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Wednesday, December 31 1969

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Playground Build Needs Your Help

Adapted From a Greenfield Recreation Department press release:

The Greenfield Recreation Department is pleased to announce that we will be installing a new playground, at Newton School, with a community build October 2nd, 3rd, & 4th. Volunteers are needed throughout these 3 days to assist with the installation of equipment, construction of timber borders, and spreading of woodchips. Shifts are scheduled from 8AM to Noon and 1PM to 5PM each day.  For safety reasons, children are not allowed at the build site.

Noah’s Ark: Celebrate Animals 2015

Adapted from a Second Congregational Church press release:

On Saturday, September 26th, from 10AM to noon, the front lawn of the Second Congregational Church in Greenfield will resemble an ark complete with live animals, a rainbow balloon arch, music, and many activities for children and families. Crafts will include creating cardboard animals for children to decorate and take home.  Children will also have the opportunity to get their face painted. Entertainment will feature Karen’s Dance Studio companies dancing to animal songs, several local farm animals will be on hand for children to enjoy, and members of the Massachusetts State Police will conduct a demonstration with K-9 dogs.

September Happenings at Historic Deerfield

Adapted from a Historic Deerfield press release:

There's something about the first signs of autumn that give a sense of "wiping the slate clean".  From the crisp, cool mornings to the first days of school, autumn brings its own sense of renewal as the long, hot days of summer ebb away.  Here at Historic Deerfield this fall a robust schedule of demonstrations, educational programs, and special events await visitors of all ages.

Reminder: Historical Society Open Houses Sun

Adapted from a Buckland Historical Society press release:

The Buckland Historical Society would like to remind you that, on August 9th, from 2PM to 4PM, they will be holding two open houses to showcase their collections.

Historic Deerfield Happenings

Adapted from Historic Deerfield press releases:

This month, at Historic Deerfield, you have the opportunity to explore open hearth cooking, handle live silkworms while learning how their secretions become beautiful shimmering cloth, attend two free lectures on Utopian Societies in Early New England, and more.

Congrats Greenfield! Playful City 4 Years in a Row!

Adapted From a Greenfield Recreation Department press release:

For 2015, Greenfield is being honored with a KaBOOM! Playful City USA designation; the 4th time the town has won this award in as many years. The national recognition program honors cities and towns across the country for making their cities more playable. The Greenfield Recreation Department strives to provide unique play opportunities for the community, from its annual Winter Carnival to the recent grand opening of Greenfield’s first ever Splash Pad, to the upcoming renovation of Green River Park.

Help MCTV Film The River’s Song Project

Adapted from a Montague Community Television (MCTV) press release:

Join us this Saturday, May 16th, in Turners Falls!  MCTV resident videographer Bret Leighton will be on hand to capture the magic and energy of The River's Song Project, the culmination of a year-long study designed to integrate the arts and the environment as a means to highlight the Connecticut River's diverse ecology.  "I love capturing live events like this on film, particularly music performances," says Bret.  He's been working with MCTV for 4 years now and welcomes other community members to connect with the station and join him in filming this weekend's festivities.

GHS Music Telethon Update

After a successful night of fundraising, but a lean pie throwing time, the Greenfield High School Music Parents Association (GHSMPA) would like the public to know that they will continue accepting donations until Friday, April 10th.  If they get to, or surpass, the $3,000 mark, additional Greenfield High School (GHS) administrators will allow themselves to be hit in the face with whipped cream pies.

Historic Deerfield Happenings in March

Adapted from Historic Deerfield press releases:

There will be so much to learn at Historic Deerfield next month!  Explore open hearth cooking, find out how decorative goods began coming to the West from China, discuss the tradition of outdoor sculpture in New England with neighbors & experts, or attend the final installment of this year's free winter lecture series, "Textiles and Fashion in Early America".

Parade of Lights is on for Friday!

Adapted From a Greenfield Recreation Department press release:

With 13 official entries, the newest contest to become part of Greenfield Winter Carnival is off to a good start!  The Greenfield Recreation Department will lead the Parade of Lights through downtown this Friday, February 6th, starting at 6PM.  Spectators are encouraged to line the parade route and check out all the illuminated vehicles.

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