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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T080000
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SUMMARY:Wild & Scenic Westfield River Free Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Insect Tracking with naturalist Charley Eiseman: Join us as we track and admire the tiny critters that live in the forest. What is a Leaf miner and what is making their exquisite eggs? Saturday\, May 25 from 10 am – 2 pm. Also\, “Let’s Pull Together” Center Pond Weed Project & Action Sports Free Hand and Foot pulling training for land owners and community members. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants\, be part of the solution. Sunday\, May 26 from 10am – 2pm. For questions and to register\, call Meredyth Babcock: 413-623-2070 or email volunteer@wildscenicwestfieldriver.org.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/wild-scenic-westfield-river-free-workshops/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T080000
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SUMMARY:2019 Historic North Hall Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The North Hall Association is proud to present the 10th Historic North Hall Arts Festival 2019 season\, opening with the Opera Showcase on Saturday May 25 at 7 pm and again on Sunday May 26 at 2 pm. The accomplished ensemble of soprano Amy Orsulak\, tenor Antonio Abate\, baritone Samuel Bowen and pianist Jerome Tan will perform various Italian arias and Schubert art song favorites. The program of Franz Schubert’s popular art songs for voice and piano will include “An die Musik”\, “Gretchen am Spinnrade”\, and “Standchen”. \n? \nThe performance will also be filled with Italian opera gems such as the fierce soprano aria “l’altra notte” from Boito’s Mefistofele\, the emotional aria “Nessun Dorma” from Puccini’s opera Turandot\, a few arias from La Boheme\, and more. A meet-the-artists reception with refreshments will be held at intermission in the hall’s art gallery. The gallery will be exhibiting the nature and landscape photography of Richard Chapman. \n  \nAdmission is $15 at the door; student/youth admission is free. All performances take place at Historic North Hall\, 40 Searle Road (off Route 66)\, Huntington. The hall is wheelchair-accessible and air-conditioned. Information on the entire summer festival and performers bios can be found at www.northhallhuntington.org or call 413-667-5543.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/2019-historic-north-hall-arts-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T170000
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SUMMARY:Agawam Garden Club Plant Swap
DESCRIPTION:The Agawam Garden Club will be hosting a plant swap Saturday May 25 at 10 am. It will be held in the parking lot of the Feeding Hills Congregational Church\, 21 North Westfield Street\, Feeding Hills. Whether you enjoy gardening or just want to add variety to a special spot a plant swap is a great way to get new and free plants. Plants brought to swap should be in individual containers and labeled with the name of the plant. Each participant will receive a ticket for each plant they bring which can then be used to “buy” another plant. In case of rain the swap will move inside to the fellowship hall.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/agawam-garden-club-plant-swap/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T084901
CREATED:20190516T141802Z
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SUMMARY:BHN The Carson Center to Hold “End the Stigma” Art Show
DESCRIPTION:BHN The Carson Center in Westfield will be holding an “End the Stigma” Art Exhibit\, promoting mental health awareness with artwork from BHN program participants and employees\, on Friday\, May 24\, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at BHN The Carson Center – ACCS Suite 025\, 77 Mill Street\, Westfield. The May art show takes place during Mental Health Awareness Month\, and is free and open to the public. \n  \nThe art exhibit\, featuring the work of participants and employees of BHN’s Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) program\, will showcase paintings\, photographs and sculptures. The theme of the exhibit is “This is me – End the Stigma.” ACCS is a Department of Mental Health (DMH) program that helps individuals with mental health issues recover by providing clinical and rehabilitative interventions and other services\, including peer\, family and housing support. \n  \nFor more information about the exhibit\, contact Carmen Quinones at (413) 572-4421 ext. 127.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/bhn-the-carson-center-to-hold-end-the-stigma-art-show/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T170000
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CREATED:20190517T165327Z
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SUMMARY:Southwick’s Great Brook
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sam Goodwin\, May 23 at 7 pm at the Christ Church United Methodist Fellowship Hall\, 222 College Hwy\, Southwick. Free and open to the public. For more information\, please call 569-5059. Southwick Historical Society\, Inc\, Southwick\, MA\, www.southwickhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/southwicks-great-brook/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T180000
DTSTAMP:20260515T084901
CREATED:20190424T142849Z
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SUMMARY:West of the River Chamber of Commerce Announces Annual Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:The West of the River Chamber of Commerce announces its annual JOB FAIR 2019 – Local Jobs for Local People on May 22 at Storrowton Tavern/Carriage House from 3pm – 6pm. \n  \nThis event gives local business owners the opportunity to meet with local residence and students who are looking for employment opportunities within our community. Employers located in the community want to hire people from the local area! This event is designed to connect these employers with adult job seekers\, high school graduates and college students\, in the community. Showcasing all of our regions career potential\, the chamber hopes to entice the residents living in our communities to stay and raise families\, which will in turn boost the local economy. There is a GREAT need for trades people in Western Mass\, and this Job Fair will showcase just that. \n  \nArea students will be showcasing their talents and networking skills as they explore local opportunities. More seasoned professionals who want to better their career will also present their experience and preparation for today’s job market. Employers in the area interested in participating as a vendor can register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com .
