Jirawadee Jomputta and Noah Hazelton of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Alexander Leroy Hazelton, born on Oct. 25 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

On Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. the Martha’s Vineyard Film Society is screening Wood Sail Dreams, a movie about the journey of wooden sailboats from the 1970’s to today.

Polly Hill Arboretum offers a way to get outdoors and explore the off season on the grounds.

Rehearsals are beginning for the annual Songs of Peace, Hope and Light winter concert.

Veterans, merchant mariners and others who have served in the U.S. forces are invited to the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center’s Shabbat service on Friday, Nov. 8 at 5:30 p.m.

West Tisbury Library hosts its semi-annual Community Poetry Reading with emcee West Tisbury poet laureate Justen Ahren on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Bunch of Grapes bookstore in Vineyard Haven.

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Howes House Tuesday discussion group ponders problems shared between the U.S. and India.

In an off-season treat for Islanders, the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society offers its annual Thanksgiving concert on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Edgartown’s Old Whaling Church.

The regional high school golf team took 10th place of 12 in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletics Association state tournament Monday. The match was played at the Wyantenuck Country Club in Great Barrington. Senior cocaptain Matt Marchand had the lowest score for the Vineyard, shooting a 79 to finish 20th overall. Senior cocaptain Kat deBettencourt shot an 81 to finish 28th.

The Chicken Alley Thrift Shop of Martha’s Vineyard Community Services is throwing a Halloween party on Oct. 31 beginning at 9 p.m. at Dreamland in Oak Bluffs. Tickets are $15 at the door, $10 in advance and proceeds benefit community services.

Music will be provided by DJ Pretty Ninja, Teo-reidy and Antler Boy and there will be prizes for costumes.