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Some random thoughts on this 93rd straight day of rain:

Hello Broden

Jade Hattingh and Flavio Couto of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Broden Kroy Couto, born on May 14, 2011, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Broden weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces at birth. He joins big sisters Belle and Braylin.

Mateo Arrives

Justine and Paulo DeOliveira of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Mateo Shemeth DeOliveira, born on May 15, 2011, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Mateo weighed 8 pounds, 10.6 ounces at birth.

Announcing Amelia

Judeen Bernard and Jerome Lloyd of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Amelia Kaylee Lloyd, born on May 16, 2011, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Amelia weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces at birth.

Dannie-Lynn Arrives

Cassandra Cook of Edgartow announces the birth of a daughter, Dannie-Lynn Lee Cook, born on April 12, 2011, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Dannie-Lynn weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces at birth.

The Polly Hill Arboretum ushers in the new season with a busy week of programs.

On Tuesday, May 24 at 10 a.m. director Tim Boland takes a look at the wide assortment of small flowering trees that are great for foundation plantings or focal points in the home landscape. Learn about which trees to choose for year-round interest that form the basis for a diverse landscape. $5, free for members.

Memorial Day Race

The 18th annual Oak Bluffs Memorial Day Road Race and One Mile Fun Run will begin at the Wesley Hotel on Sunday, May 29. The five-kilometer road race and walk and the one-mile fun run all benefit Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard.

Registration costs $15 in advance and will be held at the Wesley on Saturday, May 28, from 3 to 6 p.m. Race day registration is from 9 to 10 a.m. and costs $20. For more information, call Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard at 508-693-0189.

Kids with Violins

It is time for cute kids with violins to hit the stage again. But it’s not just about the look, although it’s tough to beat the sight of more than 200 elementary school students playing their stringed hearts out. The kids have musical talent too, thanks to the strings program orchestrated by Nancy Jephcote.

Whether playing to a boisterous crowd of hundreds in New York or to a more intimate crowd here on the Vineyard, deejay Josh Tucker knows how to show people a good time.

Green House

How to go green on a budget? Take the Oak Bluffs green building tour on Thursday, May 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to find out.