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/west-of-the-river-chamber-of-commerce-announces-annual-job-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T170000
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SUMMARY:CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars Annual Scholarship Awards Night
DESCRIPTION:CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars is pleased to announce the 57th Annual Scholarship Awards Night to be held Wednesday\, May 22\, 2019 beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the Auditorium of the Westfield Middle School\, 30 West Silver Street.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/csf-westfield-dollars-for-scholars-annual-scholarship-awards-night/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190526T170000
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SUMMARY:Westfield 350 events to air on TV and online
DESCRIPTION:Westfield 350 events will air the following times this week on Channel 15 and www.westfieldtv.org: Wednesday\, May 22 at 7:00PM; Friday\, May 24 at 3:00PM and 7:30PM; and Saturday and Sunday\, May 25 & 26 at 3:00PM. The play “Time in Westfield” will air: Wednesday\, May 22 at 9:30PM; Friday\, May 24 at 5:20PM (right after the parade); and Saturday and Sunday\, May 25 & 26 at 5:20PM (right after the parade).
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/westfield-350-events-to-air-on-tv-and-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T203000
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SUMMARY:Upcoming Paranormal Program at WSPL
DESCRIPTION:Who Goes There? – with Agawam Paranormal\, Tuesday\, May 21 from 6:30-8:30pm. What was that strange noise? Where did that creepy shadow come from? Why is my dog barking at the corner? We all stop to consider the “ghostly” world of the paranormal in October\, but what about the rest of the year? If you live or work in a “haunted” location\, everyday can feel like Halloween! \n  \nIn this presentation\, Rob Goff Sr. and the Agawam Paranormal team will explore some of the local activity happening right in our own backyards. Goff will be showcasing some of the best evidence the team has captured during their investigations of local landmarks\, this time covering Storrowton Village and Tavern. This program is free\, and open to the public. The West Springfield Public Library is located at 200 Park Street. For more information on these programs call: 413-736-4561 ext. 3\, or stop by the Library’s Adult Services Desk.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/upcoming-paranormal-program-at-wspl-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T084901
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SUMMARY:Friends of Agawam Senior Center Trips for 2019
DESCRIPTION:May 21-24 POCONOS ESCAPE W/MT.AIRY RESORT & CASINO $659 \n  \nJUNE 13 A TASTE OF PROVIDENCE $81 \n  \nJULY 17 NEWPORT PLAYHOUSE “FUNNY MONEY” $95 \n  \nJULY25 LANDMARK’S LOBSTER BASH: THAT’S AMORE! $99 \n  \nAUG15 SARATOGA W/LONGFELLOWS RESTAURANT $89 \n  \nAUG 22 LIGHTS & SIGHTS LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE $92 \n  \nSEPT 5 SALEM CROSS INN $70 \n  \nSEPT 8-9 NEW HAMPSHIRE GETAWAY W/TURKEY TRAIN $357 \n  \nSEPT 26 LANDMARK’S WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN $66 \n  \nOCT 18-21 CELEBRATE AMERICA IN WASHINGTON\, D.C. $799 \n  \nOCT 22 VERMONT APPLES & CHEESE $84 \n  \nNOV 9-24 PANAMA CANAL CRUISE FROM $2\,529 \n  \nDEC 5 LANDMARK’S A SINATRA CHRISTMAS $63 \n  \n$25 deposit due with sign up. Final payment due 45 days prior to trip. Please include phone number & date of trip on checks. For more information contact: Penny at (413) 519-7223.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/friends-of-agawam-senior-center-trips-for-2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190901T170000
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SUMMARY:Rally for Westfield Sports Inaugural Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:On May 11\, the first of what will be an annual golf tournament was held to raise money to support all youth and high school sports programs through scholarships and/or financial support. This non-profit group would like to thank the field of golfers as well as the following sponsors. Corporate sponsors: Industrial Technical Services and Westfield Savings Bank; gold sponsors: People’s United Bank\, Rally’s Sports Bar and Williams Distributing; silver sponsors: Able Machine Tool Sales\, Air 1 Flight\, Aubuchon Hardware\, Bryce Drywall\, Commercial Distributing\, Dave Dirico Golf Shop\, JD Rivet & Co.\, John S Lane & Son\, Inc\, JW Cole Financial\, Partners Restaurant\, and The Cup. Applications for scholarships will being with the fall 2019 season.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/rally-for-westfield-sports-inaugural-golf-tournament/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T170000
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CREATED:20190513T132358Z
