Monday is Memorial Day. It is a good day to get together with friends, neighbors and family to mark the holiday. It is also a time to remember and thank all those who have served us. If you have a flag, display it. Hadley will have its annual Memorial Day parade at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29 beginning at the American Legion on Route 9.
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Garden report: The rhododendron and crane bill geranium have bloomed. The beans have sprouted. I have yet to see anything from the carrot row. The radishes should be pickable this week. Lettuce leaves have been used in salads.
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The ladies at the Garden Club of Amherst plant sale last Saturday wore their hats. It was so good to see that tradition returned. The sale ended early since there was so little plant material left. I bought a Stokes aster. They had mini vegetable boxes that were popular.
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The Odenong Powwow will be held Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Amherst Regional High School gym. The event includes Native American intertribal and competition dancing, traditional and contemporary Native American crafts, Indigenous food, an eastern social songs and stomp dance exhibition, audience participation dances, clothing, jewelry, flute music, a fundraiser raffle and an auction.
It is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome.
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Also this weekend is the Paradise City Arts at the Fair Grounds in Northampton held May 28, 29 and 30 beginning at 10 a.m. There are many vendors offering a variety of goods. The workmanship is incredible. Admission is charged.
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The June exhibit at Gallery A3 is “Syncopate:Homage to Jazz ” with guest curator Terry Jenoure. The artists include Donald Boudreaux, Andres Chaparro, Bobby Davis, Terry Jenoure and Rodney Madison.
The opening reception is June 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit runs until July 2.
The gallery is open Thursday-Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m.
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