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’s cafeteria.
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Athol Congregational Church.
Dick’s Angels Friday Night special at the Bernardston Vets Club will be steak and cheese grinders. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and grilled cheeses will also be available. Serving from 5 to 7:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.
The United Church of Bernardston will serve its second Saturday roast beef supper this week. The menu includes roast beef with potato and gravy, vegetable, salad, roll, beverage and dessert for $10 adult and $5 for children under 12. Reserve seating for 5 or 6:15 p.m. by calling 413-648-9306.
Taxpayers are reminded that the third quarter payments of Fiscal Year 2017 real estate and personal property taxes are due by Feb. 1. Any questions concerning assessment, exemption or abatements, contact the Assessor’s office at 339-8586, ext. 2.
Italian Night Dinner will be served Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at Florence Congregational Church, 130 Pine St. Vegetable, bread, beverages and dessert will be served. Free-will offering.
Dinner reservations encouraged, 584-1325
Community Meal: Stone Soup Cafe takes place Saturdays at noon at All Souls Church, 399 Main St. (Hope Street entrance). Local food served. Pay-what-you-can. All welcome.
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.
Free Throw Championship: The Greenfield Knights of Columbus invite boys and girls, ages 9 to 14, to compete in the Free Throw Championship on Saturday at 3 p.m. Event will take place at the Greenfield YMCA. Proof of age and written parental consent must be provided to participate. For entry forms and more information, contact Lou Grader at 413-774-2848.
The Leyden Council on Aging will present Movie Night Friday from 7 to 9 at Leyden Town Hall with the showing of “Sully” (2016) shown on a new big screen and sound system. Tom Hanks stars in this portrayal of airline pilot Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger, re-enacting his incredible emergency landing of an Airbus A320 full of passengers on the Hudson River, New York, in 2009. Rated PG-13. Popcorn provided. All welcome.
Pitch is played at the Northfield Senior Center Friday at 10 a.m. All levels of play are welcome.
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.
The Cellar Closet at the Central Congregational Church, 93 South Main St., is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Many donations of all type of clothing for young, old, men, women, children and infants are available at an affordable cost. Winter sweaters, jackets and coats in all sizes are available along with jewelry, shoes, pocketbooks and other accessories. Services take place at the church every Sunday at 10:15 a.m. and have moved into Fellowship Hall for the winter months. 978-544-7076.
Free Community Meal: Offered every Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Church, Severance Street.
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.
The Puzzle Swap at Greenfield Savings Bank, 282 Avenue A, has been rescheduled to this Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Like putting together puzzles? Have a collection of used puzzle boxes? Looking for a new challenging puzzle? Come and swap with other fellow puzzle-masters. No reservations required. All welcome with a puzzle to swap. Puzzles for all ages.
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.
Helpful Programs at LifePath. Any plan of care starts with your needs. LifePath services provide assistance with light homemaking, home-delivered meals, personal care, and adaptive equipment. Caregivers can take a break to de-stress with LifePath’s respite services. In addition, the Consumer Directed Care Program at LifePath 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@lifepathma.org or call 773-5555 or 978-544-2259. Read more at lifepathma.org.
SHINE: Serving the Health Insurance needs of Everyone: do you have Medicare but feel overwhelmed by your options? SHINE counselors are volunteers who provide free unbiased health insurance information, education, and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and adults with disabilities to help people figure out what their best health insurance options are based on their unique needs. Contact a SHINE at LifePath at 773-555 or 978-544-2259. Email info@lifepathma.org and learn more at lifepathma.org.
Vigil for Racial Justice Every Saturday, 9 to 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.
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. 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.