Women’s Peace Leadership: Creating Change in Iraq, Nigeria, and Beyond

Wednesday, May 25 – 3:00pm (Zoom, free and open to all)
For more information or to register/join: https://karunacenter.org/connect

Please join us for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Fatima Akilu (joining from Nigeria) and Suzan Aref (joining from Iraq)—founders of innovative organizations who are working to build peace in complex conflicts! We will discuss the particular issues that women face during conflict and recovery, including the impact of violent extremist organizations. We will look beyond common perceptions of women as victims of war—and focus on women’s critical leadership role and how to better support women’s leadership in peacebuilding efforts.

Shelburne Falls Village Sidewalk Sale | May 21

Shelburne Falls Village Sidewalk Sale

Saturday, May 21, 9am-3pm
Village of Shelburne Falls, MA

Event Details:

Stroll the Village and discover unique treasures around every corner. Bring your camera to capture the stunning vistas as you explore farmhouse tag sales throughout the Hilltowns.
Plan your route with the app Yard Sale Treasure Map.
Sidewalk Sale Addresses:
-6 Bridge Street
-13 Bridge Street
-1 Deerfield Ave
-4 Deerfield Ave
To add your address to the map of sales, comment here or message us directly.
Saturday, May 21 9am-3pm
Rain Date Sunday, May 22
Free piles left out after 5pm.

Whip City Fleamarket @Westfield Fairgrounds!

Whip City Fleamarket @Westfield Fairgrounds!

Sunday, May 22, starts 7:30am
Westfield Fairgrounds, 137 Russellville Rd, Westfield, MA
Hosted by Jim And Sams Buy Sell Trade Shop Of Westfield

Facebook Event Details:

Very excited to announce our Fleamarket. Tons of vendors. Open barn so rain or shine! Come visit us to look at treasures of all varieties from antiques,handmade items,video games,vintage clothing,coins,military items and everything in between from the areas best dealers! Contact us for dealer information flyer.

Valley Grows Day 2022 | May 17

Valley Grows Day 2022

Tuesday, May 17, 24 hours to give
Give online at: valleygrows.org

Event Details:
Food access and farm organizations across Western Massachusetts have worked rapidly and tirelessly to respond to the rising rates of food insecurity wrought by two years of pandemic. Show your support for farming and food justice in Western Massachusetts by donating to local organizations working to ensure that the food we grow here reaches those most in need now!
Valley Grows Day is a collective effort among small, community-based non-profits throughout Western Massachusetts that are creating just and sustainable food systems for our communities. Tuesday, May 17th marks Valley Grows 2022, a day of giving and unity.
Participating organizations this year are:
Grow Food Northampton
Pioneer Valley Workers Center
Just Roots
Abundance Farm
All Farmers
Amherst Mobile Market
Hilltown Mobile Market
Seeds of Solidarity
Visit www.valleygrows.org to learn about each partner organization, how they are working to address food insecurity, and how your gift can help!

Chicopee Center Fresh farmers market returns for 2nd year on June 3, bringing food trucks, live music, cider and produce to city center

Chicopee Center Fresh farmers market returns for 2nd year on June 3, bringing food trucks, live music, cider and produce to city center

“A farmer’s market in Chicopee Center will return for its second year in early June, again bringing fresh produce, hard cider, lunch, music and crafts to the site of the former public library building.

The Center Fresh Farmers’ Market will open at 31 Springfield St. on June 2 and run every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through the end of October.” Check out the MassLive.com article for details: https://www.masslive.com/news/2022/

Flower Festival | Leverett | May 15

Flower Festival

Sunday, May 15, 11am-1pm
New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Rd, Leverett, MA
Free and open to the public, donations accepted

Event Details:

Join us in our annual commemoration and celebration of the birth of the Buddha. Music and light lunch offered. Free to all. Volunteers and contributions always appreciated.
As we celebrate the Birth of the Buddha just in this time of tender new sprouts from the earth, the streams flowing, the birds and insects with their songs and sounds – the spirit of peace and joy reawakens and our hearts can believe anew that we can truly “lay down our (long-held) sword and shield” and help our society to “study war no more.”

Outlook Farm SpringFest Weekend | Westhampton | May 14-15

Outlook Farm SpringFest Weekend

Saturday& Sunday, May 14-15, 12-6pm
Outlook Farm Barn & Eatery, 136 Main Road (Rt. 66), Westhampton, MA
Open to the public

Event Details:

Spring is here, let’s get this party rolling! KickOff the Outlook Farm Spring Fest Weekend with the 2022 opening of the Backyard Taproom @Outlook Farm,
Day 1:
Saturday May 14, 12-6pm
Live Music: Brickyard Sessions, 2-5PM
Grill & BBQ 12-5PM
No Cover Charge
Brickyard Sessions kicks off the 2022 Backyard Taproom to play outdoors at Outlook Farm in Westhampton.
DAY 2: SUNDAY MAY 15
BLOOMIN’ FESTIVAL
PIGROAST & BBQ 12-4PM
LIVE MUSIC: TOM SHIELDS & BARELY STANDING 1-4PM ($5 Cover Charge)
Enjoy great food option, lot’s of fun, views, and our selection of craft wines, hard cider & craft ales from Outlook Farm Winery & Brewery. Family friendly. Enjoy the live music and the great outdoors on this special weekend putting the long, dark winter behind us. Music starts at 2 PM.
Pets are not allowed, sorry.
Bring lawn chairs and blankets, and there are picnic & pub tables, and assorted lawn furniture.

 

WRSI: Wilder Hill Gardens


Lilian Jackman, grower, designer, and owner of Wilder Hill Gardens in Conway talks to Phil and Monte about growing and designing beautiful natural landscapes, and exploring greater meaning in her theology studies. More similar than you might think!

Learn more about Wilder Hill gardens plants and services — and their annual Spring Dig Sale this weekend May 7th and 8th! — at www.wilderhillgardens.com