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SUMMARY:Western Hampden Historical Society Events
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 21 at 6:30 p.m.: Dinner Meeting at St. John’s Lutheran Church\, Broad Street\, Westfield. Speaker: Dr. Robert Brown. Topic: Johnson Organ Company. Dinner: Roast Pork Dinner. Cost: $12.00 per person. Reservations: Call 568-1116 by May. There will be a bake sale and raffle. Note: You may attend the lecture only at approximately 7:45 p.m. \n  \nSunday\, June 2\, from 12 to 4 pm. Spring Open House at the Dewey House with tours\, crafters and refreshments. Admission is free. \n  \nSaturday\, June 15\, 2nd Annual Summer Social\, from 10 am to 4 pm on the lawn of the Church of Atonement\, Court Street\, Westfield. Crafters\, food\, music\, raffles and more! To benefit the Dewey House of Westfield. Rain date: June 22.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/western-hampden-historical-society-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T084901
CREATED:20190329T131009Z
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SUMMARY:WWC Card and Game Party
DESCRIPTION:May 20 from 12-3pm\, at the Westfield Women’s Club building\, 28 Court St. $10\, includes light lunch. For reservations call Gerri 508-330-5546. Walk-ins welcome.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/wwc-card-and-game-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T084901
CREATED:20190506T142156Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Programs at the Southwick Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Geology of Southwick: The Southwick Public Library is pleased to have Geologist Richard Little at the library on Monday\, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. for his program The Geology of Southwick. Come and explore a billion years of history revealed in the rocks and landscape of Southwick and vicinity. This program will take you through the time before Pangea\, the break-up of a supercontinent\, and the effects of glaciers and Lake Hitchcock. Mr. Little will bring samples to illustrate this program\, including the rare Armored Mud Balls found in the Connecticut River Valley. He will also bring copies of his book Dinosaurs\, Dunes\, and Drifting Continents for sale. You are guaranteed to be entertained and educated by this fast-paced program. This program is made possible with funding provided by the Friends of the Southwick Public Library. Richard Little is a Geology Professor Emeritus at Greenfield Community College\, and was inducted into the Massachusetts Science Educator Hall of Fame in 2004. \n  \nSocrates’ Café the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday\, May 22 in the library’s Community Room at 6:30 p.m. The group is meeting a day later than usual due to Southwick’s Town Meeting\, which will occur on the third Tuesday of May. The topic for May is “Is progress\, progress?” The group is facilitated by David Meczywor. Socrates Café is an opportunity for ordinary people to wrestle with the Big Questions\, in a discussion. Alternative viewpoints are encouraged and explored. All discussion takes place in an atmosphere of respect and encouragement. People from all walks of life\, are encouraged to attend and contribute their unique views. \n  \nAdult Cookbook Club will meet on May 28 at 6:30 p.m. In May\, the members will be making and sampling recipes from Paris. The group will be using the book Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home by Ina Garten. Prior to the meeting on Tuesday\, May 28\, please email southwicklibrary@comcast.net with the subject Cookbook Club your first two choices of the recipe you’d like to make. The library will contact you to let you know which recipe to bring or if you need to make another selection. This helps to prevent us from having duplicate items being prepared. New adults are welcome to pick-up a cookbook and sign-up at the Circulation Desk. Please be advised: Neither the food served at cookbook club\, and prepared in home kitchens\, nor the facilities have been inspected by the state or the local public health agency.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/adult-programs-at-the-southwick-public-library/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T084901
CREATED:20190501T140146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T140146Z
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SUMMARY:Mt Tom Events
