‘Architectural Odyssey’ coming to Arms Library
SHELBURNE FALLS — What do Italy and New England have in common when it comes to architecture?
According to Shelburne Falls resident Andrew Quient, quite a lot. On Sunday, Oct. 18, at 4 p.m., Quient will share his watercolor paintings and drawings of both areas and discuss the relationship between them.
Quient, who has a degree in architecture from Syracuse University, has spent many years drawing and painting notable libraries in New England, which share many design similarities with renaissance Italy.
The event is free to attend. For more information, contact Arms Library Director Laurie Wheeler at lwheeler@cwmars.org or call the library at 413-625-0306.
‘Dance Into Fall’ event taking place at Shelburne-Buckland Community Center
SHELBURNE FALLS — The West County Climate Circle invites residents and interested parties to its “Dance Into Fall” event at the Shelburne-Buckland Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 7 to 9 p.m.
There will be a DJ playing Motown and taking other requests. Snacks and other refreshments will be available to patrons.
The suggested donation for attendance is $10 to $20, with all proceeds raised going toward The Art Garden’s creative projects.
Shelburne Historical Society exploring Bridge Street history
SHELBURNE — The Shelburne Historical Society will explore the history of Bridge Street by showcasing a series of photographs taken throughout the first 150 years of the street and beyond. The event is slated for Sunday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. at Fellowship Hall.
The program will be led by Terry Dun, a member of the Historical Society’s board of trustees. After the talk, light refreshments will be served before the Shelburne Historical Society holds its annual meeting. The event is free to attend.
Independent film to be screened at Shelburne Falls Theater at Memorial Hall
SHELBURNE FALLS — An independent movie that was filmed in Connecticut is making its way to the Shelburne Falls Theater at Memorial Hall as part of Pothole Pictures’ fall/winter lineup of movies.
“Watching Mr. Pearson” can be viewed on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. The film is about an actor who is experiencing mental decline, and his caregivers’ efforts to bring him back to reality. Before the movie, music performed by R & D will start at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $10 at the door.
‘Election Defense’ seminar coming to Trinity Church
SHELBURNE FALLS — West County Organizing and Franklin County Continuing the Political Revolution are holding an event that organizers say will involve analyzing election disruptions and planning interventions aimed at protecting democracy.
The free event will be held at Trinity Church on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern and author Chuck Collins will share their analysis and guidance for the planning process for the Nov. 3 election.
Refreshments will be served. Organizers shared some suggested advance reading materials: “Election Defense Scenarios” by Daniel Hunter at freedomtrainers.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Election-Defense-Scenarios.pdf, the Hold the Line Guide at holdthelineguide.org, Indivisible’s Hands Off our Vote Campaign at tinyurl.com/election-defense-now and nonviolence trainings at freedomtrainers.net/trainings.
More information is available by emailing organizing@west-county-ma.org.