GREENFIELD — As part of a three-part virtual wellness education program through the Greenfield Public Library, registered dietitian nutritionistJill Patterson will present “Eat This, Not That!” on Wednesday, April 6, at 7 p.m.
In this free program, Patterson will discuss how making simple changes to our foods can lead to positive changes to our immune system, health, well-being, productivity, performance, energy, mood and weight, according to a Greenfield Public Library press release. Patterson, who is also a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, specializes in providing wellness education programs that inspire individuals to implement healthy habits.
Register for the Zoom link by emailing librarian@greenfieldpubliclibrary.org.
GREENFIELD — As part of its Social Justice in the Arts and Media series, The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will offer a presentation by local musician and social justice activist Eveline MacDougall on Saturday, April 9, at 1 p.m.
MacDougall, who is a Home & Garden freelancer for the Greenfield Recorder, will share stories and songs from her work, including about ways the COVID-19 pandemic inspired her to shift the way she rehearses and performs, temporarily taking her music exclusively outdoors. According to a LAVA Center press release, she will take questions from the audience and may lead attendees in singing.
At age 23, MacDougall founded the Amandla Chorus — now known as Fiery Hope — bringing messages of social justice and community building to schools, prisons, homeless shelters, elder residences and other public gatherings. In smaller groups, the singers also bring songs of comfort to people in hospice and other end-of-life settings.
MacDougall is also the author of the 2019 book, “Fiery Hope: Building Community with the Amandla Chorus.” Audience members may purchase copies of her book at the presentation.
Seating will be limited. Attendees can reserve a seat with a donation of at least $1 or see the presentation for free if there are seats available the day of. Everyone who enters The LAVA Center must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. To reserve a spot, visit bit.ly/3LBrAP8.
GREENFIELD — The Salasin Project hosts Healing Arts groups on Zoom, including a watercolor class that seeks to help participants find relaxation and emotional relief without talking about their trauma.
Days and times vary each week. No art experience is necessary, everyone is welcome and the classes are free.
Email Bekki Craig at Bcraig@wmtcinfo.org or call 413-774-4307, ext. 4 for more information or to register.
GREENFIELD — The Salasin Project and The RECOVER Project are co-sponsoring an education/support group for caregivers who have domestic violence and/or substance use histories. The group has open enrollment, so there is no deadline by which to sign up.
The Nurturing Program for Families in Substance-Related Treatment and Recovery is a 16-week, evidence-based group designed to offer adult caregivers educational information about human growth and development. The program explores the impact of substance use and domestic violence on children and families. The topics are designed to strengthen participants’ self-esteem and to encourage strength-based models for guiding behaviors in children.
The group meets each Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and is offered both on Zoom and in person at The Salasin Project, located at 474 Main St. To register, contact Lynn Norwood at 413-774-4307, ext. 3 or lynnnorwood@wmtcinfo.org.
GREENFIELD — Two new databases are now accessible to Greenfield Public Library cardholders: AtoZ Food America and AtoZ World Food.
With thousands of recipes, hundreds of culture and ingredient articles, and essential culinary resources, AtoZ Food America covers 50 states and 33 ethnic cuisines, according to a Greenfield Public Library press release. Meanwhile, AtoZ World Food offers recipes for 174 countries and provides information on food culture in six categories: national cuisine, regional cuisine, daily meals, dining etiquette, special occasion foods and food trivia.
The AtoZ Food America and AtoZ World Food databases, funded by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, are free and available to Greenfield Public Library cardholders. For more information or to begin browsing, visit greenfieldpubliclibrary.org.
Greenfield student makes Simmons Dean’s List
GREENFIELD — Jillian Gochinski of Greenfield was named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Simmons University in Boston.
To qualify for Dean’s List status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of work in classes using the letter grade system.
Greenfield student makes St.
Sebastian’s honor roll
GREENFIELD — Sophomore Brendan M. Schmidt of Greenfield was named to the honor roll for the third quarter at St. Sebastian’s School, a private, all-boys Catholic school in Needham.
Schmidt achieved high honors, meaning he maintained an A- or above in all subjects.