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, MAY 19\, 10:30 a.m. BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS. This one hour program helps beginners to learn the basics of birding. The use of bird guides\, lists and binoculars to learn about the local feathered inhabitants of Mt. Tom. \n  \nSUNDAY\, MAY 19\, 1:00 p.m. SUNDAY AFTERNOON FAMILY PROGRAM. This week’s program is titled “THE GREAT BUG HUNT” Search with us for insects and other creatures through this exploration of logs. \n  \nMONDAY\, MAY 20\, 10:30 a.m. NATURE FOR THE BEGINNING NATURALIST. (HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM) Children ages 6-8 can learn about nature and how to observe from a Naturalist’s point of view. Habitats\, plants and animals species will be explored through games\, crafts and observation in this one hour program. \n  \nMONDAY\, MAY 20\, 1:00 p.m. ADVANCED HIKE FOR SENIORS. Senior and others who want more of a challenging hike can join in on this one-two hour hike up one of the more strenuous trails. The hike on these trails will be at a slower pace to accommodate this age bracket. Bring water. \n  \nTUESDAY\, MAY 21\, 10:30 a.m. SENIOR HIKE. Seniors can join in on this easy paced one hour hike. The terrain will be mostly easy and the nature talk will be abundant. Bring water. \n  \nTUESDAY\, MAY 21\, 2:00 p.m. SO YOU WANT TO BE A RANGER. (HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM) Children ages 9-14 have the opportunity to learn how to present a nature topic to friends and family. Through hiking guide books and interactive exploration children will learn the fundamentals of program creation and presentation. At the end of this 5 week program everyone will have a chance to present a topic of their choice through whatever means of expression they desire (verbal\, art\, music\, poetry etc.). \n  \nThese programs are sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Recreation and are free and open to the public. For more information please call 527-4805. Mt. Tom State Reservation is located on the Holyoke/Easthampton\, line with entrances on Rts. 5 and 141. UNLESS NOTED ALL PROGRAMS START AT THE STONE HOUSE VISITOR CENTER WHICH IS ABOUT 2 MILES FROM EITHER ENTRANCE. There is a FIVE dollar per car fee on weekends and holidays starting May 25.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/mt-tom-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T084901
CREATED:20190422T144001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T144001Z
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SUMMARY:Agawam Garden Club's Annual Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Plans are underway for the Agawam Garden Club’s annual plant sale to be held Saturday May 18th at Phelps Veterans Green\, Main Street\, Agawam from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to find wonderful additions to your garden. There will be many perennials donated from our members’ gardens\, along with annuals\, vegetables\, and herbs all at bargain prices! Monies raised will fund our scholarship given to an Agawam/Feeding Hills student pursuing a career in horticulture\, environmental sciences or related fields.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/agawam-garden-clubs-annual-plant-sale/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T084901
CREATED:20190207T202301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T202301Z
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SUMMARY:Agawam Garden Club 2019 Season
DESCRIPTION:As the snow starts to melt and the sun gets stronger our thoughts turn to spring. The board of the Agawam Garden Club is actively planning some interesting programs\, hands-on workshops\, and the annual plant sale to be held May 18th. Board members include President Denise Carmody\, Vice President Kathy Rose\, Treasurer Terry Augusti\, and Secretary Paula Figella. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month from March- November at the Agawam Senior Center\, 954 Main Street\, Agawam. The club’s purpose is to bring together those interested in expanding and sharing their horticultural knowledge and experience in a casual setting. It promotes interest in gardening\, floral and landscape design\, conservation\, and assist in civic beautification. All meetings are open to the public and not restricted to Agawam residents.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/agawam-garden-club-2019-season/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T084901
CREATED:20190515T140126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T140126Z
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SUMMARY:ArtWalk Westfield
DESCRIPTION:ArtWalk Westfield\, a free art and cultural experience that takes each month in downtown Westfield\, will feature a unique mix of local and regional artists on Friday evening May 17 from 5pm to 7pm in pop-up art galleries located in the Gaslight Gallery District along Elm Street between Church and School Streets. \n  \nImmediately following the ArtWalk experience\, ArtWorks Westfield has partnered with Westfield On Weekends and Westfield Creative Arts to present ArtWalk After Hours from 5-7pm at Westfield Creative Arts\, 105 Elm Street in downtown Westfield\, one block north of the Gaslight Gallery District. The “ArtWalk After Party”\, a coffee house featuring live\, local musicians in the intimate setting of the WCA Gallery\, is free to the general public and those who have attended the evening’s ArtWalk to meet up and continue to enjoy local arts.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/artwalk-westfield-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T084901
