Mother Woman Support Group: A support group for new mothers. Meets Mondays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at St. John’s Corner, 469 Main St. This group, under the joint sponsorship of It Takes a Village and St. John’s Episcopal Church, meets each Monday, except school holidays. Pregnant and postpartum mothers welcome. Infants stay with mothers. Snack for all; free child care for children up to age 4. For more information, contact Anna Westley at anna@motherwelldoulacare.com.
Church Supper: The South Athol United Methodist Church will serve a public supper on Saturday with settings at 5 and 6 p.m. Menu: braised beef. Adults, $12; children ages 6 to 12, $5, children under age 6 are free. For reservations call Carol and Zane at 978-249-9212. Takeout available.
Kingsmen Chess Club: Meets Sundays, noon to 4 p.m., Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main St. For more information, call John Dould at 978-249-5905 or email aelb@trysb.net or aelb@hotmail.com.
Smoking Cessation: Led by Tim Sweeney, tobacco treatment specialist. Meets Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m. Athol Hospital cafeteria.
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Athol Congregational Church.
Whitney M. Doiron of 5 Homes St., graduated April 14 from Bridgewater State University with a bachelor’s degree in Health Science she has obtained a position with Beacon ABA in Massachusetts.
Valley 9/11 Truth presents “Incontrovertible,” a Tony Rooke film on Saturday in the community room at the Green Fields Market, 144 Main St. Rooke has produced an engrossing 2-hour documentary with the frank and candid views of police officers, firefighters and soldiers as they express their deep concerns about the official explanation of the events of September 11, 2001. “This film is FOR police officers and firefighters, BY police officers and firefighters” explains film maker, Rooke.
Vet to Vet: The RECOVER Project and the Recovery Learning Community offer Vet to Vet every Thursday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at 74 Federal St. This collaboration is for all veterans, regardless of discharge status to offer support when the civilian world is a challenge. For more information, contact Tim at 475-0226.
Movie Night at Town Hall Friday with a showing of “Brooklyn” (PG-13) 7 to 9 p.m. This film won a BAFTA award for Best British Film of 2015,and was nominated for 3 Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay. An Irish immigrant lands in Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within. All ages welcome. Sponsored by the Leyden Council on Aging.
Townwide Potluck and Concert: Friday, June 17: Townwide Potluck Picnic and Concert with Zydeco Connection: 5:30 p.m. at the Avery Ballfield and Recreation Pavilion (next to the elementary school).
Helpful Programs at FCHCC: At Franklin County Home Care. Any plan of care starts with your needs. Home Care Services provide assistance with light homemaking, home-delivered meals, personal care, and adaptive equipment. Caregivers can take a break to de-stress with Home Care’s respite services. In addition, the Consumer Directed Care Program at FCHCC allows elders in need to select their own care giver — perhaps a friend, neighbor or even a family member — who can be paid through this program (excludes spouses). For more information, visit: info@fchcc.org or call 773-5555 or 978-544-2259. Read more at www.fchcc.org.
Nate Cooper Hurwitz of New Salem, a junior at Clarkson University, Potsdam, N.Y., majoring in global supply chain management, received The Commendable Service Award For Juniors for the Spring semester.
Tag and Bake Sale: The Trinitarian Church will sponsor a huge tag and bake sale on Saturday from 8 to 1 p.m. Cinnamon rolls, as well as other baked goodies and baked beans will be available, as well as some perennial plants.
Food Pantry: The community food pantry will be open Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The pantry is in the basement of Dickinson Memorial Library, 115 Main St. The pantry is open the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
Free Community Meal: Offered every Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Church, Severance Street.
Playgroup on Fridays: Playgroup on Fridays at Shutesbury Elementary School, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Shutesbury Elementary School.
Pie and plant sale Saturday at Holy Family Church from 9 a.m. to noon. Fruit pies available: Apple, blueberry, cherry, peach, strawberry-rhubarb, and mixed berry. Perennials dug from the church and home gardens.
A roast pork supper will be served Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at First Congregational church at 5:30 p.m. The menu will include roast pork, appetizer, cole slaw, asparagus, potatoes, applesauce, beverage and dessert. Adults $10. For reservations and price for children under 8, call 665-2890. Leave name, telephone number and number of people expected.
Briana Cook of Sunderland will receive a bachelor’s degree in human development from Merrimack College May 22. Gov. Charlie Baker will present the commencement speech.
