Giant Annual St Francis Church Tag Sale will be held on the Belchertown Common on Saturday, August 27th.
8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Cash Only.
Everything from Linens, collectibles, jewelry, craft items, small furniture, hand tools & hardware, kitchenware, knick-knacks, luggage, small working appliances, sporting goods, toys, children's books and more!
Thurs., Oct. 22, ’20 2pm Everyday Ableism: Disability Through Social Justice Lens
Disability Services at UMass/Amherst is sponsoring an event:
EVERYDAY ABLEISM: Disability Through A Social Justice Lens
Facilitator: Amanda Kraus, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President for Campus Life at the University of Arizona, Amanda Kraus will lead an interactive presentation aimed at indentifying pervasive disability stereotypes and microaggressions. Dr. Kraus will help participants explore how these perspectives inform their personal and professional behaviors and attitudes.
Disability Services at UMass/Amherst is sponsoring an event:
Structural Obstacles to Holistic Disability Support in Higher Education
Amanda Kraus, Ph.D. is facilitating.
How can existing resources and systems create a more inclusive and holistic model of support for students with disabilities? Moderator Dr. Amanda Kraus will facilitate a panel discussion with faculty and disability services professionals exploring the topic of holistic disability support in higher education. The panel will explore topics such as funding, disability identity, campus culture, faculty perceptions and disability stigma.
Panelists include: Jamie Axelrod, Laura Rauscher, Ezekiel Kimball and Ashley Woodman.
JACK & JILL PARTY / April 4, 2020 (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
To Celebrate the upcoming wedding of Rachelle Blais & Chris Cehlar
Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange Street, Chicopee, MA 01013
6-11 PM
Tickets cost $20/ea and includes food, music and open bar of beer and wine. Tickets must be bought in advance in order to tell the Caterer how many people are coming. A group of 8-10 can request a reserved table.
This is not a gift giving event.
There will be lots of raffle baskets to take a chance on including but not limited to: Tickets to a Red Sox/Yankee Game; Large Screen TV and a grand prize One Week Vacation in Orlando, FL (not including airfare).
Please share this post with anyone you might know. Tickets can be purchased by calling Lorie at 413-387-7062 or via email at lgwozdzik@stuaf.umass.edu
It's looking to be a fun time and we hope you can come!
I am booking my annual holiday fresh green wreath workshops
~It’s always a fun time. Invite your family & friends, co-workers and clubs.
Please select a time and let me know how many plan to attend with you & what date & time slot
Please email ASAP, slots are filling up fast!
The cost is only $20 and includes all materials (bow, fresh greens, frame, wire and use of clippers).
Feel free to bring anything you want to embellish your wreath with. glue gun available for use. Garden gloves - I have a few pairs but bring your own if you want them
Sat 11/30 12 noon
Sun 12/1 3 pm
Fri 12/6 6 pm few spots left
Sat 12/7 3:30
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MA
Musical Performance by: WHISKEY TRAVELER
Line Dance Lessons with: JOHANNA BARNES
Tickets $35 each
includes: BBQ Buffet, lessons and dancing
Doors and lessons at 6pm, Dinner 7:30pm
Cash Bar and Raffles with prizes
Ticket Sales:
In Person:
The Castle of Knights banquet office during normal business hours Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm
Online: https://www.eventbri...aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MA
Musical Performance by: WHISKEY TRAVELER
Line Dance Lessons with: JOHANNA BARNES
Tickets $35 each
includes: BBQ Buffet, lessons and dancing
Doors and lessons at 6pm, Dinner 7:30pm
Cash Bar and Raffles with prizes
Ticket Sales:
In Person:
The Castle of Knights banquet office during normal business hours Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm
Online: https://www.eventbri...aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Some of you may know my daughter in law and some may not. Mandie Ryan is one of the strongest people I know. She’s been fighting an aggressive cancer called Synovial Sarcoma for 4 1/2 years now. Through some of the Strongest chemotherapy available 61 rounds of radiation and seven surgeries she has continued Stay optimistic and live life to its fullest.But now with her second surgery this year on top of weekly clinical trial rounds since January in Boston things are getting tight. So in order for her and my son to make it through this difficult time with the oncoming holiday season I am asking for any help from the community every little bit anyone can donate will help seeing as for now the treatments have no end date.
Hannah’s Ride: Memorial Bike Ride & Community Event
When:Sunday, October 6, 2019 (rain date: October 13), 8 a.m. –4 p.m. (ride starts at 10:30 a.m.)Where:39 North University Drive, Amherst, MA (UMass Amherst, Lot 33)
Who:UMass Amherst Information Technology (IT)
Description:Bike riders and non-bike riders alike are invited to the first-ever “Hannah’s Ride,” put on by UMass Amherst Information Technology! Registration is open for the special 17-mile bike ride created to honor the life of former UMass Amherst student and IT student worker, Hannah Frilot, and to help grow the scholarship set up in her memory. Riders can register online at www.umass.edu/it/hannahs-ride or in-person the day of the ride between 8 –10 a.m. For those who aren’t up for a 17-mile ride, you’re invited to take part in the festivities! There will be plenty of food, raffles, an art auction, and more throughout the day!
Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FrilotFund/
Admission: $30.00 Includes: Appetizers - Full Buffet w/ desserts - K-9 Demonstrations - Door Prizes -
Lots of Freebies - Raffles - Auction - DJ - Free Shelter Logo Glass w/ the
purchase of any beverage.
Hello, I am searching for a personal care for my aunt, She lives in Amherst. Hours could be flexible. Nothing hard, or heavy lifting, basically guidance and some basic errands.
????umass Wbb Coach Verdi Invites You Coach Verdi’s Basketball Academy
THERE IS STILL TIME IF YOU HAVEN'T SIGNED UP YET!!
??????????????You don’t want to miss this!! ??????????????
Coach Verdi's Basketball Academy Invites You to:
ELITE Basketball Academy (HS Girls - grades 9-12) June 22
&
Day Camp (co-ed kids camp - grades k-8) July 15-19
Hadley Mothers Club will be having there annual recycle day this Saturday April 27 from 8am-1pm at the Hadley Elementary School.
