Yesterday's Island/Today's Nantucket, Vol. 54 Issue #1, April 25 - May 15, 2024

Pendants P Gold

New Film Event

Comes to Nantucket

by Suzanne Daub

Nantucket has a long history of empowering women. Because the Quaker population here valued equality and education, islanders educated their girls as well as their boys at a time that was not common. Nantucket women were independent, intelligent, curious, creative, and industrious. They were poets, artists, scientists, adventurers, writers, businesswomen, physicians—several of them world-renowned. Nantucket women were in the forefront in the fight for abolition and equal rights. On our island, women could express themselves.

On Saturday, May 25, NEW Moon Fest: Nantucket Empowering Women will premiere in the ‘Sconset Casino. This original film event will showcase the voices of women filmmakers and storytellers from around the world. Co-chairs Lisa Getter, executive director of NCTV, and Lisa P. Soeder, attorney and entrepreneur, worked together to design the event as a rite of spring, an evening of camaraderie with a curated selection of short films that pay tribute to the feminine spirit.

NEW Moon Fest is described on their website—newmoonfest.org—as a way to “celebrate women filmmakers and storytellers contributing to the making of cinema both in front of and behind the camera.”

This film event “will get our community together after a long winter,” explained Getter. It will be an occasion “where they can see friends, catch up, dress up, and see some great films. And we hope it will inspire the audience to make their own films.”

This time of year, added Soeder, “people are excited to see people—in this era of divisiveness, the stories of women need to be seen.”

Soeder, who brought LunaFest® to Nantucket in 2010, also noted that the NEW Moon Fest team believes “in the power of women to come together and to make a significant impact—whether as writers or as filmmakers or as actors who tell untold stories, as a host that raises funds and awareness for a cause, as a researcher who uses those funds towards progress, or as an attendee who leaves with a different perspective. Each is a catalyst for change...We can say that here

MELLOW YELLOW:

FINE CONTEMPORARY ART

an exhibition of Fine Contemporary Art Glass from April 26th to 30th

Refreshments served Saturday, April 27th from noon to 3pm

4 India Street, 2nd floor

Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-4pm thegallerynantucket.com

Tidying-Up for Spring

by Suzanne Daub

restaurant and bar

Dinner

Spring cleaning on Nantucket doesn’t just refer to sweeping away dust and cobwebs that have accumulated throughout the house during the winter months. It also includes several cooperative efforts to tidy-up our island roadsides, beaches, nature preserves, and town.

This week, the Nantucket Clean Team starts up again for the 2024 season, with three clean-ups set for Saturday morning, April 27. At 8 am, volunteers will meet at Washington Street Ext. (by the Handlebar) to clean downtown and at the corner of Milestone and Nobadeer Farm roads to clean along Milestone Road. At 9 am that same Saturday, the Clean Team is encouraging volunteers to head to Jetties Beach to join the Cape Cod Surfrider Foundation for a beach cleanup.

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The weekend after Daffy Weekend—from 6 am on Saturday, May 4 until 12 noon on Sunday, May 5—the fifth annual Nantucket Litter Derby will add some friendly competition and fun to an outdoor spring cleaning that ends in a celebratory gathering and rewards ceremony at Cisco Brewery on Sunday at 4 pm.

The “woman behind the curtain” for the Nantucket Litter Derby is island resident Leah Mojer, who is quick to credit the town for their help with “day-of operations and set-up.” She defines the mission of this island event as “to raise awareness, foster teamwork, inspire friendly competition, and promote a sens of shared responsibility for keeping the island’s roadsides, beaches, and wild spaces litter-free.”

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A Nantucket Tradition for 89 Years

Hot Coffee, Warm Donuts, Full Breakfast & Lunch

Breakfast

M, T, Th, Fr, Sat: 6:30am-2pm Sunday: 6:30am-1pm

Lunch

M, T, Th, Fr, Sat: 11am-2pm

photo courtesy Nantucket Litter Derby

Just Like Old Times

by Steve “Tuna” Tornovish

Mid April on Nantucket will fluctuate from a spectacular sunny t-shirt only day to one that requires a hooded neoprene jacket just to get to the mailbox. The wind howls, the boats are cancelled, and the rain pounds down in a sideways manner, just to remind you to stay inside. Which is what reasonable Nantucket people will do, of course. But fishermen are not necessarily reasonable people. And this is how I found myself standing in waders in the North Head of the Hummock, hands numb, eyes watering, trying to cast an ultralight pond rig into a 30 knot wind.

My brother Billy was in the same predicament, standing about 20 feet away from me. Billy, recently retired, has taken to fishing to fill up the portions of his day that aren’t involved with chasing his grandson Edward around the house. Billy’s commitment to fishing is impressive, and he has the hardware to back it up. His 2023 run was quite impressive. Bill was a member of Team Bucktail, the three-man squad that won the Spring Sea Run Open tournament in 2023. Billy then won the inaugural August Blues tournament, beating his beloved older brother (yours truly) by a couple of points. He concluded his 2023 beach fishing tournaments with a Top 10 finish in the Inshore Classic, a five week-long event.

I was grateful when Billy asked me to partner with him for this year’s April Freshwater Tournament. This event is sponsored by the Nantucket Angler’s Club and Nantucket Tackle Center. Now in its sixth year, this tournament inspires hibernating anglers to leave our warm, comfortable caves and take to the island’s ponds. This is a multi-species catch-and-release tournament. Anglers measure their best catch of six species: pickerel, white perch, yellow perch, crappie, sunfish and holdover striped bass. The fish are measured, photographed and released. This tournament is fun and surprisingly competitive, often being decided on the last day of April.

Tournaments like this don’t happen without someone stepping up to take on the duties of looking at big batches of fish pictures posed with measuring tapes and transcribing the results. The man behind the curtain for this event is Tim Coggins, the affable and steady manager of Nantucket Tackle Center. Tim tells

8pm MAY: Wednesday 1st, Saturday 4th, Wednesday 8th, Saturday 11th, Wednesday 15th

HISTORIC WALKING TOURS

Friday, April 26th 2pm • Saturday, April 27th 10am & 2pm • Sunday, April 28th 2pm Saturday, May 15th 2pm

Friday, April 26th 10am • Saturday, April 27th 8:30am • Sunday, April 28th 10am Wednesday, May 1st 10am • Saturday, May 4th 10am

Wednesday, May 8th 10am

Saturday, May 11th 10am • Wednesday, May 15th 10am

Further information can be found in the “Events and Entertainment” calendar in this paper.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25

8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

9 to 10 AM - Circle of Moms

A free, confidential space where moms can connect, brainstorm, vent, & share successes and ideas. Feel empowered to talk about the adjustment to motherhood & to say what is true for them about motherhood. Expectant mothers and babies in arms welcome. Childcare provided. Call Pauline Cronin 508-228-7285 x 1166 or email croninp@npsk.org. In Early Childhood Playroom, 56 Centre Str rm 106.

9:30 to 10 AM - Free Toddler Time for up to Age 3

Short stories, fingerplays, & songs to foster pre-literacy skills. Tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. 1 India St. NantucketAtheneum.org

10 AM - “Ahoy Come Ashore” Art Exhibit

Nantucket Artists Association current show in The Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf. Show continues to May 18. nantucketarts.org

10:30 to 11 AM - Free Preschool Story Time for Age 3+

Story time feature new & classic stories, fingerplays, and songs. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

12:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Hike with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond in sight of an active osprey nest. 110 Eel Point Road. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

5:30 to 7:30 PM - Flower Crown Party at the Dreamland Theater

Learn how to make a lush flower crown with the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. Choose from a variety of daffodils, florals, & greenery to complete the perfect accessory for your daffy outfit. Materials, light bites, libations. Tickets $80 at nantucketchamberma.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/37402

6 to 7 PM - Free ELL Beginner & Intermediate English Class

For those seeking to learn basic conversation or improve English skills. Class is conducted in English; preregistration not required. For details: 508-228-1110 x113. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

7 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk

A 3/4-mi stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors (65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

7 PM - Nantucket Comedy Festival Presents: Tony V & Friends

a hilarious evening with headliner Tony V., a very special surprise MC, along with great openers to get your Daffodil weekend off on the right foot. Presented in partnership with the Nantucket Comedy Festival in The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-332-4822 NantucketDreamland.org

7 to 9 PM - LGBTQ+ Group

An unstructured and inclusive peer-to-peer meeting circle for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ and would like to share life experiences & support. Free. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

8 to 9 PM - Free “Look Up” at Loines

Join MMA’s astronomers for a tour of Nantucket’s night sky. View the moon, planets, stars, nebulae, and even distant galaxies through the MMA’s telescopes, & learn more about constellations, phases of the moon, planets. For all ages but with a focus on young adults & students. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 26

8 AM - Coskata Pond & Woods with Nantucket Walkabout

A 3-mile hike mostly over sand—a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats - tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh with osprey nests & harbor. Book at WalkNantucket.com

For the Love of a Caterpillar

by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois, PhD Director of Research & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation

Spring seems to have finally arrived on the island. The Spring Equinox on March 19 officially marked the start of spring, but we all know not to be suckered in by those arbitrary dates. Traditionally, spring is marked more by the indicators of the changing season. It could be the Daffodil Festival which holds to the calendar date of the last weekend of April. Or it could be something more attuned to the spring climate: blooming forsythia, calling of spring peepers, and migratory birds arriving from their winter stays.

Do you have a favorite sign of spring?

One of my favorite indicators of spring temperatures is the hatch of a familiar insect: the Eastern Tent Caterpillar. This native creature is unique, and I hope to shed some light on an often-maligned species that I think deserves a little respect. Eastern Tent Caterpillars (or ETC) are hairy caterpillars, black with a white stripe down the back, brown and yellow lines along the sides, and a row of oval blue spots on the sides. And they are true harbingers of spring. Instead of being restricted by a calendar date or light cues, the ETC are very sensitive to temperature and hatch out of eggs after several successive days of springlike temperatures.

Because of this sensitivity to early warm temperatures, ETC have been used as indicators of spring and studied to track earlier warming. As we have seen with climate change effects in our region, warmer spring temperatures arriving earlier in the calendar year mean that ETC are hatching earlier than previous long-term averages. At the Linda Loring Nature Foundation, we have been recording ETC hatch date at the LLNF property since 2015. We don’t have enough data yet to note a seasonal shift, but in the last nine years we have seen the hatch date vary annually between April 24 and May 6. As of this writing (April 21), there still aren’t any caterpillars to be found, but my guess is any day now!

Eastern tent caterpillars (Malacosoma americanum) are native to Nantucket

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Events & Entertainment

Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net

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10 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point 2-1/2 mi, 1 hr. exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes. Ends at White Elephant Hotel. Cash Only. $25; $20 for 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early No reservations necessary. 774-325-8972

10 AM - “April Showers” & “From a Distance’ Art Exhibits

Nantucket Artists Association current shows in Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street Shows continue to May 18. nantucketarts.org

10 to 11:30 AM - Free Downtown Tree Tour

Learn about the historic species of trees that line the streets of downtown Nantucket, and how they have been preserved. Tours are led by Land Council Executive Director Emily Molden and Nantucket Waterkeeper RJ Turcotte. Nantucket Land Council, Nantucket’s environmental advocacy organization. Register NantucketLandWater.org NLWC office, 6 Ash Lane.

10 AM to 5 PM - Mellow Yellow Exhibit ~ Fine Contemporary Art Glass

Nantucket’s Gallery at Four India celebrates Daffodil Weekend with an exhibition of Fine Contemporary Art Glass. Yellow Daffodil Vases, hand-blown and etched by Cynthia Myers ~ hand-blown, sandblasted, and carved bowl by Dick Hess ~ water goblets, hand-blown in Tutti Frutti caned glass by Robert Dane ~ and a masterpiece sculpture in yellow cut crystal by Tom Marosz are just some of the exquisite art objects available. At The Gallery at Four India Street, 4 India Street.

11 AM to 3 PM - Daffodil Festival Bazaar

A market of diverse items at St. Paul’s Church, 20 Fair Street. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event.

12 to 4 PM - Daffodil Festival Salvage Mercantile Showcase

Learn about incorporating salvage & reuse in design, and shop for sustainable repurposed wares at a Schrauth Architecture + Consulting pop-up shop. Sherburne Hall, upstairs at 11 Centre Street. A Nantucket Preservation Trust Event

2 PM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour

A 1/2-mi, 90-min. stroll led by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

2 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout

This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

2 to 4 PM - Daffodil Woven Cuff Bracelet with Caitlin Parsons

Complete your Daffodil wardrobe with a hand-woven daffodil cuff bracelet. No piece of jewelry better represents Nantucket than the Nantucket Basket Bracelet. NHA Decorative Arts program. Reserve a spot at 508-228-1894 or nha.org

4 to 6 PM - Cheers to Daffodils Wine Tasting

Join Current Vintage & Nantucket Wine and Food Festival at 4 Easy Street for our annual Daffodil Tasting. We will be pouring this year’s Wine Festival favorite sips & serving delicious cheese & charcuterie from the CV pantry. Enjoy exclusive access to discounted tickets for NWF events, including 25% off tickets to the Wine Festival’s Thursday evening Harbor Gala (May 16), as well as select Wine Fest Grand Tasting Sessions on Saturday and Sunday (May 18 & 19). Current Vintage, 4 Easy Street. 508-228-5073 ~ CurrentVintage.com

4:30 to 7 PM - Live Music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewers Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 7 PM - Teen Game Night

Play a selection of games in the Atheneum Learning Lab, including Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance & Mario Party, as well as board games. Games will rotate & are first-come, first-served. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

6:30 to 7:30 PM - Silent Seas: Exploring the World of Deaf Nantucketers

Join Rebecca Edwards, professor of history at the Rochester Institute of Technology, to explore Nantucket’s place in the early history of the American deaf community. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

7 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk

A 3/4-mi stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

7 PM - “It Might as Well be Spring” Concert

Music Director Joe Hammer is joined by other gifted local musicians presenting a selection of music that celebrates the joys of springtime. Bubbles and bites will be served. $20 at the door. St. Paul’s Church, 20 Fair Street.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Explore plant succession on the threatened habitat known as sandplain grasslands on this hike. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, with groves & small forests & wildflower meadows. Book at WalkNantucket.com.

8 AM - ACK Clean Team

Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. We supply everything you need, including grabbers. Meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington Street.

