‘Spirit and Spa’ co-author coming to library

NORTHFIELD — David James, co-author of “Spirit and Spa” with the late Louise Shattuck and Sheryl Sadler-Twyon of Montague Center, will read excerpts from the book on Thursday, July 18, from 6 to 6:45 p.m., followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session at Dickinson Memorial Library.

“Spirit and Spa” is a memoiristic and vintage photograph depiction of the history of spiritualism in Lake Pleasant, now celebrating its 150th anniversary. Shattuck was a third-generation spiritualist and Sadler-Twyon’s great-grandparents were spiritualists living in Lake Pleasant.

“Spirit and Spa” traces Lake Pleasant from its earliest days as a vibrant resort for thousands to the quiet hamlet of less than 200 residents that it is today. The book also looks at the remnant that remains: The National Spiritual Alliance (TNSA).

Historical Society celebrating National Ice Cream Day

BERNARDSTON — The Bernardston Historical Society, located in the Powers Institute building at 20 Church St., plans to celebrate National Ice Cream Day by hosting an open house on Sunday, July 21, from 1 to 3 p.m.

The open house will feature a tour and participants will receive free ice cream gift certificates from Townline Ice Cream, while certificates last. All minors must be accompanied by adults.

Ample parking is located at the rear of the building.

Film screening to raise money for food pantry

NORTHFIELD — The Northfield Regional Food Pantry will present a screening of “Underdog,” a film about a Vermont farmer and his passion for dog sledding, at Pioneer Valley Regional School on Saturday, July 27, at 3 p.m.

No tickets are required, though donations to support the food pantry are encouraged.

This program is a collaboration between the Northfield Regional Food Pantry and Dickinson Memorial Library. Run out of the basement of the library, the food pantry serves up to 50 families every other week.

With questions, email dmemlib@gmail.com.

Pioneer student completes Long Trail with family

NORTHFIELD — After a 21-day trek, rising Pioneer Valley Regional School sophomore Tad Loud completed the Long Trail in Vermont. Tad was accompanied by his father, Alex Loud, and his brother, Pioneer alumnus Jack Loud.