IS SPONSORING OUR14THANNUALRECYCLING DAYAPRIL 27, 2019; 8am-1pmHADLEY ELEMENTARYSCHOOL PARKING LOTRAIN OR SHINESEE LIST OF FEES FOR DISPOSAL ON BACKFREEDISPOSAL OF:cell phones, printer cartridges, household alkaline batteries, eyeglassesPick up available,additional fee charged:call Denise at 413-695-0385*Bring clothes, shoes, sneakers, belts, sheets, pillowcases, drapes, stuffed animalsfor collection Most Holy Redeemer St.Pauly Mission.*6thGrade Class HES will be running Can and Bottle driveBring non-perishable food itemsfor the Hadley Food PantryWe accept cash, checks and credit cards via squarewww.hadleymothersclub.org
LIST OF FEESFEE THAT IS COLLECTED WILL USED BY HADLEY MOTHERS’ CLUB TO FUND VARIOUS PROJECTS
AIR CONDITIONER$20,BBQ GRILL$15,COMPACTORS$15,COPY MACHINES$15,CPU’S , computer tower$10,DEHUMIFIER$10,DISHWASHER$20,DORM FRIDGE$15,DRYER$20,FREEZERS$25,MICROWAVE OVEN$10,MONITORS, computer screens$10,MOWER, PUSH$15,MOWER, RIDE ON$25,PROPANE TANKS$10,TELEVISIONS CONSOLES$20,ALL OTHER TV’S$15,REFRIGERATOR$25,STOVE$20,WASHING MACHINE$20,BATTERIES(car), TIRES,VACCUMS, FILINGCABINETS,VCR’S, TELPHONES, WEEDWACKER, CAMCORDERS, FAX,SEWING MACHINES, PRINTERS, LAPTOP$5,
For more information please call, Denise Devine 584-1859 Thank you for your support!!!Sorry-we can no longer accept matressses
Lake House For Rent Near Saratoga
Private 5 acre getaway on a quiet lake in NY. Located near Saratoga, Lake George and the Adirondacks, it’s about a 2 hour drive from Greenfield.
Lovely year round home with living room and dining area overlooking the lake. Also located on the first floor is the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and laundry facilities. Second floor has two bedrooms and a bathroom. Walkout basement with glass doors facing the lake, couch, pool table and bar area
Golfing: A dozen golf courses nearby.
Fishing: Summit Lake, Cossayuna Lake or the famous Batten Kill River.
Horse Racing: Saratoga Racetrack during the summer & year-round Harness racing.
Saratoga Performing Arts located about 35 minutes away.
Adventures: Saratoga Casino & Raceway Simulcast wagering, Lake George, hike or drive Prospect Mtn., Six Flags/Great Escape & indoor waterpark, Santa’s Land, mall outlets & more.
Famous sites: Ft. William Henry, Ft. Ticonderoga, Battle of Lake George and Saratoga Battlefield.
For more information, call Rich at 413-665-5580.
posting for a relative, please contact them. Thanks.
Hands All Around 17th Quilt Show (April 6-7, 2019)
We have quilts from world renown artists. This will be a great show.
Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, 2019 the Hands All Around Quilt Show will be returning to the UMASS Amherst Campus Center.
10 am – 4 pm each day (opening for the physically challenged at 9:30 am-park on Level 2).
Admission to the show:
Adults- $10, 12 and under FREE (when accompanied by paid attendee)
Students and Military- $5.00 (must show ID)
Also, Raffle Quilt, Raffle Baskets, Vendors, Mini-Quilt sale, View’s Choice Quilt Challenge, Demonstrations, Special Exhibit “A Century of American Quilts from the Jane Pratt Fitzpatrick Collection.
Amherst Orchid Society Annual Show
Feb 23, 2019 - 9 to 5
Feb 24, 2019 - 10 to 4
Location: Smith Vocational School (Rt9, Locust St.)
Northampton MA 01060
$5 0 Kids under 12 Free
Displays, Talks, Vendors -
come ask advice from the local experts!
Hope to see you there
Saturday, March 23, 2019
8:45 am to 2:15 pm
Location: Frontier Regional High School - 113 North Main St., South Deerfield, MA
17 workshop topics to choose from plus keynote speaker Dr. Stephen Rich, speaking on What Every Gardener Needs to Know About Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases
Book Sale
Marketplace with locally produced offerings
Bees, Butterflies and Bounty...The latest BUZZ in gardening!
Saturday, March 30, 2019
8:40 am to 2:00 pm
Location: Holyoke High School - 500 Beech St., Holyoke, MA
Featuring 18 Gardening Workshops
Gardeners' Favorites Book Sale
Q&A - Marketplace
Raffle - Soil Testing
Strength Your Garden Skills
Saturday April 6, 2019
8:45 am - 2:15 pm
Location: Lenox Memorial Middle & High School - 197 East St., Lenox, MA
Choose from 15 garden topics
Enjoy a Garden Raffle, Glove Sale, Plant Sale from Blossoming Acres, Southwick MA, Used Book Sale, and Environmental Experts to Answer Your Questions!
Come join AMHERST INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE - with LIVE MUSIC tomorrow / Friday evening!
Think GLOBALLY, dance LOCALLY. Slip on your dancin’ shoes - everyone’s invited! AIFD presents PANHARMONIUM, @ the Unitarian Universalist (N. Pleasant & Kellogg Streets), Amherst, Friday, February 1, 7:30 start; LIVE MUSIC 8-10 pm.
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Folk dancing’s for everyone - we celebrate and welcome the kaleidoscope of all cultures! Bring friends, meet new ones, enjoy live music with a smorgasbord of harmonies & rhythms from far and wide (Balkans, Eastern Europe, & Middle Eastern). Join simple line/circle dances; try more complex pieces at your own pace. Shall we play a Hungarian lullaby, Greek drinking song, Romanian cradle dance, Russian Troika, or Armenian love song for you? Just ask! We take requests for our 2nd set.
