Woodsmen to share logging lore

COLRAIN — A group of local woodsmen and colleagues will share their stories and reflections on logging, lumbering and mill work in Colrain for a program presented by the Colrain Historical Society on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Stacy Barn, 8 Main Road.

The program at 7:30 p.m. will follow a business meeting at 7. Refreshments will be served afterward.

Ad Hoc Bike Park Committee rebranding

BUCKLAND — The Ad Hoc Bike Park Committee officially has a new name. The Selectboard approved the committee’s request last week to change its name to the Riverview Pocket Park Committee.

The Selectboard also approved the appointment of Taylor Shulda to the committee. The committee will continue working to develop the pocket park on Conway Street.

Sept. 14: Monroe Block Party

MONROE — The community is invited to celebrate Monroe with their friends and neighbors during the Monroe Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Monroe Town Office on School Street.

From noon to 6 p.m., attendees can enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers, live music from indie rock band The Grays, and participate in a cornhole tournament and a 50/50 raffle.

The Monroe Historical Society, which is sponsoring the event, is also preparing an exhibit on culture in Monroe. The exhibit will dive into the town’s past and how its residents have enjoyed arts, music, literature and various traditions since the 1820s.

The event will take place rain or shine.

Antique tractors coming to Apex Orchards

SHELBURNE — Apex Orchards’ eighth annual Tractor Show will be on Sunday, Sept. 15, starting at 10 a.m.

Guests will get to view and ride antique and modern tractors, enjoy live music from Sean Eric Callaghan and Co., and food and drinks from Stout Pigeon Coffee, Steve’s Weiner Wagon and Four Phantoms Brewing Co. There will also be face painting and yard games.

For more information, visit apexorchards.com.

Donor gives $200 to food pantry

CHARLEMONT — The Good Neighbors Food Pantry is set to receive a $200 donation, courtesy of an anonymous donor who was looking to support Charlemont residents in need.

The donation was sent to Town Hall, leaving the Selectboard with a puzzle of how to spend it. Town Administrator Sarah Reynolds suggested passing the donation on to the food pantry, as $200 can buy a fair amount of food. The board unanimously agreed.

“It’s a wonderful idea,” said Selectboard member Kim Alison Blakeslee.

The Good Neighbors Food Pantry is open the third Thursday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Charlemont Federated Church.