To Marry in Menemsha

Ralph Tirro 3rd and Heidi Jardin are pleased to announce their engagement. Mr. Tirro, originally of Newton, and Ms. Jardin, of Oak Bluffs, will be married on May 29, 2010, at the Beach Plum Inn in Menemsha.

The couple currently resides in Marlborough.

Mr. Tirro is the son of Ralph and Cathy Tirro of Framingham.

Ms. Jardin is the daughter of Gary and Nora Jardin of Oak Bluffs.

Women Empowered is pleased to announce the opportunity for Vineyard community organizations to apply for a grant of up to $3,000.

The funds have been provided to the group by Mal Jones, whose mission is to enable women’s organizations to collaborate to foster growth.

To be eligible, applicants should have a mission that aligns with Women Empowered’s: “to empower women (and men) of Martha’s Vineyard to make positive choices by developing and fostering life skills to facilitate change in their lives.”

Roots and Shoots

Featherstone Center for the Arts continues to be an affiliate of the Jane Goodall Institute by sponsoring a youth Roots and Shoots youth group on the Vineyard. The group is in its third year. Members participate as part of a global network.

The group membership has grown to 36 children and their families. The ages span from 5 to 12. New members are always welcome. To date all Island towns are represented. For those interested in joining, there is no fee for children or their families. For information call 508-693-1850.

The following animals are available for adoption at the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard.

Trent is a two-year-old neutered black Great Dane who is house-trained and loves people and kids. He is super friendly and just needs a nice big yard where he can run.

Felix is a big black tuxedo cat who loves people and needs to be an indoor cat. He’s neutered and has had all his shots.

Stop by the shelter and see these beautiful animals. The shelter is in the same building as the former MSPCA; the telephone number is still 508-627-8662.

North Road Closes

Beginning Monday, the eastern end of North Road in West Tisbury, from its terminus at State Road to the Chilmark town line, will be closed to through traffic from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. due to paving. The closure is expected to last about three days. For information call the West Tisbury police at 508-693-0020.

Announcing Kyla

John S. Lovewell of Edgartown is proud to announce the birth of his first great-grandchild. Kyla Tavares Lipin was born to Quinn and Danilla Lipin of Wellesley on June 3, 2009. She was born at the Newton Wellesley Hospital, at 6:24 p.m. and weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces.

Her grandmothers are Deborah Lipin Lovewell and Gessilda Tavares. Her aunt is Gwenivere Eve Lovewell and uncle, Gustaf Emmanuel Lipin.

Kyla will be coming to the Vineyard for her first visit soon.