A new key to happiness exists where one might expect it least — the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. On Sept. 30, the hospital welcomes back Meditation and Mindfulness, an eight-week class directed by Dr. Elliott S. Dacher MD, now in its eighth year.

Mezzo-soprano Lia Kahler performs on Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown as a benefit for homelessness and veterans.

David Nathans will step down early next year, the Martha’s Vineyard Museum announced Wednesday. He has strengthened programs; a capital campaign at the old marine hospital remains incomplete.

The president and chief executive officer of the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital announced his retirement Tuesday. Mr. Walsh told his staff that he plans to retire next April.

Skipper Stephen Besse in Apres, his J/120, won the 38th Moffett Cup on Saturday, sponsored by the Holmes Hole Sailing Association. A small edge in tactics helped him overcome a stifling handicap, to cross the line first, and score best on corrected time.

Now in its 10th year, the festival featured 20 films from all over the world over the course of four days.