Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
The Martha's Vineyard Times hopes you are having a bee-utiful World Bee Day. Did you know that a 2021 study in the Journal of the Kansas (go figure!) Entomological Society identified 209 bee species in Dukes County? A couple bees made their way into my room today, and were safely
escorted back outside. If you can support the pointy pollinators in your own garden, consider this list of the best plants and practices for our native bees.If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
The need for more island wide, affordable, year-round housing is urgent. You can help. Click this link to donate today.
Google Maps errors persist Google Maps now correctly labels Beach Road, but users of its Street View feature will still see the road named as "Anchor Way." And Google places one Vineyard Haven restaurant in Edgartown instead. Check that out here.
Calling public school students Students will have the chance to give feedback on their education as the next step in the district's equity audit. Permission slips for the focus group are being sent to parents this month. The findings of this audit, meant to review school policies and practices for fairness
toward students of all backgrounds, will be made public in the fall. Read more here.
Prom night! It’s a culmination of Vineyard students’ four years in high school: the prom! Students gathered on Saturday to take photos, dance the night away, and make lasting memories with their friends. Read more here.
MEETINGS
The Aquinnah select board meets at 5 pm on Tuesday. Here is the agenda.
The Chilmark select board meets at 6 pm on Tuesday. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day "It’s like church." — Joe Sampson, describing the Island tradition of getting donuts in response to Back Door’s re-opening
for the summer
Hot Topic Comment "A miracle! Please wear life-saving jackets
when out on water. Thank you to all those who responded and saved this person’s life!" — Mary Hansen on the rescue of a capsized kayaker last Friday
Hot Topic Letter "Yet there is a significant population of seniors on Martha’s Vineyard who struggle to live in the family homestead, and now cannot take advantage of legislation which was aimed at keeping seniors in their homes." —Dorothy Dropick on how Island seniors face tax inequities
Today:Itching for a good book club? I found it for you. Bunch of Grapes hosts a Contemporary Fiction Book Club and this month it’s "The Berry Pickers" by Amanda Peters. Meet at the bookstore at 5 pm. –Connie Berry
Blue Yonder plays "soulful country music" at the P.A. Club every Monday night. I grew up on Hank Williams
and Conway Twitty. And see how I turned out. 6:30 pm. –C.B.
Tomorrow:The Tisbury Senior Center is a happening place. Now they have Improv Classes for all levels of experience. It’s all about positive, creative expression. Give it a try. 11 am. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
One ringy dinghy? "Free Dinghy available. 9 Boston Whaler Squall. FREE - available for pick up. 774-563-0566."
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.
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 Edgartown. RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED AT 508/627/3663
Farm
Neck CafeJoin us! Gather with friends to watch a game in our spacious bar, or dine on the terrace overlooking our exquisite gardens and award winning golf course. Serving lunch daily from 11 am to 3 pm. Pub menu daily from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Ample parking available. Breakfast & dinner coming soon! farmneck.net/cafe 508/693/3560
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.
Staying in?
Thinking about firing up the grill? We are too. First we have to clean it up a bit, but then we’re heading for this Grilled Chicken Kabobs recipe. That’s just the way we roll. Looking for more recipes? Check out ediblevineyard.com.
If your family has a recipe to share with the community, send it to us at recipes@mvtimes.com, and include a photo of the dish and a brief backstory if you have one.
Do you know this woman? 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.
Friday's contest answer: Tim Anthony
The environment, on screen, front and center The 10th annual Environmental Film Festival is this weekend at the MV Film Center. This year's festival will feature 9 films over 4 days beginning with an opening reception on Thursday, May 23, at 6:30 pm. Films centering on glaciers, plastics, environmental justice, coastal
innundation and more promise insight, awe and awareness. Read more here.
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