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May, 2012	Thursday, May 03, 2012 - Sunday, July 01, 2012 ARTx5: Group Show Art X 5 is a group of women artists who have been meeting monthly for more than two decades to critique each others work. Five different women, five different media: prints, mosaics, fiber, oil paint and pastel. Featuring Rebecca Clark, Pastels; Cynthia Fisher, Mosaics; Helen Haddad, Potato Prints; Elizabeth Keyes, Fiber Art; and Elizabeth Pols, Oil Painting. The exhibit includes recent works inspired by the natural environment as well as a special focus on the Deerfield River's famous Glacial Potholes located in Shelburne Falls. On exhibit from May 3 - July 1. Reception Saturday, May 5, 5-7pm with live music by JMPT Quartet. May hours: Thurs - Mon. 10am to 5pm, Sun noon to 5pm and June hours: Open 7 days a week 10am-5pm, Sundays noon to 5pm. For more information call the gallery 413 625-9833 or check the website. Thursday, May 17, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. 413-587-1011. The Library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE) 10-11 am. Friday, May 18, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Story/Craft Time at the Sunderland Library Preschoolers can take part in story/craft time. Held at the Sunderland Public Library located at 20 School Street in Sunderland. (FREE). 10-11 am. 413-665-2642. Friday, May 18, 2012 11:00am - 11:45am Mother Goose on the Loose Join the happy circle with Kay Lyons at a lap-sit story hour for children age 3 and under with a grown-up every Friday morning. Each session is 45 minutes, with half an hour of structured activity and about fifteen minutes of visiting time.Rhymes, songs, and movement games make up this story time style popularized by author Betsy Diamant-Cohen. Kay reads books, leads the group in hand rhymes, and uses puppets to teach animal sounds and other concepts new to the very young. Children and grown-ups shake rattles, tap rhythm sticks, wave colored scarves, ring bells, and do knee bounces to simple sing-along tunes that everybody learns together. You will find yourself singing them in the car, and at bath time, bed time, or any time you need a song.No sign-up is required, and the program is free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Greenfield Public Library. 11:00 am. Held in the Children's Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Saturday, May 19, 2012 07:30pm 73rd Season Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra & Chorus - In Times of Peace and War PVS under the direction of conductor Paul Phillips presents a program featuring: Soloist TBA, PVS Chorus & Hampshire Choral Society, Haydn Mass in Time of War, and Walton Belshazzar's Feast. Performance at the Fine Arts Center located at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. 7:30 p.m. 413-773-3664 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool Story Time Parents with kids 5 and under – please join us for a weekly hour of story and craft time fun! Meet other people with small children and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts with Sally Ahearn. 10 to 11 a.m. No sign-up is required, and this program is open to everyone and free of charge, thanks to the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library. Held in the Levanway Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:00am - 11:00pm Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. Held at the Greenfield Public Library located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE). 413-587-1011 Wednesday, May 23, 2012 10:15am Storytime Featuring stories, activities, crafts and music. Held at at Carnegie Library located at 201 Avenue A in Turners Falls. (FREE) 10:15 am. 413-863-3214. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:15pm - 12:45pm MidWeek Music Concert Featuring Four Seasons Emsemble, under the direction of Robin Stone. Suggested donation $2-$5. Held at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church located at 399 Main Street in Greenfield. 12:15-12:45 pm. 413-773-5018 Thursday, May 24, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. 413-587-1011. The Library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE) 10-11 am. Friday, May 25, 2012 - Sunday, May 27, 2012 36th Annual Flea Market & Gas Engine Show Presented by the United Church of Bernardston. Activities include: flea market and gas engine show, food booths, auction, ham and bean supper, and church service. Schedule is available to view. Events take place on Route 10 in Bernardston. Friday, May 25, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Story/Craft Time at the Sunderland Library Preschoolers can take part in story/craft time. Held at the Sunderland Public Library located at 20 School Street in Sunderland. (FREE). 10-11 am. 413-665-2642. Friday, May 25, 2012 11:00am - 11:45am Mother Goose on the Loose Join the happy circle with Kay Lyons at a lap-sit story hour for children age 3 and under with a grown-up every Friday morning. Each session is 45 minutes, with half an hour of structured activity and about fifteen minutes of visiting time.Rhymes, songs, and movement games make up this story time style popularized by author Betsy Diamant-Cohen. Kay reads books, leads the group in hand rhymes, and uses puppets to teach animal sounds and other concepts new to the very young. Children and grown-ups shake rattles, tap rhythm sticks, wave colored scarves, ring bells, and do knee bounces to simple sing-along tunes that everybody learns together. You will find yourself singing them in the car, and at bath time, bed time, or any time you need a song.No sign-up is required, and the program is free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Greenfield Public Library. 11:00 am. Held in the Children's Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Saturday, May 26, 2012 08:00am - 11:00am Monthly Pancake Breakfast Menu: pancakes with real maple syrup, sausage, juice, Pierce Brothers coffee or tea. Adults $6, children under 10 $3. At Second Congregational Church, Court Square, Greenfield. 8-11 am. 413-774-4355 Tuesday, May 29, 2012 10:00am - 11:00pm Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. Held at the Greenfield Public Library located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE). 413-587-1011 Tuesday, May 29, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool Story Time Parents with kids 5 and under – please join us for a weekly hour of story and craft time fun! Meet other people with small children and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts with Sally Ahearn. 10 to 11 a.m. No sign-up is required, and this program is open to everyone and free of charge, thanks to the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library. Held in the Levanway Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 10:15am Storytime Featuring stories, activities, crafts and music. Held at at Carnegie Library located at 201 Avenue A in Turners Falls. (FREE) 10:15 am. 413-863-3214. Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:15pm - 12:45pm MidWeek Music Concert Featuring Romeo's Barber Shop Quartet. Suggested donation $2-$5. Held at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church located at 399 Main Street in Greenfield. 12:15-12:45 pm. 413-773-5018 Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. 413-587-1011. The Library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE) 10-11 am.
