Hello, Christopher

Rubiana and Maxlei Barbosa of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Christopher Amaro Barbosa, born on Nov. 16, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Christopher weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces at birth.

Emmanuelle Arrives

Poliana Silva and Flavio Silva of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Emmanuelle Silva, born on Nov. 27, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Emmanuelle weighed 7 pounds, 2.8 ounces at birth.

Welcome Izabella

Reni Martins and Rones Messias Lopes announce the birth of a daughter, Izabella Vitoria Martins Lessias Lopes, born on Dec. 1, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Izabella weighed 7 pounds, 3.7 ounces at birth.

Please Adopt Us

For a brief time this week the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard had a tiny light brown Chihuahua that had been at the Edgartown dog pound for several days. It turned out that the Chihuahua’s owner was away and when the dog became lost the person who was caring for him did not know to call the animal control officer.

Library Raffle

The Edgartown library is running holiday raffle for three winter baskets of goodies: one for the mystery/adventure lover, one for the romance lover, and one for children. Each has a blanket to snuggle in and lots of good reading and assorted treats.

There also are two original pieces of art. One is a gold framed, scenic oil on canvas, of a classic Vineyard house by Donna Blackburn. The other is a contemporary mixed media work by P.G. Gravelle with a gold fillet frame.

Food and Fun

There will be a holiday bazaar, plus hot chili, chowder and drinks, at the Agricultural Hall on Panhandle Road in West Tisbury, on Friday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. Local businesses will sell their goods, including wreaths and poinsettias, and there will be a raffle with prizes including an iPod Nano and tickets to home games with the Boston Bruins hockey team and the Boston Celtics basketball team.