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Got a minute?
Here’s what’s happening on Martha’s Vineyard today.
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Bill Keating, your representative in Congress, has responded to the broken turbine blade. He asked federal officials this week to create a protocol to notify local authorities immediately if hazardous conditions arise in offshore wind
areas. And if you lost power last night up-Island, it was because an alleged drunk driver hit a utility pole. She was not seriously injured. If your friend sent you this, sign up for yourself here.
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Alpha-gal support group draws crowd
There is now a support group for Vineyarders with alpha-gal sensitivity, an increasingly common allergy to mammalian food products caused by the bite of the lone star tick. The Ag Hall last week hosted dozens of Vineyarders to share their allergy tips and stories, and pose questions to a panel of medical and public health professionals. Organizers intend to hold monthly meetings. Read
more here.
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Communication breakdown
Congressman Bill Keating is the latest to criticize the response following a fractured Vineyard Wind turbine blade. Keating, in a letter to federal officials, particularly criticized the delay in informing communities. It took two days before any notice was sent to local municipalities from when the blade broke. Read that story here.
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Black out
There were two seemingly bad accidents last night. One involved two minors and two vehicles that both went off the road. Both were lucky to come out mostly unscathed. Also, a suspected drunk driver crashed into a utility pole in West Tisbury, that left some residents out of electricity overnight. Read that here.
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Davy Jones' shopping cart
It’s not an art installation — a shopping cart encrusted with marine life was returned to the Vineyard Haven Stop & Shop recently, and parked outside of the store last week. A Stop & Shop employee reached briefly by The Times offered some explanation. "It was over in the Harbor, and they pulled it out," the employee explained. "I can only assume that somebody rolled it into there." When asked what would become of the cart — which had braved shell and high water to get back — the employee stated, "I think it just goes in the
trash."
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MEETINGS
The Oak Bluffs Park Commission meets at 3 pm on Monday. Here is the agenda.
The Edgartown select board meets at 4 pm on Monday. Here is the agenda.
The Chilmark Shellfish Advisory meets at 5:30 pm on Monday. Here is the agenda.
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Quote of the Day
"He’s really screwed up my life this summer."
—Donald Benefit, fishing boat captain, on a yacht crash in Edgartown Harbor involving his boat Hot Topic Comment"Chris has wanted out for quite some time. I guess the best I can say is, I want whatever it is he wants but I will be sorry to see him take his hands off of the business … he makes the best pizza on the Island."
—Peter Fyler on Rocco’s Pizzeria up for saleHot Topic Letter"News this past week of a Vineyard Wind turbine blade fracturing and scattering debris all the way to Nantucket’s shores is more than just minor turbulence in the burgeoning and nascent offshore wind industry."
—Our editorial on the recent Vineyard Wind turbine fracture
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Today: At the beautiful Tisbury Amphitheater near Lake Tashmoo, enjoy a Shakespeare production of "Much Ado About Nothing." Tickets are pay-what-you-can, and donations are accepted on-site and online. Tonight at 6 pm, tomorrow at 6 pm, and additional shows in August.
At the Circuit Arts and YMCA drive-in, watch an Oscar-winning classic film on a big screen: "Casablanca," starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. The outdoor setting and radio sound will help transport you in time and place to 1942 French Morocco. Gates open at 7:30 pm. Advance tickets are required.
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Weekend: On Saturday, meet up with Beach BeFrienders and others in the community to help clean the Lucy Vincent, Squibnocket, and Menemsha beaches in Chilmark, 8 to 10 am. Also up-Island, the Friends of the West Tisbury Public Library are having their Annual Book Sale at the West Tisbury School parking lot, 9 am to 3 pm. In Oak Bluffs, families can have fun at the Children's Festival at the Tabernacle, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. At Edgartown Books, meet children's book author Jennifer Frank for "The Worm Family Has Its Picture Taken," 11 am to 1 pm. For relaxing tunes, listen to Piano Music for Meditation with David Rhoderick at the Edgartown library, 3 to 4 pm. In
the evening, there's a special Midsummer Concert by Vineyard Sound at the Tabernacle, 7 pm.
On Sunday, shop for fresh produce and local items at the Oak Bluffs Open Market in Washington Park, 9 am to 1 pm. There's also the Vineyard Artisans Festival at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury, 10 am to 2 pm. At the Old Whaling Church, the M.V. Chamber Music Society is hosting a Verona Quartet Concert, 4 to 5:30 pm. If you're inspired to belt out a tune, join everyone at a Community Sing at the Tisbury Amphitheater, 5 to 6 pm. At the Unitarian Universalist Church, cut a rug with M.V. Ballroom Dancing from 7 to 8:30 pm. The music continues at the Union Chapel with the Problematics Jazz Sextet,
7:30 to 9 pm. For a movie based on a true story, watch "Home" at the M.V. Hebrew Center, 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Enjoy the weekend!
'Sometimes My Blues Change Colors,' a solo exhibition at Featherstone Center for the Arts by Delita Martin, a celebrated master printmaker, opens Sunday July 28 from 4 to 6 pm. The show is "a journey into the depths of cultural expression that compels us to rethink the boundaries of artistic representation."
Movies! Check out what’s playing at Island theaters here.
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Work it out"Exercise equipment. Dumbbells iron prs 15,20,25,30 with metal rack $50. CAP weight bench $25. Assorted weight plates and flooring free. txt 617-645-4982."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 available 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 awardwinning 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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For homemade golden pastry, try the recipe for Annie Kelly's Malasadas, written by Nata Matell. It was one of the many foods served at the Portuguese-American Club's annual Feast of the
Holy Ghost, which is a celebration of community, giving back, and good food.
Have you ever tried tomato varieties such as chocolate sprinkle, indigo drops, and cherry bomb? Well, now is your chance! Beetlebung Farm is offering a Cherry Tomatoes Tasting Class on Tuesday, July 30, from 5:30 to 7 pm.
It concludes with a seasonal dish prepared by the farm kitchen.
If your family has a recipe to share with the community, send it to us at recipes@mvtimes.com. Include a photo of the dish and a brief backstory if you have one.
Click here to browse more recipes from the Island community.
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Do you know this painter? 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:
Sandra Lothrop
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From August 2 to 10, the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAF) is set to celebrate its 22nd anniversary in amplifying Black filmmakers’ voices. The event features independent films, documentaries, and panel discussions. During the course of the nine-day event, ESPN will serve as the presenting sponsor. The event, in its growth overtime, has attracted A-list talent and audience members from around the world. Opening night will be held at the MVRHS Performing Arts Center. Read more here.
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