Resistance Film
Series now Frances Crowe Film Series
The Resistance Film Series of the Northampton Committee to Stop the Wars, begun 15 years ago by peace activist Frances Crowe, is now the Frances Crowe Film Series, a living continuation of the work she started because of her enduring belief in the power of documentary film to make social change. The tribute caries her work forward into the future – Crowe died last summer at the age of 100.
The Oliver Stone film, “South of the Border,” will be shown Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Forbes Library Community Room, 20 West St., Northampton. Local activist Marty Nathan and others will speak about the current situation.
In the 2009 film, filmmaker Oliver Stone interviews Venezuela’s Hugo Chávez, Brazil’s Lula da Silva and other leaders, in an examination of social and political movements in South America.
The Frances Crowe Film Series is co-sponsored by The Resistance Center of Western MA and the Northampton Committee to Stop the Wars, and discussion follows the showings. The free and accessible film screenings occur on the fourth Wednesdays of each month.
Snowshoeing for Seniors
Before cabin fever or winter doldrums have a chance to set in, All Out Adventures of Easthampton is holding a guided snowshoeing outing for seniors, those aged 60 and older, Wednesday in two sessions; from 10 a.m. to noon and from noon to 2 p.m. at Mt. Tom State Forest, 125 Reservation Road, Holyoke. The trek will cover approximately 2 to 3 miles, determined by participants’ interests and abilities. Suggested donation $5 to $20; pre-registration is required. Those interested may call 413-584-2052 to pre-register or register online at alloutadventures.org. Beginners welcome.
Snowshoes and poles provided, or you may bring your own.
Skiers will enter the park from the main entrance on Route 5 in Holyoke, across from the old Competitive Edge Ski Shop, and meet at the concrete building on Bray Lake. There are restrooms inside the building.