WHATELY — The Community Preservation Committee is holding its final remote discussion on proposed uses for the town’s Community Preservation Act funding on Wednesday, March 9, at 5 p.m.
In preparation for a March 23 Special Town Meeting, the Community Preservation Committee is asking for input on proposed funding uses, which include accessibility improvements at Herlihy Field and improvements at both the East and West cemeteries. The committee is projecting about $180,000 in revenue for the current and next fiscal year, with about half being matched by the state.
For more information on Wednesday’s meeting, visit bit.ly/3HQaJpB.
DEERFIELD — Historic Deerfield is partnering with the Grace Slack McNeil Program for Studies in American Art at Wellesley College to hold a symposium on how New Englanders can promote, maintain and restore health.
The one-day symposium will be held Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature speakers exploring the oral and material traditions of medicine and healing from the Colonial era through the early 20th century.
Virtual registration is still available and can be done at conta.cc/35FbO6i.
The Whately and Hatfield historical societies are co-sponsoring a discussion on ice harvesting techniques used in the Colonial days.
Hosted by Dennis Picard, the discussion will “describe one of New England’s earliest and most important industries.” The event will be held at the Hatfield Congregational Church at 41 Main St. in Hatfield at 6:30 p.m. on March 17.
LEVERETT — The Mount Toby Friends Meeting is hosting folk duo Magpie on Saturday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. at 194 Long Plain Road.
Magpie, composed of Greg Artzner and Terry Leonino, has had a career spanning more than 40 years. The duo has traveled the world with songs that touch on the civil rights movement and the environment.
There is a suggested donation of $15 to $30. Attendees are required to wear a mask, as well as show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test within the previous two days.
To reserve seats, email diacrowe@yahoo.com or call 413-336-2589.