Welcome Laina

Alyssa and Eli Dubin of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Laina Elizabeth Dubin, on May 15 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Laina weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was welcomed by big brother Caleb.

Leela Joins Malika

Jenik Khelalfa Munafo and Hocine Khelalfa of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Leela Khelalfa, on May 12 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Leela weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces at birth and joins big sister Malika.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are very important people at the Polly Hill Arboretum. As the Arboretum grows, volunteer opportunities grow as well. On Thursday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to noon spend a morning with volunteer coordinator Nancy Weaver, executive director Tim Boland, and other staff for this across-the-board introduction to the many ways you can become involved at the Arboretum.

The fuel assistance program will close for applications today, the South Shore Community Action Council Inc. has advised. Today is also the last day for deliveries. Anyone who did not receive an application in the mail yet is encouraged to apply.

Hello, Hector

Maria and Jose de Freitas Gomes of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a baby boy, Hector Henrique de Freitas Pinto, on May 5 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Hector weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce at birth.

Calling Volunteers

The American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands chapter, is looking for additional volunteers in disaster services and for general support in the next few months. Training will be provided free of charge.