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.
Dick’s Angels Relay For Life team will be cooking again Friday at the Bernardston Vets Club from 5 to 7 p.m. The special will be steak and cheese grinders with French fries and cole slaw. Hamburgers, truck burgers, hot dogs, and grilled cheeses will also be available. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.
Breakfast: VFW Post 1034 will host a breakfast Saturday from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on the canteen side. The post is located at 40 Black Mountain Road. RSVP at 802-257-0438.
Dean’s List: Julia Wallace was named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2018 Semester at High Point University, High Point, NC. She is the daughter of Jason and Joanne Wallace of Gill.
Dean’s List: Shelly Pelletier of Greenfield was named to the Dean’s List at Community College of Vermont (CCV) iin Montpelier, Vt.
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 413-475-0226.
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.
A public spaghetti dinner, hosted by the Orange Knights of Columbus , will be Saturday at 5 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center following 4 p.m. Mass. Children under 10 years old are free. Tickets for adults $8 and students $4. For reservations, call Mike Donelan at 413-834-2896 or Frank Schiappa at 978-544-6814. Some tickets will be available at the door. The meal will include salad, spaghetti, beverage, and Hawaiian cake for dessert. The Orange Council Knights of Columbus is a newly formed chapter, #16798, with Armand Bouthillier as Grand Knight.
Free Community Meal: Offered every Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Church, Severance Street.
Frontier Regional CFCE Free Drop-In Playgroup for children up to age 5 and their caregivers. Mondays and Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunderland Elementary School, Swampfield Drive. Playgroup follows school calendar, and there will be no playgroup on school holidays, breaks or snow days. For questions contact Karen Green at karen.green@frsu38.org or 413-665-1151.
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. 413-665-2890.
Adult Crafters: Bette Sokoloski will present a paper craft Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Greenfield Savings Bank, 282 Avenue A. She is looking for 10 adult crafters to make paper jewelry boxes. Sokoloski will provide all necessary items to make the craft. Greenfield Savings Bank will provide coffee and light morning goodies. To make a reservation, call 413-863-4316.
Franklin Area Survival Center: The Food Pantry & Thrift Store hosted by staff and volunteers is at 96 Fourth St., 413-863-9549. 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.
Deja Brew: Medicare for All and State Flag informational meeting will take place Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Deja Brew.
Scholarships: The Franklin County Bar Association Community Fund is proud to announce that it will be awarding two Thomas W. Merrigan Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to deserving high school students in Franklin County. The scholarships will be announced during the Law Day celebrations planned for April 30. To qualify for the FCBA scholarship award, an applicant must be a Franklin County resident, a senior in high school and in pursuit of post-secondary education of any kind. The application has been sent to all area schools and is available on the website www.franklincountybar.org or by e-mailing fcbar@franklincountybar.org. The deadline for submission is April 8. The Scholarship Committee will be considering academic achievement and quality of an essay based on the Law Day theme: “Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society.” For more information, call 413-773-9839.
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 413-773-5555 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 counselor at LifePath at 413-773-555 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 caregivers. 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 413-774-2335 or Joe Toritto at 413-774-5828.
Straight Spouse Support: One to one support for straight individuals currently or once married to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender partners. Confidential helpline at 413-625-6636 or email jcmalinski48@gmail.com locally or at the Straight Spouse Network nationally at www.straightspouse.org.
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.