Again this year, people can enjoy the life stories of famous Greenfield people as told by those characters in a Chautauqua setting. This time, Frederick Douglas Patterson and his daughter-in-law, Kathleen Patterson, will share their experiences as the heirs of the African-American C.R. Patterson and Sons Manufacturing Company, maker of motor cars, buses and trucks.

“Celebrate Spring” Fashion Show and Ladies’ Luncheon
    The Teatime Tootsies Red Hat Society cordially invites you to a “Celebrate Spring” Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Show on Thursday, April 22. The meet and greet starts at 12:30 p.m., and the luncheon is at 1 p.m., followed by the latest spring fashions from Peebles Department Store.

Highland County Help Me Grow RIF Program has been awarded the Reading is Fundamental (RIF) grant for its third consecutive year. They were again awarded federal funding estimated at 75 percent of the cost of books.

Sandy Throckmorton and Tom Calhoun of Greenfield have announced their engagement. The couple plans a July 4 wedding.

It's a good rule of thumb to seek validation of anyone who is providing services in your home. For seniors in the area who receive home health or other similar services, the Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. (AAA7) asks seniors to be particularly aware of possible home health agency imposters who may come to homes claiming they provide services.

New Directions will be holding a spring dinner on Saturday, April 10 from 5-7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, located at 457 Jefferson St. in Greenfield.