Clever classic folds for storage

IT’S NOT DIFFICULT to see what makes an Adirondack chair so appealing. The combination of built-in comfort and timeless style always adds up to classic design.

If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, now you can add “easy convenience” to the formula

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MONSON Garden club scholarship

The Monson Garden Club is offering two $500 scholarships to high school seniors who reside in Monson and plan to continue school at a two or four-year college to study in any branch of the life, natural, or environmental sciences. Applications with instructions may be obtained through their school guidance office and are due by April 28.

WILBRAHAM Garden club

The Wilbraham Garden Club will meet April 6 at 10:30 a.m. St. Cecilia’s Parish Center on Main Street.

The program, following a light breakfast and brief meeting, is titled “Container Gardening” and will be presented by Chris Graziano. Learn how to garden with only a little bit of space, or if you are a renter or own your own home, a senior, or if you are mobility challenged.

be an early spring tree identification tour, as leaves begin to bud throughout the 24-acre garden. Admission is $10 per person for members, $12 for nonmembers. Free admission for all children under 4.

Registration is recommended. For more information or to register, visit berkshirebotanical. org. Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Road.

WEST SPRINGFIELD Student scholarship

The West Springfield Garden Club is offering two $1,000 scholarships to qualifying high school seniors.

Applicants must be a resident of West Springfield and be a current student with a minimum “B” average or better in science-related courses.

They must submit a written one-page document which demonstrates their plans for after high school graduation and how the grant will assist in their career choice.

— because this clever classic folds up for storage.

Perfect for outdoor relaxing, the chair is designed with all the comfort and stability of a stationary model.

But when it’s time to put everything away for the winter, simply lift the rear locking rail and fold the back forward and the chair is ready to store in the garage or shed.

All 20 of the project’s parts are traced from fullsize patterns, making it easy enough for most beginners. To build, just trace the pieces onto standard lumber, cut out and sand. Next, assemble everything using glue and screws. To finish, add sealer, paint or stain.

The chair measures 37 inches tall by 24 inches wide by 39 inches deep when open, and folds to 50 inches tall by 24 inches wide by just 20 inches deep.

The Folding Adirondack Chair plan, No. 851, is $9.95 and includes stepby-step instructions with photos, traceable patterns, construction diagrams and a shopping list and cutting schedule.

Please include $3.95 per order for postage and handling and allow about two weeks for delivery.

To order by mail, clip this article and send it with a check or money order to U-Bild Features, c/o The Republican, 741B Olive Ave., Vista CA 92083. To order by credit card, visit U-Bild on the web at u-bild. com.

STOCKBRIDGE Spring celebration

Berkshire Botanical Garden presents “Spring Hoppening” on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Event highlights include egg hunts, a story walk, crafts, pony rides, games, snacks, drinks, and opportunities to have photos taken with a rather large and friendly bunny. The garden’s gift shop will be open with plants and garden items for sale.

At 11 a.m., the first of two egg hunts begin for children up to 4, followed at 11:30 a.m. with an egg hunt for children 5 through 12.

At noon, there will

Scholarships are available for students with a focus of study in one or more of the following areas: horticulture, agriculture, ecology, botany, environmental studies, landscape design or forestry.

Completed applications and forms must be submitted to the West Springfield High School guidance office by April 14; instructions and application forms are also available from the guidance department. Successful candidates will be notified via mail in midMay.

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