Historical Society program focusing on Griswoldville

COLRAIN — The Colrain Historical Society’s May program will be a photographic journey through the village of Griswoldville as it was in 1920.

The free program will be held Thursday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m., following the Historical Society’s 7 p.m. business meeting, in the Stacy Barn behind the Pitt House, located at 8 Main Road. Refreshments will be served.

The Griswold Manufacturing Co. commissioned a Boston firm to develop a plan to improve and expand life in the village. A book with black-and-white photos and the grand plan was presented to the company. Years ago, that book was pulled from the trash at the mill and eventually found its way to the Historical Society.

The plan outlined where to put athletic fields, tennis courts, a swimming pool and lockers. The pictures to be shown from the book show the entire village with the ideas for improvements, including sidewalks, shrubs and tree planting. However, not one of these proposals ultimately came to fruition.

Trivia night to raise money for Parents Council

SHELBURNE FALLS — As an Academy at Charlemont Parents Council fundraiser, Raven Books will host a trivia night on Friday, May 24, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There will be social time before the event from 6 to 7 p.m. and after the event from 8:30 to 9 p.m.

Tickets cost $15 per player. The fee includes drinks and snacks. Money raised will support class trips, staff appreciation and community events.

Purchase tickets at the bookstore through May 23 or call the store at 413-522-2868 to reserve a spot.

Sen. Mark’s staff holding office hours

BUCKLAND — State Sen. Paul Mark’s staff will hold office hours on Tuesdays, May 14 and May 28, from 10 a.m. to noon at Buckland Town Hall, located at 17 State St.

Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state legislation, or to ask for assistance with issues involving any state agency. Appointments are not required.

Make wind chimes at the library

CHARLEMONT — Tyler Memorial Library will host a workshop on making wind chimes on Thursday, May 23, from 5 to 6 p.m.

Participants can use silverware, beads, bells and old keys, and are invited to bring items with them to add to their creations.

Birds of prey coming to Hawlemont

CHARLEMONT — Tyler Memorial Library and the Charlemont-Hawley Cultural Council are sponsoring a birds of prey event featuring hawks, falcons and owls at Hawlemont Regional School’s gymnasium on Saturday, June 1, at 3 p.m.

Attendees will learn about predation, different hunting adaptations and the status of raptors in a changing world. All featured birds of prey are native to New England.