GREENFIELD — Musicians Atwater-Donnelly will be appearing at St. James Coffeehouse at 8 Church St. tonight. Doors open at 7 p.m. The opening performers Austin and Elliott will start at 7:15 and Atwater-Donnelly at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door. Advance tickets at World eye Bookshop or Sts. James and Andrew Church. For more information or to make reservations, call 413-772-2213 or 773-3925.
BERNARDSTON — The New England of Robert Frost has a central place in American literature and he could be called our first celebrity poet, reading at Presidential inaugurals and creating the concept of the Poet-in-Residence at universities. On Sunday, April 30, at 11:30 a.m., speaker Barry Dietz will talk about the life and poetry of Robert Frost at Bernardston Unitarian Church, 49 Church St.
CHARLEMONT — Charlemont Federated Church will hold its Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 7, immediately following the Sunday service. The Deacons will be recommending several By-Law changes as well as asking for a vote on new officers. Copies of the annual report will be available ahead of time. Pie and fellowship follow.
DEERFIELD — The First Church of Deerfield will host “Music and Verse in a Sacred Space” on Sunday, May 14, at 4 p.m., at The First Church of Deerfield (Brick Church). The event is one hour of poetry readings and music. Musical content: Brahms, Haydn and more. Poet: Colleen Filler. Benefits Syrian relief. For more information: www.firstchurchofdeerfield.org
Celebration of Young Peacemakers:
May 11
GREENFIELD — Please join the Interfaith Council and Traprock Center on Thursday, May 11, to honor and celebrate county teens who are making a difference in their efforts for peace and justice. The 17th annual Peacemaker Awards will be presented at 7 p.m. in the Dining Commons at Greenfield Community College. All are welcome.
ASHFIELD — On Sunday, May 14, the Organ Historical Society will present the First Congregational Church’s George W. Reed 18-rank tracker organ, built in 1903, with the National Heritage Pipe Organ Award. A ceremony will take place during the 10 a.m. worship service at the First Congregational Church, 429 Main St. The historic organ is largely unchanged from its original construction. When it was moved to Ashfield in 1932, the old manual hand pump was disconnected and the first electric blower was installed. Today, the organ is considered to be historically significant by both organists and restoration experts alike. A contract for its restoration has been awarded to Messers Czelusniak et Dugal Inc. of Northampton. A capital campaign to pay for the restoration is under way. www.ashfielducc.org