Announcing Addison

Lynn C. and Erik G. Blake of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Addison Chang Blake, born on Oct. 20, 2008 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Addison weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces at birth.

School Books Grant

The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of funds to school districts, private and charter schools, and not-for-profit organizations operating a school located on Martha’s Vineyard to purchase books for school or classroom libraries used by students ages 5 to 13. The due date for the letter of application is Oct. 31. More information can be found at thetowerfoundation.org.

Hello, Dreyden

Ariel Sylia Thomas and J.R. Thomas of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Dreyden Albert Thomas, born on Oct. 15, 2008 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Dreyden weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces at birth.

Katerina and Karolina

Twin girls were born to Katerina Vlckova and Ales Fiedler of Vineyard Haven on Oct. 15 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Katerina Fiedlerova weighed 6 pounds four ounces at birth, while her sister Karolina weighed 5 pounds 11.2 ounces.

Welcome, Tanner

Leslie Myers and Tobias Myers of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Tanner Sheridan Myers, born on Oct. 16, 2008 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Tanner weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces at birth. He joins big sister Lily May.

Announcing João

Rogelia Goncalves daSilva and Jonas dos Santos of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, João Victor Santos, born on Oct. 14, 2008 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. João weighed 9 pounds.