CREATED:20190515T140528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T140528Z
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SUMMARY:Westfield Athenaeum Birthday Weekend Activities
DESCRIPTION:This weekend as the City of Westfield celebrates its 350th Birthday the Westfield Athenaeum\, with over 150 years of its own history\, will be joining in on the fun. The Athenaeum will be open to friends and visitors as a part of the Birthday celebrations on Friday\, May 17\, from 8:30 to 2:00 p.m.\, and Saturday\, May 18\, from 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. Community members are invited to stop by the Jasper Rand Art Gallery for the historical map display\, where librarians will be on-hand to answer questions and walk patrons through maps and images of the Westfield of yesterday. Saturday\, the Edwin Smith Historical Museum is open with all of its artifacts and special exhibits\, including the replica colonial kitchen\, Westfield whips and the Ordinary\, the high wheeled bicycle. Also\, the Boys and Girls Library will host a drop-in craft table throughout the day Saturday with a special craft and children can celebrate the City by signing a very special birthday card\, and of course\, eating birthday cake! With lots to see and do for Westfield residents of all ages\, make sure a stop at the Athenaeum a part of your 350th Birthday weekend plans.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/westfield-athenaeum-birthday-weekend-activities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T084901
CREATED:20190423T162008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T162008Z
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SUMMARY:Developmental Screening at Fort Meadow for Peer Partners
DESCRIPTION: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 who are 3& 4 years old. Children will be chosen by lottery. Currently Fort Meadow charges tuition. Screening date is May 17\, 2019. Please come and see our school and meet some of our staff at our Community Open House from 6:00-7:00 P.M. on May 9th! We look forward to meeting you and your children!
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/developmental-screening-at-fort-meadow-for-peer-partners/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T084901
CREATED:20190509T133415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T133415Z
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SUMMARY:Figy Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Councilor Figy is pleased to announce his monthly office hours for May will be held at the Westfield Senior Center on Thursday May 16 at 11 am. No appointment is required. Stop in and say hello.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/figy-office-hours/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T170000
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SUMMARY:Events at Armbrook Village
DESCRIPTION:Noah Lis Performs at Armbrook Village May 15\, 2019\, 3:30 pm at Armbrook Village Senior Living and Memory Support Community\, 551 North Road\, Westfield. Join us for a return visit from vocalist Noah Lis\, former contestant and finalist on NBC’s The Voice! \n  \nItalian Cultural Celebration at Armbrook Village May 23\, 2019 at Armbrook Village Senior Living and Memory Support Community\, 551 North Road\, Westfield. Please join us for our “Grab Your Passport! Destination: Italy” celebration! We will have make your own gelato at 10:00 A.M.; an historical presentation by Jared Day at 11:00 A.M.; make your own pasta with a guest chef at 2:00 P.M.; and Italian entertainment at 3:30 P.M. \n  \nAlzheimer’s Support Group at Armbrook Village May 29\, 2019\, 6:00 pm at Armbrook Village Senior Living and Memory Support Community\, 551 North Road\, Westfield. Enjoy a light dinner and a chance to share your personal experiences and strategies for communicating with your loved one! For more information\, call (413) 568-0000. Held on the last Wednesday of every month.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/events-at-armbrook-village-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T193000
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SUMMARY:SEPAC sponsors parent workshop on social emotional learning
DESCRIPTION:The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is hosting a parent workshop on Social Emotional Learning: Bridging Skills Beyond the School Day on Tuesday\, May 14 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Gateway Regional Middle School. The SEPAC will hold an info meeting at 5:30 p.m. with the workshop beginning at 6 p.m. Complementary pizza and childcare is available; please RSVP to Karen Malinowski by calling 685-1017 or emailing kmalinowski@grsd.org.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/sepac-sponsors-parent-workshop-on-social-emotional-learning/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T170000
