Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
Today is May Day, a day commemorating the changing of the seasons toward summer. And the weather has certainly been improving. Today is also International Sunflower Guerilla Gardening Day. Maybe not sunflowers, but we know a whole bunch of daffodils were planted guerilla-style across the Island.If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
At home you are surrounded by life’s distractions, inclined to pick up the phone or do the dishes. Escape reality for a
few hours with a screening at The Film Center. Enjoy cinema snacks and relax in one of our reclining chairs in front of the big screen. Simply sit and immerse yourself. You’ve earned it.
Prosecutor violates law The State Ethics Commission found the Cape and Islands district attorney in violation of the conflict of interest law in two separate instances, in a decision announced today. The DA has paid a civil penalty of $5,000 for the violations. Read more here.
Nipped in the bud As of today, nip bottles are no longer for sale on Martha’s Vineyard. Voters had passed it as a way to cut down on the amount of littering on the Island. However, the measure still doesn’t address the issue for people who may struggle with alcoholism. Read more here.
New DQ owners crowned The Edgartown Dairy Queen will be under new management, and they’re raring to hit the ground running this summer. Although opening a bit later this season than usual, the new owners hope to keep the frozen treats eatery a place for the whole community. Get the details here.
MEETINGS The All-Island school committee meets at 5:30 pm on Thursday. Here is the agenda. The Martha’s Vineyard Commission meets at 6:30 pm on Thursday. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "I’m hoping to stay connected to the people as much as possible … I hope to remain as accessible and present with the actual communities that we serve." —Bethany Hammond on being the new Up-Island Council on Aging director
Hot Topic Comment "That’s interesting that he is naming the restaurant Menotomy, and the reason why. Unless you’re from Arlington, as I am, you rarely know the story of the Battle of Menotomy, and that it was the original name of the town." —Debbie Frio on the new restaurant planned in Oak Bluffs
Hot Topic Letter "Stop forcing citizens to sit through hours of noncontroversial warrant articles being read out like endless dates in a bad history class. Much antigovernment sentiment — in a nation that is supposed to be self-governing — lies in clunky, overly bureaucratic operations like this." —Anne Cook on a need to change town meeting structures
Today:Island beekeepers are invited to the M.V. Beekeeping Club’s monthly meeting at the Ag Hall. Wonder if they serve snacks with honey, because that matters to me. I’d love to keep bees if I wasn’t slightly terrified of them. Maybe I should learn more. 5 pm. –Connie Berry
Paula Lyons hosts Arnie’s Poetry Cafe at the M.V. Playhouse. This week guest poets include Steve Ewing, Christopher Legge, Fan Ogilvie, Liz Pozen, and Rose Styron. Free. 6 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:Looking to introduce yoga to your littlest family members? Try it out at West Tisbury library's Family Yoga for ages 0 to 5. You can just show up, no need to register. 11 am. And if your littles are bigger, try Family Yoga at the Chilmark library for ages 4 to 8 at 3 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
One fish, two fish "Two Fish Tanks. A 29 gal acyclic, and a 55 gal glass tank. 100$ each. 508-696-1033."
Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
Dining out?
The BarnOpen daily for lunch, dinner & bowling. Text Barnmv to 508/696/9800 to receive deals & specials.
The Sweet LifeOpen 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 VilleOpen for the season 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
The Dunes at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort Opening for the season on May 17. Enjoy al fresco dining on the deck overlooking South Beach. Free and easy parking. Large parties welcomed. Water taxi starting June 22 from downtown
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Staying in?
For scratch-made condiments that are quick to prepare, try the recipes for Fresh Butter & Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, shared by Jenna Sylvia. The only equipment
that you need is a mixer and a jar.
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.
Who is this placing a bass vase's base? 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.
Tuesday's contest answer: Christopher Look and Shaun Willoughby
On stage at the Playhouse From an African American neighborhood in 20th century Oak Bluffs to 1800s Colorado Rockies, and with a Black New York City schoolteacher and the British author of "Peter Pan," the plays and characters in the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse 2024 calendar will carry audiences near and far this spring and summer. Find out more in Gwyn McAllister’s story here.
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