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SUMMARY:Emily and J.G.
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library on Monday\, July 20 at 6pm for Emily & J.G.\, a lively conversation that will touch the heart. For much of her life\, Poet Emily Dickinson corresponded with Belchertown’s own J.G. Holland and his wife\, sharing the intimate moments of their lives through language—currents of the 19th century\, recipes\, snippets of poems\, news of children\, the nature of friendship\, love\, art\, longing and grief. \nThe conversation between Emily and Dr. Holland brings to life the ideas\, humor and wisdom of the lifelong relationship between the poet who never married\, the traditional Victorian woman raising a family (Mrs. Holland) and her husband—the renowned writer of his day\, whose newspaper\, The Springfield Daily Republican\, printed the only poems Emily published in her lifetime. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/emily-and-j-g/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Lecture
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SUMMARY:Stitched Journals Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 15th from 4:00-5:30PM \nTeens and their adult loved ones are invited to the library on Wednesday\, July 15th from 4:00-5:00PM for an Intergenerational Stitched Journal Workshop with Lisa Hersey of Antler Editions! At this beginner class\, participants will make two blank journals with pockets in the back. Materials\, tools\, and instruction will be provided. \nSpace is limited\, and preference will be given to teen/adult pairs from Belchertown.  Registration required\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/mG4WVFjUwdu12oeB9 \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/stitched-journals-workshop/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons,Crafts,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211341Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Parzymieso Meet the Author
DESCRIPTION:Join author Michael Parzymieso at the Clapp Memorial Library on Wednesday\, July 8 at 7pm for a discussion of the places and people around Belchertown and the Quabbin that inspired the supernatural thriller\, The Dale. This year\, he will be doing a reading of the sequel to The Dale. Afterglow is set five years after the events of The Dale and will be published in April 2027. Book signing afterward. Books available online or at the event.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/michael-parzymieso-meet-the-author/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T193000
DTSTAMP:20260724T211332Z
CREATED:20260724T211332Z
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SUMMARY:ViewFinder Exhibition and Award Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception and awards ceremony on Wednesday\, July 1 at 6pm at Clapp Memorial Library for the winners of the ViewFinder: Belchertown Nature Photography Contest. This contest\, sponsored by the Clapp Memorial Library\, Friends of Lake Wallace\, Quabbin Photo Group\, and the Belchertown Creative Economy Committee\, showcases local photographers capturing the natural diversity of Belchertown. Light refreshments will be served. The winning photographs will be displayed at the Library throughout the month of July and\, after that\, will be on the Town of Belchertown website.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/viewfinder-exhibition-and-award-reception/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Children's Events,Community Event,Contests,Teen Events,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T180000
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SUMMARY:Pamela Means Presents: Black\, Brown Beige
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the front lawn of the Clapp Memorial Library for a concert on Saturday\, June 20th at 5pm as we welcome singer-songwriter\, jazz musician\, educator\, and activist\, Pamela Means. This new program celebrates the artistry and cultural contributions of Black\, Brown and Beige musicians; a nod to Duke Ellington in title and celebration. This concert honors artists who have used their voices\, their lives\, and their art to call out injustice\, inspire compassion\, and prove possibilities of a just and loving world. Highlighted artists include Bessie Smith\, Leadbelly\, Nina Simone\, Louis Armstrong\, Billie Holiday\, Marvin Gaye\, Tracy Chapman\, Prince\, and more! Inimitable voices that have played an integral part of our nation’s history from its earliest formation to the present day. In case of rain\, the concert will take place inside Town Hall. \nThis program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/pamela-means-presents-black-brown-beige/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
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SUMMARY:Fabric of the Revolution Workshop
