Welcome Jeremy

Michele Veintimilla and Werner Garcia of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Jeremy Antonio Garcia Vientimilla, born on Nov. 7, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Jeremy weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces at birth.

Hello Zoe

Nicole McCue Higgins and Anthony Higgins of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a daughter, Zoe Nicole Higgins, born on Nov. 3, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Zoe weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces at birth.

Estêvão Arrives

Raquel Huguinim and Léonier H. da Silva of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son,Estêvão P. Huguinim, born on Nov. 6, 2009, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Estêvão weighed 6 pounds, 11.6 ounces at birth.

Please Adopt Us

Our cat of the week at the Animal Shelter of Martha’s Vineyard is Oreo, a tuxedo black and white neutered male with four double white paws. He is super-awesome, friendly and just plain handsome; he loves everybody, other cats included — you must stop by and see this great cat.

Open House

The Vineyard Health Care Access Program is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an open house on Friday, Nov. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the program’s offices, located at 114 New York avenue in Oak Bluffs.

For details on the open house or on Access Program services, call 508-696-0020.

Donate Your Mobile

The Rotary Club is collecting cell phones for charity, with drop-offs at West Tisbury, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven libraries; Alley’s, Cronig’s and Stop & Shop. For details, call 508-696-0714.