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SUMMARY:Gnocchi Make and Take Class
DESCRIPTION:A gnocchi-making class will be held on Saturday\, April 6\, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Italian Cultural Center located at 56 Margaret Street\, Springfield. What could be better than sharing in this Italian tradition together? An instructor\, supplies and space will be provided for adults and children. Just bring an apron and take home what you make. Space is limited. Seats will be sold on a first-come\, first-served basis. Call Stephanie at 860-305-1175 or email to CookingwICC@comcast.net to request a registration form and to check seating availability. Payment must be received by April 1\, 2019\, to guarantee a seat. Mail your name\, address and phone number along with the registration fee of $30 for ICC members\, $25 for children of members 12 years and younger\, $35 per adult non-member\, and $30 for children of non-members 12 years and younger to: Italian Cultural Center of Western Massachusetts\, Inc.\, Attn: Gnocchi-Making\, 56 Margaret St\, Springfield\, MA 01105.
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SUMMARY:Raised Bed Gardening Talk
DESCRIPTION:The Huntington Council on Aging will be hosting a Raised Bed Gardening Talk on Saturday\, April 6 at 10:00 a.m. at Stanton Hall. The talk will be presented by Adrianne Kunz and will cover the topics of soil types & amounts\, fertilizing & watering\, spacing of plants & crop rotation\, pest\, weed\, & disease control\, and types of plants to use. This event is open to all ages. Please call 413-512-5205 for a reservation by Wednesday\, April 3.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/raised-bed-gardening-talk/
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SUMMARY:Couch to 5K
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder if you can complete a 5k race? You can! Get off the couch\, out the door\, and join us for the Couch to 5k program\, a fun and social way to get in shape and accomplish your exercise goals. To participate\, you must be able to walk 30 minutes and be willing to do additional workouts during the week. The end goal will be to run 3.1 miles at the end of 10weeks with an optional walk/run race to finish. This program is geared towards the beginner who would benefit from a training program full of group support. Starts\, Saturday\, April 6th\, at 7AM at the YMCA of Greater Westfield. For more info\, contact Cindy Agan\, Fitness Director\, at 413-568-8631 or email cagan@westfieldymca.org.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/couch-to-5k/
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SUMMARY:K of C Lenten Baked Fish Dinners
DESCRIPTION:The Agawam Knights of Columbus will be hosting Lenten Fish Dinners at Sacred Heart Parish\, 1061 Springfield Street\, Feeding Hills on Friday evenings April 5th and 12th from 5 PM – 7 PM. They will be serving baked fish\, French fries\, and coleslaw\, along with beverage and dessert. Take-out is available and the cost is $10 per meal. Proceeds will assist the Knights of Columbus in their Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy such as Pro Life works in our communities\, supporting our churches\, etc.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/k-of-c-lenten-baked-fish-dinners-2/
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SUMMARY:High school offering ASVAB Exam
DESCRIPTION:Gateway Regional High School will offer the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Career Exploration Program to interested juniors and seniors on Tuesday\, April 9. There is no cost to take the ASVAB. \n  \nThe ASVAB Program is a career exploration and planning program that includes a multiple-aptitude test battery\, an interest inventory\, and career planning tools designed to help students explore the world of work. It usually takes 3 hours to complete and will begin at 8 a.m. on April 9. \n  \nThis exam can help students identify their interests\, skills and work-related values; match those with occupations; learn where and how to get information on different careers; and develop career decision-making skills. \n  \nASVAB was originally developed by the U.S. Department of Defense for military-related purposes\, and students must take the ASVAB to enter a variety of military careers. Students wishing to join the military should take this test. However\, the ASVAB Program has been re-designed so that all students\, regardless of their plans after high school\, can learn more about themselves and identify potentially satisfying careers. Students and parents are advised that test results will not be released to the military services\, and test-takers are under no obligation to enter the military. \n  \nBecause the ASVAB is optional\, students wishing to participate must sign up in Guidance by April 5. Interested students will receive a permission slip to bring home to get parental permission. Please contact the Gateway High School Guidance Office (685-1107) if you have any questions about this opportunity.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/high-school-offering-asvab-exam/
