Veterans Agent Town Hall Hours: Brian Brooks, Veterans officer from the Greenfield office of the Department of Veterans’ Services, and Curt Pichette, Ashfield’s Veterans Agent, provide office hours at Ashfield Town Hall on the second Thursday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. Veterans are invited to stop for information on services available and with any questions they may have.
Osteoporosis Exercise Program: Osteoporosis Exercise Program for bone health, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., St. John’s corner. Free. for more information, call 625-2502.
Story hour: Cushman Library at 28 Church St. offers Story Hour, Wednesdays between 4 and 5 p.m. to families with children of all ages. Each gathering features thematic stories, craft and snack. Bonnie Declamp, Wendy Abramson and Karen Stinchfield take turns as presenters.
Wednesday Night Knitters: Cushman Library at 28 Church St., invites knitters of all abilities to join the Wednesday Night Knitters every Wednesday between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Participants each working on their own projects, are welcome to enjoy the company of others while everyone works toward completing their individual projects. Rebecca Lawlor offers her expertise and experience as instructor. for more information, contact 648-5402 or cushmanlibrary@yahoo.com.
Zachary Bitzer from Colrain received an MBA from UMass Dartmouth Charlton College of Business during the commencement ceremony at UMass Dartmouth May 13. The event took place on campus and the Keynote address was given by interim Chancellor Reyton R. “Randy ” Helm.
A tag sale will take place Friday from 2 to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Robbins Memorial Congregational Church, 55 Munson St.
Greenfield Moose Family Center: A pasta meal is served Wednesday 6 p.m. at the center. The cost is $7. Open to members and guests. A line dance is at 7.
The RECOVER Project: The RECOVER Project hosts a weekly “all Recovery Meeting” every Wednesday, 3 to 4 p.m., 68 Federal St. This meeting is open to all to discuss recovery, no matter what path that recovery has taken. All walks of recovery are welcome. For more information, call 774-5489.
Gamblers Anonymous: gamblers Anonymous Support Group, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Recover Project. Use 1 Osgood St. entrance. for more information, call 325-1389.
Family United Network: The Family United Network (FUN) Center is at The Salasin Center, 474 Main St. Open hours are Thursdays, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Fun for the whole family; all ages welcome. For more information, contact Stacey at 774-4307, ext. 4, or email slangknecht@wmtcinfo.org.
Knights of Columbus: (before the third Thursday) Lt. John J. Galvin Council No. 133 of Greenfield will meet Thursday, 7 p.m., Holy Trinity church’s parish hall. Meetings take place the third Thursday of the month.
CAP seeks recruits: Franklin County Cadet Squadron, CAP, meets Thursdays, 6:45 to 9 p.m. Greenfield Teen Center, Sanderson Street. Call Maj. Gary Longley at 773-9331 for more information. CAP is seeking new recruits, ages 12 to 18. If interested call the number above.
Al-Anon: Struggles for Intimacy, Thursday, 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., Recover Project, 68 Federal St. Anyone who feels her/his life has been affected by close contact with a problem drinker is eligible for membership in Al-Anon or Alateen. Al-anon is online at www.al-ano0n.org.
Naranon Family Groups: Naranon Family Groups is a support group for families suffering with a loved one who is struggling with an addiction to Opiates or other substances. The group meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 25 Church St. for more information contact cardito809@gmail.com.
New Salem Library Teen and Tween News: What are you missing by not coming to the Teen and Tween group at the New Salem Library? Archery! Making survival kits in mint tins! Agario play-offs! Sign up for Modding in Minecraft, June 15. Only a few spaces left. Every Wednesday from 1:30 to 5:30. Call 978-544-6334 for more info or to sign up.
The Third Thursday Movie: this week, May 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the library will be “The King of Hearts.” This French/Italian/British film takes place during WWII. A Scotsman is directed to undertake a life or death mission to evacuate a tiny French village. The Germans have left a bomb that will detonate at midnight. Chased by the Germans, he hides in the local insane asylum where they declare him the “King of Hearts.” His attempt to lead them to safety challenges his ingenuity. Will he succeed in time? Come find out and enjoy the discussion! Sponsored by the Council on Aging.
Knitting in Northfield: Beginners, muddlers and experienced knitters are invited to drop by any Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. to knit, chat, exchange helpful hints and share ideas. the group is led by Kathy O’Shea, graduate of WEBS expert knitting program. It takes place at Dickinson Memorial Library, 115 Main St. For more information, call 498-2455.
