Garden report: the tomato cages and raised bed fences are put away. I picked nine green tomatoes and put them in bags to see if they will turn red. The scallions are still in the garden. The mint, oregano and thyme are in pots and still growing.
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The Amherst Council on Aging is sponsoring Aging in Place Saturday, Oct. 17 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Munson Memorial Library, according to an email from Jeanne Horrigan of Amherst. The event includes vendors who provide programs and services to allow residents to stay in their homes longer. It’s free and open to the public.
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Historic Northampton will hold Eekappella Saturday, Oct. 17 from 2-4 p.m. at the Shepherd Barn. The event includes performances by local music groups, a kids’ costume contest, and a raffle and bake sale to support the Hampshire Support Alliance. The event is free and open to the public.
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The Amherst Woman’s Club, of which I am a member, begins its concert series Sunday, Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. at the clubhouse on Triangle Street. The Valley Light Opera will present selections from its upcoming production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” Tickets are available at the door.
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Ben Coakley of Amherst sent me an email about the annual Cranberry Fair that will be held Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. The event includes books, antiques, games, tools, clothing, baked goods, a silent auction, and lunch. The fair is free and open to the public.
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Inquiring minds want to know why it takes almost two months to install some stone blocks with a campus sign at the corner of Route 9 and South Pleasant Street. A similar sign in front of the Amherst College gym was done in days. Motorists waiting for the light to turn at the corner have an unobstructed view of the portable toilet. What a welcome to the center of town.
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