Lori Szepelak, Author at The Westfield News

Correction: Westfield Youth Lacrosse

WESTFIELD-Melanie McNamara is the treasurer and registrar for Westfield Youth Lacrosse. She was incorrectly identified in Friday’s edition on a new indoor...

Sports

Indoor lacrosse league set to start

WESTFIELD-Whip City Lacrosse is launching an off-season program to help boys “keep the sticks in their hands during the off-season in a...

Food/Travel

Salvation Army offering holiday meals; donations sought

WESTFIELD-St. Joseph’s National Catholic Church on Main Street will be the setting for families to sign up for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals,...

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SMS students, staff answer the call to help hurricane victims

WESTFIELD-Whenever 12-year-old Abbie Balser sees a need in her community – or around the globe – she wants to answer the call....

Entertainment

Athenaeum plans free pastel paint workshop

WESTFIELD-Adult artists of all skill levels are encouraged to participate in a free pastel painting workshop at the Westfield Athenaeum Nov. 9....

Westfield

Toys, games, books sought for fundraiser

WESTFIELD-Donations of “gently used, very clean” toys, games, puzzles, sporting goods and books are sought by the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum...

Education

Latest buzz on bees planned at Westfield State

WESTFIELD-As beekeepers across the state diligently work to sustain their hives under attack, the Massachusetts Beekeepers Association will hosts its fall meeting...

Health

‘Kettle’ ringers needed for holiday season

WESTFIELD-With the Salvation Army’s “red kettle” season only weeks away, volunteers – individuals or community and civic groups – are being sought...

Food/Travel

Fall farm stand road trip

WESTFIELD – Now that fall has officially arrived, have you considered a road trip to view the foliage – meandering the back...

Sports

Cheer teams will be in the spotlight at WHS

WESTFIELD-Westfield Youth Football’s Cheer Teams are in the final weeks of practicing for their day in the spotlight – the Western Mass....

Entertainment

Volunteers, businesses feted for museum support

WESTFIELD-Volunteers and businesses received accolades – and plaques – Wednesday night at the annual community meeting of the Amelia Park Children’s Museum....