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SUMMARY:Events at the Westfield Athenaeum
DESCRIPTION:Author Talk with Al Hague\, Tuesday\, May 14 at 1 and 6 pm in the Elizabeth Reed Room\, www.westath.org or 413-568-7833. The Author\, who is 100% disabled from Agent Orange exposure while serving in Vietnam shares his novel “A Marine’s Daughter” a story that depicts a Marine’s struggles with his past. \n  \nSpeaker Series 2019 at the Westfield Athenaeum\, Wednesday\, May 15 at 6:30 pm in the Lang Auditorium\, www.westath.org or 413-568-7833. “Lyme Disease with Maria Malaguti” Maria Malaguti is the Founder/Executive Director of the Lyme Disease Resource Center. They offer a wide variety of free support\, holistic services and education for their clients. To create awareness of tick borne disease\, Maria will share her personal journey as a Lyme patient and provide resources and information on tick borne illness. Visit www.lymedrc.org for more information on this organization. \n  \nFree Origami class for adults at the Westfield Athenaeum! Thursday\, May 30 at 6:30 pm in the Elizabeth Reed Room. Learn the art of Origami with Metabolic Mike! The class is open to adults of any skill level. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/Origamiregistration Class size is limited so sign up today! \n  \nFor more information call 413-568-7833 or visit www.westath.org.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/events-at-the-westfield-athenaeum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T170000
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SUMMARY:Agawam Garden Club
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of the Agawam Garden Club will be Tuesday May 14 at 6:30 at the Agawam Senior Center. After a short business meeting\, the program topic\, “The Good Guys\,” will be delivered by Sally from Sanctuary Garden Design. Sally is a wildlife artist and garden designer. We look forward to hearing about her amazing knowledge of plants.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/agawam-garden-club-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T200000
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CREATED:20190408T183950Z
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SUMMARY:Legislator Public Forum in Huntington
DESCRIPTION:There will be Public Forum in Huntington with Sen. Adam Hinds & Rep. Natalie Blais. The Forum will be held from 7 – 8 pm on Monday May 13th in the Stanton Hall Building\, located at 26 Russell Road. Public is encouraged to attend to express their concerns and ask questions. For more information\, please contact the Selectboard Office at 413-512-5200. Stanton Hall is handicap accessible.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/legislator-public-forum-in-huntington/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T170000
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SUMMARY:Preschool screening and registration for the fall
DESCRIPTION:Free\, developmental screenings for young children will be held at Littleville Elementary School on Monday\, May 13 from noon to 3 p.m.\, and Thursday\, May 16 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. All children interested in enrolling in any of Gateway’s Integrated Preschool Programs must participate in a preschool screening to be considered for a peer partner slot. Please call Karen Malinowski at 685-1017 to schedule a screening. \n  \nPreschool screenings are given to identify any concerns that parents might have about their child’s development. Screenings include a brief check of skills in the following areas: cognitive/thinking skills\, speech and language skills\, fine and gross motor skills\, social/emotional skills and preschool readiness skills. In addition\, parents are asked to fill out a questionnaire; no additional paperwork is needed at the screening. Parents will be notified in writing about the screening results by mid-June\, and any next steps will be recommended. \n  \nChildren must be age 3 by May 13 in order to be screened. Children who turn age 3 after this date will be screened in the fall. Children must live in the Gateway Regional School District (Blandford\, Chester\, Huntington\, Middlefield\, Montgomery or Russell); school choice does not apply to preschool. Children who are already enrolled in a Gateway preschool program do not need to participate in screening/registration. Screenings are by appointment only and will take approximately 45 minutes. \n  \nIn the 2019-2020 school year\, Gateway will offer morning or afternoon preschool sessions at Littleville Elementary Schools\, Tuesday through Friday. Full day Preschool (Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.) is offered at Chester Elementary School and Gateway Middle/High School. Full day preschool is primarily reserved for children who will be 4 years