8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill

A 1.8-mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; teens $15; ages 7-12 $10. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 whjamieson@gmail.com

8:30 AM to 12 PM - A Safe Place’s 25th Annual Clothes Line Project

An emotionally moving art display consisting of t-shirts decorated by local survivors of domestic & sexual violence to honor survivors, help with healing, & raise awareness. Free materials available for participants to make their own t-shirts to add. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

9:30 AM to 12 Noon - Antique Cars Gather for the Parade

More than 100 antique vehicles gather on Main Street to line up for the parade. Spectators may walk among the parked vehicles to view the classic cars and their festive decorations. The parade starts at noon following this route: right onto Centre Street, right on Broad Street, right on South Water Street, and back up Main Street. Cars continue left onto Orange Street and head out of town, around the Rotary and down Milestone Road to ‘Sconset. A Daffodil Festival Event presented by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce

9:30 AM to 4 PM - Grab & Go Bag: Hand Print Lilies

Stop by the Weezie Libraty today for this week’s Grab & Go project: hand-print lilies, free while supplies last. All supplies & instructions included. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

9:30 AM - Daffy Saturday Goodies by ACK 4170®

Visit the ACK 4170® Daffy Shop at 7 Easy Street (Victoria Greenhood Jewelry shop) for Daffy goodies. Stop by at 9:30 am before the parade for the best selection & shop online at ACK4170.com

10 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour

A 1/2-mi, 90-min. stroll led by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, Cash only; $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

10 AM - Daffodil Festival Hat Pageant

Show off your creativity with a festively decorated, daffodil-themed hat (elegant or goofy). The pageant is open to men, women, & children; individuals & ensembles. Children’s Beach Bandstand, Harbor View Way. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event

10 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Nancy Thayer

Join Nancy Thayer signing copies of her newest Nantucket novel The Summer We Started Over at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. MitchellsBookCorner.com

10 AM to 1 PM - Daffodil Festival Salvage Mercantile Showcase

Stop in for light bites and a chance to win a copy of ‘Sconset: House by House and a repurposed Oyster Shell Mason Jar tumbler. Learn about incorporating salvage & reuse in design, and shop for sustainable repurposed wares at a Schrauth Architecture + Consulting pop-up shop. Sherburne Hall, upstairs at 11 Centre Street. A Nantucket Preservation Trust Event

10 AM to 5 PM - Mellow Yellow Exhibit ~ Fine Contemporary Art Glass

Nantucket’s Gallery at Four India celebrates Daffodil Weekend with an exhibition of Fine Contemporary Art Glass. Yellow Daffodil Vases, hand-blown and etched by Cynthia Myers ~ hand-blown, sandblasted, and carved bowl by Dick Hess ~ water goblets, hand-blown in Tutti Frutti caned glass by Robert Dane ~ and a masterpiece sculpture in yellow cut crystal by Tom Marosz are just some of the exquisite art objects available. Refreshments noon to 3pm. The Gallery at Four India Street, 4 India Street. TheGalleryNantucket.com

10:15 AM to 11:15 PM - Nature Story Hour

Designed for the young explorer: an MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce an MMA’s animal friend, & make a craft of play games. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Register at MariaMitchell.org $15

10:30 AM - Daffodil Festival Children’s Bike Parade

Decorate your children’s bike, wagon, skateboard, baby carriage, or other self-propelled vehicles, with a Daffodil theme. Children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult, and all children on bicycles must wear helmets. Staging begins at 10:30 am at Children’s Beach Bandstand, Harbor View Way. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event

10:30 to 11:15 Am - Connecting to Art and History through Conversation

Join the NHA for a museum-based experience where participants will discover connections to art, history, & each other as our guides converse about works in the collection. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

10:30 to 11:30 AM - Read to a Buddy

NiSHA and certified animal therapy teams, in collaboration with NCS, offer this literacy program encouraging pre-reading and reading skills. Aa fun, relaxed, and nonjudgemental way to become more confident & enjoy reading. Register at nantucketcommunityschoolregister.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=295171

11 AM to 12 PM - Daffodil Festival Visit with Barnaby Bear at Children’s Beach

Meet Barnaby Bear this Daffodil Weekend. Join author Wendy Rouillard and her best pal, Barnaby Bear, as they meet and greet families at Children’s Beach. Surprise giveaways and family fun. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event

AN ISLAND VIEW:

Keep Nantucket More than a Beach Hotel

essay by Robert P. Barsanti

You can rent a house on Milk Street for $45,000 a week. For that money, you could buy, and own, a Camaro or a Mustang or a BMW 2 series. But if you were to go to a realtor and plunk your money down to rent this house on Milk Street, you could spend a week with three queen beds, a pool (of course), and “one of the best and most fun home bars on the island” in case you grow tired of paying $19 for a Negroni among the common people who spend their cash on sports cars.

But you would be too late. The house is fully rented for the summer, to the tune of about $500,000.

With Articles 59 and 60 looming at Nantucket Town Meeting on May 7, and yard signs threatening our jobs, I took a internet cruise through the rental properties on a realtor’s web page. I am as ignorant of island real estate as an oyster is of the craters on the moon. In the space of a jaw-dropping half-hour, I saw hundreds of island properties for rent ranging from $5,000 to $60,000 a week. I’m sure my friends in the needlepoint belts and seersucker jackets have a more precise number for the median and average rents. My Oyster guess is around $25,000 a week.

Our friends on Milk Street have a house in Naples, Florida that has a similar bar, decorated in the signature Hermes Orange that matched the lady’s scarf. While the article in the Wall Street Journal didn’t mention it, I don’t believe they own a scallop rake, a paint-stained ladder, or work shoes.

One island realtor lists hundred of these rentals. I have not done an exhaustive analysis, but I would guess there are many hundreds—perhaps as many as two thousand—of these rental properties on-island. I would be willing to bet that perhaps only a hundred or so are islanders with a collection of prize work-shirts in their closets.

Each of these houses is likely an oil well, pumping sweet crude into the bank accounts of off-island investors and billionaires. They are drinking our milkshake. Their owners don’t line up for the Fourth of July water fight, they don’t visit the St. Paul’s Fair, and they don’t shop at the Hospital Thrift Shop. The owners don’t give out candy at Halloween, they don’t meet the President at Murray’s on Thanksgiving, and they don’t go to winter Paint Nights.

When I think of the Short Term Rentals articles being considered at Town Meeting, I am thinking of this Milk Street house and the $500,000 rent that briefly touched the island before arriving in a Florida bank.

When the Milk Street opportunity arose, an agent wearing pink and green sporting a Breitling timepiece didn’t make the potential home owners aware of the good schools or the child-friendly yard and didn’t think of principal residences or accessory use. No, the agent pointed out the rental history and the trend lines for the island. Milk Street is a singular location near town, with a property awaiting a signature decor. It promised a remarkable return on investment for the right buyer.

The agent was right: it will make $500,000 this summer.

As the lawn signs indicate, the Milk Street property, along with the other mul-

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Tidying-Up for Spring

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This event was scheduled during early April during the first four years it was held, but the date was moved to May for 2024, Leah explained, because “the beginning of April is often very stormy” here, plus several holidays in April can interfere with participation.

The Litter Derby is held across two days, Mojer explained, to give it a “builtin rain date. Last year, it poured all day on one of the days…[teams] don’t have to do it for two days, but if you are feeling competitive you might want to do both…And there’s something about it that is addicting when you can see your positive effect on the environment.”

Teams can have up to six individuals and are responsible for their own supplies (gloves, grabbers, and trash bags). They also choose what areas of Nantucket they want to tidy-up. Last year 22 teams competed. At press time, the 2024 signup has already exceeded 20 teams: several repeat competitors and many new teams. “Two are fifth-year teams, and there are a couple of four-year teams” [signed up for 2024], Mojer said. Sign-up is free and open through May 3 at nantucketlitterderby.com.

After 1 pm on Sunday, May 5, trash collection drop-off will be held at the Nantucket Waste Facility. Volunteers will be available to help sort, and there’s usually music during the weigh-in.

To date, Litter Derby teams have removed from our environment 64,000 pounds of litter! During past years during this event, teams have wrestled a variety of items—large and small, heavy and light—out of the environment. For safety reasons, weight of items picked up for this event are capped at 50 pounds.

At 4 pm on Sunday, Litter Derby teams and organizers will gather at Cisco Brewers. First place winners get a $1,000 cash prize, and second- and third-place prizes will also be awarded.

“If you going to pick up trash for just one day: do it this day because Town employees are devoting their day off—a Sunday—for this to be super-efficient,” Mojer said. “The Town does it for everyone’s benefit…With everyone working together, a lot gets done…it’s very efficient.”

Events & Entertainment

Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 8

12:30 to 1 PM - Annual Daffy Dog Parade

All friendly, leashed pooches are welcome to participate! (Daffy costumes & decorations are strongly encouraged.) Register ahead of time from 10 am to 12noon at the Federal & Main Street corner table. Proceeds benefit Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals (NiSHA). The parade will be held at Children’s Beach.

12:30 to 2 PM - Annual Daffodil Festival Tailgate Picnic

After driving to Siasconset, car parade participants will stage special picnics for their groups; some might invite spectators to share, but it’s best to bring your own picnic because there are no options to buy picnics during the Daffy Tailgate. There is often impromptu live music. Right side of the street is reserved for parade cars. Spectators may seek parking on side streets; parking is limited. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event.

1 to 4 PM - Transcription Afternoons

Drop-in transcription afternoons as part of the NHA’s Volunteer Transcription Project. Reasearch Assoc. Peggi Godwin will be on hand to help with questions. Transcribers can stop in for any length of time. Bring your own laptop or tablet. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org

2 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

2 PM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour

A 1/2-mi, 90-min. stroll led by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, Cash only; $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

2 to 5 PM - The 48th Annual Daffodil Show

Don’t miss the Nantucket Garden Club’s Annual Daffodil Flower Show with daffodil flower entries, floral arrangements, & photography entries. Complimentary bus service from Washington Street near bus terminal starting at 2 pm. Free admission; donations accepted. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road.

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Steve Rondo at Cisco Brewers

Head to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or 2 and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations.

5:30 to 7 PM - Free Concert: Meg, Cathy, & Linda

Islanders

Meg Hunter & Cathy Morris Aguiar join Linda Atherton to perform a concert of original music at the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

6 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of N. America. See and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

7 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk

A 3/4-mi stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

7 to 10 PM - The Daffy Party 2024

Featuring live music by one of Nantucket’s favorite bands & light, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, & open bar with a special holiday cocktail! Wear your Daffy Best! This event is 21+, and ID’s will be verified at entry. The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-332-4822 NantucketDreamland.org

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

8 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet with a small walkway This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com

10 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point

2-1/2 mi, 1 hr. exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes. End at White Elephant Hotel. Cash Only, $25; $20 for 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early No reservations necessary 774-325-8972

10 AM to 3 PM - The 48t Annual Daffodil Show

Don’t miss the Nantucket Garden Club Annual Daffodil Flower Show with daffodil flower entries, floral arrangements, and photography entries. Admission is free with donations accepted for the Nantucket Garden Club’s Island Daffodil Planting Fund. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 NantucketGardenClub.org

10 AM to 5 PM - Mellow Yellow Exhibit ~ Fine Contemporary Art Glass

Nantucket’s Gallery at Four India celebrates Daffodil Weekend with an exhibition of Fine Contemporary Art Glass. Yellow Daffodil Vases, hand-blown and etched by Cynthia Myers ~ hand-blown, sandblasted carved bowl by Dick Hess ~ water goblets, hand-blown in Tutti Frutti caned glass by Robert Dane ~ and a masterpiece

sculpture in yellow cut crystal by Tom Marosz are just some of the exquisite art objects available. At The Gallery at Four India Street, 4 India Street.

10:15 AM to 11:15 PM - Nature Story Hour

Designed for the young explorer: an MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce an MMA’s animal friend, & make a craft of play games. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Register at MariaMitchell.org $15

2 PM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour

A 1/2 mi, 90-min. stroll led by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, Cash only; $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

2 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with much to teach us. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

3 to 5 PM - World Cinema: BRAZIL - “The Way He Looks” (2014)

A foreign language film (with English subtitles) in the Great Hall. Enjoy an afternoon of popcorn and fun. Free Admission. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

3 to 6 PM - Live Music by Steve Rondo at Cisco Brewers

Live music by Steve Rondo at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

5:30 to 6:15 PM - Beginner’s Ukulele Drop-In

No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available. Nantucket Music Center, 56 Center Street. 508-228-3352 Nantucketmusic.org

5:45 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

See an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon & stars, and maybe take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

7 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk

A 3/4-mi stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

MONDAY, APRIL 29

8 AM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

10 AM to 5 PM - Mellow Yellow Exhibit ~ Fine Contemporary Art Glass

A special exhibit of Fine Contemporary Art Glass. Yellow Daffodil Vases, handblown & etched by Cynthia Myers ~ hand-blown, sandblasted, & carved bowl by Dick Hess ~ water goblets, hand-blown in Tutti Frutti caned glass by Robert Dane ~ & a sculpture in yellow cut crystal by Tom Marosz are a few of the exquisite art objects at The Gallery at Four India Street, 4 India Street.

10:30 to 11 AM - Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga

Join certified yoga instructor Jill Lauren for some yoga with your littles. Move, stretch, and breathe together. Begin to explore the connection between our bodies and the present moment. Limited to 1 caregiver per child. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

2 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows. And get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Tarot Discoveries

Explore the cards, their symbolism, & how to use them, with Suzanne Keating & other students of this art of esoteric interpretation. Bring your own deck of Tarot cards & a notebook or journal. Registration required at NantucketAtheneum.org

7 to 8 PM - ELL: Group Conversation - Intermediate

Practice conversational English in a friendly group setting. Sessions are free, open to English language learners, and led by a literacy volunteer. To register, email ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org or text 508-332-0605

7 to 8 PM - Community Jazz Band

Led by Nigel Goss. Band room at Nantucket Music Center, 56 Center Street. Register at Nantucketmusic.org

TUESDAY, APRIL 30

8 AM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

10 AM to 5 PM - Mellow Yellow Exhibit ~ Fine Contemporary Art Glass

A special exhibit of Fine Contemporary Art Glass. Yellow Daffodil Vases, handblown & etched by Cynthia Myers ~ hand-blown, sandblasted, & carved bowl by Dick Hess ~ water goblets, hand-blown in Tutti Frutti caned glass by Robert Dane ~ & a sculpture in yellow cut crystal by Tom Marosz are a few of the exquisite art objects at The Gallery at Four India Street, 4 India Street.

Events & Entertainment

Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 11

10:30 to 11:15 Am - Connecting to Art and History through Conversation

Join the NHA for a museum-based experience where participants will discover connections to art, history, & each other as our guides converse about works in the collection. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. nha.org

2 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

3:30 to 4:30 PM - Youth Chorus Ages 8+

A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St.. 508-228-3352 NantucketMusic.org

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Open Mic Night!

