Yesterday’s Island, Today’s Nantucket; Vol 50, Issue 12; Edition 2020

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The Winners Are...

Oct. 1-Nov. 18, 2020

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We’ve been holding our Nantucket Photo Contest for more than a quarter century, but never have we had a year like 2020!

With fewer visitors, stay-at-home guidance, no major events, and people working longer hours with smaller staffs, we weren’t sure what number and type of photo submissions to expect.

We should not have worried!

More night shots were entered, several of them are stunning! And we received many photos of island sunrises and sunsets. Overall, the photos were more contemplative than submissions from most years: there was less obvious, unbridled joy, but we are confident that those types of shots will return.

Shutterbugs from 16 states across the US entered. There may have been more states represented, but many participants forgot to tell us their addresses. They traveled to Nantucket from closer to home—most from the Northeast corrider, and many more entries than usual came from Nantucket residents. But Kansas, California, Michigan, and Texas were represented, as was the UK. All but one participant sent us digital photos submitted by email to us at ackphotocontest@gmail.com. The one person who brought us prints has entered every year, and her photos have a fun and endearing local flavor: thank you, Annie!

This year’s winning photo of the Nantucket Windmill draped with an American Flag was taken by David Long of Shrewsbury, MA, who honeymooned here on Nantucket in 1983 and returns with his wife as often as they can. Judges loved the colors and the composition and felt the meaning (though the image meant different things to different judges) was spot-on for 2020.

Our second-place winner was taken by Robert Borneman of Houston, Texas.

Judges like the colors and the angle of his view of daffodils blooming in front of Sankaty Light.

Nearly 400 of the photos entered are posted on the Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: Nantucket.net, just click on the banner link on the home page.

To the many amateur photographers who did not receive a prize or honorable mention: don’t give up, there’s always another chance to win — we’re already accepting entries for the 2021 Nantucket Photo Contest. Email your high resolution photos of Nantucket Island (in all seasons) and depicting Nantucket life to ackphotocontest@gmail.com Check for your photo entry online at Nantucket.net or at YesterdaysIsland.com. Your Nantucket photo may appear on a cover next season or in a blog post, and follow us on Instagram @nantucketinsider

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Doing What They Do Best

The Artists Association of Nantucket has spent its 75th anniversary year doing what it does best: supporting local artists, teaching, preserving the legacy of Nantucket artists, and enriching all our lives by sharing art.

Despite the many and unusual challenges of 2020, AAN has successfully pivoted to accomplish their missions during the global pandemic by creatively combining in-person exhibits with digital, streamed, and televised events and displays. Even their annual gala was successful reimagined in July as the 2020 At Home Dinner and Auction.

On Sunday, October 11, their next big event will be held: AAN’s Wet Paint 2020. The pandemic pivot for this popular annual fundraiser is to hold an in-person preview at Bartlett’s Farm of the artwork that will then be auctioned off online from October 11 through October 14. All work in the Wet Paint/Fresh Work event is either freshly finished or never before shown. The display of paintings, ceramics, woodcarvings, and photography will be open to the public, free of charge, in the covered greenhouse at Bartlett’s from 10 am to 4 pm. Pandemic restrictions must be followed by anyone visiting, so wear your face-coverings and use the hand-sanitizer.

All bidding for the work by more than 70 artists in this year’s Wet Paint event

will be done online: go to NantucketArts.org and look for the link. No in-person bidding will be accepted at Bartlett’s Farm, though there will be digital links to scan next to the works of art.

Winning bidders will be notified on Thursday, October 15, and they may arrange to pick up their art on-island or speak to the Artists Association to arrange to have the art shipped.

AAN has been offering their popular classes and workshops at the Visual Arts Center on Amelia Drive. The next session of classes begins on November 1, and staff will soon post the offerings at NantucketArts.org. Instruction is in-person with safety protocols that include wearing masks, extra sanitizing, safe sharing and no sharing of materials, and social distancing. With reduced enrollment due to pandemic guidance, AAN has added extra class sections to accommodate as many students as possible. “It’s like getting a semi-private lesson for the price of a group lesson,” commented Elizabeth Buccino, Director of Youth Programming.

This fall, thanks to a grant from the Nantucket Golf Club Fund, the Artists Association is able to offer a 25% discount off all Youth Classes.

A few scholarships for adults may also be available. To inquire, call Nantucket artist G.S. Hill works en plein air on 508-228-0722. his Wet Paint/Fresh Works painting for the AAN's October event.

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The Season of Change

Oct. 1-Nov. 18, 2020

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by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois Director of Research & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation Fall on Nantucket usually heralds the slowing down of life on-island. Businesses change their hours, restaurants close for a few days every week, and the ferries have reduced schedules. During a typical fall, the rhythm of the island shifts from the manic excitement of summer to school schedules, Friday night football games, and making plans for winter travel.

This year, like everything else, fall is far from typical. There are more people on-island than ever, businesses are staying open longer to salvage the season, and school‌well, as a working parent, I won’t even touch that one. But one thing hasn’t changed: nature still moves forward.

There is still a lot of autumn magic on Nantucket. Right now we are in the golden months of fall, when some of the days can still have a summer quality— good enough for boating, biking, fishing, and maybe a swim—while the nights are cool and sleeping is much easier.

If you are new to this time of year on-island, welcome to fall on Nantucket!

Here are some ways we can enjoy Nantucket nature this fall.

WILDFLOWERS ABOUND

Fall is the season for asters. Many of our showy asters are blooming now.

I’ve written before about the yellow goldenrods (all 15 species of them on-island!) which are excellent nectar sources for migrating monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Goldenrods (Solidago ssp.) can be found all over the island, so almost any trail will do to check out their diversity. Check out all the various plumes and leaves. While they may all look similar, they are uniquely adapted to various habitats and therefore the bog goldenrod can be found mostly in wetlands and on the edges of wetlands, while the seaside goldenrod has tough waxy leaves allowing it to proliferate in the sandy environments near the beach.

Aster blossoms appear “daisy-like� which are called composite flowers. Composite blossoms are actually two types of flowers. Disc flowers form the flower head’s “eye,� while ray flowers look like petals on a simpler flower. Many purple, white, and a few pink species come into bloom now. Late Purple Aster (Symphyotrichum patens) has purple ray flowers and yellow disk flowers. The leaves are rough, clasping the stem like little cat tongues. The Bushy American Aster (Symphyotrichum dumosum), is like a tiny bunch of small, white daisies and is common along the coastal plain. These are just a few examples. Go into any semi-grassy area or low shrubs and there will be many more to explore.

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When we think of “leaf-peeping� as a fall activity, we usually think of slow drives in Vermont or New Hampshire. And while Nantucket may not boast the colors of the northern states, we still host pockets of fall color if you know where to look. The tupelo trees (Nyssa sylvatica) of Squam Swamp, Masquetuck, and others turn a bright red in fall. The American beech trees (Fagus grandifolia) of similar wet habitats can be yellowy-copper in fall.

My two favorite fall colors on Nantucket are not from trees, but vines. The five-leaved Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is one of the earliest fall colors turning bright purplish-red before the leaves fall off the vines. Similarly, poison ivy vines (Toxicodendron radicans) turn one of the sharpest shades of red in autumn. Driving up Milestone Road, you’d think the street was lined with red maple trees, but it’s simply the large poison ivy vies growing up and around the pine trees of the State Forest that give the road edge its fall colors.

Other shades of red can be seen in the black huckleberry shrubs that can turn a crimson shade. Non-native invasive species such as burning bush (Euonymus alatus) also turn color, but are generally relegated to private yards or plantings in commercial landscaping.

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Vol. 50 No. 12 • YesterdaysIsland.com

Oct. 1-Nov. 18, 2020

Today’s Nantucket

Events & Entertainment Events are updated daily at the Insider's Guide to Nantucket: Nantucket.net

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet Mexican Theme, with Beef, Port, Chicken, & Vegetarian Beans. Entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95. Eat-in or to-go.

All served behind plexiglass & plated at customers instructions by our attendant.

You point, we pile it on! Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 1 PM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

3 to 3:45 PM - Online: Teen Trivia Weekly trivia game for teens, using Zoom and Kahoot. Test your knowledge with all things trivia! Multiple choice and true/false questions. Open to all teens entering 6-12 grades. Email: eyoung@nantucketatheneum.org for login information.

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 All Day - Virtual Walk a Mile for A Safe Place This annual fundraiser will be held thru Oct. 4. Help this island organizaiton. Walk anywhere. Registration $50 at app.mobilecause.com/form/jtmRCQ?vid=c2ye7 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

10 AM to 2 PM - Free Paper Craft Grab & Go Bag: Origami Doodle Owls, Age 7+ Pick one up from the Weezie Porch after 10am, while supplies last! Extend the experience: request the “Owl Book Bundle,” a selection of books about owls, by calling 508-228-1110 xt. 103. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main by brick bank building. Arrive 10 min. early. No reservations needed. $20—$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Friday Fish Fry Breaded cod, grilled swordfish, chowder. Entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice,

chicken wings, and more for just $14.95. Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass & plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on!

Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418. EasyStreetCantina.com 1 PM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 All Day - Virtual Walk a Mile for A Safe Place This annual fundraiser will be held thru Oct. 4. Help this island organizaiton. Walk anywhere. Registration $50 at app.mobilecause.com/form/jtmRCQ?vid=c2ye7 8 to 9 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Meet in town at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. and out of town at Polpis Road at the small parking area that overlooks Sesachacha Pond. Mass Audobon’s Sam Kefferstan will lead us to a new area that needs assistance. We will be able to access shore line and Polpis Road itself in that far eastern section. wconnell@connellandersen.com 8 AM to 9 PM - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina All day, a basket of 16 Jumbo wings for $12.95; half basket for $8.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. Huge Bucket of Wings also available: approx. 40 wings for 39.95 At Easy Street Cantina, corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 9 AM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

9 AM to 5 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main by brick bank building. Arrive 10 min. early. No reservations needed. $20—$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 1 PM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884. continued on page 8

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Vol. 50 No. 12 • YesterdaysIsland.com

What the Heart Needs

by Robert P. Barsanti

Sarah Leah Chase and I are having a difficult fall. As is the rest of the island, the country, and the world. We aren’t running for election, fighting wildfires, or marching in the streets. We are only lolling about the kitchen, sharpening knives, tidying the flour containers, and watching the tomatoes age. Our hands are hungry.

Sarah and I like to cook, and autumn, historically, has been a great time to feed people on-island. The light fails in the early evening, the candles get lit for dinner, and clams casino hit the table. The best vegetables have ripened while the pickers have left Bartlett’s. You pay your money and fill a paper bag with tomatoes and corn from the field. Then, that night, everyone had Tomato Pie. Or, even better, you go wading in the cooling water and pull out scallops or clams in the daylight, then serve them in the evening. Sarah and I have a great gremolata for that.

Cooking keeps me out of the streets. You stand in the kitchen, get the heat going, mix some herbs and oils together, bake a little, sauté some more, and you have created something. It may not be the sort of art that you hang on a wall or a stick in a bookcase, but it is still a creation, which, generally, people thanked me for. After they drank the wine.

