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January 2020
Westfield State University to host Interfaith Campus Ministry Summit
The Albert and Amelia Ferst Interfaith Center is collaborating with the Diocese of Springfield’s Campus Outreach and the Chaplains’ Council of Westfield State University to host the Center’s second annual Interfaith Campus Ministry Summit on Wednesday, January 9. The day-long event will be held in the campus’ Ely Hall. The January 9 event follows the Center’s inaugural Interfaith Summit held in spring 2019. The “Soul Shop Workshop on Suicide Awareness and Prevention” aims to equip faith communities to minister…
Find out more »Developmental Screening at Fort Meadow for Peer Partners
Families who live in Westfield and are interested in having their preschoolers attend Fort Meadow for the school year 2019-2020 are requested to call 572-6422 for a developmental screening. The screenings will be for children to attend our 4 day program who are 3& 4 years old. Children will be chosen by lottery. Currently Fort Meadow charges tuition. Screening date is January 10, 2020.
Find out more »Westfield Concerts Monthly Music Weekend January 2020
WESTFIELD – Gaslight Entertainment presents a concert series at the Westfield Woman’s Club throughout the winter featuring a variety of music genres, from jazz to rock. Tickets and information are available by calling 579-8540, visiting www.westfieldconcerts.com and on Facebook as Gaslight Entertainment. KICK -- The INXS Experience Jan. 10, 2020: Jon Berman at 7 p.m.; KICK - The INXS Experience at 8 p.m. KICK - The INXS Experience is the USA's most captivating salute and tribute to…
Find out more »Button up that overcoat for our January 11, 2020 WHOA!
WHOA! Even though it’s cold outside that doesn’t mean the outside fun slows down at Moses Scout Reservation. With nearly a dozen “adventures” awaiting, you, your family and friends can play outdoors and (if it gets too cold) play indoors a little bit too. Ice fishing is back by popular demand for the January 11 WHOA. Get out “out on the ice” and meet their terrific ice fishing staff and see what pops up! Learn how to take some…
Find out more »Learn to Play Ukulele at a Ukulele Workshop
“Have Fun and Learn” will be the theme at a free Ukulele Workshop at the Russell Public Library (162 Main St. in Russell) on Saturday, January 11, from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Workshop leader Dave Maloof of MusicPlusComedy.com will bring 20 ukuleles for participants to use, and anyone who already has a ukulele can bring it along. Workshop participants will learn to play the ukulele, an instrument that is versatile, portable, inexpensive, easy to learn, and a ton of fun.…
Find out more »Events at the Southwick Public Library
January 13, 6:30pm: Color Chat and Cookies (for adults!). Stop by for a relaxing evening of coloring. We'll have all the supplies but you're welcome to bring your own. Coffee, tea, and cookies will be served. January 15, 7pm: Evening Book Club. Join us for an evening book discussion for adults. Copies will be available to borrow at the library beginning late September. We will be reading and discussing Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough. Copies are available at…
Find out more »Valley Eye Radio is looking for volunteers!
As a non-profit affiliate of the MA Reading Network, Valley Eye Radio reads over 30+ different local newspapers and publications, including the Westfield News, for broadcast free of charge to the blind, visually impaired and those who are unable to read independently for themselves due to a disability or other condition. Valley Eye Radio is in the process of expanding their locally produced programming and are looking for people who enjoy reading aloud and would be able to donate…
Find out more »Southwick Senior Center Bingo
SOUTHWICK—Bingo is back at the Senior Center! Held Wednesday afternoon from 1:15 pm to 4 pm in the Activity room. Cost per card is $.05. Come join in and have fun winning gift cards and small items.
Find out more »Free Hearing Clinic
The Southwick Senior Center will be holding a free Hearing Clinic by Hearing Life (formally AVADA) January 15, from 9:30-11:30. Hearing aids may also be cleaned at this time. Please call the center to make an appointment at 569-5498.
Find out more »Parenting Seminar
Author and speaker Dr. Tedd Tripp will present “Instructing a Child’s Heart” at Westfield Evangelical Free Church on January 17 and 18. A short but powerful seminar, you’ll learn some new keys to help you in your parenting, including getting to the heart of your child’s behavior! It’s just $10 per person or $15 per couple. Times are January 17, 6:30-9:30 pm and January 18, 9 am-12:30 pm. Register at westfieldefc.com/parenting. The church is located at 568 Southwick Rd. in…
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