An evening of fun with Atheneum’s Open Mic Night — first come/first served. Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

7:45 AM - Free Birding Field Trip with LLNF

Explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, & field guides available to borrow. All experience levels are welcome. Meet at at the LLNF office, 110 Eel Point Rd, to check in & board the van: trip departs promptly at 8 am. Registration required: llnf.org.

8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s weasternmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers, least terns and American oystercatchers during the summer and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. This is one of the longer hikes Nantucket Walkabout does. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill

A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions & back downtown. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972

2 PM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, but their groves & small forests are broken up by meadows of wildflowers. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

6 PM - Polpis Harbor Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

As the sun sets over Nantucket Harbor & Coatue, learn from Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket & Polpis Harbors & about salt marsh ecosystem in the harbors & conservation efforts. Book at WalkNantucket.com

6 to 7:30 PM - Teen Trivia Night

Join us for an evening of trivia at the library, just for teens and tweens! Bring a friend or come alone and test your knowledge! Snacks will be provided. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Atheneum Knitting Group

The Atheneum Knitters Group is a fun, relaxed place to share your projects with like-minded people or learn new techniques. Attendees will be required to wear a mask at all times. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Table Top Game Night

Every week one table is devoted to a rotating selection of games + one table for Dungeons & Dragons (limited seating for D&D, first-come first-served) New players and old are all welcome! Game Night is open to adults & teens age 13+. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk

A 3/4-mi stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

THURSDAY, MAY 2

8 AM - Coskata Pond & Woods with Nantucket Walkabout

A 3-mile hike mostly over sand, exploring this area is a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats - tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh with two active osprey nest poles and harbor. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

9 to 10 AM - Circle of Moms

A free, confidential space where moms can connect, brainstorm, vent, & share successes and ideas. Feel empowered to talk about the adjustment to motherhood & to say what is true for them about motherhood. Expectant mothers and babies in arms welcome. Childcare provided. Call Pauline Cronin 508-228-7285 x 1166 or email croninp@npsk.org. In Early Childhood Playroom, 56 Centre Str rm 106.

10 AM - “Ahoy Come Ashore” Art Exhibit

Nantucket Artists Association current show in The Big Gallery, upstairs at 12

Straight Wharf. Show continues to May 18. nantucketarts.org

12:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond in sight of an active osprey nest. 110 Eel Point Road. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

6 PM - Prevention Starts with All: The Chris Herren Story

In this very personal presentation, Herren will share his recovery journey in a brutally honest format. The event will start with a 5-minute film introducing Herren & showing highlights of his basketball career, which began to unravel after making a few bad decisions. He will take the audience on his journey from addiction to sobriety. To conclude the event Chris will field questions from the audience. Free presentation in Nantucket High School Auditorium, 10 Surfside Rd.

6 to 7 PM - Free ELL Beginner & Intermediate English Class

For those seeking to learn basic conversation or improve English skills. Class is conducted in English; preregistration not required. For details: 508-228-1110 x113. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

8 to 9 PM - Free “Look Up” at Loines

Join MMA’s astronomers for a tour of Nantucket’s night sky. View the moon, planets, stars, nebulae, and even distant galaxies through the MMA’s telescopes, & learn more about constellations, phases of the moon, planets. For all ages but with a focus on young adults & students. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

FRIDAY, MAY 3

8 AM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout

This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

10 AM - Free Nature Ramble with LLNF

Walk over our gently rolling trails, & explore sandplain grasslands and coastal heathland habitats. Enjoy views of Long Pond and Nantucket Sound &see what’s blooming, budding, flying, and crawling around the trails guided by experienced LLNF staff. Registration required: llnf.org.

10 AM - “April Showers” & “From a Distance’ Art Exhibits

Nantucket Artists Association current shows in Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street Shows continue to May 18. nantucketarts.org

2 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is near Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

4:30 to 7 PM - Live Music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

5 to 7 PM - Teen Game Night

Come play games at the library! Teens and tweens are invited to play a selection of games in the Learning Lab, including Nintendo Switch games like Just Dance and Mario Party, as well as board games like Trouble and Strategy, and many more! The games will rotate and are first-come, first-served. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org

7 to 8:30 PM - Unwind Under the Whale: Transcription Night

Grab your laptop and participate in Transcription Night at the Whaling Museum! NHA staff will guide you through the transcription process, so no experience is necessary. View objects from the NHA archive vaults, eat pizza, mingle with fellow transcribers, and participate in our transcribing competition! Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org

SATURDAY, MAY 4

8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

9:45 to 10:15 AM - Nanpuppets at the Atheneum

Join Lizza and her puppet friends for some fun in the garden. We’re going to try and stay outside for as long as the weather holds. Please dress appropriately. Don’t forget to bring a blanket! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org

10 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point

2-1/2 mi, 1 hr. exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes. End at White Elephant Hotel. Cash Only, $25; $20 for 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early No reservations necessary 774-325-8972

10 AM to 12 PM - Maria Mitchell and the Daring Daughters of Nantucket Island

Join the curator of the Mitchell House for a walking tour concerning the lives of Maria Mitchell and Nantucket’s famous and infamous women, as well as the lesser known women of our island. $15. Registration Required: MariaMitchell.org

10:15 AM to 11:15 PM - Nature Story Hour

Designed for the young explorer: an MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce an MMA’s animal friend, & make a craft of play games. Kids

must be accompanied by an adult. Register at MariaMitchell.org $15

10:30 to 11:15 Am - Connecting to Art and History through Conversation

Join the NHA for a museum-based experience where participants will discover connections to art, history, & each other as our guides converse about works in the collection. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

10:30 to 11:30 AM - Read to a Buddy

NiSHA and certified animal therapy teams, in collaboration with NCS, offer this literacy program encouraging pre-reading and reading skills. Aa fun, relaxed, and nonjudgemental way to become more confident & enjoy reading. Register at nantucketcommunityschoolregister.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=295171

1 to 4 PM - Transcription Afternoons

Drop-in transcription afternoons as part of the NHA’s Volunteer Transcription Project. Reasearch Assoc. Peggi Godwin will be on hand to help with questions. Transcribers can stop in for any length of time. Bring your own laptop or tablet. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org

2 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot, see & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Cosmic Jibaros at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

6 to 7 PM - Free Concert: Hungrytown

Join us for an evening of music with Hungrytown. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org

6:15 PM - Polpis Harbor Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

As the sun sets over Nantucket Harbor & Coatue, learn from Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket & Polpis Harbors & about salt marsh ecosystem in the harbors & conservation. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

7 PM - Veronica Robles and her Mariachi Band

An evening of music & dancing featuring Latino icon & mariachi band leader Veronica Robles + her all-female band as they play the evening away. Cash bar & lite bites available for this concert celebrating the Cinco de Mayo holiday. Tickets $35 at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. NantucketDreamland.org

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk

A 3/4-mi stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

SUNDAY, MAY 5

8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, but their groves & small forests are broken up by meadows of wildflowers. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

10:15 AM to 11:15 PM - Nature Story Hour

Designed for the young explorer: an MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce an MMA’s animal friend, & make a craft of play games. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Register at MariaMitchell.org $15

2 PM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

3 to 6 PM - Live Music by Cosmic Jibaros at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

5:30 to 6:15 PM - Beginner’s Ukulele Drop-In

No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available. Nantucket Music Center, 56 Center Street. 508-228-3352 Nantucketmusic.org

6 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

See an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon & stars, and maybe take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

MONDAY, MAY 6

8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

10:30 to 11 AM - Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga

Join certified yoga instructor Jill Lauren for some yoga with your littles. Move, stretch, and breathe together. Begin to explore the connection between our bodies and the present moment. Limited to 1 caregiver per child. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

2 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout

This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat:

native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Tarot Discoveries

Explore the cards, their symbolism, & how to use them, with Suzanne Keating & other students of this art of esoteric interpretation. Bring your own deck of Tarot cards & a notebook or journal. Registration required at NantucketAtheneum.org

7 to 8 PM - ELL: Group Conversation - Intermediate

Practice conversational English in a friendly group setting. Sessions are free, open to English language learners, and led by a literacy volunteer. To register, email ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org or text 508-332-0605

7 to 8 PM - Community Jazz Band

Led by Nigel Goss. Band room at Nantucket Music Center, 56 Center Street. Register at Nantucketmusic.org

TUESDAY, MAY 7

8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

2 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet over which a small walkway passes. This is one of the shorter hikes and is close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

3:30 to 4:30 PM - Youth Chorus Ages 8+

A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St.. 508-228-3352 NantucketMusic.org

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Open Mic Night!

An evening of fun with Atheneum’s Open Mic Night — first come/first served. Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Nantucket’s weasternmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers, least terns and American oystercatchers during the summer and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. This is one of the longer hikes Nantucket Walkabout does. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill

A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions & back downtown. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972

2 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Part 2 of this hike is a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

5 to 6 PM - Lecture: Ana Ericksen ACKace Illustrations

This talk will look at the work Ericksen does to cultivate her audience and her bond with them, her creative process, and the decisions that go into each of her drawings. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

6:15 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Atheneum Knitting Group

The Atheneum Knitters Group is a fun, relaxed place to share your projects with like-minded people or learn new techniques. Attendees will be required to wear a mask at all times. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Table Top Game Night

Every week one table is devoted to a rotating selection of games + one table for Dungeons & Dragons (limited seating for D&D, first-come first-served) New players and old are all welcome! Game Night is open to adults & teens age 13+. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk

A 3/4-mi stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

THURSDAY, MAY 9

8 AM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot, see & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

MAP of DOWNTOWN NANTUCKET

brant point Lighthouse ▲

● NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

whaLing museum: 13 Broad Street Hear the story of Nantucket over 4 centuries with rotating exhibits in 9 galleries. Daily programs, films, & a stunning view of town from the rooftop. Open from 10am.

oLdest house: 16 Sunset Hill Built in 1686; restored in 1990. 11am-4pm Wed.-Sat. June 14-Sept. 4.

greater Light: 8 Howard Street Built in the 1790s & transformed into a stunning whimsical summer home in the 1920s, this is home to the NHA Decorative Arts Program. 11am-4pm Wed-Sat. June 14-Sept. 4.

chiLdren’s

▲ first congregationaL church

hadwen house: 96 Main Street This Greek Revival mansion built in 1846 is the only mansion of its era onisland open to the public. Exhibits include Nantucket Lightship Baskets, maps, and decorative arts. Open 11am-4pm May 27-Sept. 4.

oLd miLL: 50 Prospect St The oldest functioning mill in the USA, built in 1746. 11am- 4pm Wed.-Sat. June 14Sept. 4.

oLd gaoL: 15R Vestal Street Constructed of massive oak timbers with iron bolts & iron rods across the windows. The heavy wooden doors are reinforced with iron. 11am- 4pm Wed.-Sat. June 14-Sept. 4.

Please visit nha.org for hours, tours, ticket prices, and additional information.

●1800 house ● whaLing museum

▲ pacific cLub st. mary’s

▲ unitarian church

francis street beach 3 bricks

shipwreck & Lifesaving museum: 158 Polpis Road eganmaritime.org Learn the dramatic history of Nantucket’s shipwrecks, lifesaving, and rescuers. Family activities. Free shuttle to the museum from Visitor Services downtown. Beautiful property at Folger’s Marsh open for picnics. Open May 26-October 9.

▲ st. pauL’s

african meeting house

▲ OTHER HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST

brant point Lighthouse: 2 Easton St First erected in 1746, America's second oldest lighthouse and at 26 feet tall, the shortest in New England.

nantucket atheneum: 1 India St The island’s public library was built in 1847 and is filled with art & artifacts as well as books, periodicals, digital materials. Children’s section, reading room, & public garden. Open Mon.-Sat.

pacific cLub: Lower Main St Built in 1772 by whaling merchant William Rotch, this is the only 18th century brick building still standing on-island. Quarterboard on the front lists names of 3 notable ships of Rotch: 2 in the Boston Tea Party and

the first ship to fly the American flag in London. first congregationaL church: 62 Centre St Built in 1725 & moved to this site in 1765. Open for services. Climb the tower for a view of town & the harbor.

st mary’s church: 3 Federal St Built in 1897. Open for services.

st pauL’s church: 20 Fair St Founded in 1838. Rebuilt in 1901 with Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass windows. Church is open daily for visits and for Sunday services. methodist church: 2 Centre St Built in 1831. Open for services.

unitarian church: 11 Orange St Built in 1809. Houses the town clock & 1810 Portuguese Bell. Open for services. three bricks: 93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned.

soLdiers & saiLors monument: Upper Main Street Built in 1875, this obelisk bears the names of 73 island men who died in the Civil War.

african meeting house: 29 York Street Built in 1827, the only public building constructed & occupied by African Americans in the 19th century still standing on-island.

Just Like Old Times

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me that Monday mornings in April are the toughest as he sorts through the onslaught of weekend catch submissions. In true old-school fashion, Tim updates the tournament leaderboard on a whiteboard leaned against the door of Nantucket Tackle. Tim joins Rafael Osona (Spring Sea Run Opener), Dr. Greg Chotkowski (August Blues), and Jeffrey Heyer (Nantucket Inshore Classic) in the club of folks who do the hard work to make Nantucket fishing tournaments go smoothly. Thanks to you all!

Our friend Chuck Duce (cover photo) had joined Brother Bill and me on the blustery day in the North Head of the Hummock. It made me smile to think that Chuck, Billy, and I have been fishing buddies for about 50 years now. Chuck was part of our Hooper Farm Road neighborhood crew who would gather on Saturday mornings (after cartoons, cereal, and professional wrestling on channels 38 and 56, of course) and hike about a half mile to Miacomet Pond. We spent some of the best days of our childhoods tossing worms and bobbers, Red Devil spoons and Roostertail spinners at the perch and pickerel, listening to Red Sox games on transistor radios. Those were days that the three of us remember fondly.

Chuck is a mason by trade and his hands are solid evidence of his years in the concrete business. He’s a quiet man but one who says what he means. Chuck told me “The people that I see when I’m walking my dog in the woods, when I’m standing in a pond or walking the beach at night looking for stripers—those are the ones I want to be around.” We talked about the changes on the island. We discussed what might be the straw that would make us leave (hint: the day that we can’t access our favorite beach fishing spots will be the day that some realtor’s phone will be ringing). And, of course, we talked about old times.

“I still have Jimmy Haley’s fishing rod in my basement. He left it at my house the last day that we had gone to Miacomet together.” Jimmy left the island to attend college and didn’t return to Nantucket. Jim, if you’re reading this, Chuck, Billy, and I are ready for you to visit and hit the ponds again!

