Ham Dinner and Strawberry Shortcake
Sat., June 29th 4:30 to 6:30pm, Guild Hall on YMCA Road
Baked ham, homemade baked beans, potato salad, green bean salad and strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream served by the Ladies’ Guild
Adults: $15; Kids under 12: are free.
Eat in or take out. For to-go dinners please call 623-8300 or 623-6455.
Community Garden Space Available Near Congregational Church
Community garden space near the Congregational Church is now available to anyone who needs a sunny place to grow veggies. If interested, contact Rita at 623-5146. Water is available.
Becket Arts Center – Music, Improv, Exhibits, and More
June begins a busy and exciting season for the BAC, starting with Douglas Williams’ “Another Show” on Sat., Jun. 1. Music Brings Communities Together is back with Criollo Clasico on June 8 and Kilashandra on June 22. Bill Wurtzel returns with his “Fungi Art” exhibit, opening on June 14 and our “Reaching” exhibit opening reception is on June 28.
Ken Cheeseman and Paula Langton bring “Tonight We Improvise,” a series of improv classes to the BAC Wednesdays in June and July 3 and 10. Plus, don’t miss our Arts and Crafts Marketplace on Sat., Jun. 22, 10am-4pm. Visit our website at becketartscenter.org/events for a full listing of events or stop in and pick up a season guide during our regular hours Wed-Sun, 12-4pm.
Becket Athenaeum Book Sale Fundraisers & Community Events
Ralph Rosen, local musician and educator, will be giving multimedia presentations on two musical genres: Country Blues (June 11, 6pm) and 1960’s Jazz (June 25, 6pm). On June 20 at 7pm, join us for a virtual author talk with famous trans handywoman Mercury Stardust. Either attend from your own device on Zoom or join us at the library for a live watch party on the big screen with free popcorn.
We will be hosting two Book Sale Fundraiser weekends this summer: July 6 & 7 and August 31 and September 1. Browse through an array of books, audiobooks, and more on the library lawn from 10-4 (weather-permitting). Donations of any size support the services & programs at the Becket Athenaeum.
