Celebrations
Warren Arrives
Carolyn Warren and Gregory Cabana of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Warren Byrne Cabana, on June 22 at the Martha’s Vineyard Community Hospital. Warren weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces at birth.
Hello, Stella
Gina Heysek and Peter Breese of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Stella Vita Heysek-Breese, on June 24 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Stella weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces at birth.
Built on Stilts
Built on Stilts, the Island’s own annual dance festival, will celebrate its 12th season with performances August 15 to 19 and 23 and 24, 2008. Submission guidelines and registration info can be found online at builtonstilts.org. Registration deadline is Monday, July 1.
Thomas and Barbara Furino of Edgartown have won the 2008 President’s Award from the Central Massachusetts Safety Council for their efforts to promote safe driving by teenagers.
Their son, David Furino, 17, was killed in an automobile accident at Katama with fellow student Kevin Johnson on May 7, 2004. The Furinos subsequently created a nonprofit organization, Martha’s Vineyard Drive for Life.
Philanthropist Awards
The Planned Giving Council of Cape Cod is looking for nominations for awards honoring distinguished service to philanthropy on Cape Cod and the Islands.
The awards will be presented during the 12th annual Philanthropy Day on Cape Cod scheduled for Nov. 5. A special nominating committee made up of nonprofits, estate planners and other community members will choose an outstanding volunteer, an outstanding businessperson and an outstanding philanthropist.
Announcing Sabrina
Adriana Robadel Alves and Ronon DaCosta Alves of Edgartown announce the birth of a daughter, Sabrina Robadel Alves, born on June 16 at the Martha’s Vineyard Community Hospital. Sabrina weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces at birth.