Wednesday, May 7
The Copper Angel is celebrating 15 years. Located just off Route 2, on the Route 2A exit to Orange, next to the Millers River and the Wendell State Forest.

The Copper Angel originated in Shelburne Falls, next to the Bridge of Flowers in 1993. In 2004 "the Angel" moved to Erving.

The cuisine is a blend of traditional and international, and focuses on supporting local farmers and local food distributors. The Copper Angel is known for it's reasonable prices, consistency and international inspired dinner specials. A new "bistro menu" is offered, with choices such as artichoke spanikopita or scallop and lobster Grande. The sandwich menu includes such items as "the Crunchy Haddock" or "French Dip". All are served on bread that is freshly baked every day by the chef. All items are made to order, fresh and full of healthy ingredients. There are vegetarian dishes available, seafood, chicken, beef or lamb entrees. Entrée prices range from $6.99 to $24.95.

The Copper Angel has a full bar, with a pub area, for those who wish to have drinks and appetizers.

Take-out is available for every item on the menu, including

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the fresh loaves of bread. Call ahead and your meal will be ready for your pick-up.

The Copper Angel offers an affordable space to have business meetings catered, or for private parties or Holiday events. They have a screen in patio, which is available for reserved private parties. The establishment is handicapped accessible, and has plenty of parking. The hours of the "Angel" are Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday breakfast begins at 9 a.m., and an early dinner is served from 2 to 8 p.m.

Monday nights are Margaritas for $1.99 and"two for one" pasta special. (Buy one pasta entrée and get the second for free) Thursday evenings with soon host a "Coffee House Series", showing off the talents of local musicians. This will begin at 6 p.m. until closing.

Nicol Wander, co-owner of the Copper Angel, holds her degree in puppetry and on special occasions, has delighted diners with Twiddles, the blue fairy marionette. (usually for a special occasion, especially a birthday!!) This summer The Copper Angel will offer a series of Saturday puppet luncheons. The dates to mark are: July 12 for The Lion and the Mouse, August 16 for the Princess and the Pea, and September 13 will bring the newest show, Bobby Broccoli and his Veggie Friends. The shows will begin at 11 am and will be followed by a lunch, geared to the healthy appetites of the young audiences. The cost of the show and lunch will be $8 per child and $10 per adult (menus will be posted on the website).

Throughout the summer, on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 10 p.m., Nicol will be teaching an ongoing Felting Class at the Copper Angel. Whereas the restaurant is not open to the

public during this time, this will allow Nicol the space to share her knowledge and passion regarding needle felting with others. Participants can create either

felted animals, dolls, puppets or felted pictures. The class will continue all summer. The cost is $30 per class, plus materials.

The telephone number to the Copper Angel is (413) 422-2885. Their website is: copperangelrestaurant.com.