Johnson and Wales Graduate: Elora Mary Parker of the Vineyard and Rangeley, Me., graduated from Johnson and Wales University with a degree in resort management on Feb. 20. Elora is the daughter of John and Birgitta Parker.

Jessica Anne and Michael Vinson Holtham of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Jolene Adele Holtham, born on March 4, 2013 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Jolene weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces at birth.

Katrina Brown and David Welch of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Declan Patrick Welch, born on Feb. 28, 2013 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Declan weighed 7 pounds, 8.3 ounces at birth.

On Saturday, March 9, the Family Center is sponsoring a fatherhood forum hosted by the West Tisbury School. The forum will take place from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard still has two animals available for adoption. Jerry is a little brown Chihuahua who loves people but is a little afraid of young children and would do best in a home with adults or older children. He would make a wonderful companion for a senior citizen who has the time to devote to loving the little guy.

The Chilmark selectmen will go behind closed doors later this month to discuss the conduct of the town human resource board, following two meetings last month that allegedly involved inappropriate language by board members.

At their meeting Tuesday the selectmen reviewed a written complaint from beach committee member Wayne Iacono about digital recordings of the board meetings last month that were posted on the town website and later removed.