A RIVER’S MANY FACETS
For some, the end of summer means that a glorious recreational destination — the Connecticut River — slips once more into the background. Give it a proper sendoff by attending the dedication Wednesday of a new “waypoint” center in Hadley, part of the Connecticut River Scenic Byway. Though life today is all about roads, New England’s great river was once a kind of Main Street. Official waypoints along the river are designed to help visitors learn about its natural and cultural features; maps and brochures will seal the deal.
1 to 4 p.m., Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum, 130 River Drive. pphmuseum.org
ANOTHER GOOD BET
On Saturday, Eric Lee performs at 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Valley Folklore Society Song & Story Swap. Fiddle music runs in this guy’s veins. At the Nacul Center, 592 Main St. in Amherst; $10 donation.