Adams Library Friends Present Talk on Late Teacher's Children's Book

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ADAMS, Mass. — The Friends of the Adams Free Library will host "Work of the Heart," a meet-and-greet for a children's book written by Hoosac Valley High School graduate Jessica Contois Kramer. 
 
Kramer's "The Magic of Memories" was published posthumously by her family last year. She was a science teacher at Williston (Vt.) Central School.
 
Her mother, Irene Contois of Adams, and Alan Lawson will lead a discussion about Kramer's life and her inspiration for the children's book.
 
The Friends will provide refreshments, and books will be available for purchase.
 
This event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. Library events are free and open to the public.
 
More information at 413-743-8345 or www.adamslibraryma.org.
 
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ProAdams announces 2025 Holiday Home Decorating Contest

ADAMS, Mass.—ProAdams has announced the details for the 2025 Holiday Home Decorating Contest.

All residents within the boundaries of the Town of Adams are eligible to participate. Entry registration is available online and must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. Once all registrations have been received, a map will be created and posted online Wednesday, Dec. 17.

The contest is for exterior decorations only, including decorations in windows that are visible from the exterior. Judging will be done from outside the residence only and from the street; community members are not to enter the property to view back or side yards.

Three prizes will be awarded: one 1st prize ($100 gift card to Bounti-Fare), one 2nd prize ($50 gift card to Bounti-Fare), and one 3rd prize ($25 gift card to Bounti-Fare). The Community Choice Award winner will also receive a $25 gift card to Bounti-Fare.

The community is encouraged to drive around to view all the entries and cast a vote using the online voting form. Judging will be done from 5-8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19-Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. The online form will be open until 8 p.m. on December 21 for community members to cast their votes. A judging panel consisting of ProAdams board members will choose 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. The community will choose the Community Choice winner.

Holiday Home Decorating participants should ensure that all lights, animations, and decorations are in place and activated for the judging periods on all three nights.

Entry is free; there are no costs or fees to apply to participate. ProAdams encourages residents to be creative, festive, fun, and safe this holiday season.

Visit https://forms.gle/4kqPqu1a9wd9cck98 to sign up. Learn more about this event and others on the ProAdams website: ExploreAdams.com.

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