Chuck had the formula for catching big crappie that day. These beautiful fish, a freshwater staple across the country, were not around when we were kids. Some unconfirmed research told me that a man named David Goodman, an avid pond

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NANTUCKET ISLAND’S

MURRAY CAMP

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Kids can enjoy Nantucket too, especially kids enrolled in MURRAY CAMP, the island’s oldest summer day camp for children ages 4 to 12 and C.I.T. (counselor in training) opportunities for youths ages 13 and 14.

The enriching activities include swimming lessons, tennis, clay, painting, yoga, printmaking, weaving, gymnastics, ice skating, literature themed outings, basketball, soccer, sailing, kayaking, surfing, fishing & seal trips, marine exploring, beach trips, & lots more!

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and surf fisherman, got together with another guy (who may or may not have owned a local tackle shop) and decided to stock some of these aggressive panfish into the local freshwater ponds. David passed on some years back, but if he was truly responsible for bringing crappie to Nantucket, I tip my fishing cap to him (as well as to his alleged unnamed co-conspirator). Crappie are a blast to catch. They’ve made for a quantum improvement in the local freshwater fishing.

My homecoming week of pond fishing was not quite over. Mike Ramos, the master plumber who I spend a lot of time with during the spring and fall seasons, had the itch to get out and fish. He compiled his waders and pond rods, and the two of us headed to Maxy’s Pond after a long day of turning on water for millionaires (and the odd billionaire, I suppose). Mike and I go way back. We were

Photo: Charity Grace Mofsen

Norman Moore

photo by Steve Tornovish

We'll meet you at the boat or deliver the vehicle to your hotel or residence.

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schoolmates from our days in kindergarten at the Coffin School. We were in Boy Scouts together, until an overzealous scoutmaster threatened to make us go on a five-mile punishment hike—Mike and I had opted to hike a mile or so back home instead, and that was the end of that.

Joining us for this after-work adventure was our longtime friend Norman Moore. The three of us were teammates on a fairly mediocre Nantucket Whalers football team in 1979. Norman was a team captain and wild man middle linebacker. Mike was a guard, fast and strong like a guard must be. I was mostly an undersized benchwarmer. And here we were, all these years later, standing in a pond together on a cold April afternoon.

The talk on our fishing trips these days is centered on more age-appropriate topics, I suppose: upcoming medical appointments, things our kids are doing that we’re proud of, and, of course, the many good times that we have shared over the years. Yeah, a couple of fish were caught. Norman’s Red Devil enticed a fairly good sized pickerel. Mike’s Roostertail spinner yielded a smaller one that escaped a photo op by jumping free at the last minute.

But the afternoon was not really about fishing. No, not at all. It was about the deep bonds that we have forged over all these years. It was about the encouragement and support that we give to each other when the other guy is in troubled waters. It was about the laughs shared as we look back at so many years of cars and girls and football games from our past. Ultimately, it was about hope. Hope that we can continue to get together in good health as we navigate our sixties. Hope that most of our challenges and heartbreaks are in the rearview mirror. Hope that the island of Nantucket can cling to some semblance of community as the pace gets faster and the money gets bigger. And hope that new generations will have impromptu reunions like this and, perhaps, catch a few fish.

Steve “Tuna” Tornovish is a Nantucket native who has spent his life fishing from the beaches of his beloved island. He loves to introduce clients to the joy of fishing with his Nantucket Island Fishing Adventures: stevetuna.com

For the Love of a Caterpillar

and sometimes get a bad rap because they are confused with the invasive Spongy Moth caterpillar. Our native ETC, however, feed primarily on black cherry trees (Prunus serotina) and rarely kill a tree. As a spring species, ETC prefer young fresh leaves. In fact, the timing of ETC hatch has evolved to match the spring leaf-out of its host plant, though warmer, earlier springtime temperatures may be altering this relationship. ETC are quick to respond to warmer temps by hatching earlier, tracking the warm spring. Black cherries, on the other hand, have been shown to be slower to respond to early springtime temperatures and may not have enough leaves available for the young, hungry caterpillars to feast upon.

More research over time will help us learn more about this relationship and whether an ecological mis-match could affect ETC populations here on Nantucket or elsewhere across their range.

ETC actually spend a majority of their life (almost 75%) as an egg. The eggs that are readying to hatch this spring were actually laid by their parent last July! The tough egg masses contain about 150-200 small, white eggs which are covered with a shiny, black varnish-like material encircling small branches. The egg mass lasts through wind, rain, snow, sleet, hurricanes—you name it. As warmer temperatures arrive in March and April, the black coating begins to disintegrate like old insulation, leaving the eggs more exposed.

After hatching, the tiny black caterpillars will all huddle together on a branch to keep warm and absorb sunlight.

Many of us know that spring in New England, and certainly on Nantucket, is highly variable. One day you’re wearing short sleeves and basking in the sunshine and the next you’re pulling your parka back out and turning on the heat. This is where the genius of the tent caterpillar engineering comes in. Since they hatch out so early in the season, they are also susceptible to these temperature swings. Huddling together with your brothers and sisters only keeps you so warm. From the first few days of hatching, the caterpillars work together to build a silken tent with thread they produce. These “tents” are made with innumerable silken strands, usually in the crotches of branches in their host trees. The silken strands make many layers within the tent, which gets bigger as the caterpillars continue

For the Love of a Caterpillar

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to add layers. During any cold, hot, rainy, or otherwise unfavorable weather conditions, the caterpillars retreat into the tent. They can thermoregulate by going deeper into the tent or hanging out near the surface layers.

They are such social creatures. Research has shown that caterpillars from two or more egg masses may unite to form one large colony. They do this even if the egg masses are unrelated. In addition to the tent construction and communal living, they help each other find food. Using pheromones and silken threads, the ETC will leave a trail to the fresh young leaves. When that resource is depleted, the silk is snipped off to break the route, and a new path is created.

As the ETC feed on foliage, they increase the size of the tent or web until it is a foot or more in length. In 4 to 6 weeks, the caterpillars are full grown and 2 to 2-1/2 inches long. At this point, the caterpillars will wander off solo to pupate in a cocoon. We usually find them in the leaf litter on the ground in a small silken cocoon where they remain for 3-4 weeks, emerging as an adult moth sometime in July. The adult moth is small, reddish-brown with two pale stripes running diagonally across each forewing. Moths are only around for about 5 days. In that time they mate, and females will lay eggs on small branches of our native black cherry trees. They usually lay the eggs closer to the ends of branches where the future hatchlings will be more likely to find fresh leaves to eat. And the cycle begins again with this generation of eggs lying in wait from July until the next spring when warm temperatures again signal for them to emerge.

Since the ETC on Nantucket haven’t hatched yet, we don’t know for sure if 2024 will be a boom or bust year for the caterpillars. The last big boom year, with caterpillars found in large amounts across the island feasting on all manner of species, was in 2015. The boom and bust cycles last about 10 years, so we are close to “due” for another boom if climatic conditions cooperate. Based on the number of egg masses I’ve seen on the black cherry trees at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation property, I think we are in an upswing with 2025 or 2026 as the next big year. A boom year for caterpillars also means a caterpillar buffet for many species of birds who readily eat the ETC. And the caterpillar frass (aka poop) also serves to fertilize surrounding vegetation.

Hopefully now, instead of spraying them with insecticide or otherwise cursing them, we can all appreciate these ecosystem engineers! Eastern tent caterpillars are a true sign of our Nantucket spring. Keep an eye out for the Linda Loring Nature Foundation social media to learn when our ETC eggs hatch for 2024.

photo by Sarah T. Bois

More than a Beach Hotel

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titude of rental properties on-island, bring in jobs for landscapers, pool cleaners, caterers, and other service people. The owners surely pay their taxes. But, I would bet that of the paychecks handed out for the care and maintenance of “one of the most fun home bars” on-island, very few stop in any of the on-island banks (which are really off-island banks). That money buys a sandwich, gets a beer or two, then gets on the boat.

On Nantucket, we look backward into a glorious past. The rental houses we remember had jigsaw puzzles with missing pieces, slightly mildewed beach towels, and wobbly chairs. Families would come over for a week, bring a freezer chest of prepared meals and a station wagon decorated in bicycles. They would drag the kids downtown for ice cream, go out to Le Languedoc for a fancy meal, and buy everyone t-shirts to cover the sunburn. That island ended around the time the Skipper closed.

The folks with the yard signs rightly point out that we can’t go back into the past, and they are correct. However, we need to be clear as day about the present and the anticipated, non-hurricane, future. We live on Hilton Head. Nantucket has become a full-service island resort: the Ritz on a Sandbar. All of us who work here are the staff. We check people in, clean the rooms, life-guard the pool, fix the roof, mow the lawns, and staff the shop. We still own few of the inns and shops. We don’t own the banks, the utilities, the hotels. We just work here.

We can’t go back because we don’t have the same power anymore. We gave up our island for pocket change. The only difference between islanders and the workmen on the Gray Lady is that we haven’t sold our homes yet. If you want to meet a cross-section of Whaler alumni, hand out coffee and donuts on Straight Wharf for the morning boat. Right now, the future needs a commuter book.

Judge Vhay gave us an opportunity to reclaim the oil wells. If we want our children to have homes, lives, and jobs on-island, we need to use the Judge’s ruling to affect some serious changes. I hope that island voters and the Select Board can close the door and use that leverage to make the island something more than a hotel on the beach.

GREAT POINT is the home of the Great Point Lighthouse and is accessible by foot or fourwheel drive vehicles.

Extreme caution should be exercised when traveling to Great Point due to driving in soft sand. Please respect restricted conservation areas.

NANTUCKET ISLAND

41° 17' 30" Latitude by 70° 05' 30" Longitude ~ The winter population is approximately 20,000

Approximate distances, in miles to various locations of Nantucket Island from Main Street and Orange Street (Paci fi c National Bank)

Sankaty Lighthouse

9.5 miles Siasconset (via Polpis) 10.5 miles

Airport 3.5 miles Altar Rock (via Polpis) 6 miles

Smith Point

7 miles Squam 8.5 miles Surfside 3.5 miles

Tom Nevers Head 6.5 miles Wauwinet 9 miles

Another great way to get around the island is by using the Nantucket Regional Transit Authority’s (NRTA) Wave Bus. The Greenhound Station in town has routes servicing Sconset, Madaket, Miacomet, Mid Island, the Airport, Surfside Beach and Jetties Beach. Follow the QR code for a system-wide map of all their routes.

Eel Point

6 miles Madaket 6.75 miles Monomoy 2 miles Quaise 3.5 miles Quidnet 7.5 miles

Nantucket Island is just about 14 miles by 3-1/2 miles, and there are miles of bike paths to nearly every area. This means that riding a bicycle is one of the best ways to get around our island. Follow the QR code to discover miles of bike paths, where to rent bikes, biking tips, and where to fi nd water stations along the way.

NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES

NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES

40th Pole: Great for families and young children, but no lifeguards. On Nantucket Sound; warm water during July, August and September inspired nickname “The Bathtub” for area nearby. Parking. Best access via 4WD vehicle.

Dionis: 3 miles from town by bike on the north side of Eel Point Rd off Madaket Road. Look for the boulder marked “Dionis.” Sheltered by dunes, calm waters for swimming, safe for children; restrooms, & parking. Beachgoers can take NRTA shuttle bus to Eel Point Rd stop & walk.

Steps: Between Dionis and Jetties beaches; access from Cliff Road. No lifeguard, no facilities, very little parking. Gentle surf; sandbar. Many steep steps must be descended to get to the beach.

Jetties: Easy bike ride from town, or take the shuttle bus. Great beach for families. Lifeguards, changing rooms, playground, volleyball nets, restrooms, showers, public phones, restaurant and take-out food service. Concession and restrooms handicap accessible; boardwalk to the beach. Tennis. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak rentals. Shuttle service from town to Jetties Beach is available seasonally.

Brant Point: Easy walk or bike ride from town. No lifeguard. Strong current; experienced swimmers; beach drops off suddenly under the water. Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse; nice to sit and watch the boats rounding the point. Here is where to go to wave goodbye to friends and family departing on the Steamship.

Children’s: Harbor Beach, an easy walk from town down So. Beach Street and off Harbor View Way. Flotation devices are not permitted within the guarded area. Ideal for small children; park, playground, and bandstand; lifeguard, restrooms, showers, food service, picnic tables. Food, playground, and rest room are all accessible. Activities sponsored by Park & Recreation Commission are often held at this beach during the summer.

Francis Street: Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm harbor waters for swimming; no lifeguard. Jungle gym, kayak rentals, bathroom.

SOUTH SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

Cisco Beach: Four-mile bike ride to end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf; lifeguard. No facilities. Parking. Rip currents can be strong.

Ladies Beach: To access, turn left at the end of Bartlett Farm Road. No facilities; no lifeguard. Limited parking. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf.

Miacomet Beach: at the end of Miacomet Road. Some parking. Surf and rip currents can be strong on the ocean side. No facilities or food service. This beach is near Miacomet Pond, but the pond is currently closed due to harmful algae.

South Shore Beach: at the end of South Shore Rd. Limited parking; difficult to access beach, 4WD is advisable. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Surfside: Located at the end of Surfside Road, a three-mile ride on paved bike path or take the shuttles. Easy to park. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. Kite flying west of Surfside Beach is acceptable; for safety reasons, please do not fly kites east of Surfside toward the airport. Due to the number of people who frequent Surfside Beach during the day, it is inadvisable to fly kites during the peak beachgoing hours. Lifeguard, restrooms, showers, public phones, food service. Shuttle service from town to Surfside Beach is available seasonally.

Fisherman’s Beach: Located between Surfside Beach and Nobadeer. No parking; Beach access via steep wooden steps. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Nobadeer: Located near the airport. Limited parking; difficult to access beach. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Madequecham: Land Bank property at the end of Madequecham Valley Road; rough sand road. Parking. No facilities; no lifeguards. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf.

Tom Nevers (“Pebble Beach“): Surf can be heavy; very coarse sand. No lifeguard; no facilities. Good for fishing. Strong rip currents; heavy surf. Access to the beach can be difficult.

WESTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

Madaket: As far west as you can go, six-mile bike ride on scenic, paved bike path, or take the shuttle bus. Heavy surf, lifeguard, restrooms. Famous for its incredible sunsets.

EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

Siasconset: Regular shuttle bus service or seven-mile ride on paved bike path. Surf can be heavy; lifeguard. Food available in nearby village of ’Sconset.

Low Beach: 4WD access. Surf can be heavy; no lifeguard.

BAY & POND BEACHES

Miacomet Pond: This fresh water pond is currently closed due to harmful algae.

Pocomo Beach: Great for kayaking and to learn to windsurf. Just west of the Head of the Harbor. Good for children. No lifeguards, no facilities.

Eel Point: Good for fishing and watching the sunset. No lifeguard; no facilities. Limited parking. Rip currents can be strong.

