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WARWICK: Monthly Short Story Hour - Vladimir Nabokov, Thursday, June 26th @ 7:30 pm. We'll read selections from
Nabokov’s Dozen, a collection of stories published by this “master of English prose” in 1958. Born in Russia in
1899 and educated in England, he then lived and taught in the U.S. After writing his first nine novels in Russian,
Nabokov gained international success with the publishing of Lolita in 1955. Come to read or just to listen.

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NEW SALEM: Carrie Ferguson Family Concert, Saturday, June 28, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Join us for a musical celebration for all ages to kick off this year's Summer Reading Program. Carrie (from the Grumpytime Club) will be entertaining us with a wide range of music and dance and lots of audience participation! The concert will be held in the Community Room with light refreshments. This program is funded by a grant from the New Salem Cultural Council, which is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

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NEW SALEM: Join the Swift River museum on Sunday, June 29, at 1 p.m. for a program entitled "Reconstructing the Past Through Archival Photos" presented by professional photographer Peter Peirce. This program, at the North Prescott church on the grounds of the Swift River Valley Historical Society, kicks off the museum's open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Visit and see all that is new for the 2025 season! Free admission and refreshments will be served. The museum address is 40 Elm St., New Salem.

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NEW SALEM: Monday Meditation Series with Jo Ellen Boskind, Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be multiple sessions: July 7, and July 21. Jo will lead us in guided meditation and walking meditation, with time for sharing personal experiences with the practice as well as questions and answers. The orientation of the classes will be to keep the teachings as simple as possible, making it accessible for anyone with an interest in learning (or re-learning) to meditate. All are welcome to join us.

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ORANGE: Seeds of Solidarity Wednesday July 9th, 6PM: Join us for a potluck and “Interdependence” conversation with Seeds of Solidarity founders Deb Habib and Ricky Baruch. Come at 5.30 to enjoy a self-guided farm tour beforehand. Free, pre-registration appreciated but not required.

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ORANGE: Seeds of Solidarity - Friday July 11th, 9am to 12PM Chocolate with a View: Group Hike! Whether you already enjoy exploring local natural beauty, or would like to do more with others for the comfort or camaraderie, join us! We’ll hike to Soapstone Hill (from the Women’s Federated Forest) and enjoy a stunning view of the Quabbin—with chocolate and other snacks provided. Along the way, biologist Paula Packard will offer insights about animals, aquatic life, and their habitats.  Moderate hike with some uphill, about 1 hour of walking each way. This workshop is for women ages 18 or over. It is free but pre-registration is required and space is limited. Email deb@seedsofsolidarity.org to register.

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WENDELL: Friday July 18, 7-10 p.m. Wendell’s First Moth Ball: You are cordially invited to a Moth Ball: an evening to celebrate night creatures - Guests of Honor expected after 9p.m. with Adam Kolh’s Moth Observation Station, music, games, and fun. Moth/fancy dress encouraged! This event is still in the beginning stages, please be in touch if you want to volunteer at or be involved in planning…Flashlight Tag/ Indoor Mini Golf? Want to offer face painting?

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ORANGE: Seeds of Solidarity - Sunday July 27th, 10am to 1PM Cooking with Gratitude, Local to Global - Come, let’s cook and eat together. Let’s feed our bodies and nourish our souls. Let’s cultivate self-love and gratitude. The workshop concludes with participants sharing the meal we have created together! This workshop is for women ages 18 or over. It is free but pre-registration is required and space is limited. Email deb@seedsofsolidarity.org to register.

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ORANGE: Seeds of Solidarity - Friday August 15th, 2-5PM Belly-licious! Bring wellness and love to your beautiful belly, inside and out! Dancer and healing arts practitioner Karen Traub will guide us in joyful, playful bellydance-inspired movement for all abilities, plus share her knowledge of acupressure points that can aid and ease digestion. With Deb, enjoy sampling some delicious probiotic foods that help build a healthy belly/gut microbiome for physical and emotional wellness. We’ll also make an herbal belly balm for you to take home! No dance experience needed, bare bellies optional, all body types celebrated! This workshop is for women ages 18 or over. It is free but pre-registration is required and space is limited. Email deb@seedsofsolidarity.org to register.

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WARWICK: Old Home Days are August 23rd and 24th this year

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ORANGE: Seeds of Solidarity - Saturday August 30th, 10am to 1PM Fables for a New World - Fables teach about wisdom and folly. Through creative writing, we will build new fables that speak to issues of humanity and social change. This workshop encourages creativity through free writing. Enjoy an uplifting morning and inspired words in good company! This workshop is for women ages 18 or over. It is free but pre-registration is required and space is limited. Email deb@seedsofsolidarity.org to register.

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ORANGE: Seeds of Solidarity - Saturday September 13th, 1-5pm Shrines to the Natural World - An altar-making workshop for gardens + yards, fields + forests. Participants will build a small wooden structure to ‘house’ sacred objects placed inside. Before we head off into the farm + forest for some of those objects, we will share practices that communicate our respect for the natural world. Feel free to bring objects from home to add to your shrine, ones that can withstand New England weather. As part of this journey, we invite you to install your shrine to the natural world at the 27th annual North Quabbin Garlic + Arts Festival on September 27 + 28. Phyllis Labanowski. At the end of the festival participants will be able to take their creations home. This workshop is for women ages 18 or over. It is free but pre-registration is required and space is limited. Email deb@seedsofsolidarity.org to register.

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ORANGE: Sept 27/28, 10am to 5PM both days. 27th Annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival. Full details at www.garlicandarts.org 

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ORANGE: Seeds of Solidarity Saturday Oct 25, 10.30-11.30 am. Farm Tour and Mocktails with the Founders. Enjoy a guided walking tour of our site with abundant no-till gardens, solar greenhouses, energy efficient structures, and inspiring conversation along the way.  Free, no-preregistration, just be on time.

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ORANGE: Seeds of Solidarity Sunday Oct 26, 10am to 5PM.. Rich and Healthy: No-till for Successful Farms. Are you a farmer or market gardener seeking to start or transition to no-till methods that use simple tools, build healthy soil, reduce labor and cost inputs, promote climate resilience and increase your connection to the land? You’ll learn several no-till, climate resilience techniques in this experiential, day-long workshop with seasoned farmer Ricky Baruc. Plus, special guest soil science presenter. Sliding scale $65-$95. Space limited, email deb@seedsofsolidarity.org to register. Soup and salad lunch included. Scholarships for farmers of color, or new farmers going no-till. Let us know if this is you!