In my early years on Nantucket, when cable was new, the movie theaters were closed, and the Internet was a rumor, dinner parties were an adult entertainment where you could talk to each other without shouting. We met on Thursday nights, when everyone was on-island and the chaos was coming to a close. Sarah and I made lasagnas, apple cakes, chowders, and any other page in the cookbook that is currently stained. Even in some tiny galley kitchens, tucked into guest houses and rental basements, Sarah and I made some nice meals.

Then we got old. We got married, had kids, found other jobs, moved off, and filled the time with digital diversions. Time raced away, followed by the Paw Patrol sirens.

But I still cook. continued on page 25

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The Nantucket Ghost Walk Begun in 1998, a fascinating evening stroll to 5 of the most famous haunted sites on the island. Led by the original guide, this is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket.

2 Different Tours Starting 8pm at Centre & Main Town Route: Fri., Sat., Mon. 1 mile, 80 min. (thru 10/31) Cemetery Route: Tues., Thurs. 1-1/3 mile, 90 min. (thru 10/15) Meet in front of the brick bank building 10 to 15 minutes early. $20 for Adults; $15 for Seniors (65+) & Teens; $5 for Kids 7 to 12. Cash only.

No reservations necessary. Social distancing observed. Private tours available.

Historic Mansions + 1746 Windmill Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge You’ve come to Nantucket to relax, now you can visit the most remarkable Wildlife Refuge with the best beaches in the world!

Refuge & Beaches Open Daily 9am to 6pm OSV Seasonal Permits are only available online at thetrustees.org/permits Rent a Jeep from Young’s (508-228-1151) or Affordable Rentals (508-228-3501) with permits to enter the Refuge and buy your day pass from the Gatehouse.

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To all our supporters and those who love Nantucket’s natural beauty, we thank you for your patience and for wearing masks and following guidelines to keep our guests and our staff safe.

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Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl.

1/2 mile, 80 min. Starts at 11am at Centre and Main in front of the brick bank building. Daily except Sunday. (thru 10/17) PRICES FOR ALL TOURS: Historic Mansions & Fabulous Mansions $20 per person.

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YESTERDAY ’S ISLAND

2020 photo contest

Throughout this issue you will find a selection of winners, honorable mentions, and other great shots from the 2020 Yesterday’s Island Photo Contest. Turn to the centerfold to see the first & second place winners.

To see more photos, go to Nantucket.net and @NantucketInsider on Instagram To enter, send high resolution photos to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com

Oct. 1-Nov. 18, 2020

Events & Entertainment from page 6

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 All Day - Virtual Walk a Mile for A Safe Place This annual fundraiser will be held thru Oct. 4. Help this island organizaiton. Walk anywhere. Registration $50 at app.mobilecause.com/form/jtmRCQ?vid=c2ye7 8 to 10 PM - Bites & Brushes Guided painting at the Rose & Crown that includes a canvas, all paint materials, and a talented instructor. Cost to join is $20 pp AND, in addition, the purchase of food is necessary. Groups of 6 or fewer only. Reserve a spot by calling or emailing.

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8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main by brick bank building. Arrive 10 min. early. No reservations needed. $20—$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Roasted Top Round Buffets all come with main entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95. Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass and plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on! Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 1 PM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

7 to 8 PM - Online: Yummy Monday: Spice Challenge Participants can pick up a spice packet from the Atheneum, use the spice in a recipe or however you like, then meet online to share what yummy dishes people came up with. You must sign up by the previous Thursday at 4pm to receive a packet - NantucketAtheneum.org 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

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9 AM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main by brick bank building. Arrive 10 min. early. No reservations needed. $20—$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Jerk Chicken Buffets all come with main entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95. Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass and plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on! Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 1 PM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 continued on page 10

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by C. Oscar Olson Before European settlers arrived on Nantucket, the island was inhabited by the indigenous Wampanoag people. They numbered in the thousands and thrived not only due to their cultivation of corn and beans, but because of the richness of the environment around them. With the convenience of mass production and modern agriculture, it’s easy to forget about these prolific plants and wild foods that sustained humans for countless generations. There’s a bounty to be had in your back yard and beyond: the key is to know what you’re looking for. There are lots of locals who take full advantage of the forests and fields, sands and seas, and Nantucket’s Seth Engelbourg is one of them.

A trained ecologist with a masters in Environmental Education, Seth works with the Linda Loring Nature Foundation as a naturalist educator and program manager. Passionate about the hobby and a natural side of New England, he has some important advice for beginning foragers: “You should never eat anything from the wild that you are not 100% sure of. It is best to start with a trained mentor and a handy guidebook.” He recommends Wild Plants I Have Known… and Eaten by Russ Cohen, an award winning author, environmentalist, and Massachusetts native. The book focuses on New England and is the perfect companion to both beginners and experts. There are also digital tools like GoBotany, curated by the Native Plant Trust, which features a vast collection of photos and facts on New England’s native plants at gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org.

Though his list is long, much of what Engelbourg is after varies in availability from season to season and from year to year. “The nice thing about many of these foods is that they're available throughout different times of the year,” he says, “in seasons when I'm feeling ambitious, I'll make a harvest calendar.” Compared to the mainland, things tend to ripen later in our cooler climate, and some don’t stay ripe for very long, meaning flexibility is necessary with your estimations.

Since nearly half the island is set aside as conservation land, there are lots of places to look. Wild fruits are probably the easiest place to start your foraging fun. Blueberries, huckleberries, and fox grapes are common and can be enjoyed raw or in preserves, pies, sauces, and more. Though the flavor of the Fox Grape is considered to be too potent for wine making, they are nice for a nibble on your hike, preserving in jams and jellies, or juicing. These are all also delicious in sweet sauces and reductions. Fresh grapes freeze well and the leaves are edible, too.

Try them in salads to enjoy their bitter, citrusy flavor, or blanch some for your own homemade Dolma.

Rose hips, abundant islandwide, are hard to the touch and tart on the tongue.

It is estimated that contain 4 to 40 times the the vitamin C as in oranges and have been used for centuries as a natural remedy to a number of ailments, including scurvy on long whaling voyages. From preventing and treating colds, stomach issues and intestinal diseases, weight loss, high blood pressure, even topically on stretch marks, they are truly a super-food.

Though it is most commonly found dried in teas, the cranberry-like flavor of the rose hip has many other applications in the kitchen. They make for a brightly flavored spread not unlike marmalade, sweet and versatile syrups, even rose hip ice cream and rose hip wine. They are also fine to eat raw, though most folks find continued on page 11

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7

Karin Nutt • Nantucket, MA

8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Centre & Main by the brick bank building 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main by brick bank building. Arrive 10 min. early. No reservations needed. $20—$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Steak Tips Buffets all come with main entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95. Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass and plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on! Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 1 PM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

7 to 8 PM - Free Online Discussion: Stone Cold Mystery Writers Panel Join four veteran mystery writers as they discuss their new works and all that goes into writing a mystery series: Archer Mayer, Paula Munier, Sarah Stewart Taylor, and Julia Spencer-Fleming. Register for the link at NantucketAtheneum.org

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8

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9 AM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main by brick bank building. Arrive 10 min. early. No reservations needed. $20—$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet Today’s entree is Mexican Theme, with Beef, Port, Chicken, & Vegetarian Beans. Entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95.

Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass and plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on! Easy Street Cantina, corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 1 PM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

3 to 3:45 PM - Online: Teen Trivia Weekly trivia game for teens, using Zoom and Kahoot. Test your knowledge with all things trivia! Multiple choice and true/false questions. Open to all teens entering 6-12 grades. Email: eyoung@nantucketatheneum.org for login information.

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 Barbara Cackovic

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cherry soda by fermenting them into a sparking probiotic. They can also be used to make jams, jellies, sauces, and pies. from page 9 There’s no reason to limit yourself to the land. Our oceans and shores are rich with food, and much them unpalatable. Seth’s favorite application doesn’t of it can be gathered from the coast. Sea beans, techinvolve the fruit, but the petals from the rose-like nically succulents, are a crispy, briny delight. They flowers that produce them. “I usually make rose grow in the salty soil above the shoreline from spring flower syrup with the petals, but also eat them raw, to fall and are commonly found in salt flats and add to salads, or dry and add to salt.â€? Their delicate, marshes. Found on the menu in a many an island floral, fruity flavor adds an alluring aroma to everyrestaurant, they’re delicious sautĂŠed or in salads. thing. You can see this and other foraging recipes by Shellfish are also abundant in our waters, “I fish for Seth at YesterdaysIsland.com scallops, blue mussels, and dig for quahogs and For a fun flavor close to home, keep an eye out steamers locally,â€? Englelbourg adds. for garlic mustard. Recognized by its white flowers Family bay scallop season started on October 1 in mid-May, it becomes bitter as the weather warms. and continues through March 31. With a family perThis weed is as invasive as it is abundant, and its mild mit from the Town of Nantucket, you may harvest up garlic aroma makes for a wonderful pesto or a nice to one bushel per week, scalloping Wednesday addition in salads. Dandelions are hard to miss as through Sunday. Make sure each scallop you gather well, and you can eat the flowers and leaves raw or has a well-defined growth ring. soften them up in a sautee. Seth infuses olive oil or Mushrooms are at the top of many foragers’ lists, butter with sheep’s sorrel for its mild lemony flavor. and they can also be the most dangerous. But when Exercise extreme caution when venturing out to properly identified, these meaty morsels can be made find food. Many plants have lookalikes that can cause the star of any entree. Seth seeks out the rare but illness or worse, so unless you’re absolutely certain coveted morel, sometimes found scattered along the that you’ve found what you’re after, do not eat it. edge of forests. His fungi hunts also include puffball Many wild plants are packed with poisons, and some mushrooms and king bolete, and just once he came edible plants have poisonous parts. One of Engelupon hen of the woods. These polypore mushrooms bourg’s favorites is the black cherry. Also known as can be found growing on trees, usually oaks, and are rum cherry or mountain cherry, this species is bitternamed because of their resemblance to chicken in sweet in more ways than one. Englelbourg warns, both appearance, taste, and texture. “though the fruit is edible, the pits, twigs, bark, and Amazingly, this list of wild wonders is just the beleaves all contain cyanide,â€? a toxin deadly to humans ginning for finding wild food on Nantucket. “There and animals alike. Seth uses the fruit to make black

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9 AM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

10 AM to 2 PM - Free Paper Craft Grab & Go Bag: Chameleons for Age 7+ Make a chameleon with a tongue that moves. Scissors, glue, a pencil, & a black marker or pen will be needed. Pick one up on the Weezie Porch from 10 am, while supplies last. Extend the experience: request a “Reptile Book Bundle,” with books about lizards, turtles, crocodiles, and more by calling 508-228-1110 ext. 103. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main by brick bank building. Arrive 10 min. early. No reservations needed. $20—$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2 PM - Voter Registration at the Atheneum In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, the Atheneum will have a voter registration table set up in front of the building, where MA residents can register to vote in the upcoming election on November 3. There will be an option to register with a paper form or electronically. as well as info on important dates & deadlines.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Friday Fish Fry Breaded cod, grilled swordfish, chowder. Entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95. Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass & plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on!

Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418. EasyStreetCantina.com 1 PM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 8 to 9 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Meet in town at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. and out of town at the entrance to Bartlett Farm to clean roads leading to Ladies’ Beach & the beach itself. wconnell@connellandersen.com 8 AM to 9 PM - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina All day, a basket of 16 Jumbo wings for $12.95; half basket for $8.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. Huge Bucket of Wings also available: approx. 40 wings for 39.95 At Easy Street Cantina, corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

9:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Centre & Main by the brick bank building 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main by brick bank building. Arrive 10 min. early. No reservations needed. $20—$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2 PM - Voter Registration at the Atheneum In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, the Atheneum will have a voter registration table set up in front of the building, where MA residents can register to vote in the upcoming election on November 3. There will be an option to register with a paper form or electronically. as well as info on important dates & deadlines.

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

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9 AM - 23 K-9 Walk for the Animals Janet Forest will once again be walking the length of the island—from Madaket to ‘Sconset—to raise funds for the animals. If you see her, honk, & support her efforts by making a donation today at nishanimals.org

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are many other local wild edibles that I have sampled at one point or another,” Engelbourg recalls. “It's a lifelong journey, but connecting to your wild food resources is a beneficial endeavor.” Foraging can provide an exciting new connection with the wilds around us, and I, for one, can’t wait to start exploring.

There are a few things to be careful of while on your food finding missions. Always avoid trespassing on private property. Instead, stick to public land or conservation areas that are open to the public, and get permission when you might need it. Take measures to protect yourself from ticks and other biting bugs, too. Though DEET is a tried and true repellant, there are a growing number of all natural sprays and lotions proving to be just as effective. And remember to watch where you walk. Poison ivy is prevalent on the island, and much like the plants you are searching for it can often be hiding in plain sight.

Lastly, it is of the utmost importance to keep your harvesting ethical. Never take everything from one plant or one area. Engelbourg closes: “taking just a bit from multiple plants or places ensures that resources remain available for reproduction and wildlife.”

For more of Seth's recipes using ingredients foraged from around our island, visit YesterdaysIsland.com

One of Seth Engelbourg’s recipes for foragers 2 cups fresh rose (Rosa rugosa) petals 1 cup water 1 cup white sugar 1. Ethically harvest at least 2 cups of fresh rose petals.

Ensure that you have permission of the landowner to forage. Gather petals in a way so that you only remove a few flowers from each plant, while allowing the majority to stay in bloom. This helps preserve the resource for pollinators and maintains the plant’s ability to fruit/reproduce.

2. Rinse petals in clean water and let dry.

3. Prepare a 1:1 simple syrup with the water and sugar in a saucepan. Once the sugar dissolves reduce heat to a simmer.

4. Add in rose petals and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to steep for 10 additional minutes.

5. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a glass jar or bottle and let cool.

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Where to get a flu shot: • First, make sure you are registered with Mass General Brigham* • Next, get your flu shot safely and conveniently at the Nantucket Cottage Hospital drive-through • No appointment is necessary. Arrive at the hospital’s main entrance portico, Lane 2, anytime during our expanded hours:

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*IMPORTANT: Before you can receive your flu shot you must be registered with Mass General Brigham (formerly Partners Healthcare) by calling 866-211-6588.

If you have received care at Nantucket Cottage Hospital in the past you are already registered, however, it is a good idea to confirm and update your information by calling the number above. Hours of operation to call and register: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mon-Thurs; and 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Fridays.

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10 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10 AM to 4 PM - Preview of AAN’s Wet Paint 2020 Wet Paint 2020 will be an online auction October 11–14, combined with a live preview component held at Bartlett’s Farm on October 11. For details call the Artists Association at 508-228-0722. NantucketArts.org 2 PM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main by brick bank building. Arrive 10 min. early. No reservations needed. $20—$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953 8 to 10 PM - Bites & Brushes Guided painting at the Rose & Crown that includes a canvas, all paint materials, & a talented instructor. Cost to join is $20 per person AND, in addition, the purchase of food is necessary. Groups of 6 or fewer only. Reserve a spot by calling or emailing. Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. ackrosecrown@gmail.com 508-228-2595

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8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main by brick bank building. Arrive 10 min. early. No reservations needed. $20—$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Roasted Top Round Buffets all come with main entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95. Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass and plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on! Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 1 PM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13

Francis Diaz • Barrington, RI

9 AM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

9 to 10:30 AM - Free Online Class: iPhone For Beginners Part 2 In the second part to iPhone For Beginners, the teacher will cover messages, adding pictures, dictating your messages and sending emojis, as well as iPhone updates and Apple ID and its password, and how iCloud works. This workshop is for beginners or for people who are not beginners but want to review the basics.

Registration is required at NantucketAtheneum.org 9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main by brick bank building. Arrive 10 min. early. No reservations needed. $20—$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 continued on page 15

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11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Jerk Chicken Buffets all come with main entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95. Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass and plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on! Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 1 PM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

7 to 9 PM - Online: Tea & Tarot Led by Danica Connors, who has been reading tarot personally and professionally for over 30 years, this gathering is an opportunity for beginners to learn and advanced readers to share their skills and receive readings. Registration is required. shanticrow@aol.com NantucketAtheneum.org 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Centre & Main by the brick bank building 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main by brick bank building. Arrive 10 min. early. No reservations needed. $20—$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Steak Tips Buffets all come with main entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95. Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass and plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on! Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 1 PM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

Curt Himy • Tiburon, CA

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 9 AM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main by brick bank building. Arrive 10 min. early. No reservations needed. $20—$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet Today’s entree is Mexican Theme, with Beef, Port, Chicken, & Vegetarian Beans. Entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95.

Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass and plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on! Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 1 PM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

3 to 3:45 PM - Online: Teen Trivia Weekly trivia game for teens, using Zoom and Kahoot. Test your knowledge with all things trivia! Multiple choice and true/false questions. Open to all teens entering 6-12 grades. Email: eyoung@nantucketatheneum.org for login information. continued on page 16

Robert Borneman • Houston, TX

Patrick Williams • Nantucket, MA

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5:30 to 6:30 PM - Free Online Presentation: An Update on Nantucket Bats Danielle O’Dell, a Nantucket Conservation Foundation ecologist, has been studying the island’s bat population and offers an overview on what kind of bats live on Nantucket, how they are faring, how Asian bats played a role in the COVID 19 outbreak, and more. Cosponsored with the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. Registration is required at NantucketAtheneum.org 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main by brick bank building. Arrive 10 min. early. No reservations needed. $20—$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Friday Fish Fry Breaded cod, grilled swordfish, chowder. Entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95. Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass & plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on!

Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418. EasyStreetCantina.com 1 PM - Free Nantucket Cranberry Harvest Tour Guided walk around the bogs at harvest to teach about the process of cultivating cranberries, the challenges of growing in a changing climate, & the history of cranberries. 2.25 mi. route on gravel roads. 10 person limit per tour. Participants must follow current pandemic guidelines. Registration required: 508-228-2884.

High Speed Ferry Schedule through October 20, 2020

Oct. 1-Nov. 18, 2020

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 8 to 9 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Meet in town at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. and out of town at Tom Nevers Old Navy Base/Playing Fields.

8 AM to 9 PM - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina All day, a basket of 16 Jumbo wings for $12.95; half basket for $8.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. Huge Bucket of Wings also available: approx. 40 wings for 39.95 At Easy Street Cantina, corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mile, 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main by brick bank building. Arrive 10 min. early. No reservations needed. $20—$15 for seniors (65) & teens. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 Sunday Fun Day...

Sundays on Nantucket are the ideal day to take some personal time, enjoy the family, attend one of the many spiritual services, or head to one of our pristine beaches or visit a lighthouse. Details at the Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: Nantucket.net 8 to 10 PM - Bites & Brushes Guided painting at the Rose & Crown that includes a canvas, all paint materials, and a talented instructor. Cost to join us is $20 per person AND, in addition, the purchase of food is necessary. Groups of 6 or fewer only. Reserve your spot by calling or emailing. Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. ackrosecrown@gmail.com 508-228-2595

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Roasted Top Round Buffets all come with main entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95. Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass and plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on! Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20

Depart Nantucket

Arrive Hyannis

Depart Hyannis

Arrive Nantucket

7:40am

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9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Jerk Chicken Buffets all come with main entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95. Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass and plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on! Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418

12:50pm

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*Saturday and Sunday only, plus 10/12

FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PASSENGERS

Reservations strongly recommended

Straight Wharf | Nantucket 508.228.3949 Visit us online for schedules, travel alerts & specials

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9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Steak Tips Buffets all come with main entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95. Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass and plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on! Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet Today’s entree is Mexican Theme, with Beef, Port, Chicken, & Vegetarian Beans. Entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95.

Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass and plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on! Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 3 to 3:45 PM - Online: Teen Trivia Weekly trivia game for teens, using Zoom and Kahoot. Test your knowledge with all things trivia! Multiple choice and true/false questions. Open to all teens entering 6-12 grades. Email: eyoung@nantucketatheneum.org for login information. continued on page 17

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7 to 8 PM - Online Author Talk: Spike Carlsen, A Walk Around The Block A simple walk around the block set journalist Spike Carlsen, bestselling author of A Splintered History of Wood, off to investigate everything he could about everything we take for granted in our normal life’’from manhole covers and recycling bins to bike lanes and stoplights. he presentation is free, but registration is required.

NantucketAtheneum.org

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Friday Fish Fry Breaded cod, grilled swordfish, chowder. Entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95. Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass & plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on!

Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418. EasyStreetCantina.com 6 to 8 PM - Free Online Forum: Community Awareness Program on Addiction Janina Kean discusses addiction and its impact. Kean is an expert in the management and treatment of behavioral health and substance disorders. This program will be offered in three sessions (Oct. 23, 30 & Nov. 6). Registration is required.

Sign up at NantucketAtheneum.org to get login instructions.

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. Come to the Town Building at 16 Broad Street 2-4pm or 6-8pm to register in person. Wear a mask. Online registration at www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleifv/howreg.htm 8 to 9 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Meet in town at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. and out of town at Sanford Farm to clear Madaket Road.

8 AM to 9 PM - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina All day, a basket of 16 Jumbo wings for $12.95; half basket for $8.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. Huge Bucket of Wings also available: approx. 40 wings for 39.95 At Easy Street Cantina, corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 Sunday Fun Day...

Sundays on Nantucket are the ideal day to take some personal time, enjoy the family, attend one of the many spiritual services, or head to one of our pristine beaches or visit a lighthouse. Details at the Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: Nantucket.net 8 to 10 PM - Bites & Brushes Guided painting at the Rose & Crown that includes a canvas, all paint materials, and a talented instructor. Cost to join us is $20 pp AND, in addition, the purchase of food is necessary. Groups of 6 or fewer only. Reserve a spot by calling or emailing.

Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. ackrosecrown@gmail.com 508-228-2595

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26

Premium Coffees Small Batch Roasted on Nantucket

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Organic Beans, Your Favorite Varieties, and Specialty Blends available online at

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Delivery Available Nantucket Coffee Roasters is also available by the bag at local retailers & Stop-n-Shop.

Find our freshly brewed coffee at our kiosk in the Stop-n-Shop at 31 Sparks Avenue.

Daily Specials Beer & Wine Menu Gift Cards Available WE CAN’T WA WAIT TO SEE YOU! 27 Fairgrounds Road 508-228-4095

• Are ferries running?

• Do I have to wear a face covering on the ferry?

• Is Nantucket airport open?

• Where can I get a mask on Nantucket?

• Can I rent a car?

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27

• Are inns & hotels open?

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Menus at

FOR CURBSIDE WITH A SMILE!

9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Roasted Top Round Buffets all come with main entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95. Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass and plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on! Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Jerk Chicken Buffets all come with main entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95. Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass and plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on! Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 7 to 9 PM - Online: Tea & Tarot Led by Danica Connors, who has been reading tarot personally and professionally for over 30 years, this gathering is an opportunity for beginners to learn and advanced readers to share their skills and receive readings. Registration is required. shanticrow@aol.com NantucketAtheneum.org

Open Daily at 11:30am

• Is the NRTA bus running?

• Are beaches open?

Answers to these questions and more at: Nantucket.net/COVID19-FAQ.php

Serving Lunch & Dinner • CURBSIDE PICK-UP •

Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices.

Open Monday Friday 11am 7pm Closed weekends & holidays

ORDER ONLINE OR CALL 508-228-SIAM (7426) At Nantucket Ice Rink, 1 Backus Lane SiamToGoNantucket.com

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 Wh W hen life gets difficult, Fairwinds is alw Fa waays here for yyo ou.

Sliding fee availab ble Free remote clinic hours h 5-6pm weekdayys.

Nantucket's Downtown Pet Boutique Has Moved to

48 Centre Street Nantucket Collars & Leashes Pet Accessories • Gift Items Open daily 10 am to 6 pm

Call 508-228-26 689

508-228-5477

9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Steak Tips Buffets all come with main entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95. Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass and plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on! Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet Today’s entree is Mexican Theme, with Beef, Port, Chicken, & Vegetarian Beans. Entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95.

Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass and plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on! Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 3 to 3:45 PM - Online: Teen Trivia Weekly trivia game for teens, using Zoom and Kahoot. Test your knowledge with all things trivia! Multiple choice and true/false questions. Open to all teens entering 6-12 grades. Email: eyoung@nantucketatheneum.org for login information.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

Bicycle Rental Sales & Service Moped & Jeep Rentals Too! Only a 2 minute walk from Steamboat Wharf or Downtown

6 South Beach Street Next to Affordable Rentals

508-228-0800 AUNT LEAH’S F UDGE “The Best Fudge in The World” FREE sample available

Nantucket Chocolate Covered Cranberries As seen in Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle Magazine, Phantom Gourmet and on Chronicle, Channel 5

The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf Call 508-228-1017 or Order online www.auntleahs.com

9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Friday Fish Fry Breaded cod, grilled swordfish, chowder. Entree, salad bar, fresh veggies, chef’s rice, chicken wings, and more for just $14.95. Eat-in or to-go. All served behind plexiglass & plated at customers instructions by our attendant. You point, we pile it on!

Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418. EasyStreetCantina.com 6 to 8 PM - Free Online Forum: Community Awareness Program on Addiction Janina Kean discusses addiction and its impact. Kean is an expert in the management and treatment of behavioral health and substance disorders. This program will be offered in three sessions (Oct. 23, 30 & Nov. 6). Registration is required.

Sign up at NantucketAtheneum.org to get login instructions. Cosponsored by ASAP, Nantucket Community School and the Nantucket Atheneum.

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 8 to 9 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Meet in town at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. and out of town at the Rotary to take another shot at Milestone Road, Old South Road and, if we can summon the courage, Sparks Avenue and the businesses around it.

88 AM to 9 PM - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina All day, a basket of 16 Jumbo wings for $12.95; half basket for $8.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. Huge Bucket of Wings also available: approx. 40 wings for 39.95 At Easy Street Cantina, corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 9 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 - ELECTION DAY 7 AM to 8 PM - PARTICIPATE IN OUR DEMOCRACY AND VOTE! Polls on Nantucket will be open for in-person voting at Nantucket High School, 10 Surfside Road. Wear a mask. Voting booths will be set up to social distance and school will not be in session.

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The Season of Change from page 5

beauty. The Windswept Cranberry bogs off of Polpis Road will be undergoing some major restoration work over the next several years. Go for a walk now around the remnant bogs (which are no longer in production), and check out the changes as they occur in the coming months. Even though most people think of cranberry bogs as agriculture and cranberries as a food product, cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon and Vaccinium oxycoccos) are a native part of the Nantucket flora. Naturally, they can be found as part of the biodiversity of bogs, fens, and marshes.

Here is a historical tidbit from a 2015 YI article by Amy Jenness, “Native Americans harvested the tart berries for both culinary and medicinal purposes and may have taught the English settlers how to use them. The wet bogs where cranberries like to grow helped sustain islanders during the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, when all trade with Nantucket was prevented by both the British and the Patriots. Islanders were close to starving by the end of both those wars, and Nantucketers harvested what they could from the land and sea and kept themselves warm by burning peat from the bogs.”

The NCF website also has lots of cranberry fun facts and videos from harvests over the years. This is a great educational tool for those home-schooling!

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Speaking of food, the farms on Nantucket are in full harvest mode. The sweet corn and tomatoes may be done for the season, but now is officially “decorative gourd season.” Pumpkins aren’t even the best of it. Fall and winter squashes abound. Perfect for pies, soups, and other autumn creations to warm your kitchens and your bellies. There are also plenty of other late-season harvests like carrots, potatoes, a plethora of greens, and herbs. Don’t forget to pick up your mums and other fall favorites to decorate for the season!

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you may be able to take advantage of some of the many ways to learn more about the natural world on Nantucket. Many conservation organizations have guided tours of their properties including the Nantucket Conservation Foundation and the Linda Loring Nature Foundation. Check their calendars for dates and times.

The Nantucket Atheneum regularly has free speakers on a variety of subjects as do the Nantucket Historical Association, the Linda Loring Nature Foundation (Science Pub), and others. Keep an eye on Nantucket.net Events Calendar for details.

One silver lining of the pandemic is that many more resources are available online than ever before. Now is a great opportunity to take a virtual course through on- and off-island organizations like the Native Plant Trust ( nativeplanttrust.org ) . They have multiple botanical and ecology-based workshops for the New England flora that will have you ready for spring!

GIVE BACK

The Clean Team has done an amazing job of cleaning up parts of the island this season. This all-volunteer group is organized and targeted. The group has scheduled Saturday morning clean-ups through October. There is nothing stopping you, however, from cleaning up as you go. Have a favorite spot? Bring a trach bag next time you go. Sunset at the beach? Check out the wrack line for debris and flotsam that you can tote away. Giving back to our favorite places ensures that they are at their best for the next nature enthusiast, child, or even you on your next visit.

Fall is a season of change: of dampening down and readying for the winter ahead. Let’s look to nature for clues about how to enjoy nature right now, how to squeeze the last bits of the growing season out, and enjoy what is at-hand while we can. Soon it will be colder and darker. And according to the Farmer’s Almanac (if you go for that type of long-range forecasting), we will be in for a snowy winter.

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Editor’s Note: Several of Sarah Leah Chase’s cookbooks, including Nantucket Open-House Cookbook, Cold-Weather Cooking, and New England Open-House Cookbook are available at Mitchell’s Book Corner on Main Street and Nantucket Bookworks on Broad Street.

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In our current slow motion apocalypse, The Whalers are far more likely to lose to the Vineyard than I am to feed stew to a table of guests. The hard season is upon us, with its winds, waves, and currents. In the dark and chilly air, we can’t have a party indoors. Worse still, should I decide to make a seafood lasagna for the family, the refrigerators that would keep the leftover lunches are closed. The muffins, the cookies, and the scones stay home and pile up on plates and in the freezer. As the kitchen fills with leftovers, the shopping trips slow and then stop.

I have had to fold up my “Kiss the Cook” apron and leave my sourdough starter in the back of the refrigerator, behind the capers and the fish oil.

Nonetheless, in this time when we can’t expect help from anyone else, we need to find ways to help ourselves. No politician, no banker, no client will rescue us from the coming season: we cannot wait for saviors.

Moreover, we can’t save each other, as we once did. Can’t bring the casserole over to the sick people, can’t deliver party plates to the grieving, can’t leave candy at the hospital. Our own community is behind a mask, behind a door, at the end of road: the Cheers Bar is closed, and there is nowhere to go. The football games have been cancelled, the churches are on Zoom, and the tavern is dark. Our holidays have been wrapped in paper and put under the stairs. Halloween (the finest Nantucket holiday) has been put back in the box, Thanksgiving is unthinkably dangerous, and Stroll has been cancelled. The election, the economy, the disease move through our sky like storm fronts. We can stay outside and curse the sky, or we move inside, get into the kitchen, and cook. Even if I am the only one I nourish, I need to be fed. My hands need to eat more than my stomach.

Sarah Leah Chase (and my mother in law) remind me that you can’t cook from the living room. I have found, that, if I want to avoid fires or floods, I need to stay in the kitchen and ignore the rest of the house. Should I step in on Below Decks or a Patriots game, then something will get crispy or gray and the smoke alarm will go off. If I confine myself to the square feet of the kitchen and the blaze of the burners, everything will generally turn out all right (if you put extra sauce on it).

The world pulls us from the kitchen. The news, flashing and tweeting, sits exploding in the corner. In order for me to sleep through the night and smile through my morning, I need to stay focused in the kitchen. The world and national news has become, great, terrible, and stupefying. I am not arguing for ignorance. I care about the kids in cages at the border, about the protests in Seattle, about the melting ice in Greenland. But round-the-clock cable news, supplanted by instantaneous Internet news, can draw you into a low grade fever of outrage and frustration in the living room. I can’t bear witness to all of the horrors of the world AND make dinner.

In the coming season, we need to eat with our hands. We need to make, and build, and strengthen whatever we have inside us. We need to take hold of the tools that we have at hand, not at a distance, and use those tools to bake, to serve, to feed. Our hands make what our hearts need.

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Featured Restaurant: The Beet

Never Miss a Beet

by C.Oscar Olson

Celebrating their second summer season on South Water Street, Amy Young and Felino Samson have continued to create something superbly special. Featuring family-friendly, delicious dining in an easygoing atmosphere, their menu is filled with food that is as fantastic as it is fun. To put it simply: The Beet is not to be missed!

Though they are certainly casual and fast for takeout lunch and dinner, dining at The Beet has become better than ever. Comfortable and quiet outdoor seating is new this summer on the pedestrian walkway leading to Easy Street, and we were lucky enough to find a table there the night we dined.