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SUMMARY:Artists Wanted for 4th Annual Articulture Westfield Cultural Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Articulture Westfield\, a production of ArtWorks of Westfield Inc.\, is our annual day long cultural celebration of local and regional visual art\, literary art and music all under one roof! Free to the public\, Articulture Westfield is a unique cultural experience that allows local and regional artists to share their creativity with the community and offers our community members the opportunity to purchase some extraordinarily artwork. \n  \nWe have display space to accommodate up to forty visual artists. Show Dates: Friday May 3\, 2019 – Opening Reception 6pm to 8pm\, Saturday May 4\, 2019 – Articulture Westfield Show 10am to 5pm. Location: Episcopal Church of the Atonement\, 36 Court Street\, Westfield. \n  \nEligibility & Submissions: Accepted media for the show include painting\, drawing\, photography\, sculpture\, pottery and mixed media. Display space is one side of a 4′ x 7′ display panel within the indoor gallery space and a limited number of 10′ x 10′ outdoor display spaces. Submit three sample images that represent the spirit of your work in .jpeg format to artworkswestfield@gmail.com. Deadline for submissions is April 5\, 2019. Include the following with your submissions: artist name\, email\, phone\, medium and title of each piece submitted. \n  \nNotifications & Fees: Notices of acceptance into the show will be announced no later than April 12\, 2019. Upon acceptance a $25 non-refundable entry fee will be due by April 26\, 2019. You are welcomed to sell your work at the show … there are no sales commissions! Best in Show and other cash prizes will be awarded! \n  \nWhether you are a seasoned\, established artist or an emerging artist showing your work for the first time … and all points in between\, we highly encourage you to submit your work for consideration in this show. Many established local artists made their Westfield and gallery debuts at ArtWorks Westfield events like Articulture Westfield\, Images of Westfield\, Westfield PumpkinFest events and ArtWorks Art & Author Shows. \n  \nSpace is limited … send in your submission! For more information visit us on Facebook at ArtWorks Westfield.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/artists-wanted-for-4th-annual-articulture-westfield-cultural-celebration/
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SUMMARY:College Planning Workshop at Gateway
DESCRIPTION:The Gateway Guidance Department is hosting an evening workshop for juniors and underclassmen on the college planning process on Thursday\, April 4 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the middle school double room (112/114). This workshop is for juniors and their families\, but is open to all underclassmen at the school. Topics to be discussed include: creating a college list\, admissions policies\, college entrance testing\, college applications\, essays\, recommendations\, financial aid\, college visits\, and interviews. Those interested should sign up in the Guidance Office. Please feel free to contact the Guidance Office at (413) 685-1107 if you have questions. The time to start making decisions about life after high school will be here before you know it! Being informed is one of the best ways to effectively prepare for this transition.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/college-planning-workshop-at-gateway/
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SUMMARY:Adult Activities at Southwick Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Adult Book Discussion Group will meet in the Southwick Public Library’s Community Room to discuss the book The Alice Network by Kate Quinn on April 3 at 1:30 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. After the meeting\, the book Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman\, which will be discussed at the May 1 book discussion\, will be available for sale. Participants do not need to purchase the book. Books are available through interlibrary loan. \n  \nNational Library Week: National Library Week is April 7- 13. The theme of library week for 2019 is Libraries = Strong Communities! Your local library offers free access to books\, DVDs\, music CDs\, books on CDs\, magazines and museum passes. We also offer online resources for your family and a business center that helps support your career goals and to help support entrepreneurship. Our library offer opportunities to all our patrons. The library will conduct its annual survey the week of April 8-13 and April 15-20. A small gift will be given to those that complete the survey. Information collected from our annual surveys was instrumental in the creation of the library’s new 5-Year Strategic Plan. A copy of our plan may be found online atwww.southwickma.org/library. In April starting on the 7ththere will also be a copy of our survey on this website which you may print. You will need to turn in your completed\, printed survey at the library. \n  \nSocrates’ Café: This group had its inaugural meeting in March. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday\, April 16 in the Southwick Public Library’s Community Room at 6:30 p.m. The topic this month is “Is truth absolute or relative”. 