Wendell Meetinghouse hosting multiple events this week
WENDELL — “Goodness Shakes” Dance Elevation will host Wendell’s Pride Celebration, a dance party with DJ C-Ferg, at the Wendell Meetinghouse at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 5.
Fancy attire is encouraged but not required. This event is queer and all-gender positive, and all ages are welcome, as long as children are supervised.
There will be some artmaking options available. The dance is substance-free, scent-free and outdoor shoe-free.
A warm-up is scheduled from 6:30 to 7 p.m., with an opening circle at 7 p.m. The dance goes until 8:30. There is a suggested donation of $5 to $15, though no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Then, from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, also at the Wendell Meetinghouse, people will explore block printing. Participants of all skill levels will dabble in design, carving and printmaking via a variety of techniques across paper and textile printing with Kady Woods.
Advanced registration is required at tinyurl.com/June6BlockPrinting. Fees vary from $30 to $50. The fee is $15 with a state EBT Card to Culture.
Wendell Senior Center hosting Memory Cafe
WENDELL — A Memory Cafe, a social gathering for people living with changes in their memory and the people who care about them, is scheduled for the Wendell Senior Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 8.
The cafe is hosted by the Wendell Council on Aging, with support from Village Neighbors — a nonprofit providing services to people ages 60 and older in Shutesbury, Leverett, New Salem and Wendell — and the NADS Group.
For support with memory loss, contact Village Neighbors at 413-345-6894 or send an email to generalinfo@villageneighbors.org.
Ice cream social set for Friends group meeting
NEW SALEM — All are invited to the Friends of New Salem Public Library’s annual meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 8.
The meeting is expected to be brief, with the Friends reviewing the past year of activity. Members will then vote on next year’s budget and the slate of board members to serve the next two years. Then, it’s on to socializing while enjoying ice cream and toppings.
Only members can vote, but there will be ice cream for everyone. Email the Friends at nsfriendsoflibrary@gmail.com with any questions.
New Salem Tax Collector’s Office will be closed Friday
NEW SALEM — The Tax Collector’s Office will be closed on Friday, June 5.
Normal office hours will resume on June 12. Staff may still be reached at taxcollector@newsalemma.org. Payments can be made online or by check via the secure lock box outside the historic Town Hall.