.
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Saturday |
Misty Meadows Open House: Tour the beautiful property at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center in West Tisbury and see demonstrations, take part in horse activities, and much more. 10 am to 12 pm.
YWCA Curated Exhibit: Learn about the history of the YWCA, which is celebrating its 165th anniversary, in the "Equal, Powerful, Unstoppable" exhibit at the Carnegie. It's open daily through Monday from 10 am to 4 pm. Read more about the show here.
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Sunday |
Mid-Island Gallery Stroll: The first annual art stroll up-Island continues every other Sunday from 3 to 5 pm. Explore Kara Taylor Gallery, Martha's Vineyard Glassworks, Turpentine Gallery, the Ashley Medowski Gallery, and more.
M.V. Ballroom Dancing: All ages are welcome to have fun learning the waltz, cha-cha, salsa, and tango at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Vineyard Haven from 7 to 8:30 pm. You can come with or without a partner.
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Movies |
Check out the lineup of feature films and documentaries at the M.V. International Film Festival here.
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Libraries |
Check out free programs for all ages at the Island's six public libraries here.
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MEETINGS |
No meetings on Monday. Enjoy Labor Day!
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Quote of the Day
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"The crisis is real, but we are an island of invincible spirit when it comes to collaborating to find solutions! In the meantime, we send love and gratitude to Andrea Dello Russo and know she will be a wonderful teacher in Oregon and wherever she goes! Let this loss be our lesson."
—Lynn Ditchfield on the closing of Andrea's Auto in Edgartown
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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 5 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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Who is this Island designer? 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 previous Do You Knows? see our archive.
Friday's contest answer:
Christina Colley
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