The Martha's Vineyard Guide

MV Doc Week begins next week, starting Monday, July 29 at Martha's Vineyard Film Society! Check out the full festival schedule below.

One Week Out: Five nights of eye-opening Documentaries - Speakers and Directors Q & As MV Film Society presents its 10th annual MV DOC WEEK, July 29-August 2 at the MV FILM CENTER     Celebrating 25 years as the Vineyard's Premiere Non-Profit Member-Supported Film Organization Click on

The Moth Live comes to the Vineyard this August — get tickets now!

Get ready for the perfect summer night! An electrifying evening of stories you love from The Moth live at the Martha's Vineyard Tabernacle.

Join us on Saturday, August 3rd for our Mainstage, the quintessential Moth experience, where five everyday people will share intimate, personal stories around the night’s theme.

Experience the magic of this two-act show featuring a musical act and unforgettable Moth stories as they're recorded live for future episodes of The Moth Podcast and Radio Hour.

Doors open at 6:30 and Stories Begin at 7:30.

Buy your tickets now: https://bit.ly/3Vx0FMz

Parents of little ones, mark your calendars for the next 2 Saturdays!

ROCK ON with the Pinkletinks this Saturday, July 27th from 3:30-4:30 at the West Tisbury Library. Join us on the covered porch and run around the back yard to your favorite family tunes.

The Martha’s Vineyard Garden Club’s centennial garden party will be held at the former home of its founder,
Mrs. Agnes Meikleham, on Thursday, August 1st, from 4-6 p.m. Use the link to purchase your tickets.

https://www.marthasvineyardgardenclub.org/centennial-garden-party---august-1-2024.html

Your company’s digital footprint matters! Sitka Creations invites businesses on Martha's Vineyard to collaborate on a design journey like no other. From mesmerizing visuals to seamless functionality, our team specializes in crafting web landscapes that captivate and convert. Contact us today to start turning your digital vision into reality! Call us at: 978.425.6290.

https://sitkacreations.com/index.php/web-design/

*New* Elder Mediation & Family Intergenerational Family Conflict Course! This course is for mediators, lawyers, members of multi-generational families, and those employed in counsel on aging roles. Any community members who are interested in this subject are also very welcome to this course. Register using the link provided.

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In need of a handyman? Call Aquinnah’s Frank Perez.



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Check out these current properties for sale on the Island. Interested in Buying? Selling? Call: 508-627-7320 today!



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Prompt, professional, Island-wide plumbing service is just a call away! Contact Seth Williams for your next plumbing project or repair at 508-989-7948.

Seth Williams Plumbing & Heating - The Martha's Vineyard Times Licensed Master Plumber Specializing in High Efficiency Heating Systems, Solar Hot Water/Heating.

Take a step back in time when you stay at this historical 1890’s house in downtown Edgartown. Located right on Cooke Street, you are minutes away from a stroll into town. Rent by the week.



https://matchpointproperties.com/property/cooke-street-edgartown/

Local Island carpenter, Frank, is available for about any project around your residential property. Support local tradesmen!



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An off-Island bakery’s application to open a location in Menemsha raised concerns about changes in the fishing village.

Menemsha Bakery Stirs Debate About Chain Stores A plan to open an Iggy's Bread location at the former Bite location in Chilmark raised concerns about changes in the fishing village Tuesday.

Nelson Mechanical is committed to preserving the fabric of the Island. They can assist you with finding green solutions for your home and business.
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It’s Wednesday – did you include self-care in your schedule this week? It’s not too late! Call Salt Spa and book your appointment today. You’re worth it! Call 508-292-0314.

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MV Mediation Program truly appreciates those who support their organization. Thank you for providing funds that allow them to keep focusing on their vision “to create an island of competent, capable, and effective conflict resolvers.”



https://www.mvmediation.org/annual-report

Trademark Services is a general contractor right here on the Island! Providing Excavation, Insulation, Solar, Painting, and more!



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Today from 10─2 enjoy a Vineyard Summer tradition, where you can meet over 70 Island artisans and buy directly from them.

27th Annual Summer Festivals June Sundays (9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th), Sundays from July 7th – September 29th, and Thursdays from July 4th – August 29th

Looking for inspiration for your barn project? Browse our photo gallery of barns, garage/storage barns, arenas, and complexes. We’d love to know your favorites and hear what you dream of building.

www.circleb.com/gallery

Support our Island seniors at Martha's Vineyard Center for Living by donating today using the link below!

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Nelson Mechanical is committed to preserving the fabric of the Island. They can assist you with finding green solutions for your home and your business.
https://nmdgreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Heat-Pump-Water-Heater-2019.pdf

Join the community at the Annual 4th of July parade and fireworks. View Edgartown through a parade of floats, bands, classic cars, picnics, BBQs, and concerts throughout the day, and spectacular Edgartown Harbor fireworks at dusk.



https://fourth-july.com/event/edgartowns-independence-day-celebration-eid4a7e0nkpwe

Did you know that MV Mediation Program is part of a state-wide agricultural mediation program? The Program helps resolve disputes involving farm loans, leasing issues, wetland determinations, conservation compliance, and more. These services are available at little or no cost. Learn more about the many agricultural settings in which MVMP may be of assistance by visiting this website:

https://www.umb.edu/mopc/programs/agricultural-mediation-program/

Discover, explore, and strengthen your connections to our Island through the arts this summer at Martha's Vineyard Museum! Exhibits and events for the summer can be viewed in their summer brochure.

mvmuseum.org

Nelson Mechanical Design, Inc reminded us that it is National Clean Beaches Week! We’d love to hear how you’re supporting clean beaches in the comments below!

If you are considering installing a mini-split system, call NMD today! Experts are ready to discuss the possibilities with you. Phone Number: (508) 696-3120 #4 or Email: [email protected]



https://nmdgreen.com/mini-splits/

MVMP’s Introduction to Conflict Coaching Course begins on September 13! The comprehensive 15-hour course offers a solid introduction to the conflict coaching process. Discover the CLAMSHELL model, a structured protocol designed for effective conflict resolution. You'll engage in two one-hour coaching sessions, guided by Coaching and Participant manuals. Plus, access a step-by-step training video to enhance your learning experience. Enroll today and gain valuable skills to navigate conflicts with confidence! 🤝💡

https://www.mvmediation.org/introduction-to-conflict-coaching

SAVE THE DATE: The twenty-second Annual African American Film Festival is August 2 – 10, 2024. You can buy your tickets now using the link provided.



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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the filming of Steven Spielberg's Jaws, shot in 1974 on location all over the Vineyard to bring to life the fictional Amity Island. To celebrate, the Edgartown Board of Trade is hosting events throughout the weekend as part of Amity Week.

Make sure to check out their website for full calendar of events: https://www.amityweek.org

Starting Tonight: 12th annual FILMUSIC Festival presented at the MV Film Center June 27-30 Dawn's Porter's LUTHER, ENNIO Morricone, Bob Marley: ONE LOVE, and more! Dear Friends and Music/Film Lovers, We are thrilled to announce the 12th annual FILMUSIC Festival, which will be held from Thur