Adams Lions Club Golf Tourney Set for May 18

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ADAMS, Mass. -- The Adams Lions Club’s annual golf tournament will be Saturday, May 18, at Forest Park Country Club.
 
Teams of four will compete in a 9-hole scramble format with tee times beginning at 8 a.m.
 
Proceeds will support Lions initiatives, including scholarships for local high school graduates and community events, such as a Halloween parade for local children and lunch for senior citizens. In addition, the club assists residents who need help with vision and hearing loss-related needs and supports research to cure eye diseases and diabetes.
 
The entry fee is $50 per player or $200 per team and includes nine holes of golf, carts, longest drive and closest-to-the-pin contests, and a chance to win $10,000 for a hole-in-one. Lunch from the Adams Lions Club food truck is included in the cost. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winning teams.
 
To register for the tournament, sign up at Forest Park, call Forest Park at 413-743-3311, or text or call Lion Nick Staffin, event chair, at 413-822-5732.
 
The Adams Lions Club has more than 60 members. Lions’ clubs are groups of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. More than 1.4 million members in over 48,000 clubs are serving in 200 countries around the globe.
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Cheshire Gears Up for 2nd Annual Summer Festival

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
CHESHIRE, Mass. — The Cheshire Community Association (CCA) is set to host the 2nd annual Cheshire Summer Festival this coming July 27.
 
"With this being our 10th year of block parties / festivals, we've seen how impactful bringing folks together for a good time can be," CCA President John Tremblay said in an email exchange. "Witnessing lots of smiling, happy people is always a testament to the value."
 
Scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Cheshire Community House Grounds, the festival offers an array of entertainment for all ages. Headlining the festival is Whiskey City and there will also be a performance by It's Magic during intermission.
 
There will also be activities for children like face painting and balloon tying.
 
For those seeking friendly competition, the Cheshire Cornhole Cup also returns.
 
Ozzie's Food Truck and Diane's Twist Ice Cream will offer food snacks for purchase throughout the event. Festival-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
 
There will also be raffles.
 
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