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GREENFIELD For just about the last decade, a handful of people from various agencies in the county have quietly been awarding hundreds of dollars to individuals and families in need of start-up housing funds.“We gather funds for people who are.
After year on pause, annual Bee Fest buzzes back to Greenfield
After a year on pause, the community once again celebrated Greenfield’s annual Bee Fest on Saturday. The event included the unveiling of six new bee sculptures. COURTESY PHOTO/ROXANN WEDEGARTNER
After a year on pause, the community once again celebrated Greenfield’s annual Bee Fest. The newly revealed bee sculptures will be permanent structures throughout the city. COURTESY PHOTO/ROXANN WEDEGARTNER
Mary Chicoine, at left, and Rachael Katz unveil a bee sculpture on the lawn of the Second Congregational Church in Greenfield on Saturday as part of this year s Bee Fest. Contributed photo/Sandy Thomas
Dean named first recipient of fellowship honoring Four Rivers co-founder
Claire Blatchford on the Four Rivers Charter Public School campus in Greenfield. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
MATT LEAF
Four Rivers Charter Public School Dean of Students Matt Leaf and Claire Blatchford by the ancient maple trees on the campus in Greenfield. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
Published: 5/14/2021 5:33:45 PM
GREENFIELD When Four Rivers Charter Public School co-founder Edward W. Blatchford died April 19, 2020, from complications of late-stage Parkinson’s disease and the COVID-19 virus, his wife and daughters knew they wanted to honor him in some way, but weren’t sure how. That is, until they decided to create the Edward W. Blatchford Learning Fellowship.
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Grafton Peace Pagoda Flower Festival May 23
The 2021 Grafton Peace Pagoda Flower Festival will be held on Sunday, May 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the peace pagoda. The festival celebrates the birth of Buddha and all living things.
This year the ceremony will be limited to drumming and prayer from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors will be pouring sweet tea on Buddhaâs head for the blessing of all life. Due to the continued coronavirus concerns, wear a mask and bring a blanket, cushion or chair to choose a socially distant spot.
âEspecially in this troubled time, come to celebrate the birth of Buddha, the new life of spring and hope with flowers and prayer for world peace,â event organizers write. âThis turning point, a most difficult time, is also an awakening time.â