Adams Free Library: 'A Perky Pairing: Coffee and Fine Chocolate'

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ADAMS, Mass. — Kim Larkin will present an interactive workshop called "A Perky Pairing: Coffee and Chocolate" to be hosted by the Adams Free Library.  
 
Thursday, Aug. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required.  Library events are free and open to the public.
 
This is an educational workshop that will cover the history and health benefits of both coffee and dark chocolate.  Kim will pair coffee with different chocolate varieties throughout the class.  
 
Seating may fill quickly, so call 413-743-8345 to register for the class.
 
Larkin has been teaching creative workshops for over 20 years. She is a licensed commercial chocolatier and a National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy-certified aromatherapist. She is also certified by the Specialty Coffee Association in Coffee Foundations and is a lifelong tea aficionado.
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Cheshire Festival of Trees on View Until Dec. 31

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

Businesses, nonprofits, schools and town departments provided trees for the display that reflected their missions or services. 
CHESHIRE, Mass. — There is still time to experience the festive atmosphere of the Community House. 
 
The moment you step into the town offices, you're greeted by the scent of fresh pine wafting from about 70 beautifully decorated trees on display. 
 
The town's festival of trees will be on display Monday through Thursday from 10 to 4, Friday and Saturday from 10 to 8, and Sunday from 10 to 5 until Dec. 31. The building will be closed Dec. 24 and 25. 
 
The idea started four years ago with Department of Public Works Director Corey McGrath's vision to display a decorated, lighted tree in all 13 windows of the Community House, the former Cheshire School.
 
A large part of it was to bring the community back into the building that was a mess five years ago, he said. 
 
The purpose of the building is in its name — a community pillar housing the town offices and Youth Center Inc., and a community hub featuring activities from dancing, craft fairs, wrestling, and more.  
 
Since its establishment, the display has grown into the festival it is today featuring raffles, a Christmas village, nutcrackers, and, of course, trees.
 
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