Windwalker Real Estate is proud to announce that Lee Gaw’s citizen request at last evening’s selectman’s meeting resulted in parking restrictions being lifted for the winter in the downtown core district, with the exception of Main Street and 30 minute parking spaces.

Construction of the Dreamland Theatre and the associated loss of parking spaces in the core district gave Lee the extra impetus to speak out in support of giving all the local people a break for the winter.

When you see Lee around town, be sure to say thank you for being our citizen’s champion!

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This event, directed by Kit Noble,  is not one to miss!  On October 8th, Nantucketers will be taking to the streets and beaches, forests and fields armed with smart phones, Flip Cameras, GoPros and any other handheld HD device to capture the many faces and spaces of the Grey Lady.

In the spirit of ‘Day in the Life’ picture books, and, more recently, Kevin Macdonald’s documentary, ‘Life in a Day’, ‘Nantucket 24′ will chronicle a single day on island as seen through the lenses of hundreds of Nantucketers. The raw footage will be submitted to Nantucket Films where it will be edited and scored to create a movie mosaic entitled ‘Nantucket 24: One Day on Island Time’.

‘Nantucket 24′ will premiere at the Dreamland in May of 2012, a perfect project to get the theater’s long-awaited reels spinning. Imagine your smart phone footage stretched across the big screen while the adoring Nantucket community looks on. The Dreamland will surely be an unparalleled beacon of community arts. What better way to celebrate its opening season than to be part of the story?

Check out facebook for more information or visit www.nantucketfilms.com.  We’re ready with our Flip – are you?

Come one, come all!  The 2011 Nantucket Island Fair is fun for all ages.

• Face painting
• Music, games, & food
• Animals galore
• See a falcon for Q&A
• Community tent with vendors
• Boy and Cub Scouts
• Scarecrow contest
• Giant pumkins
• Pet & dog show

The 34^th annual Nantucket Antiques Show will take place July 29-August 2 at the Nantucket High School, 10 Surfside Rd. The show will feature 25 exhibitors from the United States and Europe and the proceeds will benefit the Nantucket Fireman’s Association. Daily admission is $10. Call 757.220.0400 for more information.

The Schoolie Bass have arrived!  Reliable sources report Striped Bass up to 22 inches have been caught on the South Shore from Cisco to Madaquecham.  Schoolies have also been caught on the fly on the east side near Sasachacha Pond (which, along with Hummock Pond, opened up to the sea this spring).  Be sure to pack your light tackle and fly rods when you visit a Nantucket beach house this spring or when you arrive to open your Nantucket house for the season.

With Easter quickly approaching, Windwalker Real Estate wanted to pull the rabbit out of the hat and share a few ideas to help celebrate.  Here is our list of suggestions to put you in the spirit:

Hop by Sweet Inspirations to enter your guess for the jelly bean contest (with prizes!) and indulge in artisan, home-made chocolates.  Hand-crafted Coco the Whale truffles, truffle bunnies, jumbo chocolate eggs, solid belgian chocolate carrots, hand decorated easter oreos, and daffodil hat truffles make for great gifts.  Better yet, there is still time for Easter Shipping.

The Starlight Theater & Cafe is showing Hop today, Wednesday April 20th at 3:00 & 5:00 p.m. and tomorrow, Thursday April 21st at 2:00 p.m.  A perfect comedy for kids about candy, chicks, and rock’n'roll!

Nantucket Candy Co. is reopening today!  It’s the perfect place to satisfy your sweet tooth.  Swing by tomorrow, Friday April 22nd & Saturday April 23rd between 12:00-2:00 p.m. to have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny.

Flowers on Chestnut is Nantucket’s go-to floral boutique specializing in fresh-cut arrangements for every occasion and unique home accessories.  The Nantucket Wildflowers arrangement, among the most popular, is the perfect gift for celebrating spring!

Celebrate Easter at Bartlett’s Farm this Saturday, April 23rd between 10:00-11:00 a.m.  They will prepare hard boiled eggs and provide all dyes and other goodies for decorating (and even take care of the clean-up).  Afterwards, head out to the greenhouse for an Easter egg hunt with the Easter Bunny, so don’t forget your camera.  $5, pre-registration required.

Brant Point Grill opens for the season today (5:30-9:00 p.m)!  Easter Brunch with Raw Bar will be held on Sunday, April 24th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Adults $42 / Children $21.  Reservations required, online or call 508.325.1320.  While you’re there, be sure to join in one of the two Easter Egg Hunts happening at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the White Elephant Harborside Lawn.  Tell the kids to look forward to a special guest appearance!

Spring Sweep Silent Auction

The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is holding their Spring Sweep Silent Auction tomorrow, Saturday April 2nd, 2011 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery at 19 Washington Street on Nantucket.  This annual fundraising event, which is free and open to the public,  features great deals on original Nantucket art.

A Preview from 6:00 to 8:00 pm tonight, Friday April 1st, will be held.  Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and the opportunity to preview work and place an early bid or “buy it now” on any piece.  Donations are welcome.

This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase original Nantucket art at a fraction of the regular price!

Visit the AAN site for more details.

Steve Paradis, Husband to Windwalker Real Estate broker Jenny Paradis, has recently launched his new “mobile” pizza business, The Roamin’ Pizzeria, which will bring pizza to various island locations from mid-June through mid-September.  Steve, with his Forno Bravo wood fired pizza oven, will also be available for private events.   Be sure to visit http://www.theroaminpizzeria.com, which will be live soon, for the inside scoop.

It is no secret – we all knew it and now it’s official!  Nantucket beaches have made it to the 2011 National Geographic list of the top 10 beaches in the world.  The list is short and the destinations are exotic and impressive - Hawaii, Tahiti, Maldives, and the SeyChelles are all mentioned.  Nantucket was a top pick because of the cleanliness of the beaches, the spectacular views, and exquisite sunsets!

Of course being on short list of such a prestigious publication does not happen all by itself.  There are many volunteers and organizations responsible for making it happen.  Three such organizations are  The Trustees of Reservations, the Conservation Foundation, and The Clean Team.  Each organization is committed to the support and preservation of the natural beauty of Nantucket. On Saturday, March 19th, all three organizations are joining together to allow volunteers a chance to get involved as a group to contribute to the continuing effort to keep our beaches clean, safe, and inviting as possible to benefit beachgoers, anglers, and our wildlife.

WHEN:  Saturday, March 19th, from 9:00 a.m. until Noon

WHERE:  We will meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Wauwinet Gatehouse

RAIN DATE:  Sunday, March 20th