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Community Events
Events
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Join us this fall for our continuing Wednesday webinar series focused on state and federal policies that could improve our region’s food system. The webinars explore in greater detail the policies and policy options described in our report, New England Food Policy: Building a Sustainable Food System. To register, click here. |
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Join Gardening The Community this Saturday, Oct. 4th for their Volunteer Impact Day Vol.II Work towards making a difference in our community through beautifying it with one garden at a time. Join GTC in cleaning up our new Walnut St. garden, putting in a new fence, laying out tarps, and spreading wood chips! Lunch will […] |
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Bring your family out to celebrate the harvest and Valley Malt's anniversary! Malt House Tours 10am—Noon Valley Malt, 27 Middle St Music, Food & Beer Noon—6pm Young Men's Club, 183 East St Admission is $10 for adults and kids are free. All the ingredients necessary for a good time Live Music: featuring Acoustic Brew and Fat Bradley Wood-fired pizza by […]
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Come on out to Mike’s Maze to support CISA! This year the maze explores the game of life and the future of local agriculture, and you’ll also find games, a petting zoo, a mini-maze for kids, and tasty meals at the Corn Café. This event has been moved to its rain date of Sunday, October […] |
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Explores cooperative member-owned business models (co-ops) and their various forms of democratic ownership with a focus on the local food economy. Students form groups and receive mentorship in creating their own co-op enterprise with the goals of strengthening food security, sustainability, and/or food access. Meets Tuesdays 5:30-8:20p from 10/7 - 11/11. Click here for more […] |
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Wind down the season with greater comfort in your body and clarity in your mind! This 6 week series of yoga exercise will include: core strengthening to create a strong back, gentle stretching poses to create a healthy range-of-motion, basic posture exercises to ensure good body habits in daily movement, as well as meditation and […]
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Join us this fall for our continuing Wednesday webinar series focused on state and federal policies that could improve our region’s food system. The webinars explore in greater detail the policies and policy options described in our report, New England Food Policy: Building a Sustainable Food System. To register, click here. |
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Massachusetts state legislators will meet to convene a community dialogue on the issue of Climate Change. There will be an overview by each legislator on recent bills and other initiatives they are individually working on, followed by an overview of the recently released Climate Action and Clean Energy Plan from representatives of the Pioneer Valley […] |
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For generations the Harvest Festival has been a cherished tradition in the Berkshires. It is one of the largest and longest running events of its kind in the country with up to 10,000 attendees. Proceeds from the event support educational programs at the Garden. The Festival is a family-friendly celebration of community, showcasing local crafters […]
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Join Clarkdale this Sunday from 10am-4pm for apple and cider samples. Morris Dancers will perform at 10:30, and Pumpkin Man will make his return to oversee the festivities. There will also be a selection of gourds, squash, and pumpkins for decorating. Apple Cider is fresh-pressed and available by the jug only at the farm or […] |
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The Roberts family of Bofat Hill Farm will be bringing some animals to Bashista Orchards this Sunday. See their award winning livestock and pet them too! Find more information on the Bashista Orchards Facebook page. |
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Join us this fall for our continuing Wednesday webinar series focused on state and federal policies that could improve our region’s food system. The webinars explore in greater detail the policies and policy options described in our report, New England Food Policy: Building a Sustainable Food System. To register, click here. |
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Join the Franklin County Community Development Corporation for Inspiring Entrepreneurs, Great Local Food and Drinks, a fun party! They'll look back over 35 years of providing counsel, capital and connections in Western Massachusetts and take a peek at the bright future. Click here for more information and to RSVP |
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These free ‘Solidarity Saturday’ tours are hosted by founders and farmers Ricky Baruc and Deb Habib. They feature Seeds of Solidarity’s solar greenhouses, no-till cardboard methods for abundant low maintenance gardens, solar electric and hot water systems, energy efficient buildings, and youth and community programs that Grow Food Everywhere! There is no cost or pre-registration. […]
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The Hitchcock Center for the Environment is sponsoring a program on forest management, with Bruce Spencer, in his woodlot in Leverett. Find more information on “Woodland Walk: A Look at Long-Term Forest Management” here. Registration is required. Call 413-256-6006.
