Have Tips On Booking A Vaccine Appointment?

Also: A must-read story on the health effects of anti-Asian violence; reasons to feel hopeful about Boston-area restaurants ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View in Browser]( | [Donate]( [WBUR] [WBUR]( The WBUR Weekender April 10, 2021 😎 Weekend Weather: Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Sunday there's a chance of showers. Cloudy with a high near 59. Good morning Boston, How Massachusetts residents sign up for vaccine appointments has evolved over the past few months, but it can still at times feel like a ["Hunger Games"]( battle for shots – and we're all just hoping the odds are in our favor. But what if we weren't fighting each other for coveted spots and instead helping each other out? One in five adults across the state are fully vaccinated and over 2.5 million people have received their first shots. That means a great portion of the population has wisdom and insights to share on how they landed their appointment. If you are one of these vaccine victors, [we want your best advice]( on booking appointments to help those still searching and those who become eligible on April 19. I became eligible on Monday and feel so grateful to have an appointment on the books for next week. Here's my tip: Follow [@vaccinetime]( on Twitter. It's a bot that will send a tweet as soon as appointment times are added to vaccine locations, from clinics to pharmacies. Turn on notifications so you get an alert to your phone whenever this account sends a tweet and you'll be among the first to know about the availability. Hope this helps! — Meagan McGinnes [@meaganmcginnes]( newsletters@wbur.org This Week's Must Reads url[Grounded In Science, Climate Researchers Are Rethinking How Often They Fly]( At elite universities, faculty have been known to produce the carbon footprint of a small city. Now, after a year of virtual gatherings, some college professors are rethinking their travel habits. [Read more.]( Support the news ['It Just Stays With You': The Corrosive Health Effects Of Decades Of Anti-Asian Violence]( All her life, Lisa Wong could pick up and move on from racist acts, both experienced and observed. But after a year of anti-Asian attacks across the U.S., she thinks, “We’re not OK.” Racial violence inflicts a burden far beyond the direct victims of an incident. It terrorizes people who share an identity. [Read more.]( - Editor's Note: This story contains graphic descriptions of racism and racial slurs that may be upsetting. The story also contains language that some may find offensive. [Mass. General President Peter Slavin On His Decision To Step Down After 18 Years]( "Every year I've been in this job, it's been a grueling year. This type of position is 24/7, 365. So in some ways, the pandemic hasn't changed that. There's no doubt that it's had an impact on the staff." [Read more.]( [5 Reasons To Feel Hopeful About Boston Area Restaurants]( You have to celebrate even the little things whenever you can — and those celebrations should absolutely involve food. With that spirit in mind, here’s a five-course menu of food and restaurant news to celebrate, from the return of patio season to daring doughnut delights. [Read more.]( [‘I Feel Seen’: House Of Bawdy Adult Novelty Store Affirms Black And Queer Lives]( Kathryn Sabir-Beach set out to create a space of belonging, joy and pleasure with her business. [Read more.]( Time For A Break Take a trip back to 2008: Taylor Swift has re-released her celebrated album ["Fearless (Taylor’s Version)."]( I'm a huge "Swiftie" so it's no surprise this was the soundtrack of my Friday. Still, this album feels extra special to me. Kat Read captures my feelings perfectly in [this essay]( "I’m looking forward to hearing the album anew and taking it as an opportunity to see how far I’ve come in 13 years. Swift’s music has been with me as I’ve grown up — and found my own voice." Find your inner child: Brookline’s Puppet Showplace Theater is hosting a [virtual family puppet comedy festival](. It's free to all, but donations are welcome. You can check out the [lineup here](. Did you know that the Boston Common used to have baby alligators in 1901, and people used to feed them rodents? [This Boston Globe story]( is a treat and worth the read. Cook with spring in mind: Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst shared [three seasonal recipes]( that focus on spring vegetables and a lighter touch with meat and fish. Tell me something good: Dorchester has a ["Travelling Teddy”]( that's spreading joy around the neighborhood. Catch Up On Coronavirus What To Know: New Hampshire will soon loosen its residency restriction for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility even further, allowing Massachusetts residents to cross state lines for an appointment. [Read more.]( By The Numbers: Cape Cod has seen an increase in COVID cases in recent weeks, and about half of the Cape's towns made the state's high-risk list this week. Let's take a closer look: Between Monday and Wednesday, Barnstable County recorded [213 new cases]( while Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket each counted 14 new cases, according to the Barnstable County Department of Human Services. (See our [maps & charts]( for the latest COVID-19 case and vaccination numbers.) Before you go: Not to toot our own horn, but... [toot toot.]( 😎 Forward to a friend. They can sign up [here](. 📣 Give us your feedback: newsletters@wbur.org 📨 Get more WBUR stories sent to your inbox. [Check out all of our newsletter offerings.]( Support the news [WBUR]( [95289b97-66e8-43d4-a174-3bc3520a79a9.png]( [Instagram](  [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Want to change how you receive these emails? [Stop getting this newsletter by updating your preferences.]( I don't want to hear from WBUR anymore. 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