Hello neighbor.
Our neighbor Jacquelyn Doyle of Greenfield, who works in ServiceNet’s Community Based Flexible Services Outreach program, has received the 2017 Judge Frank Freedman Community First Award. Congratulations Ms. Doyle!
Freedman, who died in 2003, was considered one of the most devoted justices of the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts. His service in the court began in 1972, when he was appointed by Richard Nixon.
The judge was respected by his colleagues as a learned, conscientious man, devoted to the bench — kind and compassionate.
One of his most memorable cases was Brewster v. Dukakis. He presided over the lawsuit heard in western Massachusetts to obtain community-based services for people with mental health challenges. The resulting decree asserted the right of individuals to receive care and services in the least restrictive setting appropriate to their needs.
Nominees for the award work collaboratively and respectfully with service recipients and co-worker, are mindful of the humanity shared by those served and those serving, insure that people determine their owen recovery path and more.
Doyle received the award because she also recognizes and values the strengths, as well as needs, preferences, experiences and cultural backgrounds of those being served, while also recognizing that recovery embraces all aspects of life, including housing, social networks, employment, education and more.
LOCAL MYSTERY WRITER NEAL SANDERS, a popular public speaker and blogger of “The Principal Undergardener,” will share his unique and humorous observations on gardening and gardeners during his talk, “Gardening is Murder,” tonight at 7 At New Salem Public Library. For more information or directions, email: nsagcommission@gmail.com.
ARTIFACTS FROM COLRAIN’S turn-of-the-century Improved Order of Red Men will be part of a Show-and-Tell program at Colrain Historical Society tonight at 7:30 at Joan McQuade’s home, 7 Main Road in Colrain. A potluck dinner will be held at 6 and a short business meeting at 7. Participants should bring a main dish, vegetable or dessert. Cider will be provided.
PIONEER VALLEY INSTITUTE will present “Spinning in the Valley: The Rise and Fall of the Textile Industry in the Pionner Valley” at Greenfield Community College on Friday at 7 p.m. In Stinchfield Lecture Hall. Learn about the rise of industrial mills along the Connecticut River and its tributaries, the various textiles produced and the status of the industry today. Register online at: www.gcc.mass.edu.
LOCAL AUTHOR ANASTACIA MARX DE SALCEDO will discuss her book, “Combat-Ready Kitchen: How the U.S. Military Shapes the Way You Eat,” on Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Dickinson Memorial Library, 115 Main St. in Northfield. There will be a Q&A and book signing following her talk. For more information, call 413-498-2455.
GREENFIELD SAVINGS BANK on Avenue A in Turners Falls will welcome the Easter Bunny on Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event is free, and color photos will be taken for free (one per child or group). Registration is required by calling 413-863-4316. In the spirit of Easter, GSB would love all participants to bring a donation for the local dog shelter.
SUNDERLAND VOLUNTEER FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION will hold its annual Easter flower sale on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — or until sold out — at Sunderland Corner Store at Routes 116 and 47. A variety of spring flowers will be for sale at costs ranging from $5 to $30.
DICK’S ANGELS RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM will host its annual Easter Bake Sale on Saturday from 8 a.m. until everything is gone. It will be at Northfield Food Mart on Main Street in Northfield. There will be pies, cookies, cakes, pineapple upside-down cakes, breads, baked beans and more. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
MONADNOCK TRI-STATE DANCE will be Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. at Elmm Community Center, 21 Durkee St. in Winchester, N.H. There will be live music by The Visitors. Cost is $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers. For more information, call 603-357-0794 or 802-722-9205.
“THE HISTORY OF BERNARDSTON” with James Gildea will be discussed Saturday at 10 a.m. at Greenfield Savings Bank on Avenue A in Turners Falls. Meet and greet the local author as he presents excerpts from his book. Light refreshments will be served.
THE 25TH ANNUAL GREENFIELD CLASSIC POSTCARD SHOW will be held Saturday from 9:30 a.m. To 3:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 43 Silver St. in Greenfield. There will be off-street parking in the back of the church. Admission is $3, which will benefit the Historical Society of Greenfield. Light refreshments and pizza slices will be for sale at lunchtime.
AN OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW PUBLIC SPEAKING CLUBS FOR WOMEN will be held Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 170 main St. in Greenfield. The meeting will be led by documentarian and communication coach Carlyn Saltman.
OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH on Seventh Street in Turners Falls will hold its third annual STASH BASH on April 22 from 9 a.m. To 1 p.m. A variety of “stash” will be available for purchase, including material, beads, ribbons, yarn, scrapbooking supplies and more. Go for the bargains!
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