May 16: Three-in-one tag sale, bake sale and plant sale
MONTAGUE CENTER — The First Congregational Church of Montague will host a three-in-one tag sale, bake sale and plant sale on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4 North St. The event will be held rain or shine.
The sale will feature gently used clothes, books, puzzles and household items, along with fresh-baked goods, bedding plants and perennials. Guests will also have a chance to win Red Sox tickets in a raffle.
Day of Remembrance marks 350th anniversary of Great Falls Massacre
TURNERS FALLS — Residents are invited to join the Nolumbeka Project, members of several Northeastern tribal nations, Indigenous musicians and other presenters to remember and honor the roughly 300 victims of the Great Falls Massacre on May 19, 1676, during a gathering at the Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, on Saturday, May 16, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The event, which will be held outdoors under tents, will include guest speakers, music and a ceremony. James Beard Award-winning Chef Sherry Pocknett’s daughters will be selling traditional Indigenous dishes. There will also be several vendors, including artists Deborah Spears Moorehead and Robert Peters, whose exhibit is on display in the Great Hall. They will have an artist’s reception at 11 a.m.
For more details, a full listing of speakers and the schedule, visit nolumbekaproject.org/350.
After the presentations, attendees will be invited to walk across the bridge for a brief ceremony at the monument that recounts the actions of Capt. William Turner during the Great Falls Massacre. The ceremony will acknowledge the transfer of the land where the monument sits to the Nolumbeka Project, the Chaubunagungamaug Band of Nipmuck Indians and the Elnu Abenaki Tribe.
Classmate of Pope Leo XIV to speak in Turners Falls
TURNERS FALLS — The Rev. Raymond Dlugos, a Villanova University classmate of Pope Leo XIV, will speak about his former classmate’s early life and religious formation in a presentation at Our Lady of Peace Church, 90 Seventh St., on Wednesday, May 20, at 7 p.m.
The event, called “Meet Pope Leo XIV through the Eyes of a Villanova Classmate,” will feature Dlugos giving a firsthand account of who Pope Leo is from the standpoint of a classmate of his in the 1970s. He’ll share personal experiences between himself and Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo, to highlight his personality and experiences that shaped him.
The event is free and open to the public.
LinkedIn economist named as NMH commencement speaker
GILL — Karin Kimbrough, a graduate of Northfield Mount Hermon School’s Class of 1986 and current chief economist at LinkedIn, will deliver the commencement speech for the Class of 2026 at graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 24.
According to NMH, Kimbrough “has had a distinguished career as a leader in the fields of finance, tech and banking,” and has worked at LinkedIn since 2020. She has held previous positions at Google, Bank of America, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Morgan Stanley.
“It’s an honor to speak to this year’s graduating class,” Kimbrough said in a statement. “I know the world today can feel exciting, limitless and even intimidating to new graduates, and I hope to inspire this class to realize how much they can shape their future with the values instilled by NMH.”
“Throughout her career, Karin has leaned into living with her head, heart and hands as she established herself as a leading economist who understands the power of embracing technological innovation while holding tightly to human-centered strategies,” NMH Head of School Brian Hargrove said in a statement. “Karin credits NMH with changing her life in profound ways, and, I know, will connect in remarkable ways to the Class of 2026 and their families.”
Owl program coming to Discovery Center
MONTAGUE — The “Rescue Franklin County Wildlife” group is sponsoring an “Eyes on Owls” program where guests will get to see six owls in person for an educational talk at the Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, on Saturday, May 23, at 1 p.m.
Wildlife rehabilitators and educators Mark and Marcia Wilson will bring their owls for guests to see, provide tips on protecting owls, and discuss the importance of owls and birds of prey in the ecosystem, among other topics.
This event is free, and intended for both adults and youths. Children under 5 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
May 26: Navigating scams
MONTAGUE — Anita Wilson of the Consumer Protection Unit at the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office and Michelle Ozdarski from Greenfield Savings Bank will be at the Gill-Montague Senior Center, 62 Fifth St., on Tuesday, May 26, at 11 a.m. for a free presentation on how to spot and avoid scams.
Spring lunch set for May 28
ERVING — A spring lunch will be held at the Erving Senior & Community Center, 1 Care Drive, on Thursday, May 28, at noon.
Lunch will feature ham, mixed vegetables, a potato side dish and a croissant roll. The meal costs $10 per person. Seating is limited, so people are encouraged to call 413-423-3649 to reserve a spot.