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Greetings Griffin

Parents Julia Stunkel and Glenn Stalgren, along with brother Grady, of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a son, Griffin Ellis Stalgren, born on Feb. 21, 2011, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Griffin weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounces at birth.

Announcing Otho

Meirilucia Nunes and Fabio Nunes of Oak Bluffs announce the birth of a son, Otho Highley De Paula Nunes, born on Feb. 17, 2011, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Otho weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces at birth.

On Saturday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. the Martha’s Vineyard Film Society will screen A Somewhat Gentle Man at the Katharine Cornell Theatre at 54 Spring street in Vineyard Haven.

The movie stars Stellan Skarsgård in a comedy, of sorts, about a convict named Ulrik who has served the last 12 years in prison for murder. As the movie opens Ulrik is released from prison and if that doesn’t immediately strike you as something to laugh about, consider that Ulrik soon discovers his life was far easier on the inside than as a free man.

Documenting Deception

As a lead-in to their festival during the weekend of March 18, the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival is holding a screening of the documentary Inside Job on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Capawock Theatre in Vineyard Haven.

The program for last weekend’s high school production of Willy Wonka included this director’s note: What could be more apropos in February than a musical about becoming the owner of the most magical chocolate factory on earth? Yes, the perfect antidote for cabin fever on the Island, extra helpings of dessert.

And there was a voluptuousness to every aspect of the play. There was a cast of thousands, or so it seemed, as the high school drama department all pitched in ladling out chocolaty goodness in every scene.

Time to Walk Squibnocket

Down on the far southwest side of the Vineyard, Chilmark and Gay Head come together on the map in the form of what looks like a shadow puppet; a calf’s head comes to mind. Look closely, the image is possible. The ear, if you will, curves back around along Lobsterville beach towards Menemsha. At the base of this calf’s neck lies Squibnocket Point.

The art of Michele Jones is now on display at the Oak Bluffs Library Meeting Room. The subject of her work is Martha’s Vineyard; however it is by no means parochial. Her use of color, in particular, gives each painting a universal quality, almost as if she has found a way to render emotions on canvas.

Haiti Slide Show

Harvey Beth and Jeanne Staples have just returned from Haiti and will be showing slides of their trip at the Vineyard Haven Public Library on March 1 at 7 p.m. These are not your typical home movies.

These slides tell the story of Haiti in 2011 as it continues to suffer from the earthquake of 2010. The rebuilding has been very slow. But still, hope is evident as the talk will address.

Health Fair

The annual Martha’s Vineyard Health Fair takes place Saturday, March 12 from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be screenings and exhibits designed to increase awareness about health issues, promote healthy lifestyles and highlight all of the health services and medical programs available on and off the Island.

For more information call 508-693-4645 or visit mvhospital.com.