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Shelyah and Brock Callen of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Hugo James Callen, born on Nov. 29 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Hugo weighed 9 pounds, .16 ounces at birth.
Welcome Emmett
Jessica Donnelly and Josiah Sylva of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Emmett Ryder Sylva, born on Dec. 3, 2012 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Emmett weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces at birth and joins big brother Cai and big sister Josey.
Jane and Humberto McGroarty Sampaio of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Mary Grace McGroarty Sampaio, born on Nov. 30 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Mary weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces at birth.
Jordan Rebello and John Thomson of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Wynter Poppy Lane Thomson, born on Dec. 2, 2012 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Wynter weighed 6 pounds, 13.6 ounces at birth.
A little over a year and a half ago, Om of Motion opened its doors on State Road in West Tisbury. The premise was a spinning class that brought a meditative aspect to a normally inert form of exercise. What could be a grind — pedaling in one place while staring at a wall or hyper-caffeinated talk show hosts and news anchors — became a way to wind down while still winding up the heart rate.
As one hunting season goes out with a bang, another begins. The Martha’s Vineyard Rod & Gun Club will host its 13th annual Black Powder Shoot on Sunday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., one day before primitive firearm deer season opens on the Island.
The muzzle-loading marksmanship competition gives Island black powder shooters an opportunity to sight in their ancient guns and hone their shooting skills before going out into the field. Members and the public are invited to participate.