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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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May the 21st be with you — today is the 44th anniversary of the release of "The Empire Strikes Back." What's your favorite scene? Your favorite
track from the film score? Whether you're being saved for a cave monster's dinner, learning mysterious powers from a hermit, or just lost a hand in a swordfight, consider the lessons that "The Empire Strikes Back" can offer you in your own life. Also, Talk Like Yoda Day it is. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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Ambulatory nurses at hospital file to join union Thirty-three ambulatory nurses filed Monday to join the Massachusetts Nurses Association. More than 60 nurses at the Island hospital are already in the union. The National Relations Labor Board is expected to hear their petition next week. Read more here.
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Bylaws for everyone
Due to a state court ruling in Nantucket in March, the Martha's Vineyard Commission is looking to draft a short-term rental bylaw for each Vineyard town to adapt and codify. The commission is looking to share the bylaw with towns in June or July. This comes after West Tisbury passed a short-term bylaw in April. Read about it here.
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Suing for pot
Martha’s Vineyard marijuana entrepreneur Geoff Rose has jointly filed a lawsuit against the Cannabis Control Commission in a bid to allow for the transportation of marijuana by boat. With Fine Fettle slated to close, Rose says this was a required step to keep his business from shutting down. Read more here.
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MEETINGS
The Dukes County Commission meets at 4 pm on Wednesday. Here is the agenda.
The West Tisbury select board meets at 4:30 pm on Wednesday. Here is the agenda.
The Tisbury select board meets at 4:30 pm on Wednesday. Here is the agenda.
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Located on Flanders Lane, this four bedroom house sits up the hill and looks toward Menemsha. There is a window a/c unit in the upstairs bedroom and another one in a downstairs bedroom. It is private and protected by the trees. Visit town to watch sunsets in Menemsha, dine in one of the places to eat there or take in a day at the beach. Good wifi.
Access to and parking for beautiful private association beach off Moshups Trail in Aquinnah.
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Quote of the Day
"There was that energy of like, ‘You know what? It’s one night. I’m gonna get on the dance floor and totally make a fool out of myself,’ [...] It was so exciting to be surrounded by all these people that you’ve gone to school with for four years that you haven’t seen in this light."
—Senior and prom committee member Violet
MacPhail reflecting on last weekend’s MVRHS Class of 2024 prom Hot Topic Comment "Thankfully, the various Edgartown departments were on top of rebuilding South Beach as the majority of the island visitors need a beach to go to, unlike those Up Island beaches which are closed to the public. It is shameful that all the beaches are not open for everyone."
—Bob Murphy on the repairs done for South Beach Hot Topic Letter "We laughed, cried, and relaxed, but most importantly, we somehow departed stronger than we were, which, after 20-plus years of friendship, we didn’t think was possible."
—Dianne Braley on her off-season visit to the Vineyard
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Today: Growing tomatoes again this summer? Talking Tomatoes with Lydia Fischer from the Garden Farm is right up your alley. When to plant, what to plant, when to prune. She knows all that stuff. Ag Hall. Free. 5:30 to 7 pm. –Connie Berry
The Oak Bluffs library hosts a Recovery Curious event with three experienced recovery coaches and folks from Vineyard House. They have decades and decades of experience between them. Learn how to get help and support for yourself or someone you love. 6 to 7:30 pm. –C.B.
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Tomorrow: This is one of my favorite events because one of my precious babies participated about 10 years ago: MVRHS’s annual Evening of the Arts. See all the student-created artwork, graphics,
crafts, tech, fashion and more. It’s amazing. Free. 6 to 9 pm. –C.B.
Movies! Check out what's playing at Island theaters here.
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Who wants cabbages? "Cabbage Patch Dolls In good condition with authentic signatures and extra outfits- $20 each. 508-696-3796." 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 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 Cafe Join 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.
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Do you know her name? 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.
Monday's contest answer:
Helen Stratford
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Have Faith: Our happiness, intertwined Mindfulness is a meditative practice of observation, sensing how joy, fear, sorrow rise and fall. It can lead to wisdom. "Once you are making decisions out of wisdom, not out of fear, you can decide how you want to be in the world, and what actions to take." says Jill De La Hunt. Gain more insight here.
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