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Beginners welcome; no partner required. Donations appreciated. AIFD holds weekly Friday dances (with recorded music), and LIVE music typically on First Fridays. For holiday/weather/location info, go to amherstfolkdancing.org
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Magical Shutesbury Holiday Shop returns for its 7th year!
December 7, 6-9 pm; December 8, 10-8:30; December 19 11-6
Shutesbury Athletic Club Function Room
282 Wendell Rd., Shutesbury, MA
his fabulously magical three-day event transforms the Shutesbury Athletic Club Function Room into a veritable wonderland of handcrafted gift-giving options! This year the shop features an affordable array of work from 40 local artisans, artists, crafters, authors and musicians. An amazing selection of options for all celebration!.
Now in its 7th year, the Shutesbury Holiday Shop is known for its incredible inventory of extraordinary and affordable handmade gifts. There will be beautiful jewelry, quilts, ornaments, food (fudge, jam, maple syrup, honey), soap, handmade bags, tie dyes, wind chimes, baskets, books by local authors, health and wellness products, music & storytelling CDs, woodcrafts, mushtache cups, fiber art (knit, crochet, woven, sewn, organic, plant-dyed), therapy pillows, photography, fine art cards & prints, tea, stuffed animals, and more to come! Something for everyone! The artisans, artists, authors, musicians, and cooks are all from Shutesbury or one of its bordering towns.
Opening night on Friday 12/7 features a Shop & Dine option with a dinner of Soups & Stews to benefit the Friends of the M.N. Spear Memorial Library.
From 4-6 pm on Saturday 12/8 there will be a book signing by local authors who work is included in the shop. See FB page and website (listed below) for details.
The Shutesbury Holiday Shop was founded in 2011 to provide a welcoming venue for talented local artists, artisans, crafters, authors and musicians of all ages to show and sell their work and to create a one-stop shopping experience for people who enjoy buying handmade for the holidays. Started by Melinda LeLacheur of Dragonfly Designs it is now run by a volunteer committee of local artisans who work hard to create a warm, wonderful gift shop for the community to enjoy.
It's that time of year again. Hatfield Book Club is holding its' annual craft fair on Saturday, November 10 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Hatfield Elementary School(behind the library) - Main Street - Hatfield. About 75% of the proceeds from this fundraiser go into the school system - a graduation award, funding declamations, National Geographics, band,and arts/music programs with extra funding going to the library, Food Bank, and Council on Aging.
In addition to crafters, there will be a bake sale. Lunch is in the hands of The Smithsonian.
Our raffle has changed this year. The high-end raffle includes a golf package from Crumpin Fox, a hot air balloon ride, an overnight stay at the Old Mill Bed/Breakfast with various gift cards, plus a few others.
Our crafters' raffle and grand raffle are combined with gifts including various gift cards, cash, books from Jane Yolen and Lisa Ekus, tickets to UMass basketball and hockey, merchandise from Berkshire Brewing, candy from Richardson's; in all, approximately 100 prizes
Open Studio Sat. Nov. 10th 10am-5pm
at Leverett Crafts and Arts.
My studio will be filled with colorful and useful pots, and refreshments!
Come and browse and shop hand-made and local.
Lots of mugs, bowls of all sizes, garlic graters, garlic jars, pie plates, sponge holders, toothbrush holders, dip and chip platters, yarn bowls, planters, earring holders, kitchen utensil holders, ikebana, lace bowls and lots more!!
There will be pots for gift-giving or just for yourself!
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Joy
Fall Studio Sale!
Sat. Nov. 10th 10-5pm
Joy's studio at
Leverett Crafts & Arts- Left Entrance
13 Montague Rd. Leverett, Ma. 01054
413-548-9673
Micro-wave, oven, and dishwasher safe pottery!
Refreshments and drinks will be served.
Donna Eaton's Open Art Studio
WHERE: 837 Daniel Shays Highway
NEW SALEM, MASS
TIME: 10 AM to 4 PM
Email with questions: artistdme@yahoo.com
Come out and discover all the work I have been painting this year. If you like watercolors
you will enjoy all I've been working on. Loose paintings, Framed paintings, calendars, cards,
painted towels.
Deadline For Dinner Tix 10/28 Western Night Fundraiser Provide Thanksgiving Meals
Please note deadline to purchase dinner tickets is this Sunday, 10/28. Dance only tix will continue to be available.
Western Night Fundraiser Provide Thanksgiving Meals
Western Night
FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THANKSGIVING DAY CHARITY MEAL
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Castle of Knights
1599 Memorial Dr Chicopee
A fundraising fun night of music and line dancing with lessons by Randy Pelletier & the One Eyed Parrot's during the social hour 6:00-7:00pm, a BBQ buffet at 7:30pm including ribs, chicken, corn chowder, potato bar & all the fixins & an ice cream sundae dessert bar with more dancing to the music of King Kountry/Ray Guillemette, Jr. for the rest of the night. The banquet room has 2 dance floors to accommodate all line dancers, swing dancers, and open dancing. Raffle prizes and 50/50 raffle. All proceeds benefit the annual charity Thanksgiving meal to help offset costs of serving about 3000 meals (sit down and delivered within the community) on Thanksgiving Day.
$30 meal ticket
$15 dance only
TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
-Tues & Thurs 7-9pm in the lounge
-Daily at the Castle Banquet Office 413-532-2000
-Online purchase www.eventbrite.com (fees apply)
Western Night Fundraiser Provide Thanksgiving Meals
Western Night
FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THANKSGIVING DAY CHARITY MEAL
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Castle of Knights
1599 Memorial Dr Chicopee
A fundraising fun night of music and line dancing with lessons by Randy Pelletier & the One Eyed Parrot's during the social hour 6:00-7:00pm, a BBQ buffet at 7:30pm including ribs, chicken, corn chowder, potato bar & all the fixins & an ice cream sundae dessert bar with more dancing to the music of King Kountry/Ray Guillemette, Jr. for the rest of the night. The banquet room has 2 dance floors to accommodate all line dancers, swing dancers, and open dancing. Raffle prizes and 50/50 raffle. All proceeds benefit the annual charity Thanksgiving meal to help offset costs of serving about 3000 meals (sit down and delivered within the community) on Thanksgiving Day.