This year, The Beet has gotten even more creative with custom cocktails, but we had to start with our favorite option that everyone can enjoy. They’re no doubt making lemonade with all the lemons 2020 has brought, but let’s not forget about the limes. The glowingly pink Beet Limeade is electric on Arroz Caldo the eyes and on the palate. It’s slightly sweet and terrifically tart with a subtle kiss of earth from beet in the background.

The Beet boasts several hand-picked wines to choose from, be it by the glass or the bottle, along with sake and craft brews. We had to try their take on the classic summer sipper, the Florida Orange Spritz (cover photo). It mixes sparkling Spanish Cava with tangy blood orange juice and a dash of bitters. Garnished with an orange slice, this cocktail Veggie Dumplings

comes alive with gradient shades of pink and orange and a delightful, fruity fizz. Their Sake-rita (cover photo) combines Funaguchi Kukusui Gold rice wine with fresh lime and a touch of ginger.

This new take on a classic is round up Smoked Chili Duck Wings front with a bright spice on the finish.

Like the rest of the menu, the appetizers are all alluring and eclectic. These and every dish is created from scratch by chef Felino Samson, using his Filipino heritage and world travels to inspire every aspect. As owner Amy Young puts it, “Felino has an incredible palate for flavor,” and we couldn’t agree more.

Arroz Caldo, a Filipino chicken and rice soup, makes an excellent light lunch or the best beginning to your dinner. It’s hearty, rich, and creamy without using cream and has generous chunks and shreds of all white meat chicken. Complex flavors come from ginger, floral saffron, scallion, a squeeze of lemon, and a dash of fish sauce for an umami finish.

Chef Samson creates a showy lace-like crisp by frying off rice flour and water before his Veggie Dumplings hit the pan.

The dumplings are full of flavor and so satisfying yet contain only kale and corn.

They are served atop a bed of red and green Middle East Salad cabbage for crunchy contrast of

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color and texture.

If we had it our way, the Smoked Chili Duck Wings would be available for delivery around the clock. Our favorite first by far, these divine drumsticks come coated in a spicy-sweet sambal honey.

They’re sticky, savory, spicy, meaty, and so deliciously messy.

The offerings are kept as fresh as the ingredients they’re cooked with at The Beet, using the best of what’s fresh and available, The Hulk so be ready for new flavors as we continue into Autumn. Even with a slight October chill in the air, it’s warm enough to dine outside, and The Beet will soon be adding heaters for the comfort of their patio diners. They also have some indoor dining, and their full menu is available for takeout.

A salad is never just a salad on South Water Street. The Middle East brings all the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your plate with housemade herbed falafel over tabouleh with crisp romaine, red ripe cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, peppery radish, and a satisfying crunch from pita chips. Flecks of mint and a savory sesame za’atar dressing coat every bite, and it’s finished with a golden turmeric tahini drizzle.

The Hulk looks more like Bruce Banner until you dig through the mixture of fresh and crispy kale to reveal layers of charred broccoli, crispy sweet Brussels sprouts, quinoa, and herb-infused green rice. We loved the contrast of warm and cool, fresh and baked, and the miso parmesan caesar dressing topped with the toasty nuttiness of sunflower seeds.

Portions are plentiful, so if you have any leftovers like we had, they travel well and are great the next day.

Amy likes enjoying The Hulk for breakfast by adding an egg on top. A delicious and Korean BBQ Quesadilla

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nutritious breakfast in a flash, the jammy yolk melts into the herbed rice and enhances every morsel. Easy adjustments like this can made to almost any menu item, so make your salad a wrap, ask for a different dressing, or swap out a side.

We were instantly taken by the mouthwatering aroma of the Korean BBQ Quesadilla as soon as the dish hit the table. Succulent Brioche Beignets shredded short rib, cheddar cheese, and pickled red onion were all wrapped in toasty scallion pancake. Drizzled with a tangy sweet sauce, a forkful of the pineapple slaw between bites cut through the richness of this entree.

A new take on a steak dinner, the Bistro Steak Salad (cover photo) was one we’d order again and again. A splendidly thick 9-ounce Prime New York Strip was perfectly prepared to our order and drizzled with a gleaming whole grain Asian mustard sauce. Served alongside is tender watercress over a warm potato salad of pickled red onion, julienned radish, verdant green beans, scallions, parsley, and golden brown fried shallots. Every component made each bite unique, and we couldn’t get enough.

Whether it’s with your morning coffee or at the end of a delicious dinner, there’s never a bad time for the Brioche Beignets. Served hot and fresh every time, they’re light as a feather with a thin, crisp, sugar-dusted exterior giving way to a fluffy, doughy middle. We dare you to eat just one!

Other dessert options weren’t mentioned on the menu, so it’s best to ask about what sweet endings might be in store for you. Their Rice Pudding was a dream and we were so glad we got to try it. Layers of toothsome jasmine and forbidden rice were topped with a luscious vanilla custard, providing a touch of delicacy to the texture throughout.

Though the challenges keep on coming in 2020, Amy and Felino persevere by putting their all into every dish. Everything was incredible when we dined with them last year—but somehow, this year, they made The Beet even better!

We look forward to watching The Beet continue to grow and adapt to our island community, and we can’t wait to taste the flavors that Felino and Amy cook up next.

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NHA Plans Reimagined Fall & Winter Festivals

The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is reimagining its plans for two of its beloved holiday festivals this season, with both being slightly adjusted to adhere to safety protocols and allow for more viewing time for visitors.

The 22th annual Festival of Wreaths will kick-off the NHA’s holiday offerings, featuring an array of wreaths beautifully crafted by the community. Visitors may bid on their favorite wreaths in an auction to benefit the NHA's year-round outreach efforts, with bidding opening a week early on Monday, November 9 and continuing to Monday, November 23. This will allow for two weeks of viewing time compared to only five days in previous years. Wreaths will be on view in the McCausland Gallery at the Whaling Museum, but all bidding will be held online for safe and touch-free bidding with easy to access QR codes next to each wreath.

The 27th annual Festival of Trees, which transforms the Whaling Museum into a festive winter wonderland, will also open earlier on Friday, November 27, and will run through the end of December to allow for more viewing time and for visitors to enjoy during Nantucket Noel. Neither festival will begin with the usual Preview Parties due to safety regulations during the pandemic.

Both of these festivals will be free to the year-round community, thanks to generous support of the Festival of Wreaths and Festival of Trees lead sponsor, Marine Home Center. The NHA is grateful for the involvement and support of the many individuals and organizations that contribute to the success of these holiday traditions, including Lauren and Neil Marttila, 2020 festival chairs.

“It is an honor to chair the 2020 Festival of Trees and Festival of Wreaths, which are extremely special island traditions,” says Neil Marttila. “It is a joy to see the creativity of our island come to life through the wreaths and trees—and we are especially thrilled the Nantucket Historical Association can continue these traditions this year. We all need a little extra joy in 2020.”

For more information about each holiday offering and other programs and events at the Nantucket Historical Association, visit or call (508) 228-1894.

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NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES

NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES

EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

40th Pole: Great for families and young children, but no lifeguards. On Nantucket

Siasconset: Regular shuttle bus service or seven-mile ride on paved bike path.

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. Surf and rip currents can be dangerous. Parking. No facilities or food service. Families with very young children may prefer Miacomet Pond.

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.

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: Fresh water pond on Nantucket. Good for young children. Parking; no lifeguard, no facilities. Snapping turtles may be encountered.

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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Nantucket has some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the world. Please respect Nantucket’s fragile environment and the beauty of our island. Clean up your litter, respect private property, and use only designated entry points. In areas where dune reclaimation is taking place, please do not cross the rope or fence barriers protecting the dunes.

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.

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Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

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!

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Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

Preorder Your 2020 Christmas Ornament A unique collection of apparel, gifts, jewelry, & art

Karin Sheppard’s gorgeous handwoven shawls, scarves, and more are back on Old South Wharf at MADE ON NANTUCKET. In addition to apparel and more by Island Weaves, this island shop also offers a unique selection of CAJ Designs for adults and children by Kathleen A. Duncombe.

These hand-decorated repurposed denim shorts, jeans, jean skirts, and jackets are unique and stunning. This shop on the Wharf also has multi-colored and textured Neck Candy Scarves — all made on Nantucket by Kathleen A. Duncombe.

Murray’s Outlet Warehouse Open 10:30 to 4:30 Tues.-Sat. Quality merchandise at outlet prices starting at 50% off!

508-228-3584 New Street

If you walk down Orange Street for about a 10-minute stroll, you will come to New Street on your right and there you will find the bargain center of Nantucket Island — MURRAY’S OUTLET WAREHOUSE, the retail outlet with quality merchandise at outlet prices. This is the only bargain center on the Island where you can find name brands of outstanding quality in both ladies’ and men’s sportswear and shoes at fantastically low prices. If you are looking for shoes, slacks, blouses, jackets, dresses, coats or almost anything else, it pays to go to the WAREHOUSE and find some unexpected bargains. All new merchandise at prices you won’t believe, but this outlet is for real! nantucketreds.com

Murray’s Toggery Shop Mon-Sat. 10 am to 6 pm, Sun. noon to 4 pm Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, home of the original Nantucket Reds collections. Nantucket Reds are made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For decades these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. Their MCREST Nantucket Reds collection features items made exclusively in the USA. Stop by and see their newly renovated ladies department and experience multilevel recreational shopping. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. Collections include Frances Valentine, Shoshana, NYDJ, Kendra Scott, Sail to Sable, Bonobos, Peter Millar, Smathers and Branson, Castaway, Vineyard Vines, and more. Celebrating 75 years in business, MURRAY’S is here for all of your retail needs!

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Serenella Nantucket Open until Columbus Day Named one of Elle Magazine’s Top 50 Boutiques in the World

508-228-3400 9B South Beach Street

serenellausa.com Consistently voted Best of Boston and heralded by Elle Magazine as one of the top 50 boutiques in the world, SERENELLA has been on a mission to offer the best of ready-to-wear and accessories from A-list designers including Barrie, Bottega Veneta, Giambattista Valli, Irene Neuwirth, Marlo Laz, Marni, Missoni, Nina Runsdorf, Thom Browne. And more.

Serenella Nantucket Home, Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Apothecary

508-690-3400 Open daily at 44 Centre Street

SERENELLA is pleased to introduce the magnificent world of La Double J: Ready to Wear, Accessories, Home and the exclusive launch of the collaboration with Acqua Di Parma. La Double J is a Milanese brand that edits the very best of Italy. All of their wildly patterned creations are distilled through a lens of pure joy, eye-popping print, and love of all things maximal. #howtolivelikeanItalian serenellausa.com

Oct. 1-Nov. 18, 2020

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket

WET PAINT on Sunday, October 11 from 10am to 4pm AAN’s downtown gallery, open Tues-Sat. 10am to 5pm Virtual Exhibitions, Classes, Workshops

508-228-0294 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. Stay in touch at nantucketarts.org to know when our Gallery and Visual Arts Center will reopen to the public and to sign up for classes workshops, and camps.

