Poetry Event to Celebrate Earth Day and the Hoosic River Watershed

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — A poetry event focused on the Hoosic River Watershed will take place on Thursday, April 24, at 4:30 PM.

Poets and individuals interested in poetry of all ages are invited to participate in this Earth Day celebration.

The event will begin at the Mohican Recreational Path – Syndicate Road Trailhead parking lot. Participants will walk along the Hoosic bike trail in Williamstown to seek poetic inspiration. Writing prompts will be available for those who wish to use them. Time will be allotted for participants to share their poems, phrases, or other creative expressions inspired by the river. The program is scheduled to last for 1.5 hours.

This free workshop is open to the public and is funded by a grant from the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Registration is required and limited to 16 participants. Interested individuals can register at the provided link.

The facilitator for this event is Arianna Alexsandra Collins, the Executive Director of the Hoosic River Watershed Association. Ms. Collins is also a naturalist educator and poet with over 30 years of experience in outdoor education and community engagement. She has been facilitating quarterly Poetry Shares at her local library in Ashfield for several years. Samples of Ms. Collins’ poetry can be found at https://hearkentoavalon.com/earthvoice-poetry/.

 

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Annual 1753 House Carol Sing in Williamstown

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The 1753 House Committee and the Williamstown Historical Museum invite the community to the annual 1753 House Carol Sing at 7 pm on Monday, Dec. 22. 
 
The Carol Sing is a free, ecumenical event for all ages.
 
Deborah Burns will lead the a cappella singing beside a blaze in the fireplace. Hot mulled cider, donated by Provisions Williamstown, and carol books are provided. There is no heat or electricity in the 1753 House, so dress warmly and bring a light to see by
 
The 1753 House is an historical replica of a regulation European settler's home first constructed by local volunteers in 1953 in celebration of Williamstown's Bicentennial. It's located on Field Park across from the David & Joyce Milne Public Library (1095 Main Street), at the northern intersection of Routes 2 and 7. 
 
Parking is available at the Library.
 
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