Montague Villages holding meet and greet at library

MILLERS FALLS — Montague Villages, a nonprofit dedicated to helping aging people remain independent in their homes through volunteer service, will host a meet and greet at the Millers Falls Library on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. The gathering is open to residents of all five villages of Montague.

Anyone who is 18 or older can volunteer to help provide services and anyone who is 60 or older can benefit from Montague Villages’ services.

Visit montaguevillages.org for more information.

Bank to host pollinator presentation

TURNERS FALLS — Residents can visit the Greenfield Savings Bank branch at 282 Avenue A on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. to learn about pollinators from pollinator habitat designer Tom Sullivan.

Feeding the next generation of pollinators is essential for their survival. It starts with flowers to make the nectar and pollen that provides their energy to fly, and protein to mate and build nests. Residents are invited to come hear how they can make a difference in the survival of native bees and butterflies. Their survival depends on the plants chosen for yards and gardens.

Peterson School classes available at Franklin Tech

TURNERS FALLS — Franklin County Technical School is offering in-person and online courses through The Peterson School.

The Peterson School is known for technical training. The collaboration between the two schools will provide opportunities for adult learners to gain industry-recognized skills in high-demand fields, thus further strengthening Franklin Tech’s commitment to workforce development.

The Peterson School will offer the following courses in person from 6 to 10 p.m. — Basic Air Conditioning and Plumbing Tier I, starting Feb. 25, and Plumbing Tiers III and IV and Oil Code License Prep, starting Feb. 26. These classes will be taught at Franklin County Technical School at 82 Industrial Blvd.

In addition to the classes being taught at Franklin Tech, The Peterson School offers live online classes. For more information, or to register for in-person classes at Franklin Tech or live online classes, go to petersonschool.com.

Reception to celebrate Cultural Council grant recipients

MONTAGUE — The Montague Cultural Council will host a reception to announce its 2025 grant recipients on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m at the Shea Theater Arts Center, 71 Avenue A.

This event will honor the work of artists and arts organizations that provide public benefit to Montague residents and are committed to fostering a more equitable and resilient community. The event will feature presentations and performances by Cloud Belly, Antennae Cloud Farm, Good Music Makes Good Neighbors, Weathervane Community Arts, RiverCulture, the Nolumbeka Project, Musica Franklin, Real Live Theatre, Alexis Hott and more.

The lobby of the Shea Theater will host a Black History Month exhibit by three visual artists and former James Weldon Johnson fellows Kamil Peters, Noland Anderson, Meclina Gomes. Peters, a contemporary metal artist based in Ludlow, encompasses a wide range of expressions in his work, from intricate mask work to large-scale commercial installations. Anderson’s work celebrates people of color using oils applied with loose brush strokes on textured canvas surfaces. Gomes’ large-scale portraits are used as a healing modality and a vehicle for meaningful conversation.

Light refreshments will be provided and the Shea Theater has a cash bar. More information can be found at sheatheater.org.

Feb. 25: ‘It’s Complicated’ screening

ERVING — Residents are invited to the Erving Senior & Community Center on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m. for a screening of “It’s Complicated.”

Popcorn will be provided. Those who are interested in attending should call 413-423-3649 to register.