On a recent morning at the Chilmark Flea Market, Dana Nunes sat in the back of her car trunk reading a book, surrounded by vintage knick-knacks from a life well-lived.

Natalie Wambui, a recent graduate of the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, was the featured speaker at this year's Della Hardman Day event, which took place at the Martha's Vineyard Museum.

Chilmark the ox, who weighs 2,360 pounds, was by far the biggest animal at the Celebration of Pets event on Wednesday at the Agricultural Hall, but he was outnumbered by the many dogs in attendance.

Della Hardman Day is returning for its 20th anniversary this Saturday.

After five years at the helm of Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard, Cathy Wozniak will retire as executive director. Taking her place will be Chantale Patterson, who has been with the organization for nearly nine years.