Saturday, June 18, 2022 come to Greenfield for a free event at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. PAWS (Playing Agility With Style) is the New England regional club part of the USDAA (United States Dog Agility Association). They host 8 agility trials each year and the next one is being held right here in Greenfield, Massachusetts!

Come out and watch the dogs compete from 8 am to 5 pm. Entry is free and open to the public!

Find out more information on the PAWS Facebook Page for more information go to http://www.k9agilityservices.com/upcoming.html

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Relay for Life of Franklin County welcomes the community for its annual fundraising event. Relay for Life is the world’s largest volunteer-based fundraising event. Here in Franklin County, we have our own relay each year so that our community can come together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and take action to save lives. Participants form teams whose team members will take turns walking the track lined with luminaria bags in order to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

You can support this event by making your own team, by attending the event as a spectator, or by donating to a team. The event kicks off Friday, June 10th, 2022 at 6 pm with a survivor lap and continues through Saturday, June 11th. The Franklin County Relay for Life will be held at the Greenfield Fairgrounds in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

If you wish to honor a loved one who has battled cancer, you can dedicate a luminaria to them here. 

Find more information about the event, including how to sign up or donate here.

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The Permaculture Place comes to Shelburne Falls!

A new non-profit organization has joined our Shelburne Falls community to offer educational exhibits and demonstrations around Permaculture. The Permaculture Place is setting up shop in the historic mill in beautiful Shelburne Falls with the mission to increase our awareness of the need to practice more regenerative and sustainable ways of living. 

To celebrate their grand opening in style, The Permaculture Place invites the community for an outdoor concert. Bring a blanket or camping chair and join them at 6 pm on Sunday, June 5, 2022 and enjoy a live show by Stuart Kenney and DriveTrain. Hailing from mid-coast Maine and Western Massachusetts, the trio will take you on a musical journey of Appalachia, Bluegrass traditions, Downeast fiddle tunes, and more. Purchase tickets for $20 online here.

Get acquainted with The Permaculture Place before the show by visiting their permaculture exhibit and gift shop. 

Stay informed on upcoming events and exhibits happening at The Permaculture Place by visiting their website, thepermacultureplace.org. 

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Many tag sales have sprung up in front yards across Franklin County, as people do their spring cleaning. It can be a lot of fun to drive around on a Saturday morning and find your own treasures out of other people's old belongings. However, for the best finds in the county, head to the Franklin County Tag Sale on June 4th, 2022 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield.

Over a hundred tag-salers and vendors will be present for the largest tag sale in Franklin County, which will open at 8:30 am and run until 2:00 pm.

Grab a bite to eat from one of the food vendor booths, while you take a break from shopping. Enjoy delicious barbecue from Cliff’s Smokin’ Backyard BBQ, hot dogs from Hot Diggity Dogs, and other fair food from the Marine Booth. 

There’s no fee to enter the fairgrounds - just pay $5 for parking, which will benefit the Franklin Agricultural Society to help maintain the fairgrounds.

More information about the Franklin County Tag Sale here.

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The Pioneer Valley is well known for its fertile lands which provide the best conditions to grow a variety of delicious fruits and veggies. The best place to get these products from the farm to your table is at the local farmers’ markets. As summer approaches, many local markets are already in full swing. There, you’ll find locally grown [...]

The Turners Falls Fishway is now open for viewing until June 12th! Witness the spectacular journey of the anadromous fish in the Connecticut River, as they make their spring migration upstream. Anadromous fish such as American shad, sea lamprey, and others, are born in freshwater, mature in the ocean, and return to freshwater to [...]

This Sunday, May 22, bring your dog to the Green River Swim Area in Greenfield for the inaugural obstacle course, Mutts and Mayhem. Hosted by the Greenfield Recreation Department, the course consists of 1.5 miles of exciting challenges for both people and their dogs. The event starts at 11 am with the small dog obstacle course, followed by the large dog course, and finishing the day with a special awards ceremony. 

To participate, register yourself and your dog online by Friday, May 20th and pay $35. You can also register on the day of the event for $40. Register online through runsignup.org.

After the race, enjoy cooling off with a post-race rinse off and then enjoy a snack or treat. You can also check out the various vendors and socialize with other racers. 

For more information and updates, go to greenfieldrecreation.com/muttsandmayhem and join the event on Facebook.

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Did you know that without bees 35% of our food supply and up to 80% of all flowering plants? Bees and other pollinators are immensely important to the health of our planet. Reverend Lorenzo L. Langstroth understood the importance of bees and is considered the father of modern beekeeping. Langstroth was also the former pastor at the Second [...]

Historic c.1789 Colonial on 112 acres with land on both sides of the road, overlooking scenic protected open meadows, with picturesque hilltop views. This cherished farm was once home to beautiful horses that grazed this magical setting. The land is a rare find and features approximately 35 open acres, a wonderful barn, several outbuildings, [...]

Purchase fresh, beautiful flowers while supporting a local landmark. The Annual Bridge of Flowers Plant Sale is happening this Saturday, May 14th, 2022 from 9 AM to Noon. Every year the Bridge of Flowers draws visitors from around the region and further to the Village of Shelburne Falls. People love to come and enjoy the colorful display of [...]