Visit our new online gallery at sales.nantucketarts.org to view regularly changing exhibitions of fresh, original artwork from our iconic Nantucket artists. nantucketarts.org

G. S. Hill Gallery Visit us on the Wharf and at our online gallery Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

gshill.com G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily online. For over three decades, Greg’s original oil and watercolor paintings have captured the image and spirit of Nantucket. The gallery also offers 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.

Made on Nantucket Preorder Your 2020 Christmas Ornament Handcrafted Gifts exclusively at Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET is open at 20 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss our collection of pre-owned Nantucket art. We also have paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Andrew Jackson, Sam Lyon, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Kathleen Duncombe, Buzz Williams, and Marion W. Pearson. You’ll love the unique cellography and seaglass jewelry

by Michelle Jhingoor. We have a stunning collection of original silk screens and framed minioffset litho prints by Donn Russell. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen A. Duncombe, Ocean Treasures, Sarah Hutton, Sage Belber, and Amy Burrough. Back again this season is work by Anne S. Terry. We carry slumped glass Nantucket plaques and a large variety of ceramic ornaments by ackfire studios. We have Island Weaves beautiful handwoven shawls, scarves, rugs, and more by Karin Sheppard. See our largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn).

Cape Cod 5 Open Monday-Saturday Banking windows are open

Banking 888-225-4636 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

Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories

Nantucket Pool & Spa

508-228-2235 Open Daily 1 Hanabea Lane, off Old South Rd Sand & Pool Toys, Exercise Equipment, Floats, & More facebook.com/nantucketpools

Swim on over to NANTUCKET POOL & SPA CENTER at 1 Hanabea Lane off of Old South Road to see our new sand and pool toys. We also have diving games, sandcastle kits, life vests, exercise equipment, floats, and more! We have your favorite brands: Melissa and Doug, Texas Rec, Swimline, and more! We have amazing deals on our Clearance Rack.

Natural History Tour

Beach Fun

508-228-6799 Get a front seat view of Nantucket’s best beaches! Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Open daily 9am to 6pm — Permits Required

You’re on Nantucket — now 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 and 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.

Jeeps rented from Young’s and from Affordable Rentals have the required vehicle permits — all you need to do is add a day pass that you can purchase from Young’s, from Affordable, or from the Gatehouse. ttor.org/ccwr

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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

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 Mongoose bicycles, as well as retrostyle Schwinn Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. They have a safe and convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road. easyridersbikerentals.com

508-228-1999; 800-770-3088 Steamboat Wharf & Straight Wharf

Open daily 8 am to 6 pm Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals

nantucketbikeshop.com NANTUCKET BIKE SHOP, with two convenient locations on Steamboat Wharf and the only bike shop on Straight Wharf, offers quality bike and scooter rentals for the entire family. We offer for rent SPECIALIZED, GIANT, and KYMCO hybrid and mountain bikes as well as Specialized Fat Boy bikes, Specialized Electric Bikes, and KidZTandems. Stop by, pick up a map, and rent from a wide selection of new equipment that will take you to your destination and back. We are open seven days a week from 8 am to 6 pm and accept all major credit cards.

Young’s Bicycle Shop

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

“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 more than 85 years in business, the 3rd generation is running YOUNG’S. The Youngs 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. Check out the 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.” Reservation & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

Books & Publications

Nantucket Directory

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

CELEBRATING OUR 50TH YEAR! In print, online, on your cell phone

508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For 50 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND/TODAY’S NANTUCKET has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From April through the end of December, 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 @nantucketinsider, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter — look for the link at the top of Nantucket.net Yesterdaysisland.com

Bookstores

nantucketbookworks.com 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. If the items are in stock we can offer next business day island home delivery for $5. We also are happy to ship anywhere in the US. For books, shop nantucketbookpartners.com. Order online anytime or call 6 for curbside pickup 7 days a week of books and items on our shelves now. BOOKWORKS is open 10 am to 6 pm daily for in-store shopping with limited capacity & masks required.

Buses

NRTA See display ad for times and routes Year-Round Bus Routes

508-228-7025 Face coverings are required on all routes

RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, and points in between.

Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com. Service is provided year-round on select routes and thru mid-October on seasonal routes. See our schedule on nrtawave.com for complete information Fares are $2 or $3 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans, and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available.

Routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. See nrtawave.com for current details. nrtawave.com

Cannabis Accessories

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

Open for October Saturdays 11-6 & Sundays 10-3 Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

508-228-1080

Open daily 10am–6pm: limited capacity, masks required Elin Hilderbrand SWAG w/purchase of Troubles in Paradise Home delivery on Nantucket if item is “in stock” for just $5

54 Main Street

MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for over 50 years. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for any book in print, pre-orders, 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 $5. If the book is not on hand we can either ship it to you or order into the store and then deliver it to your home. We are also happy to ship books to anywhere in the US. Order online anytime or call between 10 am and 6 pm for curbside pickup 7 days a week of books and items on our shelves now.

MITCHELL’S is now open from 10am to 6 pm daily for in-store shopping with limited capacity

508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for the largest selection of fine cigars and handmade accessories, featuring handmade glass from the Sandwich Glass Museum. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your beach day or walk around town, recommendations or unique gifts, or a cigar bar to make your island celebration a little more special, we are here to meet your needs. Call or come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street, just a cobblestone’s throw from Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren.

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Affordable Rentals

Car Rentals 508-228-3501 Open daily at 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

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

Young’s Bicycle Shop added cars and 4x4’s to their rental fleet in the late 1970s. 4-door JEEP WRANGLERS and HONDA CIVIC SEDANS are their vehicle choices this year. Their Jeeps have manually convertible soft tops with both Town of Nantucket and Great Point beach driving stickers. The Civics are 4-door models with seat belts for 5. All YOUNG’S vehicles come equipped with windshield wipers if it rains (not likely), heaters if it’s cold (not this year), and AC if it’s too hot (it rarely gets too hot on Nantucket). Request a reservation at their website, call during open hours to check price and book a confirmed reservation or come by the shop to see what’s available today. youngsbicycleshop.com

Charters - Sailing & Boating

Endeavor

Cruises depart at 10am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, & sunset Pleasure sailing

Mitchell’s Book Corner

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

Open daily 10am–6pm: limited capacity, masks required Home delivery on Nantucket if item is “in stock” for just $5

Cars, jeeps, mopeds

508-228-9165 ext. 110 CallNantucket.com

FREE Searchable Nantucket Phone Book App The island’s “Little Black Book”

Yesterday’s Island

Nantucket Bookworks

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes

Nantucket Bike Shop

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and masks required. WHILE IT LASTS: Elin Hilderbrand SWAG with purchase of Troubles in Paradise in store and online. mitchellsbookcorner.com

Bike Rentals

Cook’s Cycle

Oct. 1-Nov. 18, 2020

508-228-5585 Slip 1015, Straight Wharf

“Captain James Genthner shares his love of the Island with visitors aboard his sloop ENDEAVOR”—Ted Reinstein, CBS Good Day! Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local history.” “No one has done more to make sure that Nantucket’s maritime traditions are alive and well than Capt.

Jim Genthner,” Nat Philbrick, author In the Heart of the Sea. The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, and at sunset. Private charters, sailing celebrations, children’s programs, and gift certificates available. Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com

Nantucket Blue Moon Charters Sunrise, Morning, Afternoon, & Sunset Sails Nantucket Luxury Sailing Charters

508-246-5902 Book your sail online

nantucketbluemooncharters.com We welcome you to sail Nantucket Sound in style aboard a classic 70-foot luxury yacht BLUE MOON. Sailing on her is truly a “Once in a Blue Moon” experience surrounded by the

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Island Fun & Shopping breathtaking, natural beauty of Nantucket waters. Sit back, relax, take in Nantucket’s fresh air, pristine shore, clear views of the harbor, Brant Point Lighthouse, sea life and glorious sunrise or sunset. Come aboard the “Blue Moon” for an evening, a sunrise cup of coffee or a day sail and enjoy the most remarkable and memorable sailing experience of a lifetime.

Children’s Clothing & Accessories

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon-Sat. 10 am to 6 pm, Sun. noon to 4 pm Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, home of the original Nantucket Reds collections. Nantucket Reds are made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For children, shoppers can find overalls, shorts, jumpers, hats, baby blankets, onesies, sweaters, and more. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted and offers functional yet stylish clothing and accessories for infants and children.

Nantucketreds.com

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

Cigars 508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

Open for October Saturdays 11-6 & Sundays 10-3 Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

AckGrayLady.com Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, around the corner from Ralph Lauren). Call to arrange a Cigar Bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event.

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Confections 508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

Free sample available: just ask!

Open for curbside

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you have a free sample, 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 Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide selection of kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com

Contests

NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

Deadline is Sept. 12, 2021 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net

508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

nantucket.net/photos/contests.php This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world.

Winners of the 2020 Contest and all entries are online at nantucket.net. The 2020 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2021. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com or mail us a CD or thumb drive with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. You can even mail in your prints of Nantucket Island. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners.

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!

Oct. 1-Nov. 18, 2020

Counseling

Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center

508-228-2689 Phone is answered 24/7 20 Vesper Lane, L-1 Gouin Village Donate to Fairwinds & have your portrait taken by a pro!

FOR EMERGENCIES, CALL 877-784-6273 or 911

FAIRWINDS — NANTUCKET’S COUNSELING CENTER provides confidential, quality professional care to adults and youth who seek mental health and addiction services. All are welcome, regardless of ability to pay. Call to schedule a remote appointment for outpatient therapy, substance misuse counseling, peer recovery coaching, therapeutic mentoring, medication management, and more. We serve more than 1,000 Nantucket individuals and families to help meet their goals and improve their quality of life. YOU ARE NOT ALONE: FAIRWINDS is always here for you. Donate to FAIRWINDS and have your portrait taken on Nantucket by a professional portrait photographer with 30 years of experience! Visit fairwindscenter.org and click on the camera icon to sign up for a portrait! fairwindscenter.org

Gifts

ACK 4170

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508.680.1777 Open daily 1A Old North Wharf (at Easy Street) Unique, salty-good gifts & products made by small makers and artists ACK 4170™ gift boutique features small makers and artists who create high-quality gifts, apparel, home decor, artwork (paintings & photography), stationery and Nantucket basket jewelry. Sail with us on Instagram at: ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170. Voted “Gold” Best Nantucket Gift Shop (2019) & “Silver” Best Store for Home (2020) by Cape Cod Life magazine readers. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com

Hill’s of Nantucket Welcoming customers on the wharf and online Unusual and 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

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop

508-228-5470 Open Daily 33 Straight Wharf Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs nantucketboatbasinshop.com

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.

Health Care

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

508-825-8100

24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab Drive-thru FLU SHOTS Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat. 8am-noon

57 Prospect St

NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL is open, safe, and ready to provide care for COVID-19 AND non-COVID-19 medical issues. NCH has taken numerous measures to ensure it is safe for all patients to come to our facility for their care. In the ER and inpatient floor, we have designated a high-risk zone for confirmed COVID-19 patients and patients under investigation for the disease, while those who are coming to the hospital for all other health issues are isolated from them in separate areas. Please do not delay care or ignore a pressing health issue. NCH is open, safe, and ready to care for you! Stop by for your Drive-Thru Flu Shot Monday-Friday from 7am to 6pm and Saturday from 8 am to 12 noon.