June, 2012	Friday, June 01, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Story/Craft Time at the Sunderland Library Preschoolers can take part in story/craft time. Held at the Sunderland Public Library located at 20 School Street in Sunderland. (FREE). 10-11 am. 413-665-2642. Friday, June 01, 2012 11:00am - 11:45am Mother Goose on the Loose Join the happy circle with Kay Lyons at a lap-sit story hour for children age 3 and under with a grown-up every Friday morning. Each session is 45 minutes, with half an hour of structured activity and about fifteen minutes of visiting time.Rhymes, songs, and movement games make up this story time style popularized by author Betsy Diamant-Cohen. Kay reads books, leads the group in hand rhymes, and uses puppets to teach animal sounds and other concepts new to the very young. Children and grown-ups shake rattles, tap rhythm sticks, wave colored scarves, ring bells, and do knee bounces to simple sing-along tunes that everybody learns together. You will find yourself singing them in the car, and at bath time, bed time, or any time you need a song.No sign-up is required, and the program is free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Greenfield Public Library. 11:00 am. Held in the Children's Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Friday, June 01, 2012 06:00pm - 09:00pm Wine, Food & Jazz Spectacular - Everyday is the perfect occasion for Champagne! Join us at our annual Bubble-Q and Live music by Espresso Jazz. This is an interactive event designed to feature a variety wines and the foods they compliment. Each month has a different theme. This is a great event for adults to socialize, learn about wine, and enjoy jazz. $40. per person plus tax and gratuity. Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road in South Deerfield. 6-9 pm. 413-665-1277 Saturday, June 02, 2012 10:30am - 12:00pm Kids Cooking Class An opportunity for parents and their children to explore the craft of cooking in a no pressure setting utilizing ingredients and utensils safe and accessible to kids. Classes will be structured so as to provide ample opportunities for children to be involved in most of the preparation, but may require parental supervision when it comes time to finish the dish. The intention is to familiarize children with the raw ingredients used to prepare a variety of foods and inform them of the nutritional values associated with them. Classes will last approximately one hour and will be taught in a private dining area in Chandler’s restaurant. A brief tour of Chandler’s kitchen can be accommodated upon request at the end of each class. 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Cost: $25.00 per child, includes instruction, recipes to take home, lunch, and complimentary lunch for one accompanying parent. Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road in South Deerfield. Space is limited, reservations are required 413-665-1277. Tuesday, June 05, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool Story Time Parents with kids 5 and under – please join us for a weekly hour of story and craft time fun! Meet other people with small children and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts with Sally Ahearn. 10 to 11 a.m. No sign-up is required, and this program is open to everyone and free of charge, thanks to the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library. Held in the Levanway Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Tuesday, June 05, 2012 10:00am - 11:00pm Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. Held at the Greenfield Public Library located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE). 413-587-1011 Wednesday, June 06, 2012 10:15am Storytime Featuring stories, activities, crafts and music. Held at at Carnegie Library located at 201 Avenue A in Turners Falls. (FREE) 10:15 am. 413-863-3214. Wednesday, June 06, 2012 12:15pm - 12:45pm MidWeek Music Concert Featuring Bob Cummings, piano. Suggested donation $2-$5. Held at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church located at 399 Main Street in Greenfield. 12:15-12:45 pm. 413-773-5018 Thursday, June 07, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. 413-587-1011. The Library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE) 10-11 am. Friday, June 08, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Story/Craft Time at the Sunderland Library Preschoolers can take part in story/craft time. Held at the Sunderland Public Library located at 20 School Street in Sunderland. (FREE). 10-11 am. 413-665-2642. Friday, June 08, 2012 11:00am - 11:45am Mother Goose on the Loose Join the happy circle with Kay Lyons at a lap-sit story hour for children age 3 and under with a grown-up every Friday morning. Each session is 45 minutes, with half an hour of structured activity and about fifteen minutes of visiting time.Rhymes, songs, and movement games make up this story time style popularized by author Betsy Diamant-Cohen. Kay reads books, leads the group in hand rhymes, and uses puppets to teach animal sounds and other concepts new to the very young. Children and grown-ups shake rattles, tap rhythm sticks, wave colored scarves, ring bells, and do knee bounces to simple sing-along tunes that everybody learns together. You will find yourself singing them in the car, and at bath time, bed time, or any time you need a song.No sign-up is required, and the program is free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Greenfield Public Library. 11:00 am. Held in the Children's Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Saturday, June 09, 2012 10:30am - 02:00pm Second Saturday Children's Series Join us the second Saturday of every month for a day of children’s activities. Daily activities may include crafts, games, investigations, or outdoor adventures. Drop in anytime between 10:30 am and 2:00 pm for activities. Great Falls Discovery Center is located at 2 Avenue A., Turners Falls. 413.863.3221 Saturday, June 09, 2012 04:00pm Afternoon Tea Designed to serve as a respite to follow an afternoon of shopping, featuring tea sandwiches, miniature sweets, and an assortment of traditionally brewed teas. $16 per person. Chandler's Restaurant is located at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road in South Deerfield. 4:00 p.m. 413-665-1277 Saturday, June 09, 2012 05:00pm Second Saturday Public Roast Beef Supper The menu includes roast beef, gravy, potato, veggies, rolls, beverage, and dessert. Adults are $10.00 and children 12 and under are $5.00. Reservations are recommended. Seatings are at 5:00 and 6:15 p.m. Held at the United Church of Bernardston located on Church Street in Bernardston. Please call 413-648-9306 for reservations . Tuesday, June 12, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool Story Time Parents with kids 5 and under – please join us for a weekly hour of story and craft time fun! Meet other people with small children and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts with Sally Ahearn. 