GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Public Library’s next installment of “Meet Your Neighbors” will feature choral group Fiery Hope, directed by Eveline MacDougall. The group will perform under the library tent on Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 4:30 p.m.
Fiery Hope began in 1988 in the form of a chorus called Amandla. Members started by singing exclusively South African freedom songs as part of anti-apartheid work, but have since added songs from many different cultures, as well as original compositions from MacDougall.
Throughout the free performance, MacDougall — who is also a Home & Garden writer for the Greenfield Recorder — will read passages from her book, “Fiery Hope,” a retrospective view of the social justice chorus. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Her homemade envelopes and library-themed stationary will also be available.
GREENFIELD — Attorney Gina Barry, a shareholder with the regional Bacon Wilson law firm, will present on elder law on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Greenfield Senior Center, located at 35 Pleasant St.
Of all Americans ages 65 and older, approximately 43% will enter a nursing home during their lifetime. The presentation will explain the rules associated with obtaining government benefits to pay for nursing home care and the most common planning options for preserving assets for your family, according to a notice from Senior Center Activities Director Kathy Dunn.
The program, which is sponsored by the Massachusetts Bar Association, is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. Call 413-772-1517, ext. 0 or stop by the Senior Center’s front desk to register.
GREENFIELD — Bernardson residents Karma Kitaj and Jeff Cooper will demonstrate different styles of tango and share some history of the dance on Friday, Sept. 30, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Greenfield Senior Center, located at 35 Pleasant St.
The program is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Call 413-772-1517, ext. 0 or stop by the Senior Center’s front desk to sign up.
GREENFIELD — Scott McDonough, son of Bill and Cheri McDonough of Greenfield, was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth for the spring semester. He is a student of the Charlton College of Business.