Nancy Parland of the Buckland Historical Society demonstrates open hearth cooking at the Wilder Homestead in Buckland. On Sunday, the homestead will host Colonial Day, which will include open hearth cooking demonstrations. FILE PHOTO

BUCKLAND — Artists and artisans will bring their work to Wood & Barrel Co., located at 50 State St., on Saturday and Sunday for a Crafts of Colrain pop-up shop. The event will be outdoors under tents from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

BUCKLAND — The Buckland Historical Society invites visitors to step into the past at the Wilder Homestead at 129 Ashfield Road and sample activities from the colonial era on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.

There will be open hearth cooking, oxen, weaving, spinning, music of the 1700s, cider pressing, Morris dancers and more. Admission is free.

BUCKLAND — The Buckland Public Library will host a variety of special events over the next couple months.

<sbull value="sbull"><text xmlns="urn:schemas-teradp-com:gn4tera"></text></sbull>Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. — Story Time with Mr. Dave.

■Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. — Mushroom walk. Meet at Mohawk Trail Regional School’s parking lot near the clay courts.

■Friday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m. — Speak Easy Poetry Open Mic. Featuring Candace Curran and Jody Stewart. Sign-up starts at 5:45 p.m.

■Tuesday, Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m. — Advance Directives Workshop. Attorney Susan Shauger will discuss both health care proxy and MOLST (Medical Order for Life Sustaining Treatment) forms. Forms will be available at the workshop.

The library is also hosting new recurring events.

<sbull value="sbull"><text xmlns="urn:schemas-teradp-com:gn4tera"></text></sbull>Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. — Crafternoons. Bring your 3- to 11-year-old for crafts and stories. However, this age range is flexible.

■Every third Friday of the month, 5 to 7 p.m. — All Ages Game Night.

SHELBURNE — Early voting for the Nov. 8 election will be offered at Town Hall, located at 51 Bridge St., at the following dates and times:

■Oct. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

■ Oct 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

■Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

■Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

■Nov. 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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