Smoking Cessation: Led by Tim Sweeney, tobacco treatment specialist. Meets Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m. Athol Hospital’s cafeteria.
Bernardston Farmers Market: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 5 in the United Church parking lot. Seasonal vegetables and fruits, milk, ice cream, cheese, the Kiwanis Club’s popular frozen chicken pot pies, local meat, handcrafted jewelry, gifts and more.
The Community Clothes Closet at 83 Foundry Village Road has reopened after its winter break. The closet will be open every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. until next winter. All towns are welcome. Clothes are free and suit all ages. The closet accepts donations of clean clothing, which can be delivered anytime at the building’s rear. Contact Linda Wagner at 413-625-6157 or Sarah Looman 413-625 6169 for more information.
A Strawberry Supper will be served Friday at 5:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 43 Silver St. The menu includes ham, baked beans, red potato salad, coleslaw, homemade rolls, strawberry shortcake and beverage. $12 for adults, $6 children under 10, and free for ages 2 and under. Reservations are recommended by calling 413-774-3449 or 413-773-3731. Take-out available at 4:30 p.m. Walk-ins welcome.
Dean’s List: Maxwell V. Ward, a sophomore at Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, Vt., was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2019 semester. He is a graduate of Frontier Regional School and is majoring in mathematics.
Food Pantry: The community food pantry is open the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The pantry is in the basement of Dickinson Memorial Library, 115 Main St.
The Village Neighbors second annual meeting, elections and barbecue will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Shutesbury Athletic Cub, 282 Wendell Road. The day will end with a memorial service for David Dann led by Dina Stander. RSVP for the barbecue and to let us know if you can bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert. Anyone who needs a ride should call 413-345-6894 or email servicequests@villageneighbors.org.
Yard Sale: Shutesbury Community Church will sponsor a fundraising yard sale Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 6 Town Common Road. The sale will feature kitchen items, home goods, clothing, books, decorations, furniture and more. Proceeds will benefit the church’s “Celebrate Shutesbury” fund. For more information, call Pastor Mark Ellis at 413- 349-8444 or email him at shutesburychurch@gmail.com.
Serendipity Shop: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Congregational Church basement. Men’s, women’s and 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.
Franklin County Fun Fly: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Turners Falls Airport, 110 Industrial Boulevard. Through Gate 4. Hosted by the Franklin County Radio Control Club. Watch and try out model airplane flying. The event will feature: drone racing, extreme aerobatics, quadcopter racing, a model airplane/helicopter airshow, demonstrations from national model plane champions, extreme combat flying, multi-rotor and helicopter demonstrations, children’s tables and raffles, hands-on simulators and buddy boxes. For more information, visit franklinrc.com.
Bingo will be played Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Greenfield Savings Bank, 282 Avenue A. Ann Allen will be guest caller at this family-friendly event. Seating will be on a first call, first reserve basis. To reserve a spot, call 413-863-4316. Due to limited space, no one will be admitted without a reservation.
Franklin Area Survival Center: 96 4th St., 413-863-9549. The thrift store, which is open to the public and helps finance the food pantry, is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The food pantry is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In an emergency, such as a fire or flood, the center will supply needed clothing, linens and food to help the disaster victims.
Helpful Programs at LifePath: LifePath provides 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 allows elders in need to select their own caregiver — perhaps a friend, neighbor or even a family member — who can be paid through this program (excludes spouses). For more information, email info@lifepathma.org or call 413-773-5555 or 978-544-2259. Read more at lifepathma.org.
Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE): 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 or learn more at lifepathma.org.
Vigil for Racial Justice Every Saturday, 9 to 10 a.m., on the Greenfield Common. Bring your own sign or use one of ours. 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, visit eventidesingers.com or call Marcia Schuhle at 413-774-2335 or Joe Toritto at 413-774-5828.
Straight Spouse Support: One-on-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.
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. Donations are tax-deductible. Proceeds benefit blind and vision-impaired people in Massachusetts.
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