The Martha’s Vineyard Women’s Network will offer a $2,500 grant to a Vineyard-based business person who wishes to improve business skills, grow or improve an existing business, or start a new one.

The grant, offered for the second year by the four-year-old network, is open to all Vineyard business people, men and women, members and nonmembers. The winner will be announced at the year’s final Martha’s Vineyard Women’s Network program on May 17.

Welcome, Connor

Therese and T.J. Giegler of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Connor Patrick Giegler, born on March 23, 2011, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Connor weighed 5 pounds at birth.

Announcing Shane

Kate and Chris Harding of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Shane Michael Harding, born on March 22, 2011, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Shane weighed 8 pounds at birth and is also welcomed by big brother Ryan.

David Debuts

Adriana and Carlos Ferreira of Tisbury announce the birth of a son, David Evaristo Ferreira, born on March 16, 2011, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. David weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces at birth.

Please Adopt Us

The Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard has a few animals who need good homes.

President’s List

Peter Persson, of Edgartown, a freshman and business major, was named to the President’s List at Bentley University for the fall 2010 semester. He is the son of Donald Persson of Edgartown and Margit Hautala of Quincey.