The Greater Shelburne Falls Area Business Association (GSFABA) and The Art Garden will sponsor the third and final workshop for artists interested in learning about H.A.T.C.H. (Hilltown Art & Thriving Community Happenings) on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. This new program is designed to inspire, support, and help fund creative projects that engage the Hilltown communities of western Franklin County and is funded, in part, by a Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Artists wishing to apply for seed money and the opportunity to present their project at a community hatching event on Saturday, June 25 at the Buckland Town Hall must do so by Friday, May 27. Up to five projects will be selected through a juried process; projects moving forward will be notified in early June. All selected final projects will receive mentoring and support through the GSFABA and up to $500 seed money.
School Year Playgroups: Frontier Regional CFCE presents School year Playgroups for babies and children, infant to age 5, and their caregivers, Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sunderland elementary School. Does not run during school vacations and winter school closings.
Emergency Basic Needs program: this is a program of Montague Catholic Social Ministries and is open Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon, for resources and referrals. If you have questions or want to make an appointment, call Mary at 863-4804, ext. 1002, or email BasicNeeds@mcsmcommunity.org. to access Emergency Basic Needs, buzz No. 103 at the Moltenbrey entrance on Third Street.
Playgroup: A program of Montague Catholic Social Ministries meets Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, 78 Avenue A. This informal, drop in playgroup for parents, caregivers and children younger than 8 offers music, movement and other early literacy activities, unstructured playtime, and time for parent to connect, a kids Clothing Exchange and a parent Resource lending Library. For more information, contact Mary King at 863-4804, ext. 1005 or email mary.king@gmrsd.com.
Free Playgroup: Come Play & learn, a free playgroup for parents/caregivers with children, infant to age 5, the second and fourth Wednesdays of the Month, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Warwick Community School, 41 Winchester St. The playgroup, sponsored by PVRSD CFCE will follow the public school calendar. for more information, contact Deb Wood at 498-2660 or email woodd@pvrsdk12.org.
A ham and asparagus supper will be served Thursday at 6 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Whately. The menu will include ham, mashed potato, asparagus, cabbage salad, rolls, angel cake with raspberry whip, coffee, tea, milk. $10 adults, $5 children. For reservations call 665-2653 (LaSalle Florist).
RSVP volunteer program: RSVP (Retired and Senior volunteer program) helps adults who are 55 and older find meaningful local volunteer opportunities. Share your life time of experience, meet new friends and help nonprofits in your community who depend on volunteer assistance. Contact pat Sicard at RSVP, 584-1300, ext. 183 or email psicard@hampshirecog.org.
Free computer training: Looking to improve your skills to make yourself stand out in today’s market? Harmon personnel Services in Greeenfield offers free computerized training with more than 1,000 selections to choose from tutorials are self-guided allowing you to learn at your own pace. For more information, call Harmon Personnel at 774-7847 or visit: www.harmonpersonnel.com.
Community meals: Wednesdays, Salvation Army, 72 Chapman St. Breakfast from 8 to 10; coffee and soup, 10 to 11, and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon. Also on Wednesdays, Second Congregational church, 16 court Square, 5:30 p.m.
Free blood pressure screening: Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, 164 High St., Greenfield. No registration required.
Free hearing screenings: Baystate Rehabilitation Care, 48 Sanderson St., Greenfield. For an appointment, call 773-22227.
Overeaters Anonymous: Free meetings every week. In Greenfield: Saturday, 9:30 a.m., Baystate Franklin medical Center, conference room 9; Sunday, 10 to 11:15 a.m., also at BFMC. For more information to locate meetings throughout western Massachusetts, Brattleboro and northern Vermont, call 773-7394 or 783-4198.
Child Care/Preschool/Home-visiting: the parent-child Development Center, serving families with children birth to kindergarten age and expectant women for more than 40 years, offers free head Start preschool, free head Start and early Head Start home visiting programs and Child Care in Franklin/Hampshire counties. Spanish speaking services available. Call 475-1405.
ICRC at LifePath (formerly Franklin County Home Care): The Information and Caregiver Resource Center at LifePath has answers to all your questions about elder services/caregiver support. LifePath resource consultants are experts in finding the information you need to solve any problem. If we don’t have the answer, we will find someone who can help you. Contact ICRC at LifePath at 773-5555 or 978-544-2259.
Free mediation: Landlords/tenants can save money and time using free eviction prevention mediation services. the mediation & Training Collaborative is offering meditation at no cost to help resolve housing related problems before they go to court. for more information call 475-1504 or 475-1503.