7/8/24

So strange to have this persistent hot and humid weather. The rain on Saturday brought some relief. Finding a place to cool off in the water seems to be on everyone’s mind!

Don’t forget the book discussion at Fletcher Memorial Library in Ludlow of the Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown on 7/10 at 6PM

Birthday wishes for Cindy Summer (7/5). Betty Stear (7/21), Carolyn Scott (7/31)

The graveside service for Jack Sailer will take place at the Notch cemetery on 7/13 at 1PM, with a reception at the Town Building afterward.

Come enjoy two wonderful free programs at the Historic Site brought to my attention by Administrator, Rejoice Sherry.  Friday, 7/19, will be Silent Film Night with Harold Lloyd’s 1923 action-packed silent film Safety Last at the Wilder Barn at 7 PM. Bring a lawn chair and come early to picnic on the grounds or purchase concessions in the Cilley General Store. This event will be held rain or shine and admission to this after-hours event is free.

On 7/21 at 2 PM, you can enjoy the Grace Coolidge Musicale, featuring Abigail Charbeneau and Jennie O’Brien. Mrs. Coolidge was an educator at the Clarke School for the Deaf in Northampton, MA and had a strong appreciation for music. Similarly, Jennie shares her own passion for music as a teacher of voice, theatre arts, vocal ensembles, and independent living skills at Perkins School for the Blind. Abi has been a long-time favorite sharing her music here often. Admission to the concert is free and a light reception will follow. Funding for this performance is provided by the Alma Gibbs Donchian Foundation.