DESCRIPTION:On June 13 at 10am\, local fiber artist Holly Field will be hosting an activity at the Clapp Memorial Library where participants can make their own copy of George Washington’s headquarters flag\, the Washington Standard. This flag was flown during the Revolutionary War to mark Washington’s position in camp and on the battlefield. During the activity\, participants will dye a Washington Standard of their own using a natural Indigo dye bath to color our flags blue. The cotton fabric we will be using has been pre-treated so that the dye will not stick to the area where the stars are\, creating the star pattern as if by magic when the flag is removed from the dye. The dyeing process can be messy so please dress appropriately. This activity is limited to 18 participants\, ages 10 to adult\, and will take place on the front lawn of the library. Kids under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. Click here to sign up. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/fabric-of-the-revolution-workshop/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Children's Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Crafts,Teen Events,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T200000
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SUMMARY:Fabric of the Revolution: Recreating a 13 Star American Flag
DESCRIPTION:On June 9\, 2026\, join fiber artist Holly Field for a talk about her project “The Fabric of a Revolution: Recreating a 13 Star American Flag.” She will discuss the process of creating a historically accurate 18th century American flag\, and display her finished product. In her talk she will share how her flag was constructed – starting with the raw materials of sheep’s fleece and flax\, then spinning\, weaving\, dyeing\, and finally sewing – as well as the connection to people in American history who would have been involved in these same processes. \nTalk from 7 – 7:30 followed by discussion with the artist until 8pm. The flag will continue to be on display at Clapp Memorial Library through June. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/fabric-of-the-revolution-recreating-a-13-star-american-flag/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260724T211300Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211300Z
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SUMMARY:Kinti Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, June 2 at 7pm\, the Clapp Memorial Library will be hosting the musical duo\, Kinti Ensemble. Kinti is named after the Quechua word for hummingbird\, qʼinti\, and\, like their namesake\, builds a bridge between North and South America. Inti Curi Cachimuel is a virtuosic Quichua indigenous musician and composer from Otavalo\, Ecuador with fluidity in a wide range of styles from traditional Andean to jazz. Cellist Rebecca Hartka has always concurrently explored a variety of styles and improvisation. With a strong impulse to connect across cultures\, Hartka was inspired to travel to Cuba and the Yucatán\, Mexico in 2019 and 2020\, where she collaborated with Mayan musicians in concert. The duo has been inspiring audiences since 2021 in a range of venues throughout New England with a unique sound rooted in the music of their Celtic and Andean indigenous ancestors\, as well as original looped and partially improvised compositions inspired by the natural world. This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/kinti-ensemble/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event,Concerts & Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000
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SUMMARY:Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Book Talk with Julie Dobrow
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, May 27 at 7pm at the Clapp Memorial Library\, Tufts University Professor Julie Dobrow shares the tumultuous and storied lives of Charles Eastman\, and his wife\, Elaine\, former Belchertown residents. Like most star-crossed lovers\, they came from vastly different worlds. Elaine Goodale\, a white woman who grew up on a farm in the remotest part of the Berkshires\, was a poet\, writer and teacher who’d come to the Dakota Territory in 1884 to teach Native American children. Ohíye S’a\, or Charles Alexander Eastman\, was a Santee Sioux\, born in Minnesota and one of the only Native Americans educated at Dartmouth College and Boston University Medical School. He’d come to Pine Ridge as a reservation physician. Elaine and Charles improbably met in December 1890\, and more surprisingly\, fell in love. And then the Wounded Knee Massacre happened\, and changed everything. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/love-and-loss-after-wounded-knee-a-book-talk-with-julie-dobrow/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260724T211253Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211253Z
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Nature Photography for Children
DESCRIPTION:There will be two ViewFinder photography workshops for children. These will be open to children 4 years old and above. Children up to the sixth grade must be accompanied and assisted by an adult. Maximum group size is 6 children.  Click here to register. \nLocation: The School Garden in front of the Swift River Elementary School \nInstructor: Holly is interested in the colors\, forms\, and patterns displayed throughout the diversity of life. She believes that photography allows us to look more thoughtfully and carefully at all of nature’s beauty\, big and small. She volunteers with students at Swift River Elementary and in the Belchertown School Garden.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/an-introduction-to-nature-photography-for-children-2/
