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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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The Martha's Vineyard Times is celebrating the birthday of multi-instrumentalist and fellow fan of purple Prince Rogers Nelson, known simply as Prince. He would have been 66 years old. While Prince left a generational impact on music, we
at The Times can find only hints in his discography of what he thought of newspapers. The album cover of "Controversy" shows sensational headlines, and his song "Hello" addresses a scuffle between his bodyguards and photographers. The song "Chaos and Disorder" portrays a "no-name reporter" in way over his head. If you want recommendations from his 42 albums, you pretty much can't go wrong with his '80s output. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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The need for more island wide, affordable, year-round housing is urgent. You can help. Click this link to donate today.
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Gov. Healey tours Vineyard Wind facilities
In a visit to the Vineyard Wind operations and maintenance facilities in Vineyard Haven on Thursday, Gov. Maura Healey touted her administration’s support for clean energy education. Once online, the windmill project is projected to supply power to 400,000 homes and businesses across the Commonwealth. The company has created "more than 2,000 high quality jobs across Massachusetts," Healey said, although only 90 are on the Vineyard, where the company is based. Read more here.
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State urged to allow cannabis shipments to Vineyard
Business owners told the state Cannabis Control Commission at the Oak Bluffs Public Library that access to marijuana on the Island is at risk since the only legal grower on the Island shut down this spring. They urged the commission to issue an emergency order to allow marijuana from the mainland to be shipped to the Vineyard. Fine Fettle, a dispensary in West Tisbury,
halted growing operations due to rising costs and has a dwindling supply to serve the Island’s medical marijuana patients. Island Time, a local marijuana shop, shut its doors in May, but is eyeing a chance to reopen. Some Islanders expressed worries that an illicit marijuana market would grow if legal access to cannabis disappears. Commissioners will meet again next week in Worcester. Read more here.
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New Oak Bluffs principal announced
Jeremy Light will start as principal of Oak Bluffs Elementary next month, following the retirement of Megan Farrell. Light, currently the high
school assistant principal, has strong ties to Oak Bluffs school — his wife works there, his daughter learns there, and his son just graduated. Light said he is excited about the opportunity and ready for a new challenge. Read more here.
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MEETINGS
The Edgartown school committee meets at 5:30 pm on Monday. Here is the agenda.
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The MVTimes: Our reporting makes a difference
Journalism that matters, where you need it, when you need it. Want more?
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Today: Enjoy a highly interactive, hilarious TBD Improv
show in which the audience gives suggestions to Island-based performers, who create scenes right on the spot. Grange Hall in West Tisbury, 7 pm, with pay-what-you-can tickets through Circuit Arts.
Down-Island, become immersed in the award-winning film "Evil Does Not Exist," a story that is set in a rural alpine hamlet in Japan, where the community has a deep connection with nature. Film Center in Vineyard
Haven, 7:30 pm, with additional times over the weekend.
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Weekend: On Saturday, join author and historian
Tom Dresser for a fun and informative Oak Bluffs Cemetery Tour by the Oak Bluffs library, 9 am. Kids from ages 3-6 can join Drew Dubno for Storytime and Songs at the Chilmark library, 11 am. For the annual LGBTQ+ Pride Parade, head to Ocean Park or Circuit Ave. in Oak Bluffs at 3 pm. For a concert, enjoy a performance by Peter Halperin's Group Therapy Trio at the West Tisbury library, 3:30 pm. At the Carnegie, join Edgartown Books to meet "Morning Pages" Author Kate Feiffer, 5 pm. In the evening, catch a showing of the "The Lesson" Solo
Play starring Tyrone Davis, Jr. at the M.V. Playhouse, 7 pm.
On Sunday, discover great finds at the Vineyard Artisans Festival at the Grange Hall, 10 am to 2 pm. For a culinary experience, attend the last day of the M.V. Food & Wine Festival in Edgartown. Pick up the beat at the Milokan Cultural Center in Chilmark with the Yogic Band Bhakti, 12 pm. Join a famous cat on the big screen in "The Garfield Movie" at Edgartown Cinema, 1 pm. Experience an art show on a boat and see the "Out of Paradise" Art Exhibit at 100 Lagoon Pond
Floating Gallery, 4 pm. All are welcome to attend a Free Family Contra Dance, with the Flying Elbows fiddle band and dance caller John Alden, at the Unitarian Universalist Society in Vineyard Haven, 6 pm. Enjoy the weekend!
Movies! Check out what’s playing at Island theaters here.
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To the four winds"1972 ODay 22 ft. Sailboat. Cabin, keel, sleeps 4. Trailer. Needs mast. $100. 508-274-0840."Click here for more finds in our Classifieds section.
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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 Open 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 Enjoy al fresco dining on the deck overlooking South Beach. Free and easy parking. Large parties welcomed. Water taxi starting June 22 from downtown Edgartown. RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED AT 508/627/3663
Farm Neck Cafe Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace overlooking our gardens and award winning golf course. Serving lunch 11am to 3pm, pub fare 3pm to 5pm, and dinner Thursday through Sunday 5pm to 9pm. located off County Road, Oak Bluffs 508/693/3560
Click here for more details and specials
Restaurant owners: Are you open? Let our readers know, and support local journalism while doing so!
Contact jenna@mvtimes.com to discuss promoting your dining specials with the MV Times.
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Who is this scooping up herring? 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. For previous Do You Knows? see our archive.
Thursday's contest answer:
Lauress Fisher
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Brazil Fest/Festa do Brasil Sunday
The inaugural Brazil Fest/Festa do Brasil is this Sunday, June 16, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury. This family-friendly event promises to be a full day of fun activities, performances, food, and experiences that highlight the unique flavors and sounds of Brazil. Immerse yourself in the rhythms of traditional and local rural music and dance performances. Get more information here.
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