Coskata-Coatue and Great Point: at the end of Wauwinet Road, past The Wauwinet Inn. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge managed by Trustees of Reservations; beach sticker required for vehicles from Trustees of Reservations. Great for fishing and for seeing Great Point Lighthouse up close. Rolling dunes, bayberry, beach plum, heather, and beach grass. Salt marsh and maritime shrubland. The largest red cedar savanna and woodland in New England. Gray and harbor seals. Public restrooms available at the lighthouse Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Sections of the refuge are sometimes closed to protect nesting shorebirds. Dogs permitted only from Sept. 16 thru March 31 and must be leashed at all times. Guided tours with Trustee naturalists offered in-season. Seasonal hunting permitted. For more details, go to www.TheTrustees.org Property Lookup.

Sesachacha Pond: off Polpis Road. Great for families; warm water; no facilities; no lifeguard. Parking. Near the Audubon Sesachacha Heathlands and Wildlife Sanctuary.

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BEACH SAFETY

•Learn to swim. If you can’t swim an overhead stroke for at least 15 minutes you should not be in the ocean. •Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy, and swim near a lifeguard whenever possible. •Stay out of the “surf zone” where the waves break at the shoreline. Waves are at their greatest force here, and even a small wave can lift you up and throw you headfirst into the sand. •Never run from the beach into the water and dive headfirst into the waves. Sandbars that cannot be seen from the surface may be present and/or the water may be too shallow. •Don’t jump or dive into the water from a pier or rock jetty. From a pier or jetty, water appears much deeper than it really is. What looks like 10 or 20 feet of water may only be 2 to 3 feet deep. Diving in could be fatal. The same applies for jumping headfirst into the ocean or a wave from a surfboard – don’t do it! It’s not a risk worth taking. •If you are body surfing or boogie boarding, always keep your arms out in front of you to protect your head and neck. •A rip current will pull you away from the shore, but it will not pull you under. If you’re caught in a rip current, do not swim toward the shore! Instead, swim parallel to the shore, until you’re out of the rip current. Then, swim in to shore. •Never drink alcohol or use drugs at the beach. It clouds your ability to make wise decisions, and that could be fatal! •Take direction from lifeguards at all times.

Island Fun & Shopping

Adventure / Eco-Tours

Nantucket Walkabout

508-422-7466

Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times

Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St

Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology 0and the Native Americans that lived here. $65-80 adults, $30 children ages 13 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, &Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com

Apparel & Accessories

Blue Beetle

Open Daily

Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

508-228-3227

12 Main Street

Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBlueBeetleNantucket.com

Commonwealth

Open Daily. Visit us in the store & online!

Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

508-680-1399

12 Oak Street

to browse through fine collections of art. The Gallery also represents some of the finest contemporary artists known for their traditional realism. “MELLOW YELLOW: FINE CONTEMPORARY ART GLASS” is a celebration of Daffodil Festival Weekend with an exhibition of Fine Contemporary Art Glass. Exquisite art objects include: Yellow Daffodil Vases, hand-blown and etched by Cynthia Myers; hand-blown, sandblasted and carved bowl by Dick Hess; water goblets hand-blown in Tutti Frutti caned glass by Robert Dane; and a masterpiece sculpture in yellow cut crystal by Tom Marosz. Refreshments will be served Daffodil Saturday, April 27 from 12 to 3 pm. THE GALLERY AT FOUR INDIA is open Mon-Sat 10 to 5 and Sunday noon to 4 pm.

Banking

Cape Cod 5

888-225-4636

Open Monday-Saturday Locations at 112 Pleasant Street & Zero Main Street

We at CAPE COD FIVE are deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our dedication to serving our neighbors and local businesses and earning our customers’ trust every day has remained the same since our founding in 1855. We focus on continuously evolving to be our customers’ trusted financial partner in a rapidly changing world, offering digital tools, accessibility and sound guidance and insight to help our customers navigate their unique journeys. capecodfive.com

Bike Rentals

Cook’s Cycle

Open Daily

Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

508-228-0800

6 So. Beach Street, next to Affordable Rentals

Nantucket’s bike shop for all of your vacation needs here at Cook’s Cycles Nantucket we have all of the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery tours, and beyond. Our selection of new bikes in a convenient downtown Nantucket location (just a 2-minute walk from Steamboat Wharf) is great for a day of cycling. Nantucket is known for its many bike paths and trails. Whether you want to ride to Jetties Beach for a swim or take in the sights of the Sconset Loop, Cooks Cycles has the bikes for you and your family. Moped & Jeep rentals, too! cookscyclesnantucket.com

Easy Riders Bicycles

open daily

508-325-2722

65 Surfside Road

Bike Rentals, Sales, Service - Electric Bikes easyridersbikerentals.com

Current Vintage

Visit our website for spring hours

Wine • Clothing • Home • Gifts • Provisions

Commonwealthnantucket.com

COMMONWEALTH is a unique resale boutique where we believe even clothes deserve a second chance. This eclectic little shop on Oak Street specializes in curating quality gently used pieces from your favorite designers. Come in to find preloved gems or bring in your gently used items to turn your closet into cash!

508-228-5073

4 Easy Street

CURRENT VINTAGE is a fun and original concept store with a carefully edited mix of vintage clothing & accessories, wines, cheeses, and home goods. Everything here is thoughtfully chosen, including exclusive Nantucket gifts and a selection of nearly 400 wines. CV is a beloved island institution, celebrating 17 years in the heart of Nantucket. Join us for fun vibe & serious wines! currentvintage.com

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket

“Ahoy Come Ashore” through May 18

508-228-0294

In-Person Gallery & Online Exhibits

“April Showers” & “From a Distance” through May 18

19 Washington St.

The mission of the ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET is to foster the visual arts on Nantucket. They create a vibrant arts community by promoting, supporting, and encouraging the work of Nantucket artists, providing educational programs in the arts, and preserving the legacy of Nantucket artists. AAN has two in-town galleries: the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery at 19 Washington Street where you can view “April Showers” with “From a Distance: Art from Travels” through May 18. In The Big Gallery upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf, you can enjoy “Ahoy Come Ashore” on display through May 18. Stay in touch at nantucketarts.org for a schedule of downtown Gallery Exhibits as well as classes and workshops at the Visual Arts Center (VAC) at 24 Amelia Drive. Visit AAN’s online gallery at sales.nantucketarts.org to view regularly changing exhibitions of fresh, original artwork from iconic Nantucket ar tists. nantucketarts.org

G. S. Hill Gallery

Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm

Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill

508-228-1353

40 Straight Wharf

G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily. For more than three decades, Greg’s original oil and watercolor paintings have captured the image, spirit, and soul of Nantucket. The gallery also offers giclees and miniatures, plus exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill. Stunning porcelain china dinnerware, hand-pressed glass and ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find. gshill.com

Gallery at Four India

Open Daily: refreshments Sat., April 27 noon to 3 pm

MELLOW YELLOW Art Glass exhibit April 26-30

A fine selection of art & art glass

508-228-8509

upstairs at 4 India Street

thegallerynantucket.com

THE GALLERY AT FOUR INDIA is an exhibition gallery that offers the collector an tranquil space

EASY RIDERS BICYCLE RENTALS offers rentals, sales, and service, plus island-wide free delivery on all rentals and usually within an hour or so. With advanced on-line reservations, it’s the easiest way to experience Nantucket! Offering low prices and discounts on multi-day, weekly, monthly, and group rentals of top quality, new GT and Easy Riders bicycles, as well as retrostyle Schwinn Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. We have electric bikes. Check out our Easy Riders brand ebikes at erbikes.com. EASY RIDERS has a safe & convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road.

Young’s Bicycle Shop

Open daily in season

“The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-1151

6 Broad Street

Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket. Their fleet of CANNONDALE and TREK bikes are well maintained, so you and your family can have a safe and enjoyable bike ride around the island. YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”. Reservations & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

Books & Publications

CALL NANTUCKET

508-228-9165 ext. 110

FREE DOWNLOAD - Nantucket’s searchable phone book app CallNantucket.com

The island’s “Little Black Book”

CALL NANTUCKET is the fully searchable app version of The Nantucket Directory: the island’s phone book. Know who you’re looking for? Search our White Pages for the number. Not sure who to call? Browse our Yellow Pages to choose the best company for your needs! Our CALL NANTUCKET app is FREE TO DOWNLOAD. CallNantucket@gmail.com

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

508-228-9165

Guiding visitors on Nantucket for 54 years Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

In print & online + eNewsletter

Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For more than 50 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND/TODAY’S NANTUCKET has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter — look for the link at the top of Nantucket.net

Yesterdaysisland.com

Island Fun & Shopping

Bookstores

Mitchell’s Book Corner

Open Daily

See the calendar for our upcoming book signings

508-228-1080

54 Main Street

MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for more than 50 years. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for any book in print, preorders, signed copies, e-books, audio books, gift cards, staff picks, and more. If the book is “on our shelves now” we can offer next business day island home delivery for a small fee. If the book is not on-hand we can either ship it to you or order it for you. We are also happy to ship books to anywhere in the US. MITCHELL’S is open daily. nantucketbookpartners.com

Nantucket Bookworks

Open Daily

Books, chocolates, & unique gifts

508-228-4000

25 Broad Street

NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is our quirky little shop chock full of books, gifts, and goodies. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for books and nantucketbooksworks.com for the very best of Bookworks online. We have Nantucket gifts, puzzles, games, toys, art supplies, party accessories, stuffed animals, greeting cards, kids items, and so much more. And we have an enticing nook filled with amazing chocolates to buy and savor as you read your new books. We also are happy to ship anywhere in the US. For books, shop nantucketbookpartners.com. Order online or stop in to browse. BOOKWORKS is open daily. nantucketbookpartners.com

Builder & General Contractor

R. Bradley Builders

Year-Round & Insured

carpentry, remodeling,& property care-taking services

774-236-1374

rjbradley10@gmail.com

rbradleybuilders.com

As a general contractor on Nantucket, Ronan Bradley of R. BRADLEY BUILDERS provides expert Nantucket building, renovation, custom carpentry and estate care services, specializations. They are a Nantucket building company specializing in custom homes & renovations, carpentry and hardwood flooring. R. BRADLEY BUILDERS is locally owned and island-based. For 14 years, they have delivered a full range of carpentry, remodeling, and property care-taking services to Nantucket homeowners. They bring trust, expertise and transparency to every project and service.

Camps for Kids

Murray Camp

508-325-4600

Weekly Enrollment for June 24 to August 23 Box 3437, Nantucket, MA 02584

More fun than you can imagine for ages 4 to 12...

Think Summer!

Kids can enjoy Nantucket, too! Especially kids enrolled in MURRAY CAMP, the island’s oldest summer day camp for ages 4 to 12. C.I.T. (counselor in training) opportunities for youth ages 13 & 14. The enriching activities include swimming lessons, tennis, clay, painting, yoga, printmaking, weaving, gymnastics, ice skating, literature-themed outings, basketball, soccer, sailing, kayaking, surfing, fishing & seal trips, marine exploring, beach trips, and more. Weekly enrollment available. Murray Camp also offers private function child entertainment at beach parties, weddings, and conferences. The camp is directed by Mary T. Murray, an educational psychologist trained at Harvard, who founded the camp with her husband, Chuck Bruno, a high school teacher. MURRAY CAMP provides children with the opportunity for social, academic, and physical enrichment. Murray Camp is licensed annually by the Nantucket Board of Health. Give your child an unforgettable summer experience at MURRAY CAMP. For details & registration, visit murraycampnantucket.com or call us at 508-325-4600. murraycampnantucket.com

Cannabis

The Green Lady Dispensary

Open daily 10 am to 7 pm

Small-batch, artisanal cannabis products

774-333-3875

11 Amelia Drive

Experience the first and finest—THE GREEN LADY DISPENSARY on Nantucket. Celebrate our 5-year anniversary with us and savor our small-batch, artisanal cannabis products. From exclusive strains to gourmet edibles, discover why we’re the island’s Original Gangster of Ocean Grown goodness. Visit us for an unforgettable island high. thegreenladydispensary.com

Car Rentals

Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental

Open daily, year-round

Affordable Rentals

Open daily

Cars, jeeps, mopeds

508-228-1227

Nantucket Memorial Airport We’re at the airport & we’ll meet the boat.

NANTUCKET WINDMILL AUTO RENTAL offers terrific service and value not found elsewhere on the island with clean, new vehicles, low rates & free mileage, prompt & courteous service. Once you become a WINDMILL customer, it’s doubtful you’ll rent from any other company when on Nantucket. Daily, weekly, monthly and extended rates are available. We accept Amex, MC, Visa, Diner’s Club, and Discover. Commercial accounts available to qualified companies. 800228-1227. NantucketAutoRental.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop

Open daily in season

“The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-3501

6 South Beach Street

AFFORDABLE RENTALS can help make your visit on Nantucket more complete. With their cars, 4x4s, vans, and mopeds, you will have access to all parts of the island: Great Point, Wauwinet, Coatue, Squam, ‘Sconset, Madaket, and more. Explore to your heart’s content in a vehicle from AFFORDABLE RENTALS, open daily at 6 South Beach Street. Call ahead for reservations. All major credit cards accepted. affrentals.com

508-228-1151

6 Broad Street

Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop” started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket AND YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”. Reservations & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

Classes & Workshops

Artists Association of Nantucket

508-228-0722

Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive

Classes & Workshops for all ages

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Amelia Drive hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, printmaking, textile art and mixed media. Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced and for all ages. nantucketarts.org

Confections

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Open daily

Made fresh on Nantucket

508-228-1017

The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for three decades on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you try her fudge, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous chocolate-covered cranberries. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate or a mixture of both. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. auntleahs.com

Consignment & Thrift

The Rainbow Fleet

Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm

Clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories

508-680-1159

167 Orange Street

Shop sustainably at THE RAINBOW FLEET, Nantucket’s year round women’s consignment boutique located mid-island near the rotary. We carefully select the best vintage, modern and designer pieces from over 450 island consignors, and steam-clean them into new life daily! From clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories to one of a kind finds from local artists, you can find your own style in our relaxed atmosphere—complete with outdoor covered shopping, dressing rooms, and, yes, ample parking! We aim to provide sustainable and affordable fashion options for all… great for the planet and your wallet too! Follow us on Instagram @therainbowfleet therainbowfleetnantucket.com

Contests

NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

508-228-9165

Deadline is Sept. 12, 2024 - CASH PRIZES Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net

ENTER EARLY & OFTEN! This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world. Winners of previous contests are online at The Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: nantucket.net. The 2024 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2024. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your high resolution photo entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com or mail us a CD or thumb drive with electronic images from your digital camera. Please make sure your digital images are highresolution. You can even mail in your prints of Nantucket Island. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners. nantucket.net/photo-contest-entry

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping

The UPS Store

Open Monday - Saturday

Locally owned and operated

508-325-8884

61 Old South Road

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is in spacious quarters at 61 Old South Road and offers a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plenty off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Employment Opportunities

Hiring Transportation Security Officers

Great jobs on Nantucket

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop

Celebrate Spring with our limited edition Daffy merchandise

Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs

508-228-5470

33 Straight Wharf

Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate Nantucket Island with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. Get your authentic Nantucket shirts, vests, hats, and more! You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. Stop by for authentic Nantucket Daffy Weekend limited edition designs. nantucketboatbasinshop.com

Health Care

Cottage Pharmacy

Open daily

1.877.872.7990

Nantucket Memorial Airport

Now hiring at Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK). Positions start at $31.52 per hour and include great federal benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, shift differentials, and more. Sign-on bonus of $20k may apply. U.S. Citizenship required. Equal opportunity employer. Scan the QR code in the ad in this publication for details. Scan QR code in ad for details

Furniture

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

508-825-7300

10 Vesper Lane

New community pharmacy servicing Nantucket Nantuckethospital.org/pharmacy

NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL continues to expand its services provided to the residents and visitors of Nantucket. Located just across the street from the hospital, this new pharmacy will provide patients with greater convenience and continuity of care while sustaining an important community resource. Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s new community pharmacy—the Cottage Pharmacy—is open to everyone in the community, not only patients of NCH.