LOCATION:Chestnut Hill Community School\, 59 State St\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T200000
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SUMMARY:Janet Crosier Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation and book signing with author Janet Crosier. Her novel\, Shadows on the Heath\, imagines the missing three years of Heathcliff’s life from Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights. Copies of the book along with Janet’s latest novel\, Weymouth House\, will be available for purchase. \nJanet Crosier is an adjunct English Professor in Western Massachusetts and member of the Brontë Society\, Modern Language Association\, and Straw Dog Writers’ Guild. She has published her research\, poetry\, and several short stories with the International Academic Forum\, New Dimensions in the Humanities\, Common Ground\, and the University of Massachusetts.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/janet-crosier-book-talk/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211234Z
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Nature Photography for Children
DESCRIPTION:There will be two ViewFinder photography workshops for children. These will be open to children 4 years old and above. Children up to the sixth grade must be accompanied and assisted by an adult. Maximum group size is 6 children.  Click here to register. \nLocation: The School Garden in front of the Swift River Elementary School \nInstructor: Holly is interested in the colors\, forms\, and patterns displayed throughout the diversity of life. She believes that photography allows us to look more thoughtfully and carefully at all of nature’s beauty\, big and small. She volunteers with students at Swift River Elementary and in the Belchertown School Garden.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/an-introduction-to-nature-photography-for-children/
LOCATION:Chestnut Hill Community School\, 59 State St\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
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SUMMARY:Andy & Judy
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 2 at 3pm as Andy & Judy return to the Clapp Memorial Library for an afternoon of musical entertainment. Andy & Judy are a Boston-area folk duo who perform original\, lyric-driven songs that combine their beautiful vocals and instrumentation. This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/andy-judy/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Concerts & Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T201500
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Clapp Memorial Library is once again offering a Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Reduction Awareness course. The eight-week introductory course starts on Thursday\, March 12 from 7:00pm-8:15pm and runs every Thursday through April 30. The course is designed to teach and practice mindfulness-based skills. Mindfulness meditation skills teach us to be fully present in the moment and\, when practiced regularly\, help decrease stress levels and improve general well-being and health. Skills covered in the course are gentle and free of judgment. Because each session of this course builds on the previous week\, we ask that you register only if you are able to attend all sessions. \nSign up here: https://forms.gle/mGhrxGTcd1D77ift6.  If you have any questions please email clapp@cwmars.org \nThis course will be taught by Magda Bechar\, a retired nursing professor who has taught mindfulness meditation skills to many groups\, including at the Clapp Memorial Library\, for many years. \nSessions will take place on the main library floor\, except for April 2\, which will take place in the Activity Room.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/mindfulness-meditation-16/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T200000
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SUMMARY:Viet Nam in Peace and War
DESCRIPTION:Most Americans\, especially our veterans\, only know of Viet Nam as a place of horrible warfare. But Viet Nam is an ancient culture with a rich spiritual\, artistic\, and historical heritage stretching back 3\,000 years. This week marks the 51st anniversary of the end of the Viet Nam-American War. \nJoin Belchertown resident and psychotherapist Dr. Ed Tick and area war veterans Gene Herman and Pete Rogers for a program on Tuesday\, April 28 at 7pm presenting Viet Nam in both peace and war. Ed has led 19 healing and reconciliation journeys to Viet Nam since 2000. Pete has returned on his own. In Viet Nam we find loving\, forgiving people with no wartime PTSD who say\, “Please bring your veterans here so we can heal them with our love.” \nJoin us to explore Viet Nam in peace and war. Share stories of Viet Nam during the war and at peace. Learn why these remarkable people have no wartime PTSD and how understanding and reconciliation brings healing. Immerse with us in Vietnamese culture and honor our veterans and the end of that war. Ed Tick will also read from his full poetry collection\, Coming Home In Viet Nam. Books will be available.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/viet-nam-in-peace-and-war/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T153000
DTSTAMP:20260724T211214Z
CREATED:20260724T211214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211214Z
