Mary Wyse of Amherst sent me an email about an Earth Day service and workshop at the Unitarian Society, April 7, led by the Rev. Fred Small, minister, singer-songwriter and climate activist.
The service is at 10:30 a.m. and the workshop runs from 1 to 3 p.m., preceded by light lunch at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $10 ($5 students) and includes lunch.
To register visit: www.uusocietyamherst.org/events/give-light. The Unitarian Meeting House is at 171 N. Pleasant St.
* * *
April has begun. We have turned a weather corner. The willow is starting to glow with that pale green hue, while leaf buds on other trees are getting bigger. I see crocus and daffodils have opened. Earth Day is April 22.
* * *
Condolences to the family and friends of Ray Elliott. He was a drum major for justice. He spoke of the racism he experienced at schools, to veterans and in the community. He made a positive difference with the many organizations he was involved in that helped make us a better community.
He was gentle, kind, courteous. He persisted and he persevered. He will be missed.
* * *
Etta Walsh of Amherst sent me an email about a special event. She wrote that while town offices will be closed for Patriot’s Day, April 15, the Bangs Center will be open for a soup-and-sandwich meal and concert by musician Donna Lee from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $10 and is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Amherst Senior Center.
She added that those interested in the Boston Marathon, the flat-screen TV in the lounge will be tuned to race results.
Tickets are available at the Senior Center, or call 259-3060.
* * *
Send items for the Lehrer Report to:phyllehrer@gmail.com