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab

508-228-1961

Where Home & Garden Meet - Patio Furniture in stock! arrowheadfurniture.com

Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

9 Wampanoag Way

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond Thai House restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet.

Gifts

ACK 4170®

Gift Giving Made Easy with Online Ordering

Back on ACK April 27 at 7 Easy Street

Unique, salty-good gifts & products by small makers & artists

ACK4170.com

ACK 4170®, your favorite gift boutique, is fully online! Their beautiful gifts, apparel & accessories, candles, home decor, holiday decor, artwork (paintings & photography), cards & stationery made by small makers and artists are now available from everywhere. Voted "Best Nantucket Gift Shop" by Cape Cod Life magazine readers year after year. Sail with us on Instagram at: @ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com

Current Vintage

Celebrating our 17th season!

Wine • Clothing • Home • Gifts • Provisions

508-825-8100

57 Prospect St

NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL has been caring for our island community. In addition to excellent physicians and nursing staff, the hospital has a 24-hour Emergency Department, full laboratory, physical therapy, cardiac rehab, chemotherapy, surgical services, imaging services, maternity services, and much more. Through Mass General Brigham, NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL offers high-quality virtual urgent care services for many conditions and minor injuries daily. Nantuckethospital.org

Home Decor

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

508-228-1961

Where Home & Garden Meet - Patio Furniture in stock! 9 Wampanoag Way

Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs arrowheadfurniture.com

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com

Eleish Van Breems Home

Open daily 10 am to 5 pm

Celebrating Scandinavian style & craftsmanship

508-228-5073

4 Easy Street

CURRENT VINTAGE is a fun and original concept store with a carefully edited mix of vintage clothing & accessories, wines, cheeses, gifts, and home goods. Everything here is thoughtfully chosen, including exclusive Nantucket gifts and a selection of nearly 400 wines. CV is a beloved island institution, celebrating 17 years in the heart of Nantucket. Join us for fun vibe & serious wines! currentvintage.com

Eleish Van Breems Home

Open daily 10 am to 5 pm

Unique gifts from contemporary Scandinavian makers

508-901-9912 or 508-901-1892

14 Easy Street

Experience the beauty of Scandinavian-inspired living at ELEISH VAN BREEMS HOME at 14 Easy Street. We look forward to welcoming you! evbantiques.com

Hill’s of Nantucket

Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm

Unique & Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1353

40 Straight Wharf

Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker. G.S. Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband-and-wife team. Nantucket theme prints, note cards by Hill are their main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a unique gift gallery from HILL’S. gshill.com

It’s A Shore Thing

Open Daily

Distinctive Nantucket Gifts

508-680-1901

30B Main Street

At IT’S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of gifts including lotion, soaps, jewelry, pottery, antiques, housewares, tote bags, art, and home decor. You can find unusual gifts at all prices in A SHORE THING that you’ll find nowhere else! In our new location on Main Street.

508-901-9912 or 508-901-1892

14 Easy Street

Experience the beauty of Scandinavian-inspired living at ELEISH VAN BREEMS HOME at 14 Easy Street. We look forward to welcoming you! evbantiques.com

Icarus + Co

Visit us online: opening on Nantucket in May 2024 19 Old South Wharf

Jewelry and Home Decor icarusandco.com

Discover unique sculptural jewelry by local artists. We interpret nature through wearable art, handmade in small batches using uncommon and precious materials – including our exclusive collection of Nantucket beach stone jewelry. Follow along on instagram for a behind the scenes look: @icarusandco + @nantucketbeachstones. The shop opens Memorial Day weekend.

It’s A Shore Thing

Open Daily

508-680-1901

30B Main Street

Distinctive Nantucket Gifts shorethinggifts.com

At IT’S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of quality items for your home, including pottery, antiques, housewares, serving plates & trays, pillows, art, decorative wall hangings, and much more. You can also find unusual gifts at all prices in A SHORE THING that you’ll find nowhere else!

Petty Folk Art & Carving

508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554

Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art serving the Cape & Islands for 16 years

Folk artist Jean Petty and her brother David Perry specialize in custom handcarved quarterboards, business signs, & house numbers. They are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100s of quarterboards that adorn the homes on Nantucket. They offer restoration of quarterboards, signs, and ship models. Restored the carving “Going on a Whale” at the Nantucket Whaling Museum in 2015. Gift certificates available. Visit them at pettyfolkartandcarving.com, see their show schedule and take a virtual tour: youtu.be/c95SYBE5RVg of some of their artwork available. Call or email all inquiries to jean@pettyfolkartandcarving.com

pettyfolkartandcarving.com

Island Fun & Shopping

Home Painting & More

Nantucket Pro Painters

Professional • Efficient • Reliable

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket

Open daily

Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

508-680-4317

Call for our services

Call NANTUCKET PRO PAINTERS, INC for all your painting needs: interior and exterior, new construction, existing residential, and commercial. NANTUCKET PRO PAINTERS is the choice of builders and architects. In addition, we also do power washing, gutter cleaning, furniture spraying, and spray painting. Call us at 508-680-4317. www.nppainters.com

Internet Guidebook

Insiders Guide to Nantucket

Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More

Visit us online & follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider

Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

508-228-9165

Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a biking page, lighthouse page, festivals page, photo galleries, maps, parks & trails, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. Looking for a beach? Our Beach Listings have photos, videos, and info about all the best island beaches and where to find them. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net and follow us on Instagram @nantucket_insider Nantucket.net

Island Apps

Call Nantucket Your telephone book for Nantucket

FREE download for IOS and Android

Know who you want to call but need their phone number? Search by name on CALL NANTUCKET. Know what you want but not where to get it? Search by category on the up-to-date and locally produced CALL NANTUCKET app. This app is free to download and easy to use. Both white pages and yellow pages are included. callnantucket.com

Island Wildlife Refuge

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

508-228-5646

Open Daily 9am to sunset. Permits Required. Visit Nantucket’s best beaches! Call ahead to check conditions:508-228-5646 #2

Visit the best beaches on the island at the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. The greater coastscape, which includes the federally owned Great Point Lighthouse and Nantucket Conservation Foundation land, is a double-fingered peninsula jutting northward between the Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Sounds is so much more: a blend of sandy beach, rolling dunes, and forest uplands both rugged and serene. The refuge provides multiple habitats for an array of coastal plant and animal species, including heather and beach plum, a maritime oak forest & savannah of red cedar – the largest of its kind in New England – which offer shelter to deer. At the beachfront, watch for horseshoe crabs advancing in extremely slow motion, seals basking in the sun, and shorebirds skittering above the surf line. Over-sand vehicle permits are required: you can purchase them online at thetrustees.org/permits. Rental jeep day passes available at the rental site & day passes available for personal 4x4 vehicles. thetrustees.org/ccwr

Jewelry

Blue Beetle

Open Daily

Jewelry & Gifts

508-228-0229

21 Centre Street

JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by leading American goldsmiths: Diana Kim England, Louis Reyes, Thomas Kruskal, and more. Each unique piece is skillfully crafted in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold and will be a treasured keepsake from historic Nantucket. JEWELERS’ GALLERY: serving Nantucket since 1971. jewelersgallery.com

Nantucket Pearl Company

508-228-1353

Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm online & in the G.S. Hill Gallery, 40 Straight Wharf

American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates unique jewelry from hand-picked pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise, on others, the Ying and Yang of black and white is featured, or sapphire and diamond bling may be chosen to set off the soft reflection of the pearl’s whiteness. Look for Pam’s signature, a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available exclusively at Hill’s of Nantucket, 40 Straight Wharf. nantucketpearlcompany.com

Library & Public Programs

Nantucket Atheneum

508-228-1110

Open year-round. Books, Programs for All Ages, Concerts, & More. 1 India Street

Nantucket’s Free Public Library & Gathering Place

THE NANTUCKET ATHENEUM, our island’s public library is a vital community hub. We are open year-round and offer materials and services for all ages. More than 170,000 people come through our doors annually, where they have free access to 1.6 million books and a large collection of CDs, and DVDs. In addition, we offer many web-based services, a digital library, free computer use, WIFI, and more than 1,300 educational and cultural programs a year. Our historic building, which opened in 1847, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and filled with beautiful art and artifacts that celebrate our maritime heritage and the history of Nantucket. nantucketatheneum.org

Mental Health Services

Fairwinds Call or text

508-228-2689

Emergencies: 508-221-3315 or 911 20 Vesper Lane, L-1 Gouin Village

Nantucket’s Counseling Center

FAIRWINDS provides equal access to confidential, quality, professional care to all on Nantucket who seek mental health and addiction services, regardless of ability to pay. Contact us today at (508) 228-2689 to schedule an intake, or to get more information about any of our services. Same-day appointments are available. fairwindscenter.org

Mortgages & Banking

Cape Cod 5

Open Monday-Friday

We’ll make your dream come true!

508-228-3227

12 Main Street

Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBlueBeetleNantucket.com

Icarus + Co.

Visit us online: opening on Nantucket in May 2024

19 Old South Wharf

Jewelry and Home Decor icarusandco.com

Discover unique sculptural jewelry by local artists. We interpret nature through wearable art, handmade in small batches using uncommon and precious materials – including our exclusive collection of Nantucket beach stone jewelry. Follow along on instagram for a behind the scenes look: @icarusandco + @nantucketbeachstones. The shop opens Memorial Day weekend.

888-225-4636

112 Pleasant Street and Zero Main Street

CAPE COD FIVE will give you more than just a mortgage... they’ll help make your dream come true! Fixed Rate, Adjustable Rate, Jumbo Loans, Affordable Housing, Construction & Land Loans for first time home buyers. Our knowledgeable, experienced mortgage loan officers are available to help you. Call Beth Ann Meehan at 508-247-1709 or Lauren Ard at 508-247-1795 or visit our website at CapeCodFive.com capecodfive.com

Movies, Concerts, Celebrations

The Dreamland

Nantucket’s Film & Cultural Center

Films, Concerts, Celebrations, & Events

Movie LIne:

508-228-1784

17 South Water Street

THE NANTUCKET DREAMLAND is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for community activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of entertainment and education. Films are shown in our 314-seat Main Theatre, in our 110-seat Studio Theatre, and seasonally at our Drive-In at 7 Nobadeer Farm Road. Tickets are available at NantucketDreamland.org. Become a member and get special access, special pricing, and even free tickets! Check our schedule for film showings, Dreamland Stage productions, special concerts & events in the DREAMLAND’s Harbor View Room. NantucketDreamland.org

Museums & Sites

Nantucket Historical Association

Your portal to Nantucket history

2024 featured exhibit: “Tony Sarg: Genius at Play”

508-228-1894

15 Broad Street

No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In this top-quality exhibition venue, visitors can see a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating. Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifact-rich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory. Don’t miss the film “Nantucket,” directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns. Showcasing the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history, this 51-minute film is a feast for the eyes, offering a transformative experience for islanders and visitors alike. All this and more can be found at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. nha.org

Nursery

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

Where Home & Garden Meet

Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

508-228-1961

9 Wampanoag Way

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond the Thai House restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. arrowheadnursery.com

Pet Accessories & Gifts

Cold Noses + Geronimo’s

Nantucket’s Go-To Pet Paradise is open daily

Tail-wagging Treasures & Pet Services with Love

508-228-5477

119 Pleasant Street

COLD NOSES and Geronimo’s are coming together to serve all your pet needs on Nantucket! your favorite downtown pet boutique for decades, has moved to 119 Pleasant Street. We offer a wide variety of toys, treats, accessories, and necessities for your pets. Exclusive signature Nantucket collars and leashes feature different iconic island designs, including lighthouses, lobsters, whales, shells, baskets, and anchors. We have lots of toys for your four-legged friends, and for humans who love pets, we have fun gifts and ornaments. Stop in if you forget a critical pet item, if you are looking for that distinctive pet-themed Nantucket keepsake or a special something for a pet or pet person. Our pet services tailored with love include: Dog Wash and Pet Equipment Rentals. nantucketpetstore.com

Quarterboards & Signs

Petty Folk Art & Carving

Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554

serving the Cape & Islands for 17 years

Folk artist Jean Petty and her brother David Perry specialize in custom handcarved quarterboards, business signs, & house numbers. They are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100s of quarterboards that adorn the homes on Nantucket. They offer restoration of quarterboards, signs, and ship models. Restored the carving “Going on a Whale” at the Nantucket Whaling Museum in 2015. Gift certificates available. Visit them at pettyfolkartandcarving.com, see their show schedule and take a virtual tour: youtu.be/c95SYBE5RVg of some of their artwork available. Call or email all inquiries to jean@pettyfolkartandcarving.com pettyfolkartandcarving.com

Rentals and Properties for Sale

ACK Distinctive Properties

508-330-4432

Call now to reserve your summer vacation home! Find your perfect Nantucket Home ACK Distinctive Properties, LLC is committed to bringing the highest level of customer service to real estate in Nantucket, MA. Our job doesn’t end when we sign a rental agreement or close on a house. Instead, we endeavor to offer world-class service at every stage – from keeping our clients informed about market changes and events on the island to offering personalized rental services, curated sales advice, contractual work, and more. We help you enjoy your Nantucket life to its fullest and to serve your needs with the utmost integrity, discretion, and distinction. This commitment from our agents and managing partner includes providing our clients with the highest level of information. We will keep you updated on the changing nature of the Nantucket real estate market, micro-target your Nantucket area for tailored research and advice and share with you what is trending, and what is not. ackdp.com

Shoes

Native Shoes

Live Lightly

Special Events

Blooming Bids for Fairwinds

508-228-2689

June 27 at Bartlett’s Farm 33 Bartlett’s Farm Road & Online

Benefit for Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center

BLOOMING BIDS FOR FAIRWINDS will be held this year on June 27. A live and online charity auction is held from 10 am to 7 pm; in-person celebration from 5 to 7 pm, with farm-to-table hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, mocktails, and music. To buy your tickets, visit fairwindscenter.org and click on the link on the EVENTS drop down. In collaboration with NCH, and other community partners, FAIRWINDS has launched a new model of rural behavioral health care and has been designated the “Community Behavioral Health Center for Nantucket” by the state of MA. This includes critical 24-hour crisis management. Please join us and show that you care that all the people in our community have access to essential and compassionate mental health services. fairwindscenter.org

Nantucket Book Festival

Visit the website for schedule of free & ticketed events

Celebrating great books and fascinating authors

508-221-7223

Open daily at 40 Straight Wharf

From the beach to the bike ride, on the rainy days and the cocktail parties at night, NATIVE SHOES makes it easy to live lightly with a thoughtful selection of ultra lightweight, easy-towear shoes for both kids and adults. Find us right next to the Hy-Line Ferry.