UID:10002378-1777384800-1777390200@clapp.ciderhouse.dev
SUMMARY:Frankenstein Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to take the time to discuss a novel in depth? In this five-session group\, we will discuss the Gothic novel\, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The discussion will be introduced and facilitated by retired professor David Spector. Copies of the book will be available to checkout at the circulation desk. \nRegistration and confirmation required\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/PSFBMP9xJmUxE5Ru5 \nThe group will meet from 2 to 3:30 PM on Tuesdays. The first meeting is on Tuesday\, March 31 and meets weekly through April 28. All sessions take place in the Library’s activity room except for the April 14 session\, which will meet in the Town Hall. \nA public screening of Frankenstein\, the 1931 film starring Boris Karloff will take place on Tuesday\, April 7.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/frankenstein-reading-group-5/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Book Discussion Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
GEO:42.2761978;-72.3998528
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260724T211200Z
CREATED:20260724T211200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211200Z
UID:10002373-1777107600-1777114800@clapp.ciderhouse.dev
SUMMARY:Advanced Nature Photography
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 25 – Advanced Nature Photography with Mark Lindhult \nThe classroom session will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am\, followed by outdoor practical sessions at Lake Wallace (weather dependent)\, so come prepared to walk a short distance to Lake Wallace and spend some time outside! \nViewFinder workshops are open to anyone\, you do not have to be a Belchertown resident. Seats are limited\, and registration is required.  Click here to sign up. \nInstructor: Mark Lindhult\nMark’s passion in photography is capturing the beauty of nature and the unique behaviors of birds and wildlife in their environment. As a Professor Emeritus of Landscape Architecture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst\, a Principle Emeritus at The Berkshire Design Group and a Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects\, he brings his knowledge of landscape\, ecology\, design and composition to inform his photography and advocate for habitat preservation. His photographs have been exhibited at UMass Amherst in the Design Building Gallery\, the US Fish and Wildlife Headquarters Gallery\, Cooley Dickinson Hospital Gallery\, Franklin Medical Center Gallery and the Baystate Medical Center Gallery. He has also granted permission to several non-profit groups to use his photographs in newsletters\, reports\, note cards and postcards\, including the Friends of Quabbin\, the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance and the Kestrel Land Trust.. You can see his work on his website at www.MarkLindhult.com.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/advanced-nature-photography/
LOCATION:Parks & Recreation\, 66 State Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Visual Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T201500
DTSTAMP:20260724T211158Z
CREATED:20260724T211158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211158Z
UID:10002371-1776970800-1776975300@clapp.ciderhouse.dev
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Clapp Memorial Library is once again offering a Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Reduction Awareness course. The eight-week introductory course starts on Thursday\, March 12 from 7:00pm-8:15pm and runs every Thursday through April 30. The course is designed to teach and practice mindfulness-based skills. Mindfulness meditation skills teach us to be fully present in the moment and\, when practiced regularly\, help decrease stress levels and improve general well-being and health. Skills covered in the course are gentle and free of judgment. Because each session of this course builds on the previous week\, we ask that you register only if you are able to attend all sessions. \nSign up here: https://forms.gle/mGhrxGTcd1D77ift6.  If you have any questions please email clapp@cwmars.org \nThis course will be taught by Magda Bechar\, a retired nursing professor who has taught mindfulness meditation skills to many groups\, including at the Clapp Memorial Library\, for many years. \nSessions will take place on the main library floor\, except for April 2\, which will take place in the Activity Room.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/mindfulness-meditation-15/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
GEO:42.2761978;-72.3998528
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T153000
DTSTAMP:20260724T211156Z
CREATED:20260724T211156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211156Z
UID:10002368-1776780000-1776785400@clapp.ciderhouse.dev