$30 meal ticket
$15 dance only
TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
-Tues & Thurs 7-9pm in the lounge
-Daily at the Castle Banquet Office 413-532-2000
-Online purchase www.eventbrite.com (fees apply)
FUNDRAISER for Western Mass NFXF Fragile X Sunday October 14 from 5-7pm
Esselon Café 99 Russell Street, Hadley MA.
Donation $30 light appetizers and a selection of over 50 wines!
silent auction on site including many local artists works and gift certificates to local businesses.
Come join and support such a great cause! contact Gerry or Denise Devine @ 413 584 1859 westernma@fragilex.org tickets also available @ Four Seasons Rt.9 Hadley.
ADULTS AND TEENS
Monday Afternoons 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm 8 weeks
Sept. 17th - Nov. 12th (no class Nov. 5th)
Mixed Level Class- Beginners welcome
Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm 8 weeks
Sept. 18th –Nov. 13th (no class Nov. 6th )
Mixed Level Class- Beginners welcome
AT THE LEVERETT CRAFTS AND ARTS
LEARN WHEEL THROWING AND HAND-BUILDING
LEARN DECORATION AND GLAZING
LOTS OF INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE WELCOME
BRING HOME YOUR FINISHED PIECES
TAUGHT BY JOY FRIEDMAN
Joy Friedman Pottery
413-548-9673 www.joyfriedmanpottery.com
CLASS FEE: $340 INCLUDES ALL MATERIALS, GLAZES, AND FIRINGS
JOY FRIEDMAN is a professional potter
with over 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
who has been teaching students for the past 30 years.
Her approach to teaching is one of gentle encouragement
with a focus on individual creativity and self-expression.
ADULTS AND TEENS
Monday Afternoons 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm 8 weeks
Sept. 17th - Nov. 12th (no class Nov. 5th)
Mixed Level Class- Beginners welcome
Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm 8 weeks
Sept. 18th –Nov. 13th (no class Nov. 6th )
Mixed Level Class- Beginners welcome
AT THE LEVERETT CRAFTS AND ARTS
LEARN WHEEL THROWING AND HAND-BUILDING
LEARN DECORATION AND GLAZING
LOTS OF INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE WELCOME
BRING HOME YOUR FINISHED PIECES
TAUGHT BY JOY FRIEDMAN
CLASS FEE: $340 INCLUDES ALL MATERIALS, GLAZES, AND FIRINGS
JOY FRIEDMAN is a professional potter
with over 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
who has been teaching students for the past 30 years.
Her approach to teaching is one of gentle encouragement
with a focus on individual creativity and self-expression.
Hello, I am looking for a sitter. it would be nice to have a car, but not necessary. Monday - Friday, 12:30 until 3pm. This will only be until December 1, 2018.
I'd like to recommend Joanne Ehret. She has been very helpful to me for the treatment of various health challenges, some big, some small. Joanne not only with treats with acupuncture, but also offers Chinese herbal healing. Joanne is passionate about her work, and is also intuitive, compassionate, and delightful. She's in Belchertown, and here's her email:
< jehret2003@yahoo.com >
The Five College Early Music Program will be holding its patented Painless Auditions the first week of classes. These are open to students, faculty and members of the community. The relevant information follows. We would be grateful for any publicity you can provide.
The Five College Early Music Program welcomes students, faculty, and community members interested in auditioning to SING or PLAY in one or more ensembles, including the COLLEGIUM choir, BAROQUE ORCHESTRA (modern string players and adventurous pianists are encouraged to try this!) and chamber music, MEDIEVAL and RENAISSANCE ensembles and VOCES FEMINAE. The auditions are "painless" experiences, held at all the campuses. Performances sponsored by the program feature baroque and Renaissance music played on modern and period instruments and sung in historically-informed style. Consider beginning RECORDER, VIOLA DA GAMBA, LUTE or RENAISSANCE TROMBONE! We also offer instruction on period instruments (recorders, sackbut, viol, lute, etc.) for modern players, in beginning ensembles and lessons. Credit is available for ensembles and lessons for MHC, UMass and HC.
Tuesday, September 4:
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 4:30 PM: Room 170 Fine Arts Center, UMass
5:00 – 6:30 PM: Room 7 Music Center, Amherst College
Wednesday, September 5:
1:00 – 4:00 PM: Room 210 Pratt Hall, Mount Holyoke College
Thursday, September 6:
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Music Lounge, Hampshire College
Friday, September 7:
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Room 170 Fine Arts Center, UMass
4:00 – 5:30 PM, Room 103, Sage Hall, Smith College
My name is Scott, I work at UMass and I'm looking for a place to live. A friend forwarded this listing to me and it sounds great. I've worked part-time at UHS in the BASICS program for over 10 years and am looking for a room/studio with bus access to UMass. The house I'd been living in for several years got sold and the new owners wanted to turn it over to a family. I'm a pretty quiet guy with a passion for nature photography and I'd love to hear from you if the room is still available. You can reach me by replying to this email or by calling me at 413-687-8213.
I have plans to drive my car back to California in mid-August and am looking for someone to travel with. I would prefer someone who is younger, no older than 40, responsible but easygoing to share the ride with. Men are prefered as it would make me feel safer, but i open to female companions, if we get along. Again, this would be for mid august, looking to leave around the 15th. Persons with travel experience, esp across the Midwest is a plus.
Please email jfdzialo@gmail.com or call 413-474-0754 and ask for Julie. I will ask potential candidates to meet in person beforehand.
The Friends of the Franklin County Regional Dog Shelter MUTTS IN NEED BENEFIT
August 11, 2018 - starts at 3:00 p.m.