June 13-16, 2024

The NANTUCKET BOOK FESTIVAL brings more than 20 stellar authors to Nantucket for in-person talks, forums, gatherings, and celebrations of writers and readers. Presenting authors for 2024 include: Kwame Alexander, Nancy Thayer, Erik Larson, Tara Karr Roberts, Ben Mezrich, and Safiya Sinclair. Most of their events are free — the schedule is online at nantucketbookfestival.org

New Moon Fest

May 25 from 5 to 10 pm

Nantucket Empowering Women, a film event

info@newmoonfest.org

Held in the ‘Sconset Casino

NEW Moon Fest will illuminate voices of women storytellers and showcase imaginative films that honor the feminine spirit. The feminine spirit on Nantucket is palpable: she’s in the air, in the water, in the sand. On May 25, join storytellers, artists, mothers, daughters, leaders, and allies for a night of film and celebration. Tickets available now at newmoonfest.org

Swim Across America

July 27 at Jetties Beach

Relay Swim to Raise Funds to Fight Cancer

Jetties Beach

SWIM ACROSS AMERICA began as a relay swim from Nantucket to Hyannis and has evolved into 16 open water swims and dozens of pool swims around the country. We are continuing the tradition of SAA on Nantucket with another swim this July 27, 2024! Join swimmers at a gorgeous venue for a day to remember this July and be a part of this landmark event this summer! Kids’ Splash, 1/4-mile, 1/2-mile, and 1-mile swim options, plus 2x2-mile relay and 4-mile swim options on Nantucket’s north shore. Register for OR donate to the Nantucket Open Water Swim at swimacrossamerica.org/nantucket

Weekend at the Library

July 18-20, 2024

A New Benefit For Nantucket’s Free Public Library & Gathering Place

508-228-1110

1 India Street

Thursday, July 18 to Saturday, July 20, 2024, THE NANTUCKET ATHENEUM will host its new major fundraiser Weekend at the Library! – three days of fun for all ages in its historic library building and grounds at 1 India Street. This special weekend kicks off with cocktails & canapes in the Atheneum Garden followed by a special dinner & chat in the Great Hall featuring Journalist Kara Swisher in conversation with Bill Cohan. Friday is devoted to storytelling, art and history, and an insiders view of treasures from the vault. On Saturday, Grammy Award winner Shawn Colvin will perform an intimate concert in the Atheneum’s Great Hall, followed by a summer garden party. nantucketatheneum.org

Thrift Shop

Hospital Thrift Shop

Opening Day is MAY 13 at 10 am

Clothing, housewares, furniture & more

508-228-1125

17 India Street

In 1929, a small group of dedicated women volunteers established the Thrifty Shop, selling affordable, recycled men, women and children clothing, household items and furniture to benefit the Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Now incorporated as THE HOSPITAL THRIFT SHOP this store has donated millions to the NCH. Opening Day for the 2024 season is Monday, May 13 at 10 am: visit our website for all 2024 hours hospitalthriftshop.org

Seconds Shop

Open Daily 10-4, closed Wednesday

508-228-6677

Call about making donations

Proceeds benefit Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center

32 Sparks Avenue

Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? SECONDS SHOP, open at 32 Sparks Ave (between On Island Gas and Cumberland Farms), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of gently used clothing, jewelry, house wares, small furnishings, books, and more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily. And your shopping is helping a worthy island cause: proceeds benefit Fairwinds: Nantucket’s Counseling Center. Bring in the display ad in this publication for $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. secondsshop.org

Island Fun & Shopping

Tours - Bus

Nantucket Island Tours

Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company

pies, cupcakes, & more! Our traditional baked goods are preservative free and hand batched on Nantucket Island. Most of our cookies and our granola are gluten free. Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website.

Brewers

Cisco Brewers

508-228-0334

Two Great Tours starting mid-May

Departing from Greenhound Station on Washington St

10 Washington Street

NANTUCKET ISLAND TOURS is the largest provider of tours, charters, & transportation services on-island. For more than 70 years, Nantucket Island Tours offers daily tours May-October, corporate charters, wedding & event transportation. Hop aboard one of our beautiful air-conditioned buses & meet our experienced local guides. We offer multiple tours daily May-October: the 75-minute Signature Tour which departs 3 x a day & the longer 2-and-a-half-hour Westender Tour which departs daily. Learn the history of our diverse island, from the founders, the Whaling Days through the present. See the Oldest House, The Old Mill, The African American Meeting House, ‘Sconset Village, Sankaty Lighthouse, The Shipwreck Museum...and many more beautiful sights. Departures are from 10 Washington Street, The Greenhound Building. Buy tickets in advance at nantucketbustours.com, with your HyLine ferry ticket or in-person at 10 Washington Street. Tours sell out daily: advance reservations recommended. nantucketbustours.com

Tours - Walking

Nantucket Walkabout

Book online & pickup at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St

508-325-5929

Home of Cisco Brewers, Nantucket Vineyard, and 888 5 Bartlett Farm Road

CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. Family & dog-friendly. ciscobrewers.com

Light Food & Take-Out

Bartlett’s Farm

Open Daily, Year Round

508-422-7466

Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times

Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology, and the Native Americans that lived here. Rated 5 out of 5 on Trip Advisor. Adults $65-80; children ages 13 & younger $30. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, & Discover accepted. Get details & make reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com or 508-422-7466. nantucketwalkabout.com

Nantucket Walking Tours

508-228-9403

33 Bartlett Farm Road

Farm Grown Produce | Garden Center | Groceries | Beer & Wine | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner To Go A 7th generation family farm growing fresh vegetables on 200 acres of historic Nantucket farm land. Find our full service grocery store onsite with specialty items like quality meats, artisanal cheeses and dairy, olive oils, organic snacks, and more. Order groceries and made to order foods online at Bartlettsfarm.com. Peruse our selection of wines, craft beers and ciders. Our FARM KITCHEN offers take-out breakfast sandwiches, muffins, pastries, coffee and teas and for lunch we have sandwiches, lobster rolls, clam chowder...dinner specials include roast turkey, veggie curry, and prime rib dinner. Grab lunch on your way to the beachor food and beverages for your BBQ on the way home. Bartletts Farm, Who’s Your Farmer? bartlettsfarm.com

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

Open daily

6 am to 9 pm all year

774-325-8972

Ghost Walks, morning exercise walks + afternoon tours. Call for Private Tours

See calendar for times & where to meet

Explore Nantucket: No reservations necessary

The ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket. A fascinating evening stroll to five of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. See Calendar of Events for date & times & descriptions. Meet the guide 10 min. early at the corner of Main & Centre sts, near the bank steps. Discounts for groups of 10 or more. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Private tours are available for all walks. It’s a great way to see and enjoy springtime on Nantucket. whjamieson@gmail.com

Transportation Boat

Hy-Line

Travel daily; see schedule for times

508-228-3949

Make your reservations online

High-Speed, Passenger-Only, Ferry Service from Hyannis Straight Wharf

Year-round, High-Speed Ferry Service between Nantucket and Hyannis. Seasonal, High-Speed Inter-Island Ferry Service between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. With our convenient, daily departures all summer, let us whisk you away to the Cape, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard! While onboard, enjoy freshly-made food from our snack bar also featuring local beer, wine, and spirits. Visit us online for schedules, reservations, helpful blog posts, and more! hylinecruises.com

Steamship Authority

Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

508-228-6005

14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport

Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking

“Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com

Downyflake

Breakfast & Lunch - Dine-In & Take-Out

508-228-4533

A Nantucket Tradition for 89 Years Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sat 6:30am-2pm; Sun. Breakfast 6:30-1pm 18 Sparks Avenue

Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and warm, homemade doughnuts inside. The DOWNYFLAKE is a family friendly, American style diner, featuring hearty Flake favorites, such as Blueberry Pancakes and Biscuits & Gravy. The menu also includes daily made soups, salads, deli sandwiches and comfort food entrees. The DOWNYFLAKE has comfy indoor dining, plus the entire menu is available to go. Open from 6:30 am to 2 pm (with lunch items 11 am to 2 pm) and on Sundays for breakfast only from 6:30 am to 1 pm. Closed on Wednesdays. thedownyflake.com

The Faregrounds

508-228-0262

1 Steamboat Wharf steamshipauthority.com

Nantucket Dining Guide

Bakeries

Nantucket Bake Shop

The delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love.

Try our new Gluten-Free goodies!

508-228-2797

17-1/2 Old South Road

Open Tuesday-Saturday from 6:30 am to 1:3 0pm Nantucketbakeshop.com

Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our world-famous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our egg sandwiches, fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, & danish accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. We bake decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares,

508-228-4095

Lunch, dinner, & late night menu Tues-Sun from 11:30am Indoor & Outside Dining

Delicious & affordable. Gift Cards available 27 Fairgrounds Road

One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS serves from 11:30 am Tuesday-Sunday. Whether you dine there for lunch, dinner, or their late night menu, you’ll enjoy hearty American cuisine that will please the whole family. Daily specials are offered, and all menu items are available for takeout. There’s plenty of parking, and they accept all major credit cards. They have the island’s premier sports bar — the pub is separate from the dining room, so bring the family in for dinner or stop by and watch the game. Outside deck with bar is open seasonally.

Nantucket Bake Shop

508-228-2797

The delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love. Try our new Gluten-Free goodies!

Open Tuesday-Saturday from 6:30 am to 1:3 0pm 17-1/2 Old South Road

Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. For breakfast, try our egg sandwiches, fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, & danish accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website. Nantucketbakeshop.com

Siam to Go

Open Monday-Friday

Lunch 11am-2pm & Dinner 3-7pm

508-228-SIAM (7426)

Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln

Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and tra-

ditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like General Tso’s Chicken and Tamarind Duck. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com

Live Entertainment

Cisco Brewers

Open 7 Days a Week

Live Entertainment Is Back - check website for schedule

also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com

Downyflake

508-325-5929

5 Bartlett Farm Road

CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. ciscobrewers.com

Rose & Crown

Open daily from 11:30 am

508-228-4533

A Nantucket Tradition for 89 Years Breakfast & Lunch - Dine-In & Take-Out

Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sat 6:30am-2pm; Sun. Breakfast 6:30-1pm 18 Sparks Avenue

THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and warm, homemade doughnuts inside. The DOWNYFLAKE is a family friendly, American style diner, featuring hearty Flake favorites, such as Blueberry Pancakes and Biscuits & Gravy. The menu also includes daily made soups, salads, deli sandwiches and comfort food entrees. The DOWNYFLAKE has comfy indoor dining, plus the entire menu is available to go. Open from 6:30 am to 2 pm (with lunch items 11 am to 2 pm) and on Sundays for breakfast only from 6:30 am to 1 pm. Closed on Wednesdays. thedownyflake.com

Dune

508-228-5550

Serving dinner Thursday-Sunday, April 25-28 and Tuesday-Saturday, May 1-4 & May 7-11, & May 14-18, Bar Opens at 5 pm

Where chic meets casual comfort

508-228-2595

23 South Water Street

Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun! theroseandcrown.com

THE ROSE & CROWN is a favorite among locals and visitors. We are Nantucket’s only Downtown Nightclub. Whether it’s live local music, guided paint nights, house DJs, big screens for games, or our notorious karaoke competitions, we have your entertainment needs covered. In-season, we have entertainment 7 days a week, with early and late-night options, so everyone has a chance to enjoy the fun. Check our website for off-season entertainment listings.

Markets

Bartlett’s Farm

508-228-9403

Open Daily, Year Round Bartlett Farm Road

Farm Grown Produce | Garden Center | Groceries | Beer & Wine | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner To Go

A 7th generation family farm growing fresh vegetables on 200 acres of historic Nantucket farm land. Find our full service grocery store onsite with specialty items like quality meats, artisanal cheeses and dairy, olive oils, organic snacks, and more. Order groceries and made to order foods online at Bartlettsfarm.com. Peruse our selection of wines, craft beers and ciders. Our Farm kitchen offers take-out breakfast sandwiches, muffins, pastries, coffee and tea—for lunch we have sandwiches, lobster rolls, clam chowder...dinner specials include roast turkey, veggie curry, and prime rib dinner. Grab lunch on your way to the beach, or food and beverages for your BBQ on the way home. Bartlett’s Farm, Who’s Your Farmer? bartlettsfarm.com

Restaurants

Black Eyed Susans

Breakfast from 7 am Thurs.-Tues. (closed Wed.)

Dinner from 5 pm Wed-Mon (closed Tues.)

Breakfast is walk-in; Dinner reservations online; BYOB

508-325-0308

10 India Street

BlackEyedSusansNantucket.com You are in for a treat when you dine at BLACK EYED SUSANS! Whether you are here for breakfast or for dinner, it’s always guaranteed to be a good time. An iconic island eatery for more than 30 years, Chef Todd Edwards is back with your menu favorites plus a lot of exciting new additions! Service is always stellar in our welcoming atmosphere: you’ll feel right at home. Breakfast is walk-in; make your reservations for dinner seatings through BlackEyedSusansNantucket.com. Follow us on Instagram @blackeyedsusansnantucket for up-to-date news.

The Brotherhood of Thieves

Open 7 days a week 11:30 am to midnight

Good food. Good drinks. Good company.

