What’s the first thing you do when the rain clears and the sun breaks through? Head to the beach? Treat yourself to a cone of your favorite ice cream? Maybe you grab lunch outdoors at one of the Island’s many scenic spots. Or perhaps you hop on a bike and cruise over to Chappy. Dog […]
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September 24, 2024
This weekend marks the official end of summer — both by the calendar’s measure and by the return of Tivoli Day. But fear not, the Island has fun and festivities all year long. The Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby continues this week with the annual kids’ derby this Sunday morning at the Oak […]
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June Delights
June 16, 2024
The water is heating up, the pollen is easing slightly, the roads are busy, the beaches not yet so, the stores are open but the lines still manageable, the strawberries have arrived, the asparagus has waved goodbye, Island schools are still in session (until Tuesday) but the summer bell has rung for others, the nights […]
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Plan Your Vineyard Vacation with the Island Guide
June 15, 2024
If you’re planning a vacation on the Vineyard, whether a short trip or a longer stay, you’ll want a copy of the Martha’s Vineyard Island Guide. The award-winning glossy magazine — now in its seventh annual edition — is published by the Vineyard Gazette Media Group. This fully updated resource features stunning new photography and […]
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Diploma Day
June 6, 2024
The regional high school celebrates the class of 2024 this weekend with class night on Friday, where students feel the love of their Island community through a scholarship extravaganza that each year exceeds $1 million. Then on Sundaygraduation takes place at the Tabernacle, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Caps go in the air later that afternoon […]
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Spring Arrives
March 21, 2024
The pinkletinks are in full throat, letting loose their songs of love. To drive by or wander the shoreline of any Island pond is to be serenaded with spring and its siren song of renewal. There are activities flourishing in every corner of the Island, but the pinkletinks have no online link or scheduled time […]
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Here Comes Sunshine
March 7, 2024
The time change this Saturday night isn’t the only reason to lose sleep in the upcoming week. The Island’s nonprofits, artists, libraries, museums and restaurants are offering so much to do, you’ll want to take it all in. If winter crafts are still on your to do list, join one of our local needlecraft nights. […]
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That Extra Day
February 22, 2024
The shortest month is a little longer in 2024, thanks to leap year, the once-every-four-years phenomenon that adds a day to February. How how will you enjoy your extra day? Step out of your busy life and unlock your creativity by joining a Slow Stitching Circle at PathwaysARTS. Cook up some chicken and dumplings soup […]
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Hazy Shade of Winter
February 8, 2024
Punxsutawney Phil and Staten Island Chuck did their jobs last week, emerging from their burrows and greeting daylight. Both saw their shadows and there’s been much rejoicing at the prediction of an early spring. If you’ve been slow to indulge in wintertime pleasures such as movie nights, book clubs, or fiber arts, now’s the time! […]
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A Frosty Blanket
January 25, 2024
Baby, it’s been cold outside! But with temperatures projected to rise, it’s a good time to get back outside and enjoy the Island’s beauty. Be a Beach Befriender and help clean up the Oak Bluffs waterfront on Sunday, Jan 28. Or go inland on Sunday, Feb. 4 when the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank staff leads […]
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