SUMMARY:Frankenstein Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to take the time to discuss a novel in depth? In this five-session group\, we will discuss the Gothic novel\, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The discussion will be introduced and facilitated by retired professor David Spector. Copies of the book will be available to checkout at the circulation desk. \nRegistration and confirmation required\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/PSFBMP9xJmUxE5Ru5 \nThe group will meet from 2 to 3:30 PM on Tuesdays. The first meeting is on Tuesday\, March 31 and meets weekly through April 28. All sessions take place in the Library’s activity room except for the April 14 session\, which will meet in the Town Hall. \nA public screening of Frankenstein\, the 1931 film starring Boris Karloff will take place on Tuesday\, April 7.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/frankenstein-reading-group-4/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Book Discussion Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
GEO:42.2761978;-72.3998528
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260724T211155Z
CREATED:20260724T211155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211155Z
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SUMMARY:Kalos Trio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of classical music with Kalos Trio. \nKalos Trio is comprised of Rebecca Hartka on cello\, Julia Liao on violin\, and Barbara Lysakowski on piano. This concert will be held at BUCC with Ms. Lysakowsi’s playing the library’s 1877 Steinway piano. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/kalos-trio/
LOCATION:Belchertown United Church of Christ\, ​18 Park Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event,Concerts & Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260724T211141Z
CREATED:20260724T211141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211141Z
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SUMMARY:Photography for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 18 – Photography for Beginners with Ed Comeau \nThe classroom session will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am\, followed by outdoor practical sessions at Lake Wallace (weather dependent)\, so come prepared to walk a short distance to Lake Wallace and spend some time outside! \nViewFinder workshops are open to anyone\, you do not have to be a Belchertown resident. Seats are limited\, and registration is required.  Click here to sign up. \nInstructor: Ed Comeau \nEd’s interest in photography goes back many years\, but upon moving to Belchertown over 25 years ago this interest reached a whole new level with his proximity to the Quabbin Reservoir and access to the beauty of Western Massachusetts. While he can often be found sitting in some remote part of the Quabbin\, waiting for wildlife to come his way\, has also explored Maine\, Alaska\, and Colorado\, resulting in a number of beautiful landscape and wildlife photographs. A number of local businesses have exhibited his works and his photographs have appeared in several calendars. He is a member of the Friends of the Quabbin Board of Directors\, the Program Director of the Quabbin Photo Group\, and has been an instructor for the Belchertown ViewFinder project since its inception. You can find his work at www.ComeauPhotography.com and on Instagram @edcomeauphotography.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/photography-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Parks & Recreation\, 66 State Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Visual Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T201500
DTSTAMP:20260724T211141Z
CREATED:20260724T211141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211141Z
UID:10002364-1776366000-1776370500@clapp.ciderhouse.dev
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Clapp Memorial Library is once again offering a Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Reduction Awareness course. The eight-week introductory course starts on Thursday\, March 12 from 7:00pm-8:15pm and runs every Thursday through April 30. The course is designed to teach and practice mindfulness-based skills. Mindfulness meditation skills teach us to be fully present in the moment and\, when practiced regularly\, help decrease stress levels and improve general well-being and health. Skills covered in the course are gentle and free of judgment. Because each session of this course builds on the previous week\, we ask that you register only if you are able to attend all sessions. \nSign up here: https://forms.gle/mGhrxGTcd1D77ift6.  If you have any questions please email clapp@cwmars.org \nThis course will be taught by Magda Bechar\, a retired nursing professor who has taught mindfulness meditation skills to many groups\, including at the Clapp Memorial Library\, for many years. \nSessions will take place on the main library floor\, except for April 2\, which will take place in the Activity Room.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/mindfulness-meditation-14/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T153000
DTSTAMP:20260724T211141Z
CREATED:20260724T211141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211141Z
