United Methodist Women announce annual spring luncheons

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The United Methodist Women (UMW) of First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn Street, Pittsfield present their annual spring luncheons on Fridays March 10 through April 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The luncheons feature homemade soups, sandwiches, pie or strawberry shortcake and beverage for $6. A la carte items are available and take out orders may be placed by calling 499-0866. Specialty sandwiches will be offered each week in addition to turkey-cheese wraps, ham salad, egg salad and tuna salad. Specialty sandwiches: March 10 and April 7—seafood salad; March 17—corned beef; March 24—mini subs; March 31—chicken salad. Soup choices are pea, New England clam chowder and vegetable beef. The annual luncheons presented for the public, raise funds for mission projects supported by United Methodist Women including the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program, Christian Center Auxiliary, Elizabeth Freeman Center, Habitat for Humanity, Church World Service, and Hattie B. Cooper Community Center. First United Methodist Church has an active UMW unit with women of all ages participating in fellowship, Bible study, community service and reading programs.
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Community in Unity Day in Pittsfield

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Community in Unity Day: Living with Purpose will be held on the First Street Common from 10 to 4 on Monday, Sept. 7. 
 
Downtown Pittsfield Inc. and the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association have partnered with local resident Ricardo Reeves to host this event. 
 
This will be a day dedicated to bringing the community together through music, art, food, and family-friendly activities.
 
The event will feature live music by Wanda Houston, children's art activities, food trucks, and community resources. The splash pad will be open for kids to enjoy, and water will be provided. Community in Unity Day is open to everyone free of charge and the event is senior friendly and will feature an interpreter. 
 
This is a drug and alcohol-free event. Food trucks will have fare available for purchase.
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