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Doug sits down with Peter Burke who is the Executive Director of the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. Peter stops by the studio to discuss all the upcoming events and activities that the Chamber is involved with including an upcoming Ribbon Cutting at the new Color Up Nail Salon on Old South Road, Memorial Day parade and Figawi. He was also excited to tell us about the upcoming Restaurant week happening on island from June 2nd through June 6th. Find all the restaurants involved on the ch...

Doug Risher sits down with Mary Casey who is the Executive Director of the Hospital Thrift Shop. Mary stops by the studios to talk about everything going on for their 95th year here on Nantucket. She also tells us about the Hospital Thrift Shop opening up on Monday May 13th at 10am. The Hospital Thrift Shop is also going back to being open two evenings each week to accommodate people who can't make it in during the day. Starting on June 11th the Hospital Thrift Shop will be o...

Doug Risher sits down with Sarah Fraunfelder, one of the producers of the New Moon Fest. Sarah tells us about how this new festival will help fill the shoes of the past Lunafest. The New Moon Fest is all about empowering women all over the world. The night begins at 5pm on Saturday May 25th at the Siasconset Casino starting with 2 hours of cocktails and amazing food provided by Lemon Press. You'll also enjoy live music from Jeff Ross and a silent auction all before the film viewings starting ...

Anne Kuszpa of Housing Nantucket stops in to talk about a very exciting announcement! Anne announces the Lottery for the new Wiggles Way located on Foregrounds Road has just opened for you to sign up. Sign up for the lottery today directly on their website. The deadline is early July. She also tells us that the lottery for Honeysuckle is coming to a close on Tuesday May 7th at 2pm. Plus, don't forget to sign up for the Housing Nantucket newsletter at https://www.housingnantucket.o...

Doug is joined in studio with Leah Mojer from the Nantucket Litter Derby and Alice Kellogg who is Nantucket’s Department of Public Works Recycling and Solid Waste Coordinator. They stop by the studio to discuss the upcoming 5th Annual Nantucket Litter Derby taking place Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th. They are encouraging people to get their teams of 6 together to join in on this fun community event that helps keep our island clean and beautiful. There is even a $1000 prize for the 1st p...

Doug get's to chat with the Executive Director of the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce about the 48th Annual Daffodil Festival that runs Thursday April 25th through Sunday April 28th. Peter explains all of the fun and exciting events including the Flower Crown Party at The Dreamland, the Chambers Daffodil Bizarre at St. Paul's Church, Flower Power Party at the NHA, the car show on Main st and car parade wrapping up out in Sconset for the picnic. He also reminds listeners to be...