774-325-5812

23 Broad Street

Whether you are a first-time or returning visitor to Nantucket, THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, must be on your To Do List! This landmark island eatery, offers 4 concepts to enjoy—a downstairs pub echoing a 1840s Whaling tavern, a second floor Cisco Kitchen & Bar with a surf shack vibe and live music, the Notch Whiskey Bar, and a Beer Garden on their patio— all in the heart of downtown Nantucket. THE BROTHERHOOD’s different menus feature fresh salads, sushi, hot & cold appetizers, nachos, hearty burgers & sandwiches, their famous curly fries, and entrees featuring fish, chicken, and steak. To accompany your meal, THE BROTHERHOOD serves Cisco & other craft beers on draft, wines by the glass & by the bottle, and more than a dozen signature cocktails. brotherhoodnantucket.com

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year

508-228-6005

14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking

“Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast (6 am-1:30 pm), lunch, and dinner. We have extensive beer, wine, and cocktail selections. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we

20 Broad Street

DUNE is open for the season with Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, in the kitchen! The décor in three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. They also serve on a sheltered patio and have sidewalk cafestyle dining. DUNE offer an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, liquors and cordials along with tempting dinner and dessert menus. The ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors. DuneNantucket.com

The Faregrounds

508-228-4095

Lunch, dinner, & late night menu Tues-Sun. from 11:30 am. Indoor & Outside Dining

Affordable Family Dining 27 Fairgrounds Road

FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze while you enjoy outdoor dining, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by daily specials. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party! FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. thefaregrounds.com

Rose & Crown

Open daily from 11:30 am

Indoor & Outdoor Dining ~ Takeout Available

508-228-2595

23 South Water Street

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by for one of the largest draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our scratch made Eclectic Pub Fare. We offer everything you could desire, including nachos and wings, sandwiches and our famous burgers, lobster rolls, local seafood, and mouth watering steaks, plus gluten-free and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu. Eat indoors or at our sidewalk tables. And you can order online for takeout. Check theroseandcrown.com for current hours, menus, & daily specials. theroseandcrown.com

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426)

Open Monday-Friday from 11 am to 7 pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln

Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like General Tso’s Chicken and Tamarind Duck. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand.

Wine & Spirits

Current Vintage

Visit our website for spring hours

Wine ~ Clothing ~ Home ~ Gifts ~ Provisions

siamtogonantucket.com

508-228-5073

4 Easy Street

CURRENT VINTAGE is a fun and original concept store with a carefully edited mix of vintage clothing & accessories, wines, cheeses, beer, and home goods. Choose from a selection of nearly 400 wines, including many organic and small production options. Stop by CV in town at 4 Easy Street for the perfect custom gift basket, and try our monthly Sommelier Sampler! CV is a beloved island institution, celebrating more than 15 years in the heart of Nantucket. Join us for fun vibe & serious wines!

Nantucket Vineyard

Open daily

Fine Nantucket wines

currentvintage.com

508-325-5929

5 Bartlett Farm Road

Stop by to taste our delicious wines. Located next to Cisco Brewers and Triple Eight Distillery. Ask about our wine dinners and events. Call for more information or to book a tour. ciscobrewers.com

Events & Entertainment

Events are updated daily, year-round at Nantucket.net from page 13

9 to 10 AM - Circle of Moms

A free, confidential space where moms can connect, brainstorm, vent, & share successes and ideas. Feel empowered to talk about the adjustment to motherhood & to say what is true for them about motherhood. Expectant mothers and babies in arms welcome. Childcare provided. Call Pauline Cronin 508-228-7285 x 1166 or email croninp@npsk.org. In Early Childhood Playroom, 56 Centre Str rm 106.

10 to 11 AM - Free Tree Tours

Learn about the beautiful and historical species of trees that line our downtown streets. Led by Nantucket Waterkeeper RJ Turcotte, whose combined biology and island history knowledge generates interesting conversations and surprising questions. Tours begin from Nantucket Land & Water Council office on 6 Ash Lane.

10 AM - “Ahoy Come Ashore” Art Exhibit

Nantucket Artists Association current show in The Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf. Show continues to May 18. nantucketarts.org

12:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Hike with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond in sight of an active osprey nest. 110 Eel Point Road. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

6 to 7 PM - Free ELL Beginner & Intermediate English Class

For those seeking to learn basic conversation or improve English skills. Class is conducted in English; preregistration not required. For details: 508-228-1110 x113. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

8 to 9 PM - Free “Look Up” at Loines

Join MMA’s astronomers for a tour of Nantucket’s night sky. View the moon, planets, stars, nebulae, and even distant galaxies through the MMA’s telescopes, & learn more about constellations, phases of the moon, planets. For all ages but with a focus on young adults & students. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

FRIDAY, MAY 10

8 AM - Coskata Pond & Woods with Nantucket Walkabout

A three-mile hike mostly over sand, exploring this area is a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats - tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh with two active osprey nest poles and harbor. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

10 AM - “April Showers” & “From a Distance’ Art Exhibits

Nantucket Artists Association current shows in Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street Shows continue to May 18. nantucketarts.org

2 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

4:30 to 7 PM - Live Music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

SATURDAY, MAY 11

8 AM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout

This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

9:30 AM to 4 PM - STEM Grab & Go Bag: Symmetry in Nature

This week’s Grab & Go project is Symmetry in Nature. This project explores the difference between rotational and reflection symmetry, takes you on a nature walk, and finishes with a fun sun art project! All supplies and instructions are included. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

9:45 to 10:15 AM - Nanpuppets at the Atheneum

Join Lizza and her puppet friends for fun in the garden. Bring a blanket to sit on. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India St. NantucketAtheneum.org

10 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point

2-1/2 mi, 1 hr. exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes. End at White Elephant Hotel. Cash Only, $25; $20 for 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 6-12. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min early No reservations necessary 774-325-8972

10:15 AM to 11:15 PM - Nature Story Hour

Designed for the young explorer: an MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce an MMA’s animal friend, & make a craft of play games. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Register at MariaMitchell.org $15

10:30 to 11:30 AM - Read to a Buddy

NiSHA and certified animal therapy teams, in collaboration with NCS, offer this literacy program encouraging pre-reading and reading skills. Aa fun, relaxed, and

nonjudgemental way to become more confident & enjoy reading. Register at nantucketcommunityschoolregister.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=295171

1 to 4 PM - Transcription Afternoons

Drop-in transcription afternoons as part of the NHA’s Volunteer Transcription Project. Reasearch Assoc. Peggi Godwin will be on hand to help with questions. Transcribers can stop in for any length of time. Bring your own laptop or tablet. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org

2 PM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by 100 Proof at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

6 PM - Summer Decks Warm-Up featuring Pete Ahern & Friends

Join the Dreamland for a series of very special Saturday evenings this spring featuring DJ Pete Ahern. Cash Bar available all night! Tickets are limited, so get yours today! The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-332-4822 NantucketDreamland.org

6:15 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk

A 3/4-mi stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

SUNDAY, MAY 12

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

10:15 AM to 11:15 PM - Nature Story Hour

Designed for the young explorer: an MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce an MMA’s animal friend, & make a craft of play games. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Register at MariaMitchell.org $15

2 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot, see & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

3 to 6 PM - Live Music by 100 Proof at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

5:30 to 6:15 PM - Beginner’s Ukulele Drop-In

No Instrument? No Problem! Ukuleles available. Nantucket Music Center, 56 Center Street. 508-228-3352 Nantucketmusic.org

6:15 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

See an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon & stars, and maybe take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

MONDAY, MAY 13

8 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet over which a small walkway passes. This is one of the shorter hikes and is close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

10 AM - Hospital Thrift Shop Opens for 2024 Season

Wonderful bargains on clothing, furniture, housewares, jewelry, rugs, & more. Proceeds benefit Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Thrift Shop is at 17 India St

10:30 to 11 AM - Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Yoga

Join certified yoga instructor Jill Lauren for some yoga with your littles. Move, stretch, and breathe together. Begin to explore the connection between our bodies and the present moment. Limited to 1 caregiver per child. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

2 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Part 2 of this hike is a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Tarot Discoveries

Explore the cards, their symbolism, & how to use them, with Suzanne Keating & other students of this art of esoteric interpretation. Bring your own deck of Tarot cards & a notebook or journal. Registration required at NantucketAtheneum.org

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7 to 8 PM - ELL: Group Conversation - Intermediate

Practice conversational English in a friendly group setting. Sessions are free, open to English language learners, and led by a literacy volunteer. To register, email ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org or text 508-332-0605

7 to 8 PM - Community Jazz Band

Led by Nigel Goss. Band room at Nantucket Music Center, 56 Center Street. Register at Nantucketmusic.org

TUESDAY, MAY 14

8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, but their groves & small forests are broken up by meadows of wildflowers. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

2 PM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

3:30 to 4:30 PM - Youth Chorus Ages 8+

A fun beginner music program to get kids used to singing in groups. Nantucket Community Music Center, 56 Centre St.. 508-228-3352 NantucketMusic.org

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Open Mic Night!

An evening of fun with Atheneum’s Open Mic Night — first come/first served. Cut loose and express yourself up in the acoustically stellar Great Hall! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

7:45 AM - Free Birding Field Trip with LLNF

Explore Nantucket’s birding hotspots and observe birds in their natural habitats. Binoculars, spotting scope, & field guides available to borrow. All experience levels are welcome. Meet at at the LLNF office, 110 Eel Point Rd, to check in & board the van: trip departs promptly at 8 am. Registration required: llnf.org.

8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s weasternmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers, least terns and American oystercatchers during the summer and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. This is one of the longer hikes Nantucket Walkabout does. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill

A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions & back downtown. Cash only; $25; $20 seniors (65+) ; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. whjamieson@gmail.com 774-325-8972

10 AM to 5 PM - Wine Festival Art Glass by Robert Dane

Celebrate your extraodinary wines in one of Dane’s one-of-a-kind glasses. Using many of the Italian Murano glass techniques, these wonderful artworks make treasured gifts. This is a special offering at Gallery at Four India (upstairs at 4 India Street) during the Wine festival: purchase one on display in the gallery or place a special order.

2 PM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour

A 1/2 mi, 90-min. stroll led by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, Cash only; $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

2 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout

This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. It’s like exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

6:15 PM - Polpis Harbor Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

As the sun sets over Nantucket Harbor & Coatue, learn from Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket & Polpis Harbors & about salt marsh ecosys-

tem in the harbors & conservation efforts. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-4227466

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Atheneum Knitting Group

The Atheneum Knitters Group is a fun, relaxed place to share your projects with like-minded people or learn new techniques. Attendees will be required to wear a mask at all times. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Table Top Game Night

Every week one table is devoted to a rotating selection of games + one table for Dungeons & Dragons (limited seating for D&D, first-come first-served) New players and old are all welcome! Game Night is open to adults & teens age 13+. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org

8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk

A 3/4-mi stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary, Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

THURSDAY, MAY 16

8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

9 to 10 AM - Circle of Moms

A free, confidential space where moms can connect, brainstorm, vent, & share successes and ideas. Feel empowered to talk about the adjustment to motherhood & to say what is true for them about motherhood. Expectant mothers and babies in arms welcome. Childcare provided. Call Pauline Cronin 508-228-7285 x 1166 or email croninp@npsk.org. In Early Childhood Playroom, 56 Centre Str rm 106.

10 AM - “Ahoy Come Ashore” Art Exhibit

Nantucket Artists Association current show in The Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf. Show continues to May 18. nantucketarts.org

12:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Hike with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond in sight of an active osprey nest. 110 Eel Point Road. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

6 to 7 PM - Free ELL Beginner & Intermediate English Class

For those seeking to learn basic conversation or improve English skills. Class is conducted in English; preregistration not required. For details: 508-228-1110 x113. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

8 to 9 PM - Free “Look Up” at Loines

Join MMA’s astronomers for a tour of Nantucket’s night sky. View the moon, planets, stars, nebulae, and even distant galaxies through the MMA’s telescopes, & learn more about constellations, phases of the moon, planets. For all ages but with a focus on young adults & students. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

FRIDAY, MAY 17

8 AM - Coskata Pond & Woods with Nantucket Walkabout

A three-mile hike mostly over sand, exploring this area is a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats - tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh with two active osprey nest poles and harbor. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

2 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout

This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Book at WalkNantucket.com, 508-422-7466

4:30 to 7 PM - Live Music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewers

Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

For Events Updated Daily, visit the Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: Nantucket.net

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on our island because we have choices and opportunities that make change possible. We are the lucky ones.”

NEW Moon Fest will begin at 5 pm with a festive gathering featuring food, beverages, live music, and a silent auction. When the lights go down, between six and ten short films will be shown. At press time, the selection committee is still finalizing the program, but they’ve revealed that there will be a range of topics and the program will include live action narrative, documentary, and animated films. After the screenings, the audience may enjoy desserts and mingle as they discuss what they watched.

Since November 15, 2023, more than 100 original short films from Canada, Argentina, Italy, Portugal, Iran, Russia, Rwanda, Greece, South Africa, Australia, Mexico, France, Afghanistan, the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, and 12 different states in the US have been submitted to NEW Moon Fest for consideration. Of those submissions, about ten percent were animated. The 35 people tasked with selecting which films will be shown at NEW Moon Fest 2024 brought different backgrounds and insights to the process, ensuring the films chosen are of high quality in subject matter and production. “It’s been a joy to see everyone come together [to accomplish this], though it was difficult to limit the number of films so we can stay within time constraints,” said Soeder.

“The films are a tribute to the women before us and those who walk with us and come after us. They are powerful, empathetic...stories told with honesty and integrity that affect real people; stories of strength and resilience. The films are inspirational,” Soeder commented.

Laurels will be awarded to filmmakers for the Most Empowering Film, Best Director, Most Empowering Actor, Best Cinematography, Most Empowering Screenplay, Most Empowering Animation, and a Wild Woman Award. Members of the audience will have a chance to vote for their favorite film, which will be give the peoples’ choice laurel, called The Grey Lady Award.

Soeder expressed hope that attendees “will immerse themselves in the films and emerge with a slightly changed perspective...put themselves in the shoes of others, and come closer to understanding what others are going through.”

“I hope [our audience] feels something from each film: inspiration, empathy, courage...” Getter added. This is a celebration meant to “spotlight the strength of women’s voices. We are confident that the future of NEW Moon Fest will contribute to NCTV’s overarching vision of fostering quality programming that engages, entertains, and connects our island community.”

Tickets to the 2024 NEW Moon Fest are available at newmoonfest.org for $125: admission includes one drink ticket and a swag bag. On the website page for ticket purchases, there is also an option to donate a ticket to someone who could otherwise not buy one and an option to donate to the event.

Contributions will ensure the growth and longevity of NCTV's NEW Moon Fest: Nantucket Empowering Women. A portion of these funds will go to support and empower women/individuals served at A Safe Place.