Garden report — the Thanksgiving cactus had beautiful pink blossoms on Thursday.
The rhododendron leaves are good barometers of temperature. The leaves curl when it is really cold. I looked out the window one day and they were curled. Yes, it was really cold that day.
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The Amherst Winter Farmer’s Market will be held Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bangs Community Center until Dec. 20. Fresh produce will be available.
In addition, the Friends of the Amherst Senior Center will have a Jewelry Pop Up Sale at the market Dec. 6. According to an email from the friends, the sale includes estate jewelry, lovely handbags, colorful scarves and many bargain items perfect for season. Donations from the sale support the various programs of the Amherst Senior Center.
Volunteer pricing in effect, just like the September pop up sale.
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David Mullins of Amherst sent an email about the Amherst Community Theater’s upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz.” He said tickets are on sale now and “would make a great gift for friends and family.” Performance dates are Jan 15-18, and 22-25. He said matinees sell out early. Jan. 15 is general admission night. For tickets, go to: www.amherstacts.org.
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Roger Wallace of Amherst sent me a email about a Christmas Concert, “Glory to the Newborn King,” A Black Gospel Celebration” Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 98 North Maple St., Hadley. “Suggested donation of $5-10 but we want to celebrate the season,” he wrote.
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Santa’s Trains, with model railroad displays and festive trees, is back at the Garden House, Look Park, Northampton. The schedule: Dec. 11-14, 18-23 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. until noon. It’s quite a display and worth seeing. P.S. Santa will be there as well.
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Now that we have begun the snow season, check events for cancellations before venturing out. Orchard Valley roads have been sprinkled with a pre-snow treatment. Thank you DPW, not that I am planning to go anywhere if there is plowable snow.
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Note to self: avoid the corner of Amity and University drives. Construction is underway for the rotary.
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