Trinity Church offering free turkey dinner
SHELBURNE FALLS — In advance of Thanksgiving, Trinity Church will offer a free turkey dinner on Friday, Nov. 20.
The turkey dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., with no advance registration required. Both dine-in and takeout meals are available. More details can be found at trinityshelburnefalls.org.
Local organizations seeking monetary, ingredient donations for Thanksgiving dinners
SHELBURNE — The First Congregational Church of Shelburne and the Shelburne Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8503 are teaming up to provide Thanksgiving dinner bags to local veterans, thanking them for their service.
Donations, both monetary and of Thanksgiving meal ingredients, are being accepted by the church. Accepted food includes potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cans of cranberry sauce, butternut squash and green beans. These ingredients can be dropped off after the Sunday service or left in the cooler on the church’s front porch at any time.
Checks can be made out to the First Congregational Church of Shelburne and mailed to 21 Church Common Road, Shelburne, MA 01370 by Nov. 15.
Autumn Market coming to elementary school
SHELBURNE FALLS — The Shelburne Falls Farmers Market is making its way to Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School for an “Autumn Market,” slated for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22.
This is the 16th rendition of the “Autumn Market.” Items for sale include fresh produce, frozen meats, fresh baked items, jams and jellies, local crafts and other locally sourced goods.
Deux Panie will perform music from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by Tim Van Egmond from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Musical celebration of America’s 250th anniversary coming to Ashfield
ASHFIELD — The First Congregational Church of Ashfield will host a musical celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, drawing from writings and songs from the late 18th century.
The concert will be held on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 3 p.m. Music will be performed by Seven Times Salt, made up of musicians who specialize in 16th-, 17th- and 18th-century music.
The concert is titled “From Plimoth to Yorktown,” with event organizers stating that the band extensively researched music from this time period, including writings on unfair taxation, an early version of “Yankee Doodle,” marching music, pieces by composer William Billings and personal testimonies on the horrors of war.
Tickets, which range in price from $10 to $25, can be purchased ahead of time at Ashfield Hardware & Supply or with cash at the door.
Rowe Beautification Committee seeks new members
ROWE — The town is looking for new members to join its Beautification Committee.
The Rowe Beautification Committee only has one member, with up to six residents able to join. This group meets monthly as needed.
Those interested in joining the committee should call 413-339-5520, ext. 101.
‘Steel Magnolias’ to be screened at Shelburne Falls Theater at Memorial Hall
SHELBURNE FALLS — Shelburne Falls Theater at Memorial Hall will hold a screening of “Steel Magnolias,” honoring the life of late country music legend Dolly Parton.
The movie is being shown on Friday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring needlework, crocheting, knitting and other craft materials to the theater, as the lights will stay on for the duration of the movie.
Admission is free, with donations accepted. All donations support Colrain Food For All.
Buckland Historical Society releases 2027 calendars
BUCKLAND — Looking for a 2027 calendar as it gets closer to the new year?
The Buckland Historical Society has released its 2027 calendar, featuring paintings by Robert Strong Woodward, who spent the last 20 years of his life calling Buckland home.
The calendars are available at Andy’s & The Oak Shoppe, 352 Deerfield St. in Greenfield; Nancy Dole Books & Ephemera, The Mill at Shelburne Falls, 49 Conway St.; Trolley Stop Antiques & Collectibles, 9 Bridge St. in Shelburne Falls; and the Buckland Public Library, 30 Upper St. in Buckland.
