Pioneer Valley Symphony to perform movie music

NORTHFIELD — Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra will perform music from movie favorites under the stars at the Northfield Golf Course on Sunday, June 25, starting at 5 p.m. as part of the town’s 350th anniversary activities.

Volunteers organizing the 350th anniversary events and orchestra staff have been working over many months to build the program from a small ensemble to a developed symphonic production.

“The further we got into the planning, the more it became apparent that we just had to go for it,” Pamela Eldridge, who came up with the original idea for an outdoor concert, said in a statement. In addition to the anniversary’s major sponsors, the Friends of Northfield Seniors brought energy and partial funding to the effort.

The golf course has room for nearly 400 patrons. Audience members can bring their own picnics as limited food truck offerings will be on sale by Myers Catering and All Things Maple. With the orchestra located under the tent, all seating will be on the lawn, so attendees are advised to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The event will be held rain or shine, so weather-appropriate attire is recommended.

Onsite parking is limited, with overflow parking available at the Trinitarian Congregational Church.

For a full list of 350th anniversary events, visit northfield350.org.

Happy Feet walk set for Monday

NORTHFIELD — The Northfield Senior Center’s Happy Feet walking program will meet on Monday, June 26, at 10 a.m. at FirstLight Hydro Generating Co.’s pavilion parking lot off Route 63.

Participants will walk along Pine Meadow Road to the French King Bridge, and then take the foot bridge to the river’s edge called Cabot Camp. The walk is about 4 miles roundtrip.

Dogs on leashes are welcome.

Travel Club heading to Athol

The Travel Club offered by the Bernardston and Northfield senior centers will take a trip to the North Quabbin Commons, Market Basket, Marshalls and Hobby Lobby, all in Athol, on Friday, June 30.

Sign-ups are limited to six people from each town. There will be a waitlist in case one town has spaces open up. The cost is $6 roundtrip and participants will meet at the Bernardston Senior Center.

Call Helena at 413-768-1824 to sign up by Monday, June 26.

Support group for caregivers to meet Monday

BERNARDSTON — An informal support group for caregivers will meet at the Bernardston Senior Center on Monday, June 26, at 3 p.m.

The group aims to provide a place where caregivers can be themselves, share experiences and insights, and have the positive input of their peers.

Historical Society hosting ‘Root Hog or Die’ screening

BERNARDSTON — The Bernardston Historical Society will present a screening of Rawn Fulton’s “Root Hog or Die” on Sunday, June 25, at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center, located at 20 Church St.

The documentary depicts the work of and interviews with Leyden and Bernardston farmers from 50 years ago. In addition, Historical Society President Louella Atherton will perform a historical fiction skit about a farmer’s wife, who lived in Deerfield in the 1700s.

Admission is free. Refreshments will be served.

Amateur Radio Club hosting 24-hour event

LEYDEN — Members of the Franklin County Amateur Radio Club will practice their emergency communications capabilities over 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday with a public event to be held at Avery Field, 7 Brattleboro Road.

According to a notice from club member Richard Merriott, attendees can see radio demonstrations and displays, and have the opportunity to get on the air between Saturday at 2 p.m. and the same time the following afternoon. A pancake breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. on Sunday.

The event will be held rain or shine. In addition to those interested in amateur radio, anyone who is interested in portable, emergency and off-grid communications is encouraged to attend.

Bernardston student receives $1.5K scholarship

BERNARDSTON — FirstLight Power has awarded $1,500 scholarships to five students from across Massachusetts and Connecticut, including Bernardston resident Shelby Kosterman.

This inaugural scholarship program to support family members of company employees selected recipients based on essay submissions detailing how renewable energy impacts their lives. The recipients were awarded their scholarships during a ceremony at FirstLight’s Northfield Mountain facility.

Kosterman currently studies public health at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

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