Millers Falls Rod & Gun Club
$25.00 admission: Food, Live Auction, Raffles, Dog Alumni Parade, Door Prizes, Band
Dogs are welcomed but must be leashed at all times.
Cash Bar
For additional information: 413-676-9182
Also Available: New England Clam Bake For 40 of Your Closest Friends Raffle... (separate from raffles above).
Tickets $5.00 each or 5 for $20. Call the number above fro tickets.
This is great deal and location.
The location is in Amherst, near the center of town. Nice size room for rent. Cable, internet, your own bathroom. Smoking outside only.
Many of you know me at Amherst College I am a Watercolor Artist and I will be set up on the Common in New Salem from 10 AM to 3PM on Saturday July 21. Do come by and check out what I have been up to this past year.
This Saturday Tag Sale And Art Show Laurel Park Northampton
At Laurel Park in Northampton. Stop by and check it out! Folks will be selling at individual houses (maps provided) and also in dining hall. there will also be arts and crafts at building when you come in to the main gate.
If you are searching for dog day care, boarding, training, or grooming, I highly recommend the newly opened Wagging Tails Pet Resort in Hadley. https://www.waggingtailspetresort.net
This is my personal review as seen on Yelp and Google:
"Our 9 month old English Cocker Spaniels first visit for some doggy day care, followed by a full grooming went great! Gracie is shy and hasn’t been around many other dogs. She made some new dog friends and had a blast playing with them in the outdoor play area. Then she was completely pampered by the groomer. Her groomer was very gentle, knowledgeable, and did an absolutely wonderful cut. Thank you Chris for the great experience at Wagging Tails. Gracie will definitely be back for more fun and pampering.”
Sarah Clay And The Magic Band 1794 Meetinghouse July
Florence, MA: On Saturday July 14, the 1794 Meetinghouse presents Sarah Clay & The Magic Band. As part of an annual summer concert series at this historic venue, vocalist and flutist Sarah Clay breathes new life into American songs of the early 20th century: Swing, Blues, Bossa Nova and Latin Jazz.
Clay leads The Magic Band, comprised of Bob Ferrier (guitar), Steve Bulmer (bass) and Ed Brainerd (flugelhorn). “These guys are the best – fabulous jazz musicians!” says Clay. “With just a glance, a gesture, we share ideas wordlessly, sparks fly, and the music is transformed. Simply magical. That’s why I call them The Magic Band. So much fun – we have a blast, and so will you!”
For more information about the 1794 Meetinghouse, visit www.1794Meetinghouse.com. For more information about Sarah Clay, visit www.clayjazz.com. If you would like to interview Sarah Clay or review the show, please contact her at 413-586-9564 (studio), 413-687-3228 (cell) or email sarah@clayjazz.com.
I use Winston Bancroft, his numbers are 413-584-0798 and/or 413-250-6287. He's been our family electrician for over 30 years. He's really dependable and does quality work. I'm not sure how his prices compare because I always call him. I trust him and that goes a long way when we're talking about electrical issues.
Perennial plant sale
Saturday, May 26, 9am to 3pm
256 South East St. Amherst
Lots of different perennials for sale:
Hosta, daylilies, astilbe, sweet woodruff, spirea, hydrangea, coreopsis, mums and much more!!
JUSTICE.
As a teenager, I had an encounter with Bill Cosby in downtown Manhattan, 1965. Like so many, I was a huge fan. It was when he was still new at TV stardom and possibly not as practiced in the dark "art" of sexual predation as he would become. I was very naive and had more luck than brains - I was not harmed, only creeped out by his predatory behavior toward me.
All these years, I've had no doubt that under that mask of the fun Dad, there lurked a serial rapist. I deeply feel for all the women he did violate over the years, but I am gratified that they finally get - if not their own personal justice, at least some of the validation they've so long been denied. #MeToo!
Bill Cosby Found Guilty Of All Charges In Sexual Assault Retrial https://www.npr.org/...ted-indecent-assault?
Today (April 26) and tomorrow (April 27) is the day to support UMass Disability Services through the #UMassGives campaign. With your help, we can connect our outstanding students with career opportunities and training so they can best express their talents!
We are also competing with other departments to win the most unique donors tomorrow (Friday, April 27) from 3-4 PM during our power hour. If we get the most unique donations during that hour, we win an additional $2K! Set your reminders now!
Please support us! Every dollar that helps a student find meaningful work helps them, UMass, the employer and us all!
All contributions are tax deductible.
Thank you from all of us at Disability Services, UMass
Magdalena Gomez and Tony Vacca: A Full Force Flow of World Fusion Music and Outspoken Words
Friday, April 20, 2018
8:00 PM -9:00 PM
The Bing Arts Center, Springfield, MA
Globally acclaimed artists, poet Magdalena Gomez and percussionist Tony Vacca, present an evening of world music and spoken word. Senegal, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, and the Bronx come together to celebrate the soul’s longing to live a liberated life.
Seating is limited: advance purchase recommended.
Doors open at 7:30. Refreshments available.
Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students. Purchase using the following link: http://bingartscente...na-gomez-tony-vacca/
Pennsylvania Cannabis Festival: Solo Concert
Sunday, April 22, 2018
10:00 AM -11:00 AM
Nay Aug Park Scranton, PA
"This public event is to raise awareness for the legalization of cannabis in Pennsylvania. Our mission is to end cannabis prohibition and free all political prisoners of the war on cannabis. Freedom is gained through growth. This mission needs your support. Please shop the vendors, eat plenty of food & enjoy the day’s events."
Free admission. Info at http://www.penncannafest.com
“Do It Now” and John Sheldon’s “Red Guitar”
Friday, April 27, 2018
8:00 PM -9:00 PM
The Shea Theater Arts Center, Turner’s Falls, MA
An international exchange of compelling performances. Taking work of inspiring Valley performers to the Fringe festival every August, and bringing back bold and authentic work for local audiences.
