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Makes a great stocking stuffer!
New Trails!
An updated and expanded fourth edition of VCS’ popular
Walking Trails of Martha’s Vineyard will be in stores
on Wednesday!
An indispensable resource for hikers, bikers and birders, the guide
makes a wonderful gift for anyone who loves to explore and discover the
Island of Martha’s Vineyard.
Get yours at: The Bunch of Grapes Book Store, Edgartown
Books, Alley's General Store, Cronigs, Brahmhall and Dunn, Riley's
Reads and, after the holidays, on our website:
www.vineyardconservation.org
Save The Date
VCS WINTER WALK at Windy Gates!
Sunday, January 9, 1:00 pm
Space is lilmiitted for the January walk at Windy Gates, please RSVP by email to Signe Benjamin at;
info@vineyardconservation.org
Click HERE for a complete VCS Winter Walk schedule
Fact of the Week
Globally, the number of people who are overweight has surpassed the
number of people who are undernourished. More than one billion people
are overweight, 800 million are undernourished.
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Moonrise Meander
Dec 21st
Edgartown, 4:15 pm.
$4/Member $8/Nonmember per person.
Take a guided walk within the Sanctuary as the moon rises over
Sengekontacket Pond. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight.
Click HERE for more information.
In Season Recipes
Buttery Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
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In
a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in
eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and
chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
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Preheat
oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll out dough on floured
surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter.
Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.