Community Calendar

A sweeping, laughter-through-tears family saga spanning 1960s Paris to the present, this exuberant crowd-pleaser traces a Moroccan-Jewish mother’s unshakable belief that love, faith, and sheer willpower can rewrite her son’s destiny.

Visionary humanitarian Henrietta Szold receives her due in this inspiring biography of the Hadassah founder who mobilized generations of American Jewish women to support healthcare and education in Israel.

Celebrate the arrival of Spring with good company, food and music on the UUSE grounds Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10 AM to 2 PM rain or shine (Rain will move all activities indoors and cancel the Bike Rodeo.)
Free!
Beltane Ritual at 11 AM— Beltane honors spring's peak, fertility, and the return of light through fire, flowers, and nature-focused rituals. It is a time for planting, celebrating love, and honoring the earth.
Reggaeton Music at 1 PM—This interactive demo will introduce you to Reggaeton, a high-energy dance music genre that originated in Panama and Puerto Rico, merging Caribbean reggae with American hip-hop. It is defined by the "dembow" riddim — a steady, syncopated 4-on-the-floor beat. Be ready to make music and dance.
Bike Rodeo— Bring your bike and helmet
Children’s Activities— Crafts and active fun
Tag Sale—Congregation-wide tag sale
Bake Sale— Loads of homemade goodies
Plant Sale— Plants for your garden just in time for planting and houseplants
Food Truck— For a snack or full meal
Unitarian Universalist Society East, 153 Vernon St. West, Manchester, CT
www.uuse.org

In celebration of America250, the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS) will proudly present the Sudbury Witness House Tour on Saturday, May 2nd!

Experience some of the oldest homes in Sudbury that witnessed 1776: the momentous year of the ratification of the United States Declaration of Independence and one that recalls the town spirit in Sudbury through its famous 01776 zip code.

The Sudbury Witness House Tour will begin at the first stop: the Loring Parsonage. The home was built for Reverend Israel Loring (1682-1772), stood through the American Revolution, and is now the home of the Sudbury History Center and Museum. There, attendees will receive their tour booklet and begin their journey to a group of impressive Witness Houses—homes that have been in Sudbury since 1776 or earlier—that are now private residences for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

A nostalgic, immersive journey through the rise and fall of a legendary Catskills resort becomes a vivid portrait of mid-century American Jewish life.

Each service includes an uplifting talk that touches on real-life experiences—like relationships, resilience, and personal growth—offering down-to-earth reflections to help you navigate life with clarity, compassion, and a sense of connection.

The healing portion of the service begins with a peaceful, guided meditation accompanied by live harp music, creating a calm and supportive space. Those who wish may then receive gentle, hands-on energy healing from certified Spiritualist healers while seated.

The service concludes with a demonstration of mediumship from the podium, where the medium shares messages from loved ones in spirit. These brief, heartfelt messages are intended to provide evidence of the continuity of life and offer comfort, healing, and connection.

Join Marsha Leavitt at Fiddleheads Gallery in Northfield to make two boxes using modular origami instructions. These small paper boxes are great for “wrapping” small gifts, and they can be part of the gift. They are very sturdy and great for storing all sorts of small bits when finished with Mod Podge. They are a great way to recycle old calendars.

PVJFF's popular short film showcase is back! Enjoy a curated collection of narrative, documentary, and animated works highlighting global Jewish experiences, culture, and history.

This absorbing, behind-the-scenes study of filmmaker Claude Lanzmann’s twelve-year effort to create Shoah—his landmark nine-hour cinematic reckoning with the Holocaust—reveals the staggering demands of a project meant to confront an unfathomable past.

The Northampton Scrabble Club prides itself on being a welcoming group where the priority is on FUN, not strict competition. Come in at any point in the evening and we'll get you in a game! Some players stay for one game, others for multiple games. We have a wide variety of skill levels represented, so come join the fun!