On Saturday night, Islanders gathered at The Island Inn in Oak Bluffs to raise money for relief efforts in Jamaica and to celebrate Jamaican food and culture. Local chefs including Chef Deon, Jimmy Alvarado of TigerHawk provided a buffet dinner with music from DJ Dern.

[l-r] Deon Thomas, Emily Thomas, Kharma Finley-Wallace, Rachel Alvarado, Jimmy Alvarado. – Ray Ewing
A buffet was provided by numerous chefs. – Ray Ewing
Jamaican tunes provided by DJ Dern. – Ray Ewing
The sold-out event was held at the Island Inn in Oak Bluffs. – Ray Ewing
[l-r] Sharon Brown, Chef Deon and Chef Ting. – Ray Ewing
Pat Washington and Sadie Burton-Goss, PhD. – Ray Ewing
Guests chose between a wide array of island cuisine. – Ray Ewing
Chef Deon Thomas is known on the Vineyard for Caribbean cuisine. – Ray Ewing
Money raised went to help in hurricane relief efforts. – Ray Ewing
The Vineyard Jamaican community came out to show solidarity. – Ray Ewing

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