Preschool Story Time: Fridays, 11 a.m. in the Children’s Room of the Sunderland Public Library. These story/craft times are for children ages 3 to 5 and their families/caregivers. Each story time is about 45 minutes and includes theme-related stories, songs, finger plays and crafts.
Serendipity Shop: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Congregational Church basement. Men’s women, children’s clothing, shoes and sneakers. Most items $1. Men’s suits and all coats, $3. Women’s suits, $2. Donations accepted. Proceeds to benefit the church. 665-2890.
Nolumbeka Project Day Of Remembrance: Commemoration of the 340th Anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.at the Great Falls Discovery Center. Ceremony at 1 p.m. Join the Nolumbeka Project for a Day of Remembrance to honor 12,000 years of Native culture and history. There will be time for visitors to tour this battlefield area near what was once Great Falls (Peskeompskut) for personal reflection and historic perspective. Key ingredients of the day will include Elder Teachings by Native American Grandmothers Jeorgina Laroque and Nancy Andry, a look back to the lasting significance of the Reconciliation Ceremony, guest speakers, musical offerings, and special tributes to Monique Fordham and George Nelson. For more information about the day visit the Nolumbeka Project’s Facebook page.
Bingo at Greenfield Savings Bank, 282 Avenue A, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Join this family friendly bingo event. Debbie Fritz will be guest caller. GSB will provide cards, prizes and light refreshments. Seating will be on a first call, first reserve basis. Call Hilary or Kerri at 863-4316. Due to limited space, no one will be admitted without a reservation.
Students of the Week:The following Great Falls Middle School students were selected as students of the week for week ending May 13: Grade 6, Joshua Brunelle. Grade 7, Jacob Dodge, Willmarie Bones. Grade 8, Alden Courtemanche.
Craft Fair: St. Andrew’s church, 7th and Prospect Streets, will have a craft fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds will benefit community outreach programs. Offerings include jewelry, hand-sewn wearables and home goods, baby items, goat’s milk body products, healing salves, stained and handblown glass, garden art, wooden wares, itmes for pets, and more. Facepainting and baloons. Homemade donuts, hot dogs and hamburgers available.
Franklin Area Survival Center: The Food Pantry & Thrift Store hosted by staff and volunteers is at 96 Fourth St., 863-9549. The Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Food Pantry is open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The center is closed Federal holidays. The Thrift Shop is open to the general public and helps finance its Food Pantry. In an emergency, such as a fire or flood, the center will supply needed clothing and linens, free, and additional food to help the victims of a disaster.
Vigil for Racial Justice Every Saturday, 9-10 a.m., at the Greenfield Common. Bring your own sign or use one of ours. Everyone is welcome. For more information: email@racialjusticerising.org.
Free Reiki Sessions: Reiki for Breast Cancer Patients/Survivors in Franklin County. Saturday mornings by appointment, 474 Main St., Suite 2, Greenfield. Reiki, an ancient and relaxing, noninvasive therapy, enhances the body’s natural healing ability while calming the body, mind and spirit. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Mary Jessie Blazejewski, Reiki master/teacher at 774-9927.
Eventide Singers: Offering songs of hope and healing for seriously or terminally ill people, their families and carergivers. the service is offered in homes, hospitals and care facilities, without charge. The music can be selected in response to spiritual preference. Eventide’s purpose is to provide a bed of supportive music on which a person may rest in harmony while in transition from this time to what is next to come. For more information and a YouTube video of the group, go to: www.eventidesigners.com or call Marcia Schuhle at 774-2335 or Joe Toritto at 774-5828.
Straight Spouse Support: One to one support for straight individuals currently or once married to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender partners. Confidential helpline at 625-6636 or email jcmalinski48@gmail.com locally or at the Straight Spouse Network nationally at www.straightspouse.org.
Counseling Referrals: The Social Work Therapy Referral Service offers free confidential referrals for individual, couple, family and group therapy, matched for specialty, location and insurance. This is a public service of the National Association of Social Workers. Call 800-242-9794.
Help the Blind: Your car, truck or camper may be worth more as a donation than a trade in. Call the Massachusetts Association for the Blind at 888-613-2777 for details. This is a free two, quick pick up and donations are tax deductible. Proceeds benefit blind and vision impaired persons in Massachusetts.