Nov. 5: Learn about the Community Preservation Act

NORTHFIELD — The Community Preservation Committee will host an informational forum about the Community Preservation Act on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall auditorium.

Residents are encouraged to come learn about the Community Preservation Act, how Northfield has benefited from it so far and how to submit proposals for CPA funding. There will be a short presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.

With questions, email northfieldmacpc@gmail.com. 

Next puzzle swap set for Nov. 7

NORTHFIELD — The next puzzle swap at Dickinson Memorial Library will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Visitors are advised to park behind the library and come in through the side door, then turn left to find the Community Room containing the puzzles.

Attendees are advised that the Nov. 28 puzzle swap has been canceled due to an event conflict. It has been rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 19.

For more information, email friendsofdml01360@gmail.com.

Visit Northfield on Nov. 7 for two church bazaars

NORTHFIELD — Two churches will give shoppers twice as many reasons to come to Northfield on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Handmade Belgian chocolates will be available at the Elves Fair in Northfield on Saturday. Credit: CONTRIBUTED

St. Patrick’s Church, at 80 Main St., will hold its Elves Fair. The event will feature indoor and outdoor vendors, raffle baskets, a cafe and lunch (featuring chili, soup, hot dogs and burgers), a bake sale with take-to-bake frozen apple and pumpkin pies, and exclusive handmade Belgian chocolates. Raffle prizes include a four-piece Ryobi tool kit with a carrying bag donated by Home Depot and a variety of gift cards to different restaurants.

The food table at Northfield’s Trinitarian Congregational Church features a collection of homemade goodies. Credit: CONTRIBUTED

Meanwhile, the Trinitarian Congregational Church at 147 Main St. will hold its Hollyberry Fair in Fellowship Hall. The raffle table will feature a Massachusetts Lottery scratch card tree and drawings for valuable prizes. There will be homemade baked goods, baked beans and apple pies for sale, 10 craft vendors and Christmas tags. The lunch menu includes macaroni and cheese, chili dogs, corn chowder, soup and homemade bread. 

Both churches are fully accessible and have free parking.

Roast beef suppers getting underway for season

BERNARDSTON — The United Church of Bernardston will hold its first Second Saturday Roast Beef Supper of the season on Saturday, Nov. 14, with seatings at 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. The church is located at 58 Church St. (Route 10).

Each meal, which costs $15, includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, rolls and dessert.

Call 413-648-9306 to reserve a preferred seating time or to reserve takeout meals.