Shutesbury police chief presenting program on scams, frauds and phishing

SHUTESBURY — Police Chief Kristen Burgess is presenting an information program on scams, frauds and phishing on Thursday, May 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Shutesbury Community Church, 6 Town Common Road.

Burgess will discuss the techniques used by scammers on social media, email, on the phone, through online shopping and other methods. All are welcome and refreshments will be served.

In 2022, Americans lost a combined $8.8 million to frauds and scams, a 30% increase over 2021, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission.

Third annual silent auction, tag sale set for Saturday

WHATELY — The Whately Congregational Church’s third annual silent auction and tag sale will be held at the church, located at 177 Chestnut Plain Road, on Saturday, May 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Attendees will have a chance to purchase and bid on a wide variety of vintage and new goods, including a Dorset Ironstone Wood and Sons eight-piece set from the 1960s. Other items include a Christmas Fair table, costume jewelry, baked goods, a Kids Corner, flowers and hanging pots from Fairview Farms.

Tilton Library hosting bird expert David Sibley at Tree House Brewing Co.

SOUTH DEERFIELD — As the Tilton Library Expansion Capital Campaign raises money for the library’s expansion, it is bringing in bird expert David Sibley for a question-and-answer session.

The event will be held in the Tree House Brewing Co. theater, 1 Community Place, on Monday, May 22, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45, with an additional $10 for a beer ticket and $25 for a copy of Sibley’s latest book, “What It’s Like to Be a Bird.” All proceeds go toward the Tilton Fund, which will benefit the capital campaign.

Tickets can be purchased at bit.ly/413jB51.

Conway holding Pre-Town Meeting dessert potluck and discussion

CONWAY — All residents are invited to a Pre-Town Meeting dessert potluck and discussion on Monday, May 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Folks are encouraged to bring a dessert to share that can be served on a napkin, serving utensils and a reusable cup, mug or spoon. Drinks will be provided. Any residents who have information about particular warrant articles are encouraged to bring handouts.

The event is an opportunity for informal, nonpartisan discussion about Town Meeting articles. Residents with questions about articles are encouraged to bring them.

“These gatherings really help me have a better understanding of what we need to decide at Town Meeting,” resident Mary McClintock said in a statement. “And the desserts are really tasty.”

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