AMHERST — An Amherst native and member of the U.S. Marine Corps, killed in March 1945 on Iwo Jima during World War II, is being awarded the Massachusetts Medal of Liberty.

On Memorial Day on Monday, with an event moved to the Bangs Community Center due to the threat of wet weather, a Massachusetts Medal of Liberty was given to recognize Pvt. Felix Stephen Stanne, who grew up on the Stannes’ family farm on Triangle Street.

His nephew John Stanne and other members of the Stanne family were on hand to receive the award, and John Stanne also read an emotional letter that his uncle sent the family while serving.

Felix Stanne previously received the Purple Heart for his service. The Medal of Liberty was created in 2009 to honor Massachusetts service men and women who have been killed in action, died as a result of wounds received in action or who died in service while in a designated combat area in the line of duty.

The Stanne family lived at the farmhouse on Triangle Street from 1915 until the 1950s, when the land was sold to the town and the Amherst Regional High School was built. The family later sold the farmhouse in 1969, with the 19th-century building torn down around the turn of the century.

The Amherst Pelham Regional Chorale performed and the Civil Air Patrol was on hand for the Memorial Day event.

Pride Month

The Amherst Town Council recently issued a proclamation declaring June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+) Pride Month, including affirming “our support for our LGBTQ+ residents, including our youth, and stand with them to protect their civil rights and ability to live openly without fear.”

The Progress Pride flag will be raised for the month, with a formal flag-raising celebration and proclamation reading on June 13 at 3 p.m. to coincide with the Amherst Celebration of Queer Identity and Progress.

Wednesday Market

The Amherst Senior Center is addressing food insecurity among community elders by launching the Wednesday Market.

With donations of produce, prepared goods, bread and sweets from Whole Foods Market in Hadley, people can drop by the Bangs Center to pick up goods from 10:30 a.m. to noon each Wednesday.

Volunteers who can lift at least 20 pounds are being sought to be at the building from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each week to help with set up, distribution and cleanup. Those interested in helping should contact Julia MacFadzen, who coordinates volunteers and outreach for the Senior Center, at macfadzenj@amherstma.gov.

Pancake Breakfast for Puffer’s Pond

An annual pancake breakfast to raise money to maintain Puffer’s Pond is being held Saturday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Mill River Recreation Area on Montague Road.

Money collected from the event will keep the habitat safe and clean for people and wildlife, including the network of trails and the beach. The Amherst Conservation Department hires caretakers for the summer and coordinates volunteers to care for the trails.

Tickets for the breakfast are $12 for adults and $10 for children, with sausage $6 and local maple syrup served.

Whiskey bar near opening

Patio is the new name for a whiskey bar that will be opening in the 26 Spring mixed-use building across from the Inn on Boltwood and next to Grace Episcopal Church.

The bar was originally to be called Dagmar. Dylan Barstow Manz, who is coordinating the project for developer Archipelago Investments, told the Design Review Board at a recent meeting that a lot has been learned from operating Protocol, a restaurant in the One East Pleasant building. Barstow Manz said the idea is to create great gathering spaces from residents and visitors.

“We think it will be a really great gathering spot outdoors," Barstow Manz said.

Song & Story Swap

An acoustic tribute to The Beatles and annual fundraiser for the Pioneer Valley Folklore Society Song & Story Swap is set for Saturday at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 165 Main St.

Performers are invited to sign up to sign up to sing one or  two songs by the Beatles or a former Beatle.  Instruments should be of the acoustic variety, such as guitars, ukes, hand drums, accordions or sitars. Performers are asked to register  in advance and can send email to Paul Kaplan at paulkaplanmusic@gmail.com.

There is a suggested donation of $5 to $10 for those who come to the event.

Meetings

MONDAY: Local Historic District Commission, 3 p.m.; Town Council, 6:30 p.m., Town Room, Town Hall; Historical Commission, 6:35 p.m., demolition delay hearings for 107 Blue Hills Road and 68 McClellan St.

WEDNESDAY: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.