Hello Jhoseph

Alice Alves Ribeiro and Sebastião Marques Martins of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Jhoseph August Martins, born on Feb. 26, 2012, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Jhoseph weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces at birth.

Gabriel Arrives

Angelica Moreira and Laudinei Vilaca of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Gabriel Bonjour Prata Vilaca, born on Feb. 21, 2012, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Gabriel weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce at birth. He joins big sister Julia.

Storm Arrives

Kristina Almelda and Chris Pierson of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Storm Ryder Pierson, born on Feb. 24, 2012 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Storm weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces at birth.

Library Logo Contest

The Library Friends of Oak Bluffs are holding a contest to select a logo design to be used on the library’s Web site. The contest is open to any resident on the Vineyard; there is no entry fee. Rules and details of the contest may be obtained by contacting Colleen Morris at [email protected] or at [email protected].

Due by March 5, entries must include name, mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number. The winner will receive a $250 prize and a complimentary membership to the Library Friends of Oak Bluffs

History Lab

The Martha’s Vineyard Museum has begun work to transform its current kids’ space into an interactive history lab for children and families to enjoy year round. Following a generous grant from the Leavens Foundation, the museum staff has begun planning the new space, which will open to the public this summer.

Matt Mincone, head coach of the boys’ varsity hockey team at the regional high school, was named Coach of the Year by the South Shore Chapter of the National Ice Hockey Officials Association. Mr. Mincone has been part of the boys’ hockey program since 1998. He became head coach in 2001.