Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
Today is Inclusive Schools Day, so give three cheers to those making your schools a better place. If you have kids at home, watch out for sneaky behavior since it's also International Ninja Day.If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
You’re gonna need a bigger park According to statistics from Sharks general manager Russ Curran, per-game and seasonal attendance for the baseball team has more than doubled since 2019. Among other factors, Curran points to the impact of changing leagues in 2019, after which the Sharks attracted more players from bigger college teams. Read more here.
School budget up Next week, you can share your thoughts regarding MVRHS’ proposed $27.02 million budget. However, work is underway to try and decrease this amount, so we may see a slightly lower amount come Monday. Read more here.
Don’t call it ping pong Two table tennis players from Martha’s Vineyard competed recently at a national team’s competition in Washington, D.C. Over a thousand players were on hand, some of them the best players in the world. Our two Vineyard reps fared pretty well, placing within the quarter finals of their division. Read our story here.
MEETINGS Dukes County Commissioners meet Wednesday at 4 pm. Here is the agenda.
Edgartown Conservation Commission meets Wednesday at 4 pm. Here is the agenda.
West Tisbury Select Board meets Wednesday at 4:30 pm. Here is the agenda.
Tisbury Select Board meets Wednesday at 5 pm. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "While patrolling the system, our crews found that a pigeon had come into contact with a piece of electric equipment, causing the initial outage. Repairs were made to the equipment and all remaining customers were restored at 1:15 p.m." — Eversource
spokesperson Chris McKinnon on why thousands were without power temporarily
Hot Topic Comment "Free speech. Everyone is all for it until they hate what the other guy is saying." — Scott Terry responds to the pending request to fly a pro-life flag in West Tisbury
Hot Topic Letter "We believe we have not only a right but an obligation to protest the use of our tax dollars to fund mass murder. If you want peace, you have to stop killing people." — David Mintz writes, urging readers to call for a permanent ceasefire within the Israel-Gaza war
Today:I’m intrigued by this Czech film playing at the Vineyard Haven library: "Ice Mother." It's about an older woman who takes up cold water swimming after her husband’s death and it opens up new windows for her. 6 pm. –Connie Berry
Looking for new Holiday Baking ideas? Chef and cookbook author Erin McDowell demonstrates how to make a favorite recipe in this virtual event via the Edgartown library. 7 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:Up-Island at the Chilmark library, the big Holiday Book Sale is going on. This is a great way to recycle, and only $1 for hardcovers and DVDs, and 25 cents for paperbacks. I’m going. 10:30 am to 6 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
Seasonal Events! Discover activities for the Holiday Season here.
Work clothes? "MEN’S INSULATED JUMPSUIT Im 6ft..-170#, wearable with full work clothes, tan; CARHARTT style, zippered hood -pockets- legs, like new, worn 5x. $70.00, text/pic. #508-776-0146."
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 Sweet Life Open year-round! Serving dinner Tuesday through Saturday at 5:30 pm. Wednesday is pasta night. Live music on Thursdays. Brunch is back! Sundays 11 am to 2 pm. @sweet_life_mv 508/696/0200 sweetlifemv.com
Restaurant owners: Are you open? Let our readers know, and support local journalism while doing so!
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Staying in?
Just look at those long, hardy stalks... instead of tossing them out when making a salad, try Pickled Kale Stems, a recipe by Chef Robin Forte for Island Grown
Schools. Fill up a jar with these crunchy veggie sticks and see if your friends or family can guess what they are.
For more stories that celebrate local food, farming, and the community, visit Edible Vineyard, and look out for the next issue later this month.
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.
Monday's contest answer: Francine Kelly and Ann Smith
Two little ballerinas Abby Remer writes about the cultural phenomenon of "The Nutcracker," and how it's connecting generations on the Island. In this story, Vineyard natives and MVRHS graduates reconnect as their daughters both take to the stage at Worcester’s Hanover Theatre. Read more here.
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