Nantuckethospital.org

Home Decor

Icarus & Co Open through October 12

19 Old South Wharf Jewelry and Home Decor

Nantucket Beach Stone necklaces and rings, Nantucket Scallop Shell and Moon Snail earrings, unique and one-of-a-kind diamond and sapphire jewelry. Meet the artists and discover incredible handmade gifts for all of your holiday shopping. Our take-home art kits for adults and kids deliver a much-needed dose of creativity - sketching and watercolor, bead and leather, and wax ring carving kits are available. Visit us Tuesdays – Sundays through October 12th.

And we’re always open online with free shipping on all jewelry. icarusandco.com

Information Resources

Insiders Guide to Nantucket

508-228-9165 Nantucket.net Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

The island’s premier web portal

Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a beach listing, photo galleries, maps, 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. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net.

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More Nantucket Fun, Healthy Options for Exploring the Island morenantucket.com Links to free self-guided tours, helpful tips, resources Get more from your Nantucket experience: leave the car at home & try fun, healthy, convenient options at morenantucket.com: walking, biking, and the NRTA shuttle. Nantucket has earned a high Walk Score for a reason! Walking around town is the best way to experience the history, enjoy the Cultural District, and discover world-class shops & restauarnts. With flat terrain and miles of dedicated bike paths, you’ll see Nantucket’s beauty firsthand. Or relax and enjoy the ride on The Wave shuttles, which offer routes covering much of the island.

NantucketFootprints.net

Visit for Green Tips, Local News, Events

nantucketfootprints.net Every choice has an impact.

Nantucket Footprints is a nexus of information and ideas to advance the care of our island.

Visit nantucketfootprints.net to discover ways that you can protect and preserve the environment, minimize waste, cherish our natural resources, and take permanent steps toward reducing your footprint on our beautiful island home. You can also follow us on Instagram @nantucketfootprints and on Twitter @NantucketFootp1 and facebook.com/EveryChoiceHasAnImpact/

ACK Weather

Island Apps

Your go-to website & app for Nantucket weather Download on the App Store

508-228-2505 158 Polpis Road

Nantucket weather is always an adventure. Follow along with ACKweather for daily reports on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with @ACKweather. Stay up-to-date with tides and currents. Check the wave report and ferry schedules along with daily weather reports. Brought to you by Egan Maritime Institute, ACKweather can be customized for your favorite information.

Download it now from the App Store and view it online at ackweather.com

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-todate 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

Blue Beetle

Jewelry

Visit the Shop or Order Online & We’ll Ship or Drop-off Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

Open through October 12

19 Old South Wharf Jewelry and Home Decor

Nantucket Beach Stone necklaces and rings, Nantucket Scallop Shell and Moon Snail earrings, unique and one-of-a-kind diamond and sapphire jewelry. Meet the artists and discover incredible handmade gifts for all of your holiday shopping. Our take-home art kits for adults and kids deliver a much-needed dose of creativity - sketching and watercolor, bead and leather, and wax ring carving kits are available. Visit us Tuesdays – Sundays through October 12th.

And we’re always open online with free shipping on all jewelry. icarusandco.com

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket Visit us online Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

thejewelersgallery.com JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Until we can reopen, visit us online to see our 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 such leading goldsmiths as Ronald Pearson, Michael Good, Thomas Kruskal, and others. Call us for details. JEWELERS’ GALLERY has been serving Nantucket since 1971.

Made on Nantucket Preorder Your 2020 Christmas Ornament A unique collection of jewelry, apparel, gifts, & art

Nantucket Pearl Company

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

Just in at MADE ON NANTUCKET are a gorgeous collections of estate Native American jewelry and estate sterling silver Mexican jewelry with mother-of-pearl and abalone. Unique earrings, necklaces, bracelets, belt buckles — all at prices that will delight you! See our largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. In addition, MADE ON NANTUCKET has Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen A. Duncombe, Michelle Jhingoor, Sarah Hutton, Sage Belber, Amy Burrough, and Anne S. Terry.

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Open Daily and online Visit us in the shop and online: free shipping for online orders Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company

40 Straight Wharf

Each piece of exquisite Nantucket Pearl Company jewelry by Pam Freitus is specially crafted and includes designs that contain a unique blend of quality fresh water pearls, stones, leather, crystal and glass. Each authentic design can be identified by the small red coral bead. This color marking is symbolic of the Chinese culture and to the country where her business began.

Each year Pam returns to Suzhou to collaborate, design and hand-select the pearls she uses.

All materials (except the pearls) are American-made. It is Pam’s sincere mission to adorn women with beautiful pearls at affordable prices, available on Nantucket exclusively at NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY. nantucketpearlcompany.com

The Trinity Collection

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

Open Daily Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry

THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specialize in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Audemars, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, and Rolex, vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.

Museums & Sites

Nantucket Historical Association

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

Whaling Museum is open Mon-Sat from 8 am-6 pm We welcome you with a non-touch, safe experience

The NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM is NOW OPEN to provide visitors with a non-touch and safe experience. Reserve your time to visit and your ticket at nha.or. In this top-quality exhibition venue, we have 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.

Our gateway film “Nantucket,” directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns, showcases the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history in a 51-minute film that is a feast for the eyes. For 2020, there is a new self-guided audio tour, a yellow “Cobblestone Road” that will guide you safely through museum galleries, and members-only hours. Don’t miss our new ESSEX exhibit, and bring your children to our new Discovery Center: an interactive imaginary experience. You can also visit us online at nha.org

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

BlueBeetleNantucket.com 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. We have modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. 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. We also offer Private Shopping & Appointments, Curbside Pickup.; Shipping.

Visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com —Follow us @BlueBeetle and Facebook.

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Shoes

Murray’s Outlet Warehouse

508-228-3584 New Street

Open 10:30 to 4:30 Tues.-Sat. Quality merchandise at outlet prices starting at 50% off!

If you walk down Orange Street for about a 10-minute stroll, you will come to New Street on your right and there you will find the bargain center of Nantucket Island — MURRAY’S OUTLET WAREHOUSE, the retail outlet with quality merchandise at outlet prices. This is the only bargain center on the Island where you can find name brands of outstanding quality in both ladies’ and men’s sportswear and shoes at fantastically low prices. If you are looking for shoes, slacks, blouses, jackets, dresses, coats or almost anything else, it pays to go to the WAREHOUSE and find some unexpected bargains. All new merchandise at prices you won’t believe, but this outlet is for real! nantucketreds.com

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon-Sat. 10 am to 6 pm, Sun. noon to 4 pm Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, for a fabulous selection of shoes and sandals for men AND women. They have everything to meet you footwear needs including Nantucket Red Tretorns, Uggs, Olukai, Jack Rogers, Sperry Topsider, Birkenstock, Steve Madden, Saucony, and much more. Step out in style with MURRAY’S! Nantucketreds.com

Smoke Shop

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

Open for October Saturdays 11-6 & Sundays 10-3 Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren), or call to arrange a cigar bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event.

AckGrayLady.com

Summer Shades

Sunglasses

Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Oliver Peoples, Tory Burch, Maui Jims, Oakley, Salt, Ray Ban,

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Island Fun & Shopping Tom Ford, Smith, Costa, Persol, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on the island for more than 20 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.

Tours - Walking

Nantucket Walking Tours

508-332-0953 Ghost Walks at 8 pm, morning walks depart at 8:30 am. Downtown Historic Tour 11 am Mon-Sat. — see events for complete schedule Social distancing observed!

Meet Tour Guide at Main & Centre sts by bank steps

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 descriptions below for departure times — meet the guide 10 to 15 minutes early at the corner of Main & Centre streets, near bank steps. $20. $15 for Seniors (65+) and Teens. $5 for Ages 7 to 12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary.

GHOST WALK TOWN ROUTE TOUR is offered Friday, Saturday, and Monday at 8pm thru 10/31 GHOST WALK CEMETERY ROUTE TOUR is offered Tuesday and Thursday at 8pm thru 10/15.

MORNING EXERCISE WALKING TOUR – Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point at 8:30 am on Mondays & Fridays. MORNING EXERCISE WALKING TOUR – Historic Mansions & 1746 Windmill at 8:30 am on Wednesdays thru mid-October. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR Monday-Saturday at 11 am thru 10/17.

Island Dining Guide Nantucket Bake Shop

Bakeries

All the delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love Monday-Saturday from 7 am to 3 pm

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 fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, danish, & bagels 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, 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.

Nantucket Cookie Company Open daily we ship anywhere Decorate small batch cookies from scratch

508-228-5814 inside Easy Street Cantina, 2 Broad St.

nantucketcookie.net THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats. Stop in their Steamboat Wharf location inside The Easy Street Cantina and indulge — you won’t be disappointed! Sending our cookies to friends and family? Arrange for in-store pickup, or we will ship anywhere in the USA!

Cisco Brewers

Brewers

508-325-5929 Our Courtyard is OPEN! 5 Bartlett Farm Road Monday-Saturday 11 am - 7pm & Sunday noon to 7pm: Please wear face-covering At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. NEW: their WILLA ORGANIC VODKA proceeds benefit ACKSaves.org.

Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, CISCO is the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka.

CISCO BREWERS is open daily for curbside pick-up AND now also for for walk-in guests.

Reminder: you will not be permitted on property without a mask. You can order curbside takeout at ciscobrewerscurbside.com ciscobrewersnantucket.com

Coffee

Nantucket Coffee Roasters

Transportation Boat

Hy-Line Cruises

Travel daily; see schedule for times Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis

Order online at Nantucketcoffee.com

Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans For more than 25 years, NANTUCKET COFFEE ROASTERS has been Nantucket’s premier artisan coffee roaster. Locally owned and operated, we enjoy advantages that escape bigger roasters.

We specialize in bringing limited and micro-lots of coffee here to Nantucket from small farms all over the world. Our highly skilled Roast Master oversees the development of each and every

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

Travel between Nantucket and Hyannis is about an hour on the HY-LINE’s reliable high-speed ferry. THE GREY LADY, Hy-Line’s water-jet catamaran is comfortable, convenient, and offers the highest level of customer service passengers have come to expect from HY-LINE CRUISES. You’ll cross the Sound in half the time! SEE SCHEDULE PRINTED HERE IN YESTERDAY’S ISLAND FOR CURRENT DEPARTURES. Face-coverings required for travel. hy-linecruises.com

Steamship Authority Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf steamshipauthority.com

The Trinity Collection

Watches

Open daily Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specialize in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Chronoswiss, Audemars, Graham, Panerai, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, U Boat, and Rolex—vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces. batch by hand and eye, without the use of automation. We roast to order and deliver exceptionally fresh, specialty coffees to our customers. Our stock is constantly changing and we’re adding new arrivals on a regular basis. Visit nantucketcoffee.com to see what’s new and place your order

Bartlett’s Farm 508-228-2797 17-1/2 Old South Road

Oct. 1-Nov. 18, 2020

Markets 508-228-9403

Open daily 7am to 7pm, 7am-8am 60+ shopping only Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go Grocery shop at BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM. Eggs, milk, cheese, coffee, and, of course, fresh vegetables. Freshly baked goods, as well as daily seasonal specialties prepared with farm fresh ingredients for take away. Ample parking and friendly faces. Grocery shop online for curbside pickup. Special senior hour from 7 am to 8 am for adults age 60 and older. bartlettsfarm.com

Indoor & Outdoor Restaurant Dining

All restaurants listed here are offering distanced indoor dining. Many are also offering outdoor dining on patios and new sidewalk café dining.