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SUMMARY:Frankenstein Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to take the time to discuss a novel in depth? In this five-session group\, we will discuss the Gothic novel\, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The discussion will be introduced and facilitated by retired professor David Spector. Copies of the book will be available to checkout at the circulation desk. \nRegistration and confirmation required\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/PSFBMP9xJmUxE5Ru5 \nThe group will meet from 2 to 3:30 PM on Tuesdays. The first meeting is on Tuesday\, March 31 and meets weekly through April 28. All sessions take place in the Library’s activity room except for the April 14 session\, which will meet in the Town Hall. \nA public screening of Frankenstein\, the 1931 film starring Boris Karloff will take place on Tuesday\, April 7.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/frankenstein-reading-group-3/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Book Discussion Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
GEO:42.2761978;-72.3998528
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260724T211137Z
CREATED:20260724T211137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211137Z
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SUMMARY:Smartphone Photography
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11 – Smartphone Photography with Linda Repasky\nBelchertown Recreation Department\, 66 State Street (behind the police station). \nThe classroom session will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am\, followed by outdoor practical sessions at Lake Wallace (weather dependent)\, so come prepared to walk a short distance to Lake Wallace and spend some time outside! \nViewFinder workshops are open to anyone\, you do not have to be a Belchertown resident. Seats are limited\, and registration is required.  Click here to sign up. \nInstructor: Linda Repasky\nLinda is a Belchertown resident who enjoys capturing the beauty of local natural resources with her iPhone. She particularly enjoys exploring around the Quabbin Reservoir\, as well as pursuing macro photography to capture the tiny details in nature that are so easy to overlook. Her iPhone photos have received recognition in numerous international photography competitions. You can see her work on Instagram @lindarepaskyphotography
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/smartphone-photography/
LOCATION:Parks & Recreation\, 66 State Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Visual Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T201500
DTSTAMP:20260724T211137Z
CREATED:20260724T211137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211137Z
UID:10002357-1775761200-1775765700@clapp.ciderhouse.dev
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Clapp Memorial Library is once again offering a Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Reduction Awareness course. The eight-week introductory course starts on Thursday\, March 12 from 7:00pm-8:15pm and runs every Thursday through April 30. The course is designed to teach and practice mindfulness-based skills. Mindfulness meditation skills teach us to be fully present in the moment and\, when practiced regularly\, help decrease stress levels and improve general well-being and health. Skills covered in the course are gentle and free of judgment. Because each session of this course builds on the previous week\, we ask that you register only if you are able to attend all sessions. \nSign up here: https://forms.gle/mGhrxGTcd1D77ift6.  If you have any questions please email clapp@cwmars.org \nThis course will be taught by Magda Bechar\, a retired nursing professor who has taught mindfulness meditation skills to many groups\, including at the Clapp Memorial Library\, for many years. \nSessions will take place on the main library floor\, except for April 2\, which will take place in the Activity Room.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/mindfulness-meditation-13/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260724T211122Z
CREATED:20260724T211117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211122Z
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SUMMARY:Frankenstein (1931) movie screening
DESCRIPTION:The Clapp Memorial Library will host a screening of the 1931 version of Frankenstein\, starring Boris Karloff\, on Tuesday\, April 7 at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. The screening is offered in conjunction with the Library’s Frankenstein Book Group and will be introduced by book group facilitator and retired professor\, David Spector.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/frankenstein-1931-movie-screening/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T153000
DTSTAMP:20260724T211121Z
CREATED:20260724T211117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211121Z
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SUMMARY:Frankenstein Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to take the time to discuss a novel in depth? In this five-session group\, we will discuss the Gothic novel\, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The discussion will be introduced and facilitated by retired professor David Spector. Copies of the book will be available to checkout at the circulation desk. \nRegistration and confirmation required\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/PSFBMP9xJmUxE5Ru5 \nThe group will meet from 2 to 3:30 PM on Tuesdays. The first meeting is on Tuesday\, March 31 and meets weekly through April 28. All sessions take place in the Library’s activity room except for the April 14 session\, which will meet in the Town Hall. \nA public screening of Frankenstein\, the 1931 film starring Boris Karloff will take place on Tuesday\, April 7.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/frankenstein-reading-group-2/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Book Discussion Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T201500
