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 this Saturday in the United Church of Bernardston 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 will be open every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. until winter. Residents of 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.
“The Brick Church” Music Series at The First Church of Deerfield, 71 Old Main St., will present the Adaskin String Trio in concert Sunday at 3 p.m. This is the first of four fundraising concerts at the church. Suggested donation of $10 to $20 at the door, with a reception following the concert in the Caswell Library at Deerfield Academy. For more information, call 413-774-2657.
Graduate: Alexander Howland of Greenfield has graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston.
Greenfield Senior Center, 35 Pleasant St.: “Aging-In-Place: Health Care Options,” will be offered Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A community conversation on health care options for older adults. Presentation includes small groups where you can discuss home care and rehab, hospice and palliative care, fall prevention and the cost of health care in more detail. Free and open to the public. (Center membership not required.) Registration requested. Call 413-772-1517, ext. 0 or stop by the front desk to register.
A Flu Clinic will be offered Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Northfield Senior Center provided by Walgreens. Call 413-498-2186 to sign up to ensure there is enough vaccine.
The Annual Harvest Fair will be Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Orange United Methodist Church. The fair will offer its Country Store featuring Cabot cheddar cheese, vegetables, assorted homemade jellies and pumpkins. Also, homemade doughnuts and a bake sale with homemade apple pies. Handmade crafts, fudge, candy and the pick-a-balloon game for all ages will be offered. A tag sale, hot dogs, French fries, chili and assorted beverages will be available on the lawn.
The Cellar Closet at Central Congregational Church of Orange, 95 South Main St., will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers have been accepting and arranging clothing for women, men and children, along with jewelry and accessories, shoes and household items. All items are reasonably priced and special sales are offered occasionally. for information, call 978-544-6895 or email orangecongregationalchurch@gmail.com.
Food Sale: St. Anne’s Sodality of Holy Family Church, 29 Sugarloaf St., will have its annual food sale Saturday at 9 a.m. in front of the church. Polish foods such as pierogi, golumpki, sauerkraut and baked goods will be featured. In case of inclement weather, the food sale will be in the St. John Paul Center behind the church.
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.
The Connecticut River Flute Choir will perform Saturday at Greenfield Savings Bank, 282 Avenue A, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Directed by Hannah Smeltz, who is also the director of the Montague Community Band, the group was founded in the spring of 2016. Flute choirs traditionally will include different voice ranges, similar to a vocal chorus of soprano, alto, tenor and bass.
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.
“The Blob” will be shown Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Wendell Free Library. A mysterious creature from another planet, resembling a giant blob of jelly, lands on Earth. A half-hour episode of “Fireball XL5” will precede the film. This is the next in the monthly series of science fiction/fantasy and horror/monster movies at the library. Free. For more information about the Wendell Free Library, visit wendellfreelibrary.org or call 978-544-3559.
The Monthly Market will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Center Street by the gazebo on the north common for the final time this season. The market features vendors, musicians and bodyworker Shelley Hines. The Friends of the Wendell Free Library will have a benefit table offering bric-a-brac and munchies.
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. Old lawn mowers are also accepted. Donations are tax-deductible and towing is free. Proceeds benefit blind and vision-impaired people in Massachusetts. Alternatively, email Barbara Sciannameo at barbaras@mabcommunity.org.
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