10 to 11 a.m. No sign-up is required, and this program is open to everyone and free of charge, thanks to the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library. Held in the Levanway Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Tuesday, June 12, 2012 10:00am - 11:00pm Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. Held at the Greenfield Public Library located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE). 413-587-1011 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:15am Storytime Featuring stories, activities, crafts and music. Held at at Carnegie Library located at 201 Avenue A in Turners Falls. (FREE) 10:15 am. 413-863-3214. Wednesday, June 13, 2012 12:15pm - 12:45pm MidWeek Music Concert Featuring Pat & Tex LaMountain. Suggested donation $2-$5. Held at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church located at 399 Main Street in Greenfield. 12:15-12:45 pm. 413-773-5018 Thursday, June 14, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. 413-587-1011. The Library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE) 10-11 am. Thursday, June 14, 2012 06:00pm - 08:00pm Wild Edibles Walk with Russ Cohen Presented by the Franklin Land Trust.Join Russ on a walk and learn about at least two dozen species of edible wild plants. Keys to the identification of each species will be provided, along with information on edible portions, seasons of availability, preparation methods and general guidelines for safe and environmentally-responsible foraging. Free with a non-perishable donation to the Food Bank of Western Mass. Limited to 35 participants, ages 8+. Location: TBA. 6-8 pm. Pre-register at 413-625-9151 x108 or email. Friday, June 15, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Story/Craft Time at the Sunderland Library Preschoolers can take part in story/craft time. Held at the Sunderland Public Library located at 20 School Street in Sunderland. (FREE). 10-11 am. 413-665-2642. Friday, June 15, 2012 11:00am - 11:45am Mother Goose on the Loose Join the happy circle with Kay Lyons at a lap-sit story hour for children age 3 and under with a grown-up every Friday morning. Each session is 45 minutes, with half an hour of structured activity and about fifteen minutes of visiting time.Rhymes, songs, and movement games make up this story time style popularized by author Betsy Diamant-Cohen. Kay reads books, leads the group in hand rhymes, and uses puppets to teach animal sounds and other concepts new to the very young. Children and grown-ups shake rattles, tap rhythm sticks, wave colored scarves, ring bells, and do knee bounces to simple sing-along tunes that everybody learns together. You will find yourself singing them in the car, and at bath time, bed time, or any time you need a song.No sign-up is required, and the program is free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Greenfield Public Library. 11:00 am. Held in the Children's Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Saturday, June 16, 2012 24th Annual RiverFest “Going with the flow” of RiverFest, the annual celebration of a beautiful river and the countryside through which it flows.For adventurers of all ages, there will be chances to try out the latest craze in paddlesports, Stand-Up Paddling, courtesy of Zoar Outdoor, who will also offer quiet-water raft rides throughout the day. A RiverFest tradition continues as the colorful “Frog & Flower Parade,” once again coordinated and led by performance artist Maya Apfelbaum, brings together giant puppets, stilt walkers, river angels, drummers and children and adults who want to march along wearing vibrant masks they create in a free pre-parade workshop. Visitors can browse an exciting variety of vendors’ booths as well as used-book and tag sales…tune in to the many fine musicians appearing on the main stage and talented troubadours throughout the village…enjoy original poetry written and spoken aloud in homage to the river and the surrounding countryside and discover the wonders of local insect life at the Aquatic Bug Table—two of many entertaining, educational displays for nature lovers. Stroll along the famous Bridge of Flowers; take a ride on a historic Trolley; catch a double feature at Pothole Pictures; hike local trails; or simply treat yourself to something special in Shelburne Falls’ many distinctive shops and restaurants. Just go with the flow of RiverFest, and have a wonderful time! Saturday, June 16, 2012 - Sunday, June 17, 2012 10:00am 37th Annual Deerfield Craft Fair The Deerfield Craft Fair is known as “New England’s Most Beautiful Craft Fair.” Nearly 120 juried exhibitors from 14 states will display and sell crafts of all media in the historic setting of the village of Old Deerfield. Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 10 am - 4pm, rain or shine. New: An English tea in the Museum Gardens; shabby chic garden competition. On the lawn of Memorial Hall Museum, Deerfield, 6 miles north on routes 5 & 10 from I-91’s exit 24 (northbound) or exit 25 (southbound). Admission: $6 adults, children under 12, $1. Call 413-774-7476, ext. 18 for more information. Tuesday, June 19, 2012 10:00am - 11:00pm Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. Held at the Greenfield Public Library located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE). 413-587-1011 Tuesday, June 19, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool Story Time Parents with kids 5 and under – please join us for a weekly hour of story and craft time fun! Meet other people with small children and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts with Sally Ahearn. 10 to 11 a.m. No sign-up is required, and this program is open to everyone and free of charge, thanks to the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library. Held in the Levanway Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Wednesday, June 20, 2012 10:15am Storytime Featuring stories, activities, crafts and music. Held at at Carnegie Library located at 201 Avenue A in Turners Falls. (FREE) 10:15 am. 413-863-3214. Thursday, June 21, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. 413-587-1011. The Library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE) 10-11 am. Friday, June 22, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Story/Craft Time at the Sunderland Library Preschoolers can take part in story/craft time. Held at the Sunderland Public Library located at 20 School Street in Sunderland. (FREE). 10-11 am. 413-665-2642. Friday, June 22, 2012 11:00am - 11:45am Mother Goose on the Loose Join the happy circle with Kay Lyons at a lap-sit story hour for children age 3 and under with a grown-up every Friday morning. Each session is 45 minutes, with half an hour of structured activity and about fifteen minutes of visiting time.Rhymes, songs, and movement games make up this story time style popularized by author Betsy Diamant-Cohen. Kay reads books, leads the group in hand rhymes, and uses puppets to teach animal sounds and other concepts new to the very young. Children and grown-ups shake rattles, tap rhythm sticks, wave colored scarves, ring bells, and do knee bounces to simple sing-along tunes that everybody learns together. You will find yourself singing them in the car, and at bath time, bed time, or any time you need a song.No sign-up is required, and the program is free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Greenfield Public Library. 