Saratoga Racetrack and Casino Trips – 2014
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 AND FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 $35.00 per person or $60.00 per person if you sign up for both dates–but hurry–this trip sells out every year! Price includes KingWard Charter bus with bathroom, raffles on the way up, entry fee to racetrack and tip to driver. Things to bring: coolers, food and drinks (no glass) and lawn chairs. We usually stay as a group in the parklike... Read More
Mill River Greenway Working Group
Ten Leeds residents have formed a working group to help shape the Leeds portion of an eventual greenway along the Mill River. Jason Johnson has agreed to serve as chair, so if you are interested in what happens along the river, please send your email address to Jason, so he can include you in meeting notices and other news of the group’s work. Like the rail trail, the Greenway... Read More
Kittens for Adoption
We are fostering 4 kittens and a sweet 2 year old mama cat. The kittens were born in Leeds in May and will be available for adoption (and the mother too!) in July; (adoption & fees through Dakin/Springfield). For more info, please email Pamela and Jeff at pccleeds@gmail.com. Read More
Midnight to Midnight: Northampton’s self-portrait in 48 hours
May 2 – May 3 by Penny Geis What do you love about Leeds? How would you show it in a photo? Let’s make sure Leeds is well represented! Photos taken by hundreds of Northampton residents will become a permanent part of the city’s historical record after a 48-hour photo blitz. Participation is open to anyone, regardless of age or photography experience. Photos must be taken... Read More
Leeds Spring Trail Cleanup
Saturday, April 26, 9:00 to 11:00am We we hope that you can join us to give the Leeds section of the rail trail a spring sprucing up. Leeds volunteers will meet at the Rail Trail intersection on Florence Street, across from Mulberry Park. Choose either Grove Ave to Florence Street or Florence Street to end of trail spur for clean up. Black bags (for garbage) and white bags (for... Read More
Leeds Little Free Library
A couple years ago Tom and Amy Quinn saw a collection of books in a mini weatherproof structure on Washington Avenue in Northampton. It was a neighborhood Little Free Library. Tom went to the Littlest Free Library website, liked what he read. The first library was built in 2009 in Hudson, Wisconsin by the son of a school teacher. Todd Bol built his miniature one room schoolhouse... Read More
High Flying in Leeds
Over the past few weeks a number of Leedsians have reported eagle sightings. The reservoir seems to be the most likely permanent setting for this amazing 7 foot…YES!… 7 foot wingspanned bird. The thinking is that a nest could be in the back corner of the reservoir towards newly paved Kennedy Road. Several other sightings have been reported as well. The ball players... Read More
Pumpkin Party Wrap Up
by Rowan Hodgson It was funny that Linda Butler’s pie, the first-place prize for the pumpkin carv- ing contest, went to Jim Montgomery. That’s because Jim is Linda’s husband. His pumpkin, called “self-portrait,” had garlic for teeth and pears for cheeks. (His pumpkin didn’t really look like him, but it was cool). There were 41 pumpkins entered. Tom and Amy Quinn’s... Read More
High Flying in Leeds
by Jim Mias Over the past few weeks a number of Leedsians have reported eagle sightings. The reservoir seems to be the most likely per- manent setting for this amazing 7 foot…YES!… 7 foot wing- spanned bird. The thinking is that a nest could be in the back corner of the reservoir towards newly paved Kennedy Road. Several other sightings have been reported as well. The... Read More
Great Leeds Pumpkin Festival Marks 20 Years!
Saturday evening, October 26th (rain date 27th), the place to be between 5:00 and 9:00 is where Upland Road meets Chestnut Ave. in Leeds. It is the place where pumpkins rule and pumpkins roll. It is the spot where creativity, community and really nice people meet and have a great time. It is the spot of the 2013 Great Leeds Pumpkin Fest! There will be home made soups, baked potatoes,... Read More
