No Kings rally coming to Northampton on Saturday

NORTHAMPTON — A No Kings rally is being held on the steps of Northampton City Hall Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

Organized by the Young Feminist Party Amherst, alongside youth activists Alice Jenkins and Joey Pisani, the protest is part of a national day of action organized by Indivisible in response to what are allegedly to be authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration.

Adult drawing for beginners classes

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations for Adult Drawing for Beginners.

The eight-week class will draw from various common and expressive techniques including “The Natural Way to Draw,” by K. Nicolaides. Using pencil, charcoal and erasers, beginners will practice gesture, contour, shading and portrait techniques. Sketches will be made from slides, photo copies, a mirror and still life setups.

Classes will be held on Wednesdays, from June 18 to Aug. 6, from 6-8 p.m., at JFK Middle School, Room 116. The fee is $240 for residents and $260 for nonresidents. Participants will be required to purchase their materials.

Register online at northamptonma.gov/recreation. For more information regarding dates, times and fees, visit the website, call 413-587-1040 or email recreation@northamptonma.gov.

ARHS Class of ‘75 reunion

AMHERST — Amherst Regional High School Class of 1975 will hold reunion events Aug. 8-10.

On Friday, Aug. 8, starting at 6 p.m., there will be an informal gathering at the Hangar Pub & Grill. On Saturday, Aug. 9, a social hour and buffet dinner will be held at the Top of the Campus Restaurant at the UMass Campus Center from 5 to 10 p.m., with reservations required. On Sunday, Aug. 10, classmates will meet at the Berkshire Dining Commons at UMass for breakfast at 9:30 a.m.

For Saturday dinner reservations and more information, contact Lindy Orr at orr154@msn.com.

Historic Deerfield offers inside look at Stebbins House project

DEERFIELD — Historic Deerfield is inviting the public inside the walls of history for a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Asa Stebbins House as it undergoes restoration, on Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This Federal-period landmark built in 1799 was the first brick home in Deerfield and remains one of the finest examples of rural Federal architecture in New England. This open house offers an opportunity to witness the meticulous investigation process required before an architectural restoration, including clues in exposed historic framing, original paint colors, decorative finishes, and historically significant design choices.

There are 16 different stations throughout the first floor that describe the questions experts are investigating and the discoveries historians are making at the house. These discoveries will shape future work as Historic Deerfield restores this important house. The Stebbins House will be open to the public as well on June 11-15, June 19-22, and June 25-29, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for these special tours.

To learn more about Historic Deerfield, visit historic-deerfield.org.