Easter greetings to all our Christian friends and neighbors.
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Indoor garden report. The forsythia and daffodils that I brought inside have bloomed. Yellow is a lovely color at the time.
The Thanksgiving cactus surprised me. It is in bloom. Now it has become an April cactus.
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Anne Homme of Amherst sent me an email about the Gospel Concert Tuesday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Church on the Common.
The Amherst Area Gospel Choir and other choral groups will perform. It is a benefit for the ABC (A Better Chance) program. Donations accepted at the door.
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College admissions expert Jill Shulman will present a program on college admissions for parents, guardians and students Thursday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jones Library on University Drive.
She is the author of, “College Essay Confidence and College Admissions Cracked.” The meeting is free and open to the public.
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The Amherst Global Village Festival will be Held Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Amherst Regional High School. The even includes musical performances, 60 vendors and food trucks. By fostering a welcoming atmosphere, the Festival aims to bring together individuals from all backgrounds, encouraging dialogue and understanding while highlighting the rich tapestry of global cultures in a fun and engaging environment, according to a release. It is free and open to the public.
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Mary Carey and Brian Schultz of Amherst sent me a postcard from Tromso, Norway of the city where they saw spectacular Northern lights as well as dramatic fijords and a reindeer in the wild. While they were above the Arctic Circle it wasn’t much colder than Amherst thanks to the Gulf Stream, they wrote.
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Martin Wobst of Leverett sent me an email about a program, “King Philip’s War in Your Backyard from Wesquomps to Peskeompskut,” Monday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Leverett Library. David Brule, retired ARHS French teacher, will present the program. From family research he learned he has Native American roots. He is a member of the Nehantic tribe and chair of the tribal council. He is president of the Nolumbeka Project that helps preserve and share the history and culture of Native Americans. The program is free and open to the public.
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