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Source: Amherst Bulletin

Reminder: Wednesday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. Town offices, libraries, schools and banks will be closed. Take time to remember what veterans have done for us and thank them. *** Nancy Ratner of Amherst sent an email about the “Pastel and Acrylics Show” at Leverett Arts and Crafts that will be held each weekend from Nov. 8-29. The opening reception is Nov. 15 from 3-5 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Nancy’s work will be on display and worth seeing. *** Bonnie Isman of Amherst sent me an email about an opening reception of an exhibition celebrating the paintings of Mabel Loomis Todd on her 170th birthday, Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be provided. The exhibit is a collaboration between the Amherst History Museum and the Emily Dickinson Museum. The event is free and open to the public. If there is cake with candles, have the Fire Department standing by. *** The Rev. Dr.

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