Ashley Tarter and Taza Tarter of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Cora Tarter, born on Sept. 11 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Debora da Costa and Reinaldo Mota of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Kevin Mota, born on Sept. 11 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Tivoli Day, the pedestrian-only street fair that is an annual event in Oak Bluffs for more than three decades, was declared a success this year, well attended by both vendors and visitors. People of all ages enjoyed end-of-summer sales, food and music.

More than 200,000 people are expect to converge on Central Park West in New York city on Sunday for the People’s Climate March. At least 22 of them will be from the Vineyard. Buses traveling to the march from Cape Cod are already full with a wait list.

The town of West Tisbury’s Community Preservation Committee announced that the deadline for applications for 2015 funding is Sept. 19 at 4:30 p.m.

From arrowhead rings and mussel shell earrings to clutches and capes, young Vineyard designers are finding their way in the fashion world. The Island remains both an inspiration and a backbone for their designs.

Three bluefish, a nice bass, an albie and a bonito all crossed the scale Sunday morning, and the 69th annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby was under way. At 8 a.m., the small fishing shack on Edgartown harbor opened its doors.

Once located on Beach Street in Vineyard Haven where the Stop & Shop now stands, the Great House served for years as a tavern before being moved to its present location on West Chop.

On Sunday night the gibbous moon appears in the zodiacal constellation Taurus. The moon and constellation rise in the east well after sunset, at about 10:30 p.m.

Taurus, the bull, is a zodiac favorite. The constellation has two distinct features which stand out and you’ll see them both easily with the help of the moon’s placement. The head of the bull is a group of stars called the Hyades that form an irregular “V” shape.

For a long time it seemed like the Island was a battleground of sorts. On one side were big, deep-pocketed developers who stood to make millions by taking advantage of relatively cheap prices and abundant open land.