Gideon Arrives

Emily and Keston Smith of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Gideon Keston Smith, born on Nov. 25, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Gideon weighed 7 pounds, 8 and one half ounces at birth.

Adrianna Arrives

Jennifer and Russell Welsh of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Adrianna Marie Welsh, born on Nov. 17 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Adrianna Marie weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces at birth. She joins big brother Hunter.

Welcome Francesco

Julia and Daniele Bracaglia of Selkirk, N.Y. announce the birth of a son, Francesco Edoardo Calvino Bracaglia, born on Sept. 27 in Albany, N.Y. Francesco’s mother has vacationed annually on the Vineyard since her birth, and his maternal grandmother, Nancy Noble Gardner, has been a summer resident since 1953.

Leticia Arrives

Elisana Goncalves and Thiago Silva of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Leticia Souza Silva, born on Nov. 24 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Leticia weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces at birth. She joins big sister Tayna.

CSA Winter Pickup

Whippoorwill Farm will hold a winter produce pickup on Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The pick-up is open to the public, no CSA membership required.

One bag of locally grown vegetables will cost $20 and include carrots, potatoes, lettuce, onions and brocolli. Cabbage, beets, brussel sprouts and turnips may also be included.

Funding Available

Attention, nonprofit organizations: The Edey Foundation, founded by the late Maitland Edey of Seven Gates Farm, has available funds for conservation, energy, education and scientific studies.

In 2011 the foundation gave approximately $71,000 to eight Island organizations for a range of activities, including education programs for the public and for schoolchildren, conservation advocacy, research, and water-bird protection.