North Quabbin Notebook: Jan. 6, 2025

A collection of basil plants in South Deerfield. “Nourish Your Nerves: An Herbal Workshop” is scheduled for the New Salem Public Library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18.

A collection of basil plants in South Deerfield. “Nourish Your Nerves: An Herbal Workshop” is scheduled for the New Salem Public Library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18. STAFF FILE PHOTO

Published: 01-06-2025 5:02 AM

Modified: 01-07-2025 9:43 AM


Website survey available

WENDELL — The town’s Website Committee and the Selectboard want community feedback now that the municipal website has been up for more than a year.

The results will be used to make improvements and adjustments. The survey is available at tinyurl.com/WendellSurvey1.

The newest version of wendellmass.us launched on Oct. 5, 2023, after the town’s Website Committee worked closely with ProudCity, a California-based platform that local governments use to manage digital operations.

Events slated for Wendell Free Library

WENDELL — The following events are coming to the Wendell Free Library in January:

■During International Breema Week, Breema bodywork practitioners Mara Bright and Trudy Smith will be offering free 20-minute sessions in the Herrick Room from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 11. Breema is a form of bodywork intended to bring body and mind together. Guests are asked to wear loose, comfortable clothing.

■A houseplant swap is also scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. Propagate or divide some of your plant babies. Planted in dirt is ideal, but bare root is OK as well. Bring your propagations to the library to swap. Labeling what you bring is helpful.

■A make-your-own-snowglobe workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Registration is required. The library can be reached at 978-544-3559 or wendell@cwmars.org.

Herbal workshop set for New Salem Public Library

NEW SALEM — “Nourish Your Nerves: An Herbal Workshop” is scheduled for the New Salem Public Library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18.

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In this hands-on workshop presented by Christine Leo, participants will learn about several herbs that nourish the nervous system, feed the liver and reduce stress. Participants will prepare and experience a simple facial steam and make their own herbal tea bags to take home and enjoy.

Leo will have a healing tea blend for participants to sample during the workshop. Registration is required; call 978-544-6334 or email nsdirector@cwmars.org.

Also coming up at the New Salem Public Library is an “Old Time Radio Hour” hosted by Brian Casey.

The event is slated for 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Village Neighbors to hold volunteer orientation

WENDELL — Village Neighbors, the nonprofit serving people ages 60 and older in Shutesbury, Leverett, New Salem and Wendell, has scheduled a volunteer orientation at the Wendell Senior Center for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Volunteers will learn more about the organization and meet their peers. The orientation lasts about an hour.

Volunteers will fill out the application and give permission for a background check. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer driver, Village Neighbors will need a copy of your driver’s license and Page 1 of your insurance coverage selection pages. Bring contact information for two references.

Mileage reimbursement at 67 cents per mile is available.

Call Village Neighbors at 413-345-6894 or email volunteers@villageneighbors.org with your contact info. There is also an option to attend on Zoom.

If you would prefer an appointment for orientation at another time, arrangements can be made.