Info at http://sheatheater.o...-NOW-Manual-Override
World Rhythms Ensemble: World Fusion, Spoken Words, Exquisite Mayhem
Saturday, April 28, 2018
8:00 PM-9:00 PM
Tony Vacca and Massamba Diop performing together at Gateway City Arts in Holyoke, MA
During the past fourteen years Massamba Diop and Tony Vacca have been bringing together the traditions of their music and the peoples of their countries.
$15 Adv / $20 Door $10 Students/Children 18+
Doors at 7pm
Info and tickets at https://www.gatewayc...vaccaandmassambadiop
Do It Now: John Sheldon, Paul Richmond and Tony Vacca
Sunday, April 29, 2018
2:00 PM -3:00 PM
House Concert to benefit this group’s twelve-day run at The Fringe Fest in Edinburgh, Scotland at 16 Pomeroy Terrace, Amherst, MA
Tony Vacca Solo Concert: “under The Influence African Art” Fine Arts Center Lobby, Umass Amherst
Tony Vacca Solo Concert: “Under the Influence of African Art”
Thursday, April 19, 2018
6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Fine Arts Center Lobby, UMass Amherst
5 Takes on African Art/ 42 Flags by Fred Wilson winds down on April 19 with a celebration of this innovative year-long exhibition. Visitors will move through the Fine Art Center and the UMCA galleries to experience a series of distinct performances inspired by the exhibition: music from renowned local percussionist Tony Vacca, a performance by actor Kymberly Newberry, an original dance, "Alyma", choreographed by Molly Christie Gonzalez and performed by students from the UMass Dance Department, and a performance by the master storyteller Onawumi Jean Moss.
Featuring performances by Tony Vacca, Onawumi Jean Moss, Kymberly Newberry, and UMass Dancers
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Save The Tour, Benefit show!
Hosted by Gabe Jackson and Hunter Grant
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Wednesday, March 28 at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Waterfront Tavern
Holyoke, Massachusetts
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Come see a great show at the Waterfront Tavern!
Recently PVPA's music department has been planning a tour to VA, and it was swiped out from under our feet due to unfortunate circumstances. But the community has made a massive uproar and began to fund-raise so that the tour can still happen. A large effort has been put in by students to make these benefit shows happen, so come see what music the PVPA ensembles & students are made of. There will also be guest musicians!
A raffle or auction will be in play as well!
Everything to raise money for this trip, donations would be greatly appreciated.
Please come and support PVPA's music dept and the Waterfront Tavern, Wednesday the 28th of March.
The Hatfield Education Foundation is hosting a Wine Night at Black Birch Vineyard in Hatfield.
Thursday, May 3, 2018 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
A tasting fundraiser featuring local wine, snacks, and great company. Tickets are $20 and may be redeemed for either a sampling of five pre-selected wines or a full glass of wine of your choosing, plus a souvenir glass for you to keep.
Bottles of Black Birch wine will also be available for sale.
Information is available on the foundation's website and Facebook page.
Tickets may be purchased online from the website.
I am posting on behalf of my daughter, Vyanna and friends at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts school with a unique & time-sensitive
request. We are looking for fundraising heroes to help ‘Save The Music’. Specifically: PVPA’s
ambitious music ‘We Came To Play’ music department tour to Virginia happening April 6—
12, 2018.
PVPA’s four music ensembles (Jazz, Rock, Pop and Acapella ensembles) comprised of 65 student
have come together to create one incredibles communal show. Our bags are packed, the hotels
and buses are booked, and we are ready to go. We are already booked to perform three full length
shows in VA, including one at the famous Busch Gardens. We will also be conducting a half-day
workshop at the Waller Mill Magnet Elementary School, where we will teach students about making
music as a group, and then perform for them.
April Tour In Jeopardy Of Being Cancelled!
The beloved head of our music department, Frank Newton, has had a vision of taking our tour
on the road for many years, and took on the huge task of organizing for the past year to make
this vision a reality.
Unfortunately, we were just informed that our major funding source is no longer available.
The entire tour is in jeopardy of being cancelled just two weeks before we’re supposed to
hit the road! Our students have been rehearsing and working non-stop the entire school year to
create this wonderful show. We will NOT give up now. We are determined to save it. That’s
where you come in.
How You Can Be A Music Hero
We are tasked with raising $26,000 in just a matter of days (the bus deposit is due on
Monday, TODAY, March 26, 2018). The good news? We think this is actually possible. The response to
our plight has been swift, and the outpouring of support heartening. We are asking friends,
family, alumni, businesses, benefactors and supporters of students and music lovers
everywhere to donate what they can to the nonprofit ‘Friends Of PVPA’ so our students’
dreams of going on this tour can stay alive.
BECOME A HERO - SAVE PVPA’S APRIL MUSIC TOUR
Your contribution will make an immeasurable difference not only to our PVPA community, but to
our students and the people we will be playing for. All donations are tax deductible, and can be
made through the ‘Friends of PVPA’ via PayPal or credit card.
Want to make a tax-deductible donation? Here’s how:
We greatly appreciate any and all donations to this most worthy cause. You can easily donate
through PayPal or credit card by going to the school’s website.
GO TO: WWW.PVPA.ORG
Click ‘DONATE NOW’ button in upper left hand corner
IMPORTANT! Under ‘Special Instructions ’, please write
‘For VA Music Tour’ to make sure your funds will go directly to our music tour fundraising effort.
You can also send a check MADE OUT TO FRIENDS OF PVPA to:
Friends of PVPA
c/o PVPA
15 Mulligan Drive
South Hadley, MA 01075
Note: Please write ‘For VA Music Tour’ in the memo section.
Watch the 2018 ‘We Came To Play’
VA Tour Info Video
Hear directly from our Music Director, Frank Newton who recorded this informational video back in July 2017 as he explains his tour vision. You’ll also see performances from our music department students:
Thank you SO much for your support. We are grateful for anything you can provide. Your help
will go directly to making our year-long dream of this important musical tour a reality.