old by September 1. \n  \nA Preschool Parent Information Night for families who wish to learn more about Gateway’s Integrated Preschool Program has been scheduled for Tuesday\, May7 from 6 – 7 p.m. at Littleville. Free childcare will be provided and each family attending will receive a free book. \n  \nIf the number of screenings exceeds the number of available preschool openings\, peer partners will be determined by a lottery. Parents will be notified by mid-June if their child is accepted for enrollment. Parents must transport their children; bussing is only provided for children who receive preschool as part of their special education plan. \n  \nThere is no tuition charged to attend preschool. Contact Susan Rhoads (685-1312) if you have specific questions about preschool.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/preschool-screening-and-registration-for-the-fall/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T170000
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SUMMARY:The Mayor’s 10th Annual Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Please join Mayor Brian P. Sullivan and The Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail as they have a bike ride through town in celebration of the10thAnnual Bike Ride on Monday\, May 13 at 5:30 p.m. in celebration of Bike Week. The Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail coordinate this event with the Mayor’s office each year to celebrate Bike Week. There are few other items that are happening before and right after the bike ride. Please see the details listed below. There will be demonstrations on the “How To’s” of loading and unloading bikes on the PVTA Bus which will take place at 4:30 p.m. The ride will start from City Hall parking lot at 5:30 p.m. and begin the ride taking a left onto Court Street and right onto Broad Street\, to the Big Y entrance of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail and to the exit ramp at the Stop & Shop\, down onto Elm Street with police escort continuing down to the Columbia Greenway North Section. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place celebrating the completion of The Columbia Greenway North Bridge. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/the-mayors-10th-annual-bike-ride/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T170000
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SUMMARY:Life\, Times and Music of Louie Armstrong
DESCRIPTION:Dixieland Music Concert – Monday\, May 13 at 6pm at the Holyoke Public Library\, 250 Chestnut St\, Holyoke MA. Find out how a poor destitute child from New Orleans became the world’s greatest trumpet player. The music you will hear in our program comes mostly from Louis Armstrong Hot Five and Hot Seven Chicago recordings of 1926 and 7. \n  \nDixieland Stomp performs high-energy\, foot-stomping performance combines humorous music and just plain fun for a great time for everyone from eight to 80! The sextet consists of talented musicians: David Neill (trombone)\, Ed Mari (clarinet)\, Gene Bartley (trombone)\, Pete Grimaldi (trumpet)\, Will Choe (tuba) and Ron Calabrese (banjo). Dixieland Stomp\, David Neill tbn8@aol.com or 413-686-5027. For more information please visit www.PremierEntertains.com .
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/life-times-and-music-of-louie-armstrong/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T170000
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Mayor’s Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:The Community of Westfield is invited to join Mayor Brian P. Sullivan and The Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail at the 10th Annual Mayor’s Bike Ride on Monday May 13th at 5:30 p.m. \n  \nThe ride will leave City Hall parking lot\, take a left on Court St.\, a right onto Broad St.\, a left onto Silver St. to the entrance of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail (CGRT). The ride will proceed north along the CGRT to the ramp at the Stop & Shop\, take a quick left onto Main St\, followed by a quick right onto Elm St and continue down to the Columbia Greenway North Section. The ride will be accompanied by Westfield Police Officers. \n  \nA ribbon cutting ceremony will take place celebrating the completion of The Columbia Greenway North Bridge. The ride will then continue back to City Hall. Short demonstrations on the “how to’s” of loading and unloading bikes on and off a PVTA bus will take place between 4:30-5:30 in the City Hall Parking Lot. \n  \nRide for fun\, ride for health\, ride to experience the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail in its present state\, and see its future. Westfield is celebrating its 350th birthday\, can we get 350 riders? This event is one of many bike related events planned throughout the state recognizing MA Bike Week.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/10th-annual-mayors-bike-ride/
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