Plant workshop for kids coming to Just Roots

GREENFIELD — In the upcoming “Herb N’ Play: Children’s Plant Medicine and Play Workshop” at Just Roots farm, located at 34 Glenbrook Drive, children ages 5 to 10 (and younger children with accompanying guardians) can immerse themselves in the world of plant medicine and natural play on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. The rain date is Nov. 3.

This workshop aims to rekindle traditional skills, offering kids practical knowledge, like what to add to soup for a cold or how to treat a bee sting. Participants will engage in medicine making, plant identification and foraging.

The workshop facilitators are Dr. Nitya Jessica Eisenheim, a naturopathic physician from Cedar Rose Naturopathic who specializes in herbal medicine, healthy cooking and community building; and Noelle Janka, a career coach and advocate for social change who also loves sharing her passions of gardening and herbalism with young people.

Space is limited. Reserve a spot by Oct. 13 by emailing Eisenheim at cedarroseheals@gmail.com. Payment is due upon registration via Venmo @nojanka or PayPal. The cost is $25 to $75 per child on a sliding scale, with a discount of $5 for each additional child when three or more sign up. Adults accompanying children should also register to ensure adequate supplies.

With questions, contact Cedar Rose Naturopathic at 413-676-9009 or cedarroseheals@gmail.com.

Long-running literary series continues Tuesday

GREENFIELD — The Third Tuesday Word, a long-running literary series organized by Paul Richmond and Human Error Publishing, will be held at The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., on Oct. 15.

Doors open at 7 p.m., open mic starts at 7:20 and featured authors start at 8:30. There is a $1 to $5 suggested donation. Books will be for sale.

Berkshire Gas paving work starts Oct. 15

GREENFIELD — In addition to the Department of Public Works’ fall paving program, Berkshire Gas will be paving three roads in Greenfield starting Tuesday, Oct. 15. Berkshire Gas has contracted with LB Corp to complete the paving operations.

The involved roads are Hope Street from the intersection with Prospect Street to 250-252 Hope St.; Marshall Street; and Federal Street from the intersection with Cleveland Street to the intersection with Dickinson Street.

No on-street parking will be allowed during paving or milling operations. Paving typically starts at around 7 a.m. and concludes by 4 p.m. Berkshire Gas is responsible for directly notifying abutters and businesses.

The paving schedule is weather-dependent.

Oct. 15: Health screenings coming to Faith Church

GREENFIELD — Residents can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening. Faith Church at 331 Silver St. will host the screenings on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Screenings can check for:

■ The level of plaque buildup in a person’s arteries.

■ Narrowing of the smaller arteries of the ankles and feet, called peripheral arterial disease.

■ HDL and LDL cholesterol levels.

■ Bone density as a risk for possible osteoporosis.

Advance registration is required. Special package pricing starts at $159, but consultants can work with attendees to create a package that is best for them based on age and risk factors. Call 1-877-237-1287 or visit lifelinescreening.com for more information.

Oct. 16: ‘Restoring History: Historical Home Preservation and Renovation’

GREENFIELD — The Historical Society of Greenfield invites residents to “Restoring History: Historical Home Preservation and Renovation,” a talk by Thad Olchowski, on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. in the Whiteman Room of the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew, located at 8 Church St.

Attendees can expect an interactive discussion followed by time for questions.

Olchowski’s talk will be preceded by the Historical Society of Greenfield’s 117th annual meeting from 5:30 to 6 p.m. The meeting will include the election of directors whose terms are expiring.

Parking is available either on the street or in the adjacent church parking lot.

Library welcomes ‘Pickett’s Dream’ author

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Public Library welcomes local author Christopher Carlisle for a talk on his novel “Pickett’s Dream” in the Community Meeting Room on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 p.m.

“Pickett’s Dream” follows Carlisle’s first novel, “For Theirs is the Kingdom,” and “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Understanding Intelligent Design.” Books will be available for sale during the event.

Carlisle earned his undergraduate degree from Columbia University and graduate theological degrees from Harvard and Yale, and is a regular commentator on New England Public Radio.

Meet Sen. Comerford at library

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Public Library will welcome state Sen. Jo Comerford, D-Northampton, to the Community Meeting Room on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Light refreshments will be available from 10:30 to 11 a.m., followed by a presentation by Comerford and time for audience questions.

Comerford represents 25 municipalities in Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester counties, including the city of Greenfield. From health care to energy, the environment and agriculture, she aims to bring western Massachusetts issues to the forefront of discussions on Beacon Hill.

Celebrate 50 years of creativity with the Kelner sisters

GREENFIELD — The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will present “The Kelner Sisters: 50 Years of Creativity” on Friday, Oct. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Liz Kelner, Marian Kelner and Morgan RaShell Kelner will collectively present their creative work in photography, collage, music, video, published books and 3D art. They’ll also be reading from their original writings on Friday, Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.