SHELBURNE FALLS — The Shelburne Falls Fraternal Order of Eagles is hosting its annual “Thanksgiving Meat Raffle” this Friday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Eagles Club at 52 State St. Come down for a drink and the raffle, which includes turkey, ham, steaks and more.
Last year, says bartender Tena Heath, raffle-players took home about five turkeys, seven hams, four packages of steaks and two lobsters. Raffle chances are priced between $2 to $5 for each, depending on what kind of meat is being raffled. Players must be in attendance to win. The raffle is done with two decks of cards — one for the raffle entrants and one deck for the dealer. Each raffle player draws a playing card, and the person who draws the same card as the dealer wins. Heath says the club has hosted this meat raffle for at least 10 years.
Proceeds benefit the Eagles’ annual scholarship fund.
BUCKLAND — The First Congregational Church of Buckland, also known as the Mary Lyon Church, will host its annual Silver Bell Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church, located at 17 Upper St. in Buckland Center.
The Bazaar is a long-standing tradition held at the church every November for decades. The event features the sale of homemade baked goods, sweet treats, hand crafted items, arts and crafts, cards, paintings and prints, and a wide variety of unique holiday gifts.
There will be a tag sale and silent auction as well as a Raffle.
The Monday Nighters’ group will be raffling off their hand stitched “Lover’s Knot” queen sized quilt. Second prize is an original watercolor print “Red Barn” by local artist Cyndy Stetson.
Raffle tickets are $2 each or 3 tickets for $5. The winner will be drawn at 2 p.m.
Coffee and snacks are available all day. A delicious buffet luncheon is offered from 11 a.m. to2 p.m. which includes an abundance of soups, salads, entrees, vegetables, homemade breads and desserts. No reservations are required for this all-you-can-eat feast and the cost is just $10 for adults, $5 for children age 6 to 12, and children under age 6 eat free.
For more information about the Bazaar please call the church at 413-625-9440 and leave a message.
BUCKLAND — Join the Buckland Public Library Trustees in welcoming the library’s new director, Jane Buchanan, with a cider and doughnut open house at the library, 30 Upper St., on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Jane Buchanan began as director of the library in October, replacing Liz Carroll-Jacobson who resigned last summer.
Stop by, say hello, and share your vision for the library’s future. There will be a survey available for patrons regarding library programming they would like to see, as well as what periodicals they would like the library to subscribe to.