Smoking Cessation: Led by Tim Sweeney, tobacco treatment specialist. Meets Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m. Athol Hospital’s cafeteria.
Bernardston Vets Club, 16 Hartwell St.: Open Wednesdays, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Pitch starts at 6 p.m. Partners are randomly drawn. $5. Open Fridays, 4 to 10 p.m. Shepherd’s pie served Friday along with hamburgers and hot dogs, 5 to 7 p.m. Turkey party on Saturday from 6 to 11 p.m. Club opens at 5.
Holiday Village Church Bazaar at the Charlemont Federated Church on Route 2 (Main Street) will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Accessible. The bazaar will feature a silent auction, treasure shop, work of local artisans, handmade crafts, baked goods, children’s toys and books, and live music throughout the day. A light breakfast and a soup and sandwich lunch will be available. Free admission. 413-337-5580.
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.
Snowflake Bazaar sponsored by Arcana Chapter No. 50 Order of the Eastern Star will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Republican Masonic Lodge building, 215 Munson St. The bazaar will feature craftspeople, a food table and a coffee can auction. A scratch ticket tree and grocery basket will be raffled. Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fete Noel at Montague Congregational Church, 4 North St., will be Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The fall festival will feature crafts, homemade food and meals to go, candy, a straw pull table, re-gifts, a tin can drawing, lottery wreath and food basket drawings, a pet table, Christmas decorations and gently worn winter clothing. Morning coffee break with homemade muffins. Lunch of corn chowder, sandwiches and pie. All proceeds benefit local/global mission programs.
Northfield Senior Center: Free luncheon will be served Wednesday. Call 413-498-2186 by Monday to reserve a seat.
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 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.
Meat Raffles: Friday starting at 7 p.m. at Shelburne Falls Eagles on State Street (downstairs). There will be 14 raffles. Open to the public. 413-625-2593.
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 Farley String Band will perform Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Greenfield Savings Bank, 282 Avenue A. Light refreshments courtesy of GSB. Music donated by the band.
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 Holiday Craft Fair will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wendell Town Hall, Center Street. Local craftspeople will offer a variety of handmade products including one-of-a-kind upcycled clocks, jewelry, pottery, fabric art, stationery, visual art, local maple syrup products, natural soaps, sewn outfits that fit American Girl dolls and more. Sponsored by the Wendell Free Library, which is featuring samples of artists’ work. facebook.com/2019wendellcraftfair
Veterans recognized tonight: At 7:30 p.m., the Whately Grange will recognize veterans and share information about our country and the wars we have been involved in. Members are reminded to bring items for a raffle to benefit the state educational aid fund. Open to the public.
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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