11:00 am. Held in the Children's Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Saturday, June 23, 2012 08:00am - 11:00am Monthly Pancake Breakfast Menu: pancakes with real maple syrup, sausage, juice, Pierce Brothers coffee or tea. Adults $6, children under 10 $3. At Second Congregational Church, Court Square, Greenfield. 8-11 am. 413-774-4355 Saturday, June 23, 2012 - Sunday, June 24, 2012 10:00am 2nd Annual Mutton and Mead Medieval Festival The Renaissance Faire in Montague, MA, tucked away in the pastoral hills of Western Mass! Travel back in time with us to the early 13th Century. The shire folk are worried the Sheriff of Nottingham will come and exact tax payment on the collected food, but are confident that Robin Hood will swoop in and save the day! On the grounds of Millers Falls R&G Club located at 210 Turners Falls Road Turners Falls. Adults: $15 at the gate, Kids and Seniors: $10 at the gate. Rain or shine. 10 am. Tuesday, June 26, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool Story Time Parents with kids 5 and under – please join us for a weekly hour of story and craft time fun! Meet other people with small children and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts with Sally Ahearn. 10 to 11 a.m. No sign-up is required, and this program is open to everyone and free of charge, thanks to the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library. Held in the Levanway Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Tuesday, June 26, 2012 10:00am - 11:00pm Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. Held at the Greenfield Public Library located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE). 413-587-1011 Wednesday, June 27, 2012 10:15am Storytime Featuring stories, activities, crafts and music. Held at at Carnegie Library located at 201 Avenue A in Turners Falls. (FREE) 10:15 am. 413-863-3214. Thursday, June 28, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. 413-587-1011. The Library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE) 10-11 am. Friday, June 29, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Story/Craft Time at the Sunderland Library Preschoolers can take part in story/craft time. Held at the Sunderland Public Library located at 20 School Street in Sunderland. (FREE). 10-11 am. 413-665-2642. Friday, June 29, 2012 11:00am - 11:45am Mother Goose on the Loose Join the happy circle with Kay Lyons at a lap-sit story hour for children age 3 and under with a grown-up every Friday morning. Each session is 45 minutes, with half an hour of structured activity and about fifteen minutes of visiting time.Rhymes, songs, and movement games make up this story time style popularized by author Betsy Diamant-Cohen. Kay reads books, leads the group in hand rhymes, and uses puppets to teach animal sounds and other concepts new to the very young. Children and grown-ups shake rattles, tap rhythm sticks, wave colored scarves, ring bells, and do knee bounces to simple sing-along tunes that everybody learns together. You will find yourself singing them in the car, and at bath time, bed time, or any time you need a song.No sign-up is required, and the program is free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Greenfield Public Library. 11:00 am. Held in the Children's Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5
July, 2012	Tuesday, July 03, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool Story Time Parents with kids 5 and under – please join us for a weekly hour of story and craft time fun! Meet other people with small children and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts with Sally Ahearn. 10 to 11 a.m. No sign-up is required, and this program is open to everyone and free of charge, thanks to the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library. Held in the Levanway Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Tuesday, July 03, 2012 10:00am - 11:00pm Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. Held at the Greenfield Public Library located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE). 413-587-1011 Wednesday, July 04, 2012 10:15am Storytime Featuring stories, activities, crafts and music. Held at at Carnegie Library located at 201 Avenue A in Turners Falls. (FREE) 10:15 am. 413-863-3214. Thursday, July 05, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. 413-587-1011. The Library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE) 10-11 am. Friday, July 06, 2012 11:00am - 11:45am Mother Goose on the Loose Join the happy circle with Kay Lyons at a lap-sit story hour for children age 3 and under with a grown-up every Friday morning. Each session is 45 minutes, with half an hour of structured activity and about fifteen minutes of visiting time.Rhymes, songs, and movement games make up this story time style popularized by author Betsy Diamant-Cohen. Kay reads books, leads the group in hand rhymes, and uses puppets to teach animal sounds and other concepts new to the very young. Children and grown-ups shake rattles, tap rhythm sticks, wave colored scarves, ring bells, and do knee bounces to simple sing-along tunes that everybody learns together. You will find yourself singing them in the car, and at bath time, bed time, or any time you need a song.No sign-up is required, and the program is free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Greenfield Public Library. 11:00 am. Held in the Children's Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Friday, July 06, 2012 06:00pm - 09:00pm Wine, Food & Jazz Spectacular - Red, White, and Blue Live music by Espresso Jazz. This is an interactive event designed to feature a variety wines and the foods they compliment. Each month has a different theme. This is a great event for adults to socialize, learn about wine, and enjoy jazz. $40. per person plus tax and gratuity. Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road in South Deerfield. 6-9 pm. 413-665-1277 Saturday, July 07, 2012 10:30am - 12:00pm Kids Cooking Class An opportunity for parents and their children to explore the craft of cooking in a no pressure setting utilizing ingredients and utensils safe and accessible to kids. Classes will be structured so as to provide ample opportunities for children to be involved in most of the preparation, but may require parental supervision when it comes time to finish the dish. The intention is to familiarize children with the raw ingredients used to prepare a variety of foods and inform them of the nutritional values associated with them. Classes will last approximately one hour and will be taught in a private dining area in Chandler’s restaurant. A brief tour of Chandler’s kitchen can be accommodated upon request at the end of each class. 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Cost: $25.00 per child, includes instruction, recipes to take home, lunch, and complimentary lunch for one accompanying parent. Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road in South Deerfield. Space is limited, reservations are required 413-665-1277. Saturday, July 07, 2012 04:30pm - 09:45pm Greenfield’s Annual Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Come one, come all to our annual community celebration. We are planning another great line-up of events and vendors at both Beacon Field and the Middle School fields in Greenfield. Activities begin at 4:30pm with Fireworks starting at 9:30pm. Learn How to Become a Sponsor! For information about becoming a vendor, please call the Recreation Department at (413)772-1553. Rain date July 8. Tuesday, July 10, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool Story Time Parents with kids 5 and under – please join us for a weekly hour of story and craft time fun! Meet other people with small children and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts with Sally Ahearn. 10 to 11 a.m. No sign-up is required, and this program is open to everyone and free of charge, thanks to the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library. Held in the Levanway Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Tuesday, July 10, 2012 10:00am - 11:00pm Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. Held at the Greenfield Public Library located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE). 413-587-1011 Thursday, July 12, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. 413-587-1011. The Library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE) 10-11 am. Thursday, July 12, 2012 07:00pm - 09:00pm The Search for the Mysterious Stone Builders of New England with Jim Vieira Presented by Franklin Land Trust. Join Jim Vieira, local stonemason, writer and Northeast Antiquities Research Association member, as he shares his research into the lost civilizations of ancient America and the mysterious ceremonial stone landscape of the Northeast using town records, historical accounts, carbon dating, astro-archaeological findings, astronomical orientations, and oral histories. Donations accepted. Held at Mohawk Trail Regional High School located on Route 112 in Buckland. 7 - 9 pm. Pre-register by calling 413-625-9151 x 108 or email. Friday, July 13, 2012 11:00am - 11:45am Mother Goose on the Loose Join the happy circle with Kay Lyons at a lap-sit story hour for children age 3 and under with a grown-up every Friday morning. Each session is 45 minutes, with half an hour of structured activity and about fifteen minutes of visiting time.Rhymes, songs, and movement games make up this story time style popularized by author Betsy Diamant-Cohen. Kay reads books, leads the group in hand rhymes, and uses puppets to teach animal sounds and other concepts new to the very young. Children and grown-ups shake rattles, tap rhythm sticks, wave colored scarves, ring bells, and do knee bounces to simple sing-along tunes that everybody learns together. You will find yourself singing them in the car, and at bath time, bed time, or any time you need a song.No sign-up is required, and the program is free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Greenfield Public Library. 11:00 am. Held in the Children's Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Saturday, July 14, 2012 - Sunday, July 15, 2012 26th Green River Festival Presented by Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Featuring great music. It’s fun for the entire family and is the premier event of the season, crafts, food and hot air balloon launches (weather permitting). Hot air balloon launch Saturday and Sunday at 6 pm. and Sunday at 6 am. Saturday - Full afternoon and evening of music. Sunday music ends at 8:00 pm. During the day crafts, food, and kids activities. Held at Greenfield Community College located at One College Drive in Greenfield. No alcohol or pets allowed. No tents. 413-773-5463. Admission: tickets available on line at www.greenriverfestival.com Children 12 and under free. 413-773-5463 (Weekend of 413-773-9393). Saturday, July 14, 2012 10:00am - 03:00pm Know the Natives Presented by Franklin Land Trust, New England Wildflower Society and Whately Cultural Council. Get acquainted with our native flora as we spend the day learning how to ID wildflowers in the field at three different habitats in western MA. Bring lunch, water, insect repellant, hand lends and Newcombs' Wildflower Guide If you have one. Dress for bushwacking through fields and woods. $45/FLT & NEW members, $55/non-members. Limited to 14 participants. Meet at Nasami Farm located at 128 North Street in Whately, 10 am to 3 pm. Pre-register by calling 413-625-9151 x 108 or email. Saturday, July 14, 2012 10:30am - 02:00pm Second Saturday Children's Series Join us the second Saturday of every month for a day of children’s activities. Daily activities may include crafts, games, investigations, or outdoor adventures. Drop in anytime between 10:30 am and 2:00 pm for activities. Great Falls Discovery Center is located at 2 Avenue A., Turners Falls. 413.863.3221 Saturday, July 14, 2012 04:00pm Afternoon Tea Designed to serve as a respite to follow an afternoon of shopping, featuring tea sandwiches, miniature sweets, and an assortment of traditionally brewed teas. $16 per person. Chandler's Restaurant is located at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road in South Deerfield. 4:00 p.m. 413-665-1277 Saturday, July 14, 2012 05:00pm Second Saturday Public Roast Beef Supper The menu includes roast beef, gravy, potato, veggies, rolls, beverage, and dessert. Adults are $10.00 and children 12 and under are $5.00. Reservations are recommended. Seatings are at 5:00 and 6:15 p.m. Held at the United Church of Bernardston located on Church Street in Bernardston. Please call 413-648-9306 for reservations . Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool Story Time Parents with kids 5 and under – please join us for a weekly hour of story and craft time fun! Meet other people with small children and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts with Sally Ahearn. 10 to 11 a.m. No sign-up is required, and this program is open to everyone and free of charge, thanks to the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library. Held in the Levanway Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10:00am - 11:00pm Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. Held at the Greenfield Public Library located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE). 413-587-1011 Thursday, July 19, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. 413-587-1011. The Library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE) 10-11 am. Friday, July 20, 2012 11:00am - 11:45am Mother Goose on the Loose Join the happy circle with Kay Lyons at a lap-sit story hour for children age 3 and under with a grown-up every Friday morning. Each session is 45 minutes, with half an hour of structured activity and about fifteen minutes of visiting time.Rhymes, songs, and movement games make up this story time style popularized by author Betsy Diamant-Cohen. Kay reads books, leads the group in hand rhymes, and uses puppets to teach animal sounds and other concepts new to the very young. Children and grown-ups shake rattles, tap rhythm sticks, wave colored scarves, ring bells, and do knee bounces to simple sing-along tunes that everybody learns together. You will find yourself singing them in the car, and at bath time, bed time, or any time you need a song.No sign-up is required, and the program is free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Greenfield Public Library. 