Steph
The Students and Parents of PVPA ‘We Came To Play’ Music Tour
PS – If for some reason we do not hit our full $26,000 fundraising goal, please know that funds
that come in for this tour will be used towards a scaled-down-but-equally-exciting performance
opportunity for these PVPA high school music ensemble students
The Franklin County Regional Dog Shelter is sponsoring two events...one in March and one in April
Saturday, March 4, 2018 - Noon - 2:00 p.m. RABIES CLINIC
At the Franklin County Dog Shelter - 10 Shady Lane, Turners Falls, MA
413-676-9182
All dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in carrier
Service provided by the Brookside Animal Hospital
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 - 6:00 p.m.
Greenfield Savings Bank, Turners Falls, MA
413-676-9182
Leave your dog at home and stop by to ask questions and leave w/ ideas to improve your dogs behavior
Presented by Susan Miller, The Canine Counselor
Please call the Shelter with any questions
Please call the Shelter to let us know if you are attending
Sit down for a gourmet Irish meal with carefully paired wines Saturday, March 10 from 6–10 p.m. at The Log Cabin in Holyoke — all while supporting public television.
The annual WGBY Wine Lovers Dinner features a seven-course menu carefully designed by a guest chef. This year, the WGBY guest chef is Kevin Dundon, host of the popular PBS cooking show, Modern Irish Food. Dundon will be present at the dinner to help explain his methodologies and ideas. Meanwhile, Dunon's menu will be carefully executed by the culinary team directed by The Log Cabin Executive Chef and Co-Owner Mick Corduff.
Amid seven courses of mouth-watering food will be carefully and expertly paired wines courtesy of Table & Vine. Learn about each pairing, and discover the ways wine and food marry on the palate.
This is a foodie experience of a lifetime. Not only will you sample unique flavors from a celebrity TV chef, but you will also get a tutorial about wine paired with each course. It’s not only a fine dining experience, but a wine tasting, and wine appreciate class all wrapped into one.
Supporting public television has never tasted this good — or this Irish!
Tickets to the seven-course gourmet dinner Saturday, March 10 in Holyoke are $175 each, available online at WGBY.org/dinner or at Table & Vine in West Springfield.
Proceeds benefit public television and PBS station WGBY. The event is sponsored by Big Y World Class Markets, Table & Vine, The Dennis Group, and AM Lithography. Media sponsors include The Republican, BusinessWest, and Healthcare News.
It’s the largest benefit wine, beer and food tasting in western New England — all in support of local public television!
Taste more than 300 wines and beers, along with specialty foods from local restaurants and food artisans on Friday, March 9 from 5–8 p.m. at the Tower Square Hotel in downtown Springfield.
For over 30 years, supporters of public television and PBS member station WGBY have put their palates to work to help raise funds for the programs they trust and love. But the good feeling you get from participating in this charity event isn't the only benefit.
With a general admission or “Wine Connoisseur” upgrade, you will be able to sample a wide variety (over 300, in fact) of wines, beers, and food specialties.
Each guest will be given a “Tasting Program” that will list each item available for sample (and all wines and beers will be available for purchase through event sponsor Table & Vine). We encourage wine tasters to make note of grape varietals, vineyard designations, appellations, and styles.
Tickets to this enormous wine tasting event are available for $49 each online at WGBY.org/tasting or at Table & Vine in West Springfield.
Proceeds benefit public television and PBS station WGBY. The event is sponsored by Big Y World Class Markets, Table & Vine, The Dennis Group, and AM Lithography. Media sponsors include The Republican, BusinessWest, and Healthcare News.
If you are tired of winter come to~
Amherst Orchid Society Annual Show and Sale
Feb 24, 2018 at 9 AM to 5 PM
Feb 25, 2018 at 10 AM to 4 PM
Location: 80 Locust St. (Rt. 9, Smith Vocational School)
Northampton, MA 01060
$5 admission, children under 12 free
Judged displays, Vendors and Talks on orchid care
Parking free, accessible
Photography welcome
Hope to see you there!
The 2018 WinterFest is ramping up to be the largest festival yet with all kinds of opportunities to get involved from February 3rd to the 10th with events scattered across Amherst winding up with the Grand Finale on the 10th.
Sledding and skating to gingerbread house decorating and dancing - these are just some of the things in store this Winter. Produced by Amherst Leisure Services and Friends of Amherst Recreation. Presented by Integrity Development and Construction, Inc. Volunteers get free admission to the Main Event on February 10!
Start 2018 with a creative hands-on class! Learn a new skill or improve on an already known skill!! Clay is great! There is no other way to say it! It feels so good to make a form out of a lump of clay! Give it a try or give the gift of classes to someone you care about for the Holidays or Valentine's Day!
My classes will be starting in Feb. and I will be offering a Wed. night Advanced Beginner/ Intermediate class and a Tues. afternoon mixed level class.
So come get your hands into clay and join a fun class. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please pass this info along to them.
Thanks!
Joy
Pottery Classes
*Wheel Throwing and Hand-Building Instruction
*Weekly Demonstrations and Projects
*Beginners and all levels of experience welcome
*Lots of individual attention- Class limited to 8 people
*8 Weeks
Tues. Afternoon Mixed Level Class
Adults and Teens
3:00-5:30pm
Feb. 20th-April 17th (No class April 10th)
$340 includes all materials and firings.
Wed. Evening Advanced Beginner/ Intermediate Level Class
Adults and Teens
6:00-8:30pm
Feb. 21st- April 18th (No class April 11th)
$340 includes all materials and firings.
At the Leverett Crafts and Arts
13 Montague Rd. Leverett, Ma. 01054
There will be Open Studio Time
available on Sat.'s 10:00-12:00am for a small fee or free for any make-up class.
To register: send a non-refundable deposit of $100 to:
Joy Friedman P.O.Box 286 Leverett, Ma. 01054
Please include your name, phone #, and email.
The non-refundable balance is due at the first day of class.
Last Minute Holiday Craft Fair 12/18 From 11:30-1:30
Come on over to Venture Way in Hadley during lunchtime on Monday, 12/18 for the Last Minute Holiday Craft Fair.
