Robert A. Johnston and Laura B. Johnston of Oak Bluffs are proud to announce the engagement of their son Andrew B. Johnston to Brianna Valenti, who is the daughter of Peter J. and Patricia J. Valenti of Edgartown.

Sara and Jay Schulze welcomed a baby boy, John Richard Schulze III, at George Washington Hospital in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 21.

Patricia Oliveira and Rene Abreu of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Pedro Henrique O. Abreu, born on Oct. 23 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Skye Sonneborn and Jonathan Hartzband of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Fiona Alice Hartzband, born on Oct. 24 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

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.