Parish of St. John Paul II Hosts Fall Fest & Bazaar

05:00PM / Friday, September 18, 2026Print Story | Email Story

ADAMS, Mass. — The Parish of St. John Paul II is hosting its annual Fall Fest & Bazaar on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 9 to 4 p.m., rain or shine.

The event will be spread out on two floors of Notre Dame School on Maple Street. In the lower ground floor, will be a seasonally decorated hall, with "shops" for fall, Christmas, handmade and country stores. It will also be the location for the chance auction with so many donated items. The kitchen menu will offer an array of American and Polish foods and French meat pies for eat-in or takeout. Nearby will be a baked goods table and raffles.

On the first-floor will be the book store and, in the gym, jewelry tables, silent auctions and gift certificate auctions. The Kids Fair will have numerous games with prizes and popcorn.

Doors open at 9 a.m.; hot food served starting at 10 a.m.

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After More Than a Century, Heating Failure Puts Adams Turners' Future at Risk

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
07:20AM / Sunday, September 27, 2026

ADAMS, Mass. — For more than a century, generations have gathered for dances, community gatherings and bowling at Turn Hall, but that longtime tradition is now in jeopardy after the building's aging heating system failed.

The Adams community is known for rallying behind local people and organizations in times of need, and now Adams Turners is asking for that same support said Gail Burda, the group's financial secretary.

The boiler, referred to as "the Beast" by board members, is as old as the building itself, which was constructed in 1902. It started out burning coal, was later switched to oil and then to gas President Virginia Fuller said.

For several years, the nonprofit social club, a 501(c)7, has struggled with the aging system, with members periodically checking on it throughout the day during the winter to ensure it was still operating, she said.

Now, "the Beast" has reached the end of its life but the Adams Turners don't have the funding to replace it, prompting them to establish a GoFundMe.

At the time of writing, the GoFundMe has raised $1,750 and members have donated more than $2,500 toward the $30,000 needed to secure an additional $25,000 grant and $25,000 loan from American Turners, the national organization under which the club operates.

The nonprofit hopes to hire a contractor to install a multi-zone hydronic system, a project estimated to cost $81,443. The work would include new heating systems for the apartment, bar area, gym and bowling alley, along with new baseboards, gas lines, permits and other necessary fittings.

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