When: Monday 12/18/17 from 11:30 am -1:30 pm
Where: Mass Venture Center, 100 Venture Way, Hadley, (entrances off of North Maple Street), First Floor Conference room
Free parking!
Handcrafted gifts for your last minute shopping needs!
Shutesbury Holiday Shop is this coming Weekend! Do not miss it!
Magical Shutesbury Holiday Shop returns for its sixth year!
December 8, 6-9 pm; December 9, 10-8:30; December 10, 11-6
Shutesbury Athletic Club Function Room
282 Wendell Rd., Shutesbury, MA
The sixth annual Shutesbury Holiday Shop will be held 12/8 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and 12/9 from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and 12/10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This fabulously magical three-day event transforms the Shutesbury Athletic Club Function Room at 282 Wendell Rd., Shutesbury, MA into a veritable wonderland of gift-giving options! This year the shop features an affordable array of handcrafted work from nearly 50 local artisans, artists, crafters, authors, cooks, and musicians. An amazing selection of gift giving options for all ages and all celebrations.
Now in its 6th year, the Shutesbury Holiday Shop is known for its incredible inventory of extraordinary and affordable handmade gifts. There will be beautiful jewelry, quilts, ornaments, food (fudge, jam, maple syrup, honey), soap, handmade bags, fishing flies, tie dyes, wind chimes, baskets, books, health and wellness products, music & storytelling CDs, woodcrafts, fiber art (knit, crochet, woven, sewn, organic, plant-dyed), therapy pillows, photography, cards & prints, stained glass, tea, stuffed animals, chocolate & coffee kits, and more to come! Something for everyone! The artisans, artists, authors, musicians, and cooks are all from Shutesbury or one of its bordering towns.
Disability Services invites you to join us at our 5th Annual Luminaria.
Tuesday, November 14 from 5-7 pm
Come on by for some hot chocolate and to decorate your own luminaria for display on the Goodell Lawn (outside the Old Chapel).
We are lighting up the night to honor the many accomplishments of people with disabilities on our campus and in our lives and to bring to light disability awareness!
Disability Services at UMass Amherst invites you to join us at our 5th Annual Luminaria.
Tuesday, November 14 from 5-7 pm (Rain date: Thursday, November 16)
Come on by for some hot chocolate and to decorate your own luminaria for display on the Goodell Lawn (outside the Old Chapel).
We are lighting up the night to honor the many accomplishments of people with disabilities on our campus and in our lives and to bring to light disability awareness!
Cheap Art Show, Sunday,11/5 3:5:30, South Deerfield
Once again, C3 Deerfield presents the Cheap Art Show where the art isn't cheap, the prices are!
Creative Community Central (C3) of Deerfield is hosting the 5th Annual Cheap Art Show at the Polish American Club in South Deerfield on Sunday November 5 from 3-5:30pm. This exhibit is based on the Bread and Puppet Cheap Art Manifesto: “Art is FOOD. You can’t eat it but it FEEDS you. Art has to be CHEAP and available to EVERYBODY.” The aim of this special one-day show is to make art affordable and showcase the vast local talent in Deerfield and surrounding towns.
C3 has invited people of all ages – “artists” and “non-artists” alike to submit two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) art that will sell for no more than $15 per piece. All unframed 2D art will be hung on clotheslines in the gallery space, while framed 2D work and 3D work will be displayed on tables.
The Cheap Art Show is great fun, has a fabulous turn out, and provides an opportunity for original art to be more accessible - even for just a day - for those with limited means or no room in the budget for higher price tags. Artists who participate often sell prints of their art, or seconds, or take the opportunity to move old pieces out of their studio, or just want to make art more affordable for the day. Other times the art is sold by younger artists - kids and teens - who are talented and want a chance to see what it's like to exhibit and sell their art.
Proceeds are split between artists and C3, which donates money to young, community-oriented artists. Last year's proceeds have been donated to the musical theater program at Frontier Regional Middle and High School.
Visitors to the show will be able to come in, see the work, take work off the line or table to purchase, and take that work home with them. Please see our Facebook page "Cheap Art Show 2017" for pictures of artists selling this year
Hatfield Book Club is holding its'29th annual craft fair on Saturday, November 11 from 9:30 to 3 at the Hatfield Elementary School on Main Street. About 75% of the proceeds of this fundraiser go into the school system - a graduation award, funding declamations, National Geographics, band, and music program with extra funds going to the public library, Council on Aging. Food Bank.
In additions to crafters there will be a bake sale, crafters' raffle, and a grand raffle. Lunch is provided by the Smithsonian.
If you'r not into buying crafts and don't feel like cooking, come for lunch and socialization!
Hollyberry Fair at Trinitarian Church in Northfield, Sat Nov 4, 9-2 (it used to be later in the year)
St. James Episcopal Church, Greenfield : 11/18 (not sure if it's 1 day or 2)
Holy Family Church, South Deerfield: 11/18
When: Saturday November 4, 2017
Where: 837 Daniel Shays Highway, New Salem, MA
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
What: Donna Eaton who works at Amherst College is opening her art studio
for all to see. Do come out and see what I have been up to this past year.
any questions email me at artistdme@yahoo.com
Come out and join the fun help me celebrate another year of painting watercolors.
Quiet secure living close to campus in Amherst, MA 01002
Total Monthly Rent: $800 per room
1 bed / 1.5 bath
Type: House
Security Deposit: $800
First Month Rent: $800
Move-In date as early as Oct 21, 2017
This is the perfect arrangement for international grad students, visiting scholars, or post docs. The monthly rent includes everything: wifi, laundry facilities, kitchen privileges, heat, and electricity. No parking is available and the room is furnished. Linens and towels are provided. This is a month to month agreement. Natural types preferred. (The house is chemically free.)
Please feel free to contact me via this website if you have a visiting scholar expected to arrive on the UMass campus soon who will need safe, comfortable, affordable housing. Thank you.
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