11:00 am. Held in the Children's Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Saturday, July 21, 2012 09:00am - 03:00pm Wild & Scenic Geology Bus to Boat Tour Sponsored by Franklin Land Trust, Pioneer Valley Institute, and Gill & Bernardston Cultural Councils. The day starts with a slide presentation at Greenfield Community College by renowned geologist Richard Little, then participants are transported back in time to local sites for hands-on exploration. Includes lunch by Localvore Catering at Barton's Cove then board the Quinnetukut II for a cruise on the Connecticut River.9 am to 3 pm. $30/pp and $25/FLT & PVI members and residents of Gill & Bernardston. Limited to 50 participants. Pre-register by calling 413-625-9151 x 108 or email. Tuesday, July 24, 2012 10:00am - 11:00pm Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. Held at the Greenfield Public Library located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE). 413-587-1011 Tuesday, July 24, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool Story Time Parents with kids 5 and under – please join us for a weekly hour of story and craft time fun! Meet other people with small children and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts with Sally Ahearn. 10 to 11 a.m. No sign-up is required, and this program is open to everyone and free of charge, thanks to the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library. Held in the Levanway Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Thursday, July 26, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. 413-587-1011. The Library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE) 10-11 am. Friday, July 27, 2012 11:00am - 11:45am Mother Goose on the Loose Join the happy circle with Kay Lyons at a lap-sit story hour for children age 3 and under with a grown-up every Friday morning. Each session is 45 minutes, with half an hour of structured activity and about fifteen minutes of visiting time.Rhymes, songs, and movement games make up this story time style popularized by author Betsy Diamant-Cohen. Kay reads books, leads the group in hand rhymes, and uses puppets to teach animal sounds and other concepts new to the very young. Children and grown-ups shake rattles, tap rhythm sticks, wave colored scarves, ring bells, and do knee bounces to simple sing-along tunes that everybody learns together. You will find yourself singing them in the car, and at bath time, bed time, or any time you need a song.No sign-up is required, and the program is free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Greenfield Public Library. 11:00 am. Held in the Children's Room at Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street in Greenfield. 413-772-1544 x 5 Saturday, July 28, 2012 08:00am - 11:00am Monthly Pancake Breakfast Menu: pancakes with real maple syrup, sausage, juice, Pierce Brothers coffee or tea. Adults $6, children under 10 $3. At Second Congregational Church, Court Square, Greenfield. 8-11 am. 413-774-4355 Tuesday, July 31, 2012 10:00am - 11:00pm Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. Held at the Greenfield Public Library located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE). 413-587-1011
August, 2012	Thursday, August 02, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. 413-587-1011. The Library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE) 10-11 am. Friday, August 03, 2012 06:00pm - 09:00pm Wine, Food & Jazz Spectacular - Say Oh la la, over French wine and cuisine Live music by Espresso Jazz. This is an interactive event designed to feature a variety wines and the foods they compliment. Each month has a different theme. This is a great event for adults to socialize, learn about wine, and enjoy jazz. $40. per person plus tax and gratuity. Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road in South Deerfield. 6-9 pm. 413-665-1277 Sunday, August 05, 2012 29th Annual Greenfield Lightlife Triathlon We are happy to be the USAT Massachusetts Club Championship site for 2012. Presented by Greenfield Recreation Department. Held at Greenfield Swimming Area, located on Nash Mill Road in Greenfield. 413-772-1553. Thursday, August 09, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. 413-587-1011. The Library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE) 10-11 am. Saturday, August 11, 2012 34th Annual Bridge of Flowers 10K Road New England's Best 10k running race. More information, registration, etc. go to www.bridgeofflowers10k.com. Held in Shelburne Falls. Saturday, August 11, 2012 10:30am - 02:00pm Second Saturday Children's Series Join us the second Saturday of every month for a day of children’s activities. Daily activities may include crafts, games, investigations, or outdoor adventures. Drop in anytime between 10:30 am and 2:00 pm for activities. Great Falls Discovery Center is located at 2 Avenue A., Turners Falls. 413.863.3221 Saturday, August 11, 2012 04:00pm Afternoon Tea Designed to serve as a respite to follow an afternoon of shopping, featuring tea sandwiches, miniature sweets, and an assortment of traditionally brewed teas. $16 per person. Chandler's Restaurant is located at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road in South Deerfield. 4:00 p.m. 413-665-1277 Thursday, August 16, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. 413-587-1011. The Library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE) 10-11 am. Saturday, August 18, 2012 05:00am - 10:00pm D2R2 - Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnee Since its birth as an organized event in 2005, many have hailed D2R2 as the hardest, most beautiful, fun, traffic-free, unique, and overall best ride they've ever done. In 2011, close to 1000 riders, participated. Come ride, watch or volunteer for a fun-filled, exciting day of adventure. Register at www.bikreg.com. Co-sponsored by Franklin Land Trust, Deerfield Acadmey, Historic Deerfield, Bement School, Eaglebrook School, and Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association. Begins on Millage Road in Deerfield. 5 am to 10 pm. Thursday, August 23, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. 413-587-1011. The Library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE) 10-11 am. Saturday, August 25, 2012 08:00am - 11:00am Monthly Pancake Breakfast Menu: pancakes with real maple syrup, sausage, juice, Pierce Brothers coffee or tea. Adults $6, children under 10 $3. At Second Congregational Church, Court Square, Greenfield. 8-11 am. 413-774-4355 Thursday, August 30, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am Storytime The Greenfield Public Library hosts Pre-School Story Hour. There will be stories, songs, and fingerplay for little ones and they caregivers. 413-587-1011. The Library is located at 402 Main Street in Greenfield. (FREE) 10-11 am.
