Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 23

Five Things You Need to Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. Voting closes at 9 am in this week’s Readers’ Choice Poll for the on Martha’s Vineyard. Make sure you cast your vote for your family’s favorite dining spot and then check back at noon when we announce the winner.

2. There is a Whelk (Conch) Fishery and Management Public Meeting this morning at the in Vineyard Haven. Hosted by Deputy Director Dan McKiernan and Senior Biologist Robert Glenn. 9:30 am.

3. Healthy Additions in Vineyard Haven is hosting a Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Sampling today with demo specialist Tina Conroy. 1 pm – 5 pm.

4. The French word terroir means the characteristic taste and aroma imparted on a cheese or wine by the environment in which it was produced. Tonight at the Stand in Edgartown, enjoy a full tasting of cheeses and wines of the world brought to you by the folks at Slow Food MV. Share in a discussion led by Jacqueline Foster, cheesemaker at , on the topic of terroir: a taste of place. Explore artisanal cheeses and wines from France, Italy, Spain and New England. There is a suggested donation of $30 for the cheese tasting and $45 to pair with wines. RSVP at www.ticketsmv.com and save $5. 6 pm.

5. is hosting a Woodcock Walk this evening. See male woodcocks perform for the females of the species on a guided walk with a Felix Neck naturalist. Free for members, $5 for non-members. 6:30 pm. For more information, call 508-627-4850.