Announcing Keiry

Sandra Gomes and Wescley Pereira of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Keiry Cristall Gomes Fonseca, born on Oct. 1, 2008 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Keiry weighed 7 pounds, 2.4 ounces at birth.

Announcing Luan

Francis Carla deOliveira and Luiz Prado of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Luan Henry Oliveira De Prado, born on Oct. 6, 2008 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Luan weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces at birth.

Hello Hailey

Julia and Ryan Smith of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Hailey Elizabeth Smith, born on Oct. 2 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Hailey weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces at birth.

Cultural Council

Nancy Benoit was appointed on Oct. 6 by the Aquinnah selectmen to serve as a member of the town cultural council. Ms. Benoit is an artisan and business owner who has lived in Aquinnah since 1989.

Here’s Maximus

Allyson and Chad Metell of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Maximus Veira Metell, born on Oct. 10, 2008 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Maximus weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces at birth.

Champagne Style

Stina Sayre Design of Vineyard Haven offers Islanders and visitors a preview of her 2008 Winter and Holiday collections this Sunday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at her studio across from The Black Dog Tavern.