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Join Mount Grace and our hosts at The Farm School. Shanna Cleveland, a staff attorney with the Conservation Law Foundation who is working on issues surrounding the environmental impact of the proposed Tennessee Gas pipeline, will be the 2014 featured speaker. Lunch will be catered by Diemand Farm with honey ginger chicken (locally raised) or […]
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Hosted by the Hampshire County Farm Bureau, the tractor ride & BBQ will be rain or shine! Pre-registration required by October 12th to reserve food. The ride will begin at The Hatfield Farm Museum and food will follow at the Hatfield Lion's Club Pavilion. Please register by emailing HCFBMA@comcast.net or calling 413-584-7898. Schedule of Events: […]
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Support Kestrel Trust's 6th annual 5K run or 2M walk from the Hadley Common through historic farmland on a flat, fast scenic course. Chip Timed 5K! All proceeds from the race help the Kestrel Land Trust preserve local farmland. Commemorative 5K for Farmland pint glasses for first 300 registrants. RUN, WALK, or SHOP for the […]
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This 40-minute, original WGBY production tells the story of agriculture in western New England. The Connecticut River Valley is home to New England’s longest river, a remnant of the last Ice Age. But the receding glaciers also left behind another gift—some of the richest soil on Earth. This fertile valley has attracted Native Americans and […]
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Join for the food and conversation at Springfield Food Policy Council's 5th Annual Meeting & Celebration! The meeting will host guest speaker, Luisa Oliveira, ASLA, is the Senior Planner for Landscape Design in the City of Somerville, Massachusetts, the most densely populated city in the Northeast. She has worked in both public and private offices […]
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Food Justice Focus of Fourth Annual Food Day - Thousands of Events from Coast to Coast Planned for October 24 Check out the Facebook page and blog for more information about Food Day in Massachusetts! WASHINGTON—Justice throughout the food chain—from farm workers to child consumers—will be a special focus for the fourth annual Food Day, as […]
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Come to the Enchanted Forest for a magical treat. You will be led along our pumpkin lit forest trails where creatures will emerge to share their stories. This year we will meet nocturnal critters whose sounds fill the night. Fun for all ages Adult: Members $10/ Non-members $12 Children: Members $5/ Non-members $8 /under 3 […] |
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BUY fresh fruits and vegetables on the FINAL DAY of the Mason Square Farmers’ Market season! CELEBRATE with live music, fun, information tables, craft vendors and more! GET INVOLVED with the Mason Square Food Justice Initiative and other area programs!
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Come down to the Hampshire College Farm for an afternoon of live music, local food, and fun for all! Students, families, friends, and community members are all invited to this free event during Family and Friends Weekend! Parking is located on West Street behind the admissions building. Walk through the woods to the farm for... […]
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The Haberdashery is hosting Skillfair, a country fair style contest! Free to enter, prizes in categories such as best pie, best knit and crotchet, and best home brew. Details here. |
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The second annual Fall Farm Festival has something for everyone. Bring the family to the farm and have some fun. Enjoy a potluck meal with friends and neighbors while listening to live music performed throughout the night. Kids will love our art tent and activities. Watch live performances, participate in a workshop, take in the […] |
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October 31st - November 2nd, 2014 CiderDays is a community event celebrating all things apples in Franklin County, Massachusetts. 2014 marks the 20th year of this event and there will be three days (Friday night October 31st and two full days on November 1st and 2nd) of orchard tours, cidermaking and tastings, workshops and much […] |
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The Fiber Festival of New England offers fun for the whole family. There will be demonstrations, shopping, a fleece sale, fashion show, and more! Call 413-205-5011 with questions or visit the website or Facebook. |