Date selected for auction of town-owned properties in Shelburne
SHELBURNE — A date has been chosen for the auction of town-owned properties that were taken because of back taxes.
The auction, to be conducted by Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 1 p.m. at Memorial Hall. While there are technically six lots involved, there will be five properties to bid on, as two of the lots were small enough that they were combined.
For each of the properties, the minimum bid is $5,000. If someone is interested in bidding on all five properties, they would need to bring five separate $5,000 checks. The final winning bidder needs to pay that amount within 30 days.
For more information on the bidding process, visit sullivan-auctioneers.com.
Arms Library looking for trustees
SHELBURNE FALLS — Arms Library is seeking more members to join the board of trustees. Those who are interested are encouraged to stop by the library to learn more from Library Director Laurie Wheeler.
Library trustees are appointed volunteers who oversee the library budget and operations, with additional opportunities for subcommittee work. The main board typically meets six times per year.
Potluck coming to Charlemont Federated Church
CHARLEMONT — Bring your favorite recipe or go home with a new one at the Library Cookbook Potluck Dinner at the Charlemont Federated Church.
The second annual event returns on Tuesday, Oct. 13, starting at 5 p.m., with dinner commencing at 5:30. As the event is organized by the Friends of the Tyler Memorial Library, the library itself has three bookshelves of cookbooks that residents can peruse.
Mushroom hunt coming to Shantigar Foundation
ROWE — Learn how mushrooms bond to trees and how to identify edible mushrooms in a guided hike and slideshow presentation from the Shantigar Foundation and John Wheeler, co-founder of the Berkshire Mycological Society.
The program is open to all ages, with registration costing $20 for an individual or $30 for two people. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shantigar Foundation, 63 Davenport Road.
Organizers say to bring a brown paper bag or woven basket to store the mushrooms, along with a knife, water, insect repellent and sturdy shoes.
Space is limited. Participants can register at shantigar.org/mushroom-hunt.
Oct. 18: Learn about pastels at Salmon Falls Gallery
SHELBURNE FALLS — Artist Rebecca Clark will hold a workshop at the Salmon Falls Gallery on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. The program will introduce participants to using pastels, with drawing exercises and experimentation at the forefront.
All materials will be provided. Advance registration is required, which costs $60. To register, call 413-625-9833 or visit tinyurl.com/ysha7tyj.