Corey T. Maciel was promoted to the rank of sergeant with the San Antonio, Texas Sheriff’s Department on July 23.

Corey is a 1990 graduate of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School and a graduate of Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. He is the youngest son of former Vineyard residents Gerald F. Maciel Sr. of East Falmouth and Norma White of Cataumet.

Jamie Spears Vanderhoop and William Durwood Vanderhoop of Aquinnah announce the birth of a son, Sowanahsh William Spears Vanderhoop, born on August 16 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Sowanahsh weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces at birth.

The Permanent Endowment for Martha’s Vineyard is accepting applications for its fall grant cycle. Through its grants program, the Endowment seeks to raise awareness of Vineyard issues, respond to community needs, foster collaboration among nonprofit organizations and support innovative approaches to improving the quality of life on the Island.

Married in the Rain

Bena Lucia Duran and Eric James Bowen of Ladera Ranch, Calif. were married Saturday, August 11, with pouring showers, on the front porch at the family house in Oak Bluffs.

Walking in to acoustic guitar music, sharing vows in front of family and friends, the skies dried after dinner for dancing under the stars.

Dean’s List

Samantha Rose Smith of Chilmark has been named to the dean’s list at Bridgewater State University for the spring 2012 semester. Ms. Smith is majoring in Sociology, Early Childhood Education, Special Education and Sign Language.

Welcome Tyson

Leanne and Jade Cash of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Tyson Wolf Cash, born on August 9 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Tyson weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces at birth.