DTSTAMP:20260724T211110Z
CREATED:20260724T211110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211110Z
UID:10002348-1775156400-1775160900@clapp.ciderhouse.dev
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Clapp Memorial Library is once again offering a Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Reduction Awareness course. The eight-week introductory course starts on Thursday\, March 12 from 7:00pm-8:15pm and runs every Thursday through April 30. The course is designed to teach and practice mindfulness-based skills. Mindfulness meditation skills teach us to be fully present in the moment and\, when practiced regularly\, help decrease stress levels and improve general well-being and health. Skills covered in the course are gentle and free of judgment. Because each session of this course builds on the previous week\, we ask that you register only if you are able to attend all sessions. \nSign up here: https://forms.gle/mGhrxGTcd1D77ift6.  If you have any questions please email clapp@cwmars.org \nThis course will be taught by Magda Bechar\, a retired nursing professor who has taught mindfulness meditation skills to many groups\, including at the Clapp Memorial Library\, for many years. \nSessions will take place on the main library floor\, except for April 2\, which will take place in the Activity Room.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/mindfulness-meditation-12/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
GEO:42.2761978;-72.3998528
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTSTAMP:20260724T211103Z
CREATED:20260724T211103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211103Z
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SUMMARY:Art Meets Poetry Kickoff!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating National Poetry Month 2026\nThe Quabbin Art Association presents: ART meets POETRY\nApril 1st thru April 30th \nSix pieces of fine art\, donated by QAA members Darlene Bergeron-Burns\, Carrie Boudreau\, Angelina Fleury\, Lisa Goldberg\, Bev Phaneuf\, and Deborah Sacon\, will be on display throughout the month of April at the Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA. Poets and writers are invited to view the artwork and compose a poem in response to a selected piece of art. All poetry entries must be original and unpublished\, and all entries must be submitted to the library by 5 pm on April 30 th . Each entry must include the person’s name\, e-mail\, phone number\, mailing address\, and title of the poem being submitted. \nEach poetry entry can be submitted once during the contest; a poem cannot be submitted for more than one piece of art. Each artist will select a winning poem\, and winning poets will be notified by May 5th and awarded their prize artwork at the Quabbin Art Association meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday\, May 21\, 2026 at the St. Francis Parish Center\, 12 Park Street\, Belchertown\, MA. Winning poems will be on display at Clapp Memorial Library from May 8 thru May 20. \nNational Poetry Month\, inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996\, is the largest literary celebration in the world. \nQuabbin Art Association\, founded in 2016\, provides education\, support\, and opportunity for local artists\, and promotes community interest and appreciation in the visual arts. For more information\, visit www.quabbinartassociation.com.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/art-meets-poetry-kickoff/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260724T211103Z
CREATED:20260724T211103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T211103Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Music and Stories with The Klines
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, March 31 at 7pm at the Clapp Memorial Library for an evening of music and stories with the Klines. Michael and Carrie Kline perform country harmony duets from coal mining songs to gospel\, family songs\, front porch music\, and songs of people in nature. Listeners may find themselves dancing a waltz to “Fiddler Jones\,” the song that celebrates the role of music and old-time fiddlers in our lives and our\ncommunities\, those who play for family and friends or local dances\, or those who play for no one at all. Since returning to the Valley after 26 years away\, mostly in West Virginia\, they have been performing with upright bass player Joe Blumenthal who has learned lots of coal mining music and songs of people and nature\, as well as some traditional songs. Jim Armenti backs up the band with his precise and high-powered mandolin. As folklorist-musicians the Klines weave songs and stories\, evoking the times that really matter\, time with family and friends\, spiritual times\, wrapped in a patchwork quilt of vivid imagery.
URL:https://clapp.ciderhouse.dev/event/an-evening-of-music-and-stories-with-the-klines/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event,Concerts & Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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