Most of these restaurants are also offering Take-Out. Reservations are highly recommended for all.

The Beet 508.680.1857 Monday - Saturday 12pm - 8pm

9 South Water Street

Healthy food, something for everyone! Made to order breakfast, salads, sandwiches, dinner specials THE BEET features healthy, food + beer, wine + sake in an inviting atmosphere. Located in the -beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings – our breakfast sandwich, known as the best on island, to our hearty salads, tuna poke + noodle bowls, steak frites and infamous chicken burger, can also be easily ordered online and enjoyed anywhere.

Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for quick grab-ngo when you arrive or on your way off-island. TAKEOUT - Order online ahead of time and skip the wait at thebeetnantucket.com + Facebook + Instagram - @thebeetnantucket.com Mention this ad and receive a BEET sticker to share your LOVE of THE BEET!

Black-Eyed Susan’s Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6pm Open for dine-in and take-out

508-325-0308 10 India Street

Black-EyedSusans.com Tucked away on India Street, just around the corner from Centre Street, you’ll discover one of the island’s great finds! Part of the neighborhood for 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. The dinner menu is inspired by the seasonal market and changes frequently. They also serve hearty breakfasts featuring Huevos Rancheros, Homemade Corned Beef Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes, Sourdough French Toast, and a variety of “Scrambles” and Omelettes. The freshly squeezed orange juice is a real eye-opener! Find out why everyone is raving about BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S! BYOB & no credit cards. Also offering takeout with callin ordering for dinner from 4 to 9:30 pm for same-day pickup between 5-10 pm

Downyflake Inside & Outdoor Dining and Takeout A Nantucket Tradition for 85 Years

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the

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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 both distanced Indoor & Outdoor dining, The entire menu is available to go at the Take-Out Window. Open daily: Mon.-Sat. 7 am to 2 pm and Sun. 7 am to 1 pm. New this fall: Dinner Take-Out Mon.-Sat. 4:30 pm to 8 pm. All menus posted on website. thedownyflake.com

Dune

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

Indoor Dining, Patio & Sidewalk Dining, & Contact-less pickup Dinner nightly 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Where chic meets casual comfort

DuneNantucket.com DUNE is welcoming guests to dine inside, dine outside on their patio and at their new sidewalk cafe tables, and to order online to take Dinner from Dune to Go! Visit DuneNantucket.com for menus to order online or to make a table reservation. DUNE serves dinner Monday-Saturday from 5:30 to 9:30. Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, is in the kitchen! The ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors.

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Open Sun-Thurs 8 am- 8 pm; Fri & Sat 8am to 9 pm corner of Easy & Broad sts.

All-You-Can-Eat Buffets & Eat-in and Patio Dining, & Takeout Fried Clams, Fish’n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More. Breakfast all day!

EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf. FREE CURB-SIDE PICKUP and distanced dining indoors and on our flower-lined patio with water views! One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food.

EasyStreetCantina.com

The Faregrounds

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

Open daily from 11:30 am, indoor and outside seating Delicious & affordable. Gift Cards available

One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS is serving its regular menus with daily specials, and beer + wine is available with your takeout food order (must show proper ID). Try their tasty Off-Shore Nibbles, their amazing BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos, one of their chargrilled specialty burgers, or indulge in some of their sensational seafood dishes! They have hearty hot and cold sandwiches and salads, and their pizzas are a favorite with patrons! There’s plenty of parking; major credit cards accepted. Visit thefaregrounds.com to see the menus and call FAREGROUNDS at 508-228-4095 to order your takeout. Call ahead to reserve one of their outdoor dining tables! thefaregrounds.com

Fifty-Six Union

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

Indoor & Outdoor Dining, plus Take-Out Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff

fiftysixunion.com Warm and welcoming with an irreverent spirit and food that is nothing short of inspired…

FIFTY-SIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that can’t be hampered even by a pandemic! Wendy and Chef Peter Jannelle will be offering their delicious global cuisine for takeout and are welcoming guests in their garden patio for outdoor dining. Watch for the start of indoor dining!. For takeout, visit Fiftysixunion.com for the menu and call in your dinner order. They have an impressive selection of wines and beers that you can pair with your curbside pickup. FIFTY-SIX UNION... there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket.

Rose & Crown Visit theroseandcrown.com for hours and to order online Takeout, Delivery, & Sidewalk Café Style Dining

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. Order online for takeout. THE ROSE & CROWN is accepting call-ahead reservations for outside and distanced indoor dining! Open from 11:30 am.

The Ships Inn Dine In or order dinner online for pickup Wednesday-Saturday American Brasserie

508-228-0040 13 Fair Street

SHIPS INN is a Nantucket tradition of good taste. The new takeout offers a diverse menu featuring seasonal specialties and Ships Inn favorites. The food is presented with understated elegance and fresh, bold flavors that will make your visit a memorable one. SHIPS INN offers dining in their distanced dining rooms and, new for 2020: contact-less takeout. Our 2020 menu is online at shipsinnnantucket.com. Place your order online for same day curbside pickup Wednesday through Sunday. Orders are accepted from 12 noon, and pickup times can be selected every 15 minutes during open hours 5:30 to 8 pm shipsinnnantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza Open daily 11:15am to 9pm - distanced indoor dining & take-out Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

508-325-6265 7 Dave Street

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs

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and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials. Daily specials on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking.

Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice! sophietspizza.com

The Faregrounds

Pizza

Open daily from 11:30 am, indoor and outside seating Delicious & affordable. Gift Cards available

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS is serving its regular menus with daily specials, and beer + wine is available with your takeout food order (must show proper ID). Try their tasty Off-Shore Nibbles, their amazing BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos, one of their chargrilled specialty burgers, or indulge in some of their sensational seafood dishes! They have hearty hot and cold sandwiches and salads, and their pizzas are a favorite with patrons! There’s plenty of parking; major credit cards accepted. Visit thefaregrounds.com to see the menus and call FAREGROUNDS at 508-228-4095 to order your takeout. Call ahead to reserve one of their outdoor dining tables! thefaregrounds.com

Sophie T’s Pizza Open daily 11:15am to 9pm - distanced indoor dining & take-out Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

508-325-6265 7 Dave Street

sophietspizza.com Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials. Daily specials on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking.

Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice!

Souza’s Seafood

Seafood

Open from 9am with a full selection of seafood Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing

508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane

SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen: steamers, littlenecks, cherrystones, lobsters, swordfish, crabmeat, escargot, shrimp, quahogs, and much more! Only at SOUZA’S can you get delicious smoked scallops, their secret recipe stuffed quahogs, homemade chowder base. Call ahead and arrange for a cooked lobster for a picnic at home, on the beach, or on the boat. Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters to take off-island with you. Sign up for our free MEGA-FISH drawing!

The Beet

Subs, Sandwiches, Salads

Monday - Saturday 12pm - 8pm

508.680.1857 9 South Water Street

Healthy food, something for everyone! Made to order breakfast, salads, sandwiches, dinner specials THE BEET features healthy, food + beer, wine + sake in an inviting atmosphere. Located in the -beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings – our breakfast sandwich, known as the best on island, to our hearty salads, tuna poke + noodle bowls, steak frites and infamous chicken burger, can also be easily ordered online and enjoyed anywhere.

Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for quick grab-ngo when you arrive or on your way off-island. TAKEOUT - Order online ahead of time and skip the wait at thebeetnantucket.com + Facebook + Instagram - @thebeetnantucket.com Mention this ad and receive a BEET sticker to share your LOVE of THE BEET!

Easy Street Cantina 508-228-5418 Open Sun-Thurs 8 am- 8 pm; Fri & Sat 8am to 9 pm corner of Easy & Broad sts.

All-You-Can-Eat Buffets & Eat-in and Patio Dining, & Takeout Walk-Up Window Service, Curbside & Islandwide Delivery, & a Spacious Patio EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is the merging of two island traditions of 20 years (award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill and Tacos Tacos). EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kids’ foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Call or order online for contact-less payment, pickup at our window, or delivery islandwide. Take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our baconegg-and-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. One Nibble & You’re Hooked! Call or order at easystreetcantina.com for contact-less payment & delivery or visit our window. Our spacious patio is open for dining, and we have distanced indoor dining.

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508-680-1522 118 Old South Road

Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japaneseinspired and Asian-fusion. Their sushi rolls are fresh and delicious, with specialties like an Orange Roll, Rainbow Roll, and Crunchy Roll. Pair the sushi with Miso Soup, Seaweed Salad, or Squid Salad. Catering services are available. Our menus are all at ackthaihouse.com — call for Curbside Pickup or arrange delivery at ACK Eats. ackthaihouse.com

Take-Out Only

508-228-9403 Open daily 8am to 7pm: Curbside Pickup 11am-6pm 33 Bartlett Farm Road Fresh baked goods, sandwiches, soups, foods-to-go, fresh produce

BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouth-watering baked goods, homemade soups, breads and foccacia, hearty sandwiches, salads, and many more daily seasonal specialties to go. Our breakfast sandwiches are a great way to start your day, and check online for our daily lunch and dinner specials. BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up and freshly baked pies you can serve for dessert. Don’t forget that BARTLETT’S also has the freshest island vegetables, plus annuals, perennials, herbs, and beautiful cut flowers. bartlettsfarm.com

Cook’s Cafe Open daily 8 am to 3 pm Healthy Take Out — Wraps and Smoothies

or later, order one of COOK’S hearty wraps—there are more than 15 to choose from in two sizes, and they also have vegan specialties! All wraps are affordably priced: under $10. Go international with the “Bangkok Chicken Wrap,” the “Tokyo Curry Wrap,” the “Napoleon,” or try one of their tasty Bowls. They also have some classics: Italian, Turkey, Tuna Salad, Buffalo Chicken, and more! COOK’s smoothies make a terrific afternoon snack. You can call in or order online at cookscafenantucket.com cookscafenantucket.com

Siam to Go

Sushi

Open daily 11am-9pm Menus online - call for curbside pickup Or arrange delivery at ACKEats

Bartlett’s Farm

Oct. 1-Nov. 18, 2020

508-228-SIAM (7426) Open Monday-Friday from 11am to 7pm 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 Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. 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

Thai House Nantucket

508-680-1522 Open daily 11am to 9pm 118 Old South Road Menus online - call for curbside pickup or arrange delivery at ACKEats Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japaneseinspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. Catering services are available. Our menus are all at ackthaihouse.com — call for Curbside Pickup or arrange delivery at ACK Eats. ackthaihouse.com

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