Planning a weekly coffeehouse at the Trinity Church Parish House in Oak Bluffs, organizers are seeking performers from the Island or beyond.

The coffeehouse, to start in late November, suggests patrons bring the great conversation, and organizers will provide refreshments, taking up a free-will offering to help offset the cost.

Performers would perform free in return for this open venue. Organizers say they are open to anything respectful, family-friendly and clean.

Benjamin Arrives

Jessica and Joshua Burgoyne of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Benjamin Beckett Burgoyne, born on Sept. 16, 2008 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Benjamin weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces at birth.

Welcome, Jonathan

Suzanne and Chris Graham of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Jonathan Daniel Graham, born on Sept. 18, 2008 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Jonathan weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces at birth.

Hello, Zachary

Jennifer Bettencourt and Kevin Biorci of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Zachary James Biorci, born on Sept. 18, 2008 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Zachary weighed 7 pounds, 15.2 ounces at birth.

On Saturday, Sept. 27, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Martha’s Vineyard Community Services will host the fourth electronics disposal day in the agency’s parking lot at 111 Edgartown Road in Oak Bluffs (across from the high school). This event has provided residents of the Vineyard with a location where they can take their old, unwanted computers, monitors and televisions. For a small, tax-deductible fee, the items are collected and safely disposed of, with Community Services receiving a portion of the proceeds.

The Oak Bluffs Community Preservation Committee (CPC) announces that application forms are now available to request Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding for projects for historic preservation, affordable housing, and open space/recreation in 2009/2010.

Requests for proposals will be accepted through Oct. 17, 2008.

CPA funds are raised by a three percent surcharge on property taxes.