Garden report: the iris, columbine and crane bill geranium have bloomed. Some bean seeds have sprouted.
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Harry Lappen sent me an email about Duo Villarreal Cron performing at Western Mass Tango, Sunday, May 31 at the Center for the Arts, 33 Hawley St., Northampton. The event is from 3-7 p.m. with a free tango lesson at 3 p.m., he wrote. Tickets are at the door.
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Amherst Ballet will present “Shatter into Light” June 5 and 7 at 7 p.m. and June 6 at 2 p. m. at the Center for the Arts, 33 Hawley St., Northampton. The program includes music by a string quartet. For tickets visit: ammerstballet.org.
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The South Amherst Congregational Church is sponsoring a Kid’s Fun Week camp June22-26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for grades K-5, according to an email from Rev. Dr. Susan Cartmell. The cost is $150 and includes lunch. The camp includes art, music, outdoor play time and Bible stories. For details and to register, visit:amherstsouthchurch.org.
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The Zakaitis clan is very proud that Kaelyn ended the year at Elms College with 4.0 grade point average. You can’t get any higher than that.
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Ron Bell was perhaps the nicest person in town. He was a gentleman in both regards, always kind, gracious, patient with a great sense of humor. He was even-tempered and I don’t recall him saying anything mean about anybody. I saw him three Tuesdays a month for decades when I covered the school committees and he was the Assistant Superintendent. He could defuse a tense situation with just a few words. He was a wonderful musician playing trumpet for the Valley Light Orchestra, the brass quintet he founded and other musical groups. He also organized a holiday concert for many years to benefit the Amherst Survival Center. He made a positive difference in our community.
Sincere condolences to the family and his friends.
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