Greening Greenfield to screen ‘Eating for Tomorrow’

GREENFIELD — To educate viewers about how humans impact the planet and the significance of food choices, Greening Greenfield will present a screening of “Eating for Tomorrow” at The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited, so attendees are advised to come early. Discussion will follow.

LAVA Center launching monthly story circles

GREENFIELD — Starting Feb. 14, The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. is launching a new monthly conversation circle sharing stories. The story circles will take place every second Friday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m.

Some months may begin with a theme or prompt, such as “How I Came to Greenfield,” and others may be simply “What Would You Like to Share?” February’s theme is “Forever Friends.”

Attendees will begin with the model of using a talking stone or stick or other object. The person speaking holds the object for as long as they want to speak, then passes it on. Others do not interrupt or ask questions, but simply listen. At the end of the hour, there’s a debrief where each person offers a closing thought. The structure may be adjusted over time depending on the interests of the participants.

Feb. 14: ‘Intro to Google Workspace’

GREENFIELD — In collaboration with Tech Foundry, the Greenfield Public Library will offer an hour-long “Intro to Google Workspace” workshop on Friday, Feb. 14, at 10:30 a.m. in the library’s Conference Room.

This workshop covers Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive and Google Meet to streamline communication, tasks and collaboration.

This program is free, but space is limited and registration is required via the events calendar at greenfieldpubliclibrary.org. For more information, contact Pamela McBride at librarian@greenfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 413-772-1544, ext. 5124.

Library offering drop-in mending clinic

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Public Library Makerspace will host a free drop-in mending clinic for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m.

A staff member will help participants decide what to do with their items, such as clothing with holes or detached buttons, and get participants started on mending. The makerspace has sewing machines, simple hand-sewing tools, knitting yarns and tools.

For more information, contact Marjorie Curtis at marjorie.curtis@greenfield-ma.gov or call 413-772-1544.

Feb. 20: Learn about Home Modification Loan Program

GREENFIELD — Mike Blasco of the Franklin County Regional Housing & Redevelopment Authority will be at the Greenfield Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. to offer information and answer questions about the Home Modification Loan Program.

The Home Modification Loan Program is a state-funded program that provides financing (0% interest loans) to homeowners for accessibility renovations to keep a household member with a disability or an older adult in their own home.

To learn more, contact Blasco at 413-223-5228 or mblasco@fcrhra.org, or watch an informational video at fcrhra.org/programs/home-modification-loan-program-hmlp.

‘Board Game Night with Mayor Desorgher’ series starts Feb. 27

GREENFIELD — Mayor Ginny Desorgher and the Greenfield Recreation Department are launching a new community engagement series, “Board Game Night with Mayor Desorgher.”

The first board game night will be held Thursday, Feb. 27, from 6 to 7 p.m. and will take place on the second floor of 20 Sanderson St.

The series of board game nights is an extension of Desorgher’s community engagement initiatives. In 2024, Desorgher and the Greenfield Recreation Department hosted monthly walks from June to October. In addition, the mayor partnered with the Greenfield Senior Center for several walking events with the senior community.

“The best part about being mayor is connecting with the community,” Desorgher said in a statement. “I welcome all to participate in Board Game Night with Mayor Desorgher and look forward to enjoying some checkers, cards and more with everyone involved.”

“Come share the board, share moments and exercise your mind,” Recreation Director Christy Moore said in a statement.