GILL — Poet Amy Gordon of Gill will read from her newly published book “The Yellow Room” on Dec. 15 at 4:30 p.m. as part of the Slate Memorial Library’s “Poets at the Slate” series.
The title poem of the book, “The Yellow Room,” won the annual Poet’s Seat Poetry Contest in 2020, according to Gordon. Gordon is also the author of numerous books for young readers, including “Paint the Rainbow,” which won the 2015 Paterson Prize for Young People.
Special guests will include internationally acclaimed poet and children’s author Jane Yolen, as well as educator and poet Peter Tacy.
TURNERS FALLS — The Brickhouse Community Resource Center will host a Budget Workshop in collaboration with Community Action’s Money Matters Program this Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. All are welcome. Those interested in attending may register by contacting AmeriCorps Family and Youth Programs Coordinator John Camerota at jcamerota@brickhousecrc.org or 586-335-9693.