April 12: Rabies clinic

HEATH — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will host a rabies clinic from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 12, at the Jacobs Road Municipal Center in Heath.

The office will offer one-year and three-year rabies vaccinations for both cats and dogs. Those seeking three-year vaccinations must bring proof of a previous one-year vaccination.

Dogs must be leashed and cats must come in travel carriers. Vaccinations are $20, to be paid in cash at the clinic.

For more information, visit fcrdogkennel.org.

Songwriting group for seniors begins April 15

SHELBURNE FALLS — Seniors can learn how to draft a tune at a four-week songwriting class at Arms Library.

Beginning April 15, Robin Lane will lead a songwriting workshop for seniors on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to work collaboratively with their fellow seniors to write a song. No experience in songwriting is necessary.

For more information, call the library at 413-625-0306.

Cleanup effort seeking volunteers

COLRAIN — Volunteers are needed for a monthlong, townwide community cleanup called Spruce It Up Colrain.

To celebrate Earth Day, Colrain residents are being asked to pick up litter. Grabber tools, safety vests and trash bags will be available at Griswold Memorial Library.

To sign up to clean a section of town, visit tinyurl.com/sprucec For more information, contact spruceupcolrain@gmail.com.

Volunteers sought to help with Buckland Public Library cleanup

BUCKLAND — It’s spring cleaning time and the Buckland Public Library is seeking volunteers to help organize shelves and clean up the library.

From 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, the library will be open to volunteers to lend a hand. Pizza will be provided and volunteers are invited to bring a treat for a potluck.

Interested volunteers can contact Library Director Kellee Davis at 413-625-9412 or kdavis@cwmars.org.