September, 2012	Thursday, September 06, 2012 - Sunday, September 09, 2012 08:00am - 05:00pm 164th Annual Franklin County Fair Attractions Robinson's Racing Pigs, Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby, Tractor Supply Community Stage, Firemen's Parade & Muster (Sunday), livestock competitions, kick-off parade (Thursday), midway, concessions, fair museum, AND MORE! Complete schedule available at Fair's website. Gates open Thursday at 3 pm, Friday at Noon, and Saturday & Sunday at 8 am. Franklin County Fairgrounds is located at 89 Wisdom Way in Greenfield. 413-774-4282 Friday, September 07, 2012 10:30am - 12:00pm Kids Cooking Class An opportunity for parents and their children to explore the craft of cooking in a no pressure setting utilizing ingredients and utensils safe and accessible to kids. Classes will be structured so as to provide ample opportunities for children to be involved in most of the preparation, but may require parental supervision when it comes time to finish the dish. The intention is to familiarize children with the raw ingredients used to prepare a variety of foods and inform them of the nutritional values associated with them. Classes will last approximately one hour and will be taught in a private dining area in Chandler’s restaurant. A brief tour of Chandler’s kitchen can be accommodated upon request at the end of each class. 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Cost: $25.00 per child, includes instruction, recipes to take home, lunch, and complimentary lunch for one accompanying parent. Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road in South Deerfield. Space is limited, reservations are required 413-665-1277. Friday, September 07, 2012 06:00pm - 09:00pm Wine, Food & Jazz Spectacular - Down Under With a menu filled with Australian Wine and Live music by Espresso Jazz. This is an interactive event designed to feature a variety wines and the foods they compliment. Each month has a different theme. This is a great event for adults to socialize, learn about wine, and enjoy jazz. $40. per person plus tax and gratuity. Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road in South Deerfield. 6-9 pm. 413-665-1277 Saturday, September 08, 2012 10:30am - 02:00pm Second Saturday Children's Series Join us the second Saturday of every month for a day of children’s activities. Daily activities may include crafts, games, investigations, or outdoor adventures. Drop in anytime between 10:30 am and 2:00 pm for activities. Great Falls Discovery Center is located at 2 Avenue A., Turners Falls. 413.863.3221 Saturday, September 15, 2012 - Sunday, September 16, 2012 10:00am 37th Annual Deerfield Fall Craft Fair The Deerfield Craft Fair award-winning event is known as “New England’s Most Beautiful Craft Fair.” More than 180 juried exhibitors from 16 states will display and sell crafts of all media in the picturesque setting of the historic village of Old Deerfield on Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm & Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm, rain or shine. Free museum tour with quilt exhibits. Craft displays & demonstrations. Music, food court, specialty food sampling. 6 miles north on Routes 5 & 10 from I-91’s exit 24 (northbound) or exit 25 (southbound). Admission: $7 adults, children under 12 $1. 413-774-7476 Friday, September 21, 2012 06:00pm - 09:00pm Locavore Harvest Dinner Co-sponsored by the Franklin Land Trust and American Farmland Trust. Celebrate the beauty and bounty of Franklin County with a locally-sourced harvest dinner, The night includes a delicious array of appetizers, a full family-styled dinner and mouth watering dessert by Localvore Catering. Held at Eden Pond Farm in Bernardston. For tickets call 413-625-9151 Saturday, September 22, 2012 08:00am - 11:00am Monthly Pancake Breakfast Menu: pancakes with real maple syrup, sausage, juice, Pierce Brothers coffee or tea. Adults $6, children under 10 $3. At Second Congregational Church, Court Square, Greenfield. 8-11 am. 413-774-4355 Saturday, September 22, 2012 10:00am - 02:00pm Apple Picking & Cider Day Presented by Franklin Land Trust. Bring the kids! Families are invited to pick apples with Tim Smith, owner of Apex Orchards and even deposit some into the cider press being provided by Paul Cooper to enjoy the fruits of their labors - fresh cider. All FLT and CISA members receive 10% off their day's purchase. Held at Apex Orchards located on Peckville Road in Shelburne. 10 am to 2 pm. 413-625-9151 Sunday, September 23, 2012 10:00am - 04:00pm Franklin Land Trust Day at Mike's Maze Each year a new artistic creation is sculpted out of this 8-acre corn field, complete with scavenger hunts, a potato cannon, pick-your-own pumpkin, horse-drawn wagon rides, petting zoo and farm fresh cafe. All FLT members receive $3.00 off admission. More info at www.mikesmaze.com. Mike's Maze is located at 23 South Main Street in Sunderland. 10 am to 4 pm.
