28 Franklin Tech students join National Honor Society

TURNERS FALLS — Franklin County Technical School recently inducted 28 new students into the National Honor Society, making this the largest group to be honored in the school’s history.

With the new inductees, Franklin Tech’s National Honor Society membership is now at 43 students total. The National Honor Society students come from the junior and senior classes.

This year’s new National Honor Society inductees are: Camden Bonnett, Abigail Carlo, Dani Chagnon, Carsten Couture, Jared Currier, Harper Cutting, Samantha Duncan, Alison George, Molly Howe, Lilianna Inman, Lily Josephs, Kasey Kellogg, Breanna Kempf, Jacqueline LeBlanc, Kathryn Lengieza, Madyson Lynde, Madison Markwell, Jackson Morey, Ethan Rivers, Emily Sadlowski, Gabriel Schutt, Becca-Anne Skelton, Payton Tierney, Clara Troisi, Lillian Vandal, Ella Vassar, Lilly Warchol and Madix Whitman.

Nov. 30: Pancake breakfast at First Congregational Church of Montague

MONTAGUE CENTER — There will be a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the First Congregational Church of Montague, 4 North St., starting at 8:15 a.m.

Pancakes will be served with maple syrup, as well as fruit sauce and assorted meats. Coffee, tea and juice will also be available.

The pancake breakfast costs $10 and all proceeds go to the Deacon Fund.

Animal control officer to speak at Turners Falls bank

TURNERS FALLS — Regional Animal Control Officer Kyle Dragon will be at Greenfield Savings Bank at 282 Avenue A on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 1 to 2 p.m. to share information on topics including dog ownership, stray animals, animal complaints and wildlife.

Register for this event in advance either in person at the Turners Falls branch or by calling 888-324-3191. The deadline to register is Friday, Nov. 29, by 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.

Dec. 1: Holiday bazaar at former Grace Church

TURNERS FALLS — A holiday bazaar will be held at the former Grace Church on K Street on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This holiday shopping experience with include food and music while offering a selection of local goods and products from artisans across western Massachusetts and southern Vermont.

Hines bringing Middle Eastern folk instrument demo to bank branch

TURNERS FALLS — Edward J. Hines will be at Greenfield Savings Bank at 282 Avenue A on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 2 p.m. A retired music educator, performer and president of the Wendell Historical Society, Hines will share his love for history through song, along with a demonstration of his wide collection of Middle Eastern folk music instruments.

This free event is for all ages and light refreshments will be provided. Register in person at the Turners Falls branch or by calling 888-324-3191. The deadline to register is 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6.

St. Nicholas Bazaar coming to Our Lady of Czestochowa Church

TURNERS FALLS — The St. Nicholas Bazaar at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 84 K St., will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are invited to this Polish-themed Christmas fair.

This event features a large selection of Polish foods including several fruit babkas, rye breads, kielbasa, poppy seed bread, Polish angel wings, Polish fruit-filled doughnuts called paczki and Bigos, the national dish of Poland. Bigos is a stew combining several different kielbasas, ham, veal, pork, cabbage, sauerkraut, onions, mushrooms, wine and marjoram that is cooked for several hours. Meanwhile, the church’s St. Hyacinth Pierogi Makers will offer three types of pierogi: cheese, sauerkraut, and potato and cheese.

Coffee, doughnuts and muffins will be available in the morning. There will also be a luncheon featuring a Polish menu for $12. In addition, corn chowder, hot dogs and kielbasa dogs with sauerkraut will be offered. A bake sale will feature a variety of freshly baked goods and desserts.

There will be maple syrup and honey for sale, along with raffles. Arts and crafts will be sold in the St. Theresa building next to the undercroft.

Reverend to speak on new book

TURNERS FALLS — The Rev. Stanley Aksamit will speak about his new book and sign copies at Our Lady of Peace Church, 90 Seventh St., on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m.

“Dying Wishes — Fullness of Life” is a book focused on the parting gift of Jesus using scripture, homilies and the power of story to explore current world events and issues that divide us in both church and the larger society.

NMH hosting annual Vespers performances

GILL — Northfield Mount Hermon School will host its annual Vespers performances celebrating the winter holiday season on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Featuring NMH student performers, Vespers includes choral and orchestral music, carols and readings.

“Our students eagerly await this program as they welcome the community into the magical, candlelit chapel to share the music they’ve been working on,” Alexandra Ludwig, NMH’s choral music teacher, said in a statement. “In addition to readings and carol singing, the audience will hear contemporary pieces that have ancient melodies as their inspiration, bridging winter celebrations across centuries.”

The performances, held in NMH’s Memorial Chapel, are open to the community. There is no admission fee, but registration is encouraged at together.nmhschool.org/register/vespers2024.