October, 2012	Friday, October 05, 2012 06:00pm - 09:00pm Wine, Food & Jazz Spectacular - in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Featuring Pink Ribbon wines and live music by Espresso Jazz. This is an interactive event designed to feature a variety wines and the foods they compliment. Each month has a different theme. This is a great event for adults to socialize, learn about wine, and enjoy jazz. $40. per person plus tax and gratuity. Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road in South Deerfield. 6-9 pm. 413-665-1277 Saturday, October 13, 2012 10:30am - 02:00pm Second Saturday Children's Series Join us the second Saturday of every month for a day of children’s activities. Daily activities may include crafts, games, investigations, or outdoor adventures. Drop in anytime between 10:30 am and 2:00 pm for activities. Great Falls Discovery Center is located at 2 Avenue A., Turners Falls. 413.863.3221 Saturday, October 20, 2012 12:00pm - 07:00pm Fall Festival Presented by Franklin Land Trust. Featuring Hayman creator and artist Michael Melle is famous for his lifelike hay and stick sculptures. Materials provided, limited to 20 scarecrow teams. See Michael's work at scarecrowgarden.com. Scarecrow making (Noon to 4 pm.), pumpkin painting (drop-in between Noon and 2 pm.), and bonfire and hayrides (5 to 7 pm.). $50 material fee per scarecrow team. Hayrides, pumpkins and evening bonfire are free. Musicians are welcome around the bonfire. Noon to 7 pm. Held at Guyette Farm located on Gloyd Street in Plainfield. Funded by a grant from the Ashfield, Cummington & Plainfield Cultural Councils. Saturday, October 27, 2012 08:00am - 11:00am Monthly Pancake Breakfast Menu: pancakes with real maple syrup, sausage, juice, Pierce Brothers coffee or tea. Adults $6, children under 10 $3. At Second Congregational Church, Court Square, Greenfield. 8-11 am. 413-774-4355
November, 2012	Friday, November 02, 2012 10:30am - 12:00pm Kids Cooking Class An opportunity for parents and their children to explore the craft of cooking in a no pressure setting utilizing ingredients and utensils safe and accessible to kids. Classes will be structured so as to provide ample opportunities for children to be involved in most of the preparation, but may require parental supervision when it comes time to finish the dish. The intention is to familiarize children with the raw ingredients used to prepare a variety of foods and inform them of the nutritional values associated with them. Classes will last approximately one hour and will be taught in a private dining area in Chandler’s restaurant. A brief tour of Chandler’s kitchen can be accommodated upon request at the end of each class. 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Cost: $25.00 per child, includes instruction, recipes to take home, lunch, and complimentary lunch for one accompanying parent. Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road in South Deerfield. Space is limited, reservations are required 413-665-1277. Friday, November 02, 2012 06:00pm - 09:00pm Wine, Food & Jazz Spectacular - Chile, Argentina, and a tour of South America Live music by Espresso Jazz. This is an interactive event designed to feature a variety wines and the foods they compliment. Each month has a different theme. This is a great event for adults to socialize, learn about wine, and enjoy jazz. $40. per person plus tax and gratuity. Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road in South Deerfield. 6-9 pm. 413-665-1277 Saturday, November 03, 2012 - Sunday, November 04, 2012 08:00am - 05:00pm 18th Annual CiderDays Two days of orchard tours, cider making and tastings, workshops and much more. This is for all who love apples, fresh or hard cider, apple cuisine, apple orchards or just being in New England in the fall. There is a charge for some of the activities but there is no admission for the self-guided tour of the orchards or the marketplace. Tickets and schedule available at the website. 413-773-5463 or 773-9393 Saturday, November 10, 2012 10:30am - 02:00pm Second Saturday Children's Series Join us the second Saturday of every month for a day of children’s activities. Daily activities may include crafts, games, investigations, or outdoor adventures. Drop in anytime between 10:30 am and 2:00 pm for activities. Great Falls Discovery Center is located at 2 Avenue A., Turners Falls. 413.863.3221 Saturday, November 24, 2012 08:00am - 11:00am Monthly Pancake Breakfast Menu: pancakes with real maple syrup, sausage, juice, Pierce Brothers coffee or tea. Adults $6, children under 10 $3. At Second Congregational Church, Court Square, Greenfield. 8-11 am. 413-774-4355
December, 2012	Saturday, December 01, 2012 10:30am - 12:00pm Kids Cooking Class An opportunity for parents and their children to explore the craft of cooking in a no pressure setting utilizing ingredients and utensils safe and accessible to kids. Classes will be structured so as to provide ample opportunities for children to be involved in most of the preparation, but may require parental supervision when it comes time to finish the dish. The intention is to familiarize children with the raw ingredients used to prepare a variety of foods and inform them of the nutritional values associated with them. Classes will last approximately one hour and will be taught in a private dining area in Chandler’s restaurant. A brief tour of Chandler’s kitchen can be accommodated upon request at the end of each class. 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Cost: $25.00 per child, includes instruction, recipes to take home, lunch, and complimentary lunch for one accompanying parent. Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road in South Deerfield. Space is limited, reservations are required 413-665-1277. Friday, December 07, 2012 06:00pm - 09:00pm Wine, Food & Jazz Spectacular - Annual Holiday Hors D'oeuvres Party Live music by Espresso Jazz. This is an interactive event designed to feature a variety wines and the foods they compliment. Each month has a different theme. This is a great event for adults to socialize, learn about wine, and enjoy jazz. $40. per person plus tax and gratuity. Held at Chandler's Restaurant at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road in South Deerfield. 6-9 pm. 413-665-1277 Saturday, December 08, 2012 10:30am - 02:00pm Second Saturday Children's Series Join us the second Saturday of every month for a day of children’s activities. Daily activities may include crafts, games, investigations, or outdoor adventures. Drop in anytime between 10:30 am and 2:00 pm for activities. Great Falls Discovery Center is located at 2 Avenue A., Turners Falls. 413.863.3221 Sunday, December 09, 2012 02:00pm - 04:00pm Holiday Open House Presented by the Franklin Land Trust. An afternoon holiday celebration, special guest speaker and entertainment. Wine and beer tastings and hors d'oeurves will be provided. Held at the Arts Block Cafe, located on the corner of Main Street and Court Square in Greenfield. 2 to 4 pm. Call to reserve space 413-625-9151 x 108. Saturday, December 22, 2012 08:00am - 11:00am Monthly Pancake Breakfast Menu: pancakes with real maple syrup, sausage, juice, Pierce Brothers coffee or tea. Adults $6, children under 10 $3. At Second Congregational Church, Court Square, Greenfield. 8-11 am. 413-774-4355