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 Color\, Chat & Cookies will meet on Monday April 22 at 6:30 at the Southwick Public Library. This group is open to all adults. There is no fee for this program. All materials are supplied as well as cookies\, tea\, and coffee. No registration is required. This is a stress-free and fun activity. It doesn’t matter if you do more chatting than coloring! \n  \nSouthwick Public Library’s Adult Cookbook Club will meet on April 23 at 6:30 p.m.; Cookbook Club will be sampling recipes they made from the cookbook Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street: the New Home Cooking. Recipes are connected to the PBS popular cooking program Milk Street. Prior to the meeting on Tuesday\, April 23\, 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 adult members are always 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. \n  \nCottage Garden Colors Presentation: The Southwick Public Library is pleased to have Sally Killips present her Cottage Garden Colors program on Wednesday\, April 24 at 7 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. A distinct style\, a cottage garden is an informal design that uses traditional materials\, dense plantings\, and a mixture of ornamental and edible plants. Sally was the garden designer for Meadow View Farm in Southwick for many years before she retired. She currently freelances as a designer and gives talks on a variety of garden-related subjects. This free program is open to all and no registration is required. \n  \nSPRING = THE FRIENDS’ BOOK SALE: It’s spring\, which means the Southwick Library Friends’ Book Sale is almost here! The Friends will be collecting books\, DVDs and CDs on Saturday\, April 27 from 10a.m. – 1 p.m. and also Monday & Tuesday\, April 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Preview night for members of the Friends will be on Wednesday\, May 1 from 5-7 p.m. Not a member of the Friends yet? You may join that night. The fee is $5.00 for an individual and $10.00 for a family. Your membership is good until December 31\, 2019. The sale will be open to the general public on Thursday and Friday\, May 2-3 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Saturday\, May 4 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Money raised by the Friends of the Southwick Public Library is used to pay for library programs and purchase materials/equipment for the library. \n 
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/adult-activities-at-southwick-public-library/
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SUMMARY:Dewey House Summer Social Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Annual Dewey House Summer Social Craft Fair is scheduled for Saturday\, June 15th on the lawn of the Church of the Atonement\, Court St\, Westfield\, MA from 10 am – 3 pm. Rain date Saturday June 22. We are looking for local craftspeople (NO vendors/direct sales please) to join us\, each space is $30 and pre-registration is required. This is an outdoor event and space is limited. Last year’s event was very successful and all proceeds from this event will go to the Dewey House preservation fund. The Dewey House\, built circa 1735\, is the only colonial era home in Westfield open to the public as a museum\, is part of the Westfield schools’ elementary curriculum and is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. For more information\, please contact Julie at 413-454-5371 or email justme00315@yahoo.com.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/dewey-house-summer-social-craft-fair/
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SUMMARY:Southwick Public Library April Teen Events
DESCRIPTION:April Fool’s Teen Hangout- Practice funny\, harmless pranks to play on your friends after school. Listen to music\, snack\, and relax! Meet at Southwick Public Library after school on Monday\, April 1 from 2:30—3:30. No sign up required\, for students in 7-12th grade. For further information\, please call 413-569-1221 ext. 3. \n  \nSPLAT– Help plan our teen events for May-June! Many of our best ideas such as tie dye\, giant Jenga\, candy sushi\, and many others have been brainstormed by teens. Participating in SPLAT looks good on resumes and applications\, and even counts as community service hours! Students in 7-12th grade should meet at Southwick Public Library on Wednesday\, April 10 from 2:30-3:30. No sign up required\, light refreshments provided. For further information\, please call 413-569-1221 ext. 3. \n  \nExploding Seed Grenades– Make seed bombs that explode when you throw them! Wildflowers will sprout in a few weeks where the bombs landed. For students in 7-12th grade. Meet Tuesday\, April 16th at 2:30 at Southwick Public Library. No sign up required. For further information\, please call 413-569-1221 ext. 3. \n  \nManga Club Ramen Challenge– Use the ingredients provided to make the best batch of ramen in the group! Creator of the tastiest ramen wins a box of mochi (Japanese ice cream). If you would like to participate but have food restrictions\, please inquire with Heather at the Reference Desk about arranging alternative ingredients for your bowl. Manga Club is a friendly\, welcoming group and anyone in 6-12th grade interested in participating in the challenge is welcome to attend. Meet Thursday\, April 25\, from 2:45-3:45 at Southwick Public Library. Sign– up required. For further information or to sign up\, please call 413-569-1221 ext. 3.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/southwick-public-library-april-teen-events/
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SUMMARY:Downtown Westfield Seeking 350th Inspired Utility Box Muralists
DESCRIPTION:Westfield on Weekends has issued a Call to Artists for a unique place-making opportunity in Downtown. WOW is searching for artists to submit their ideas and designs to beautify three utility boxes located in the Gaslight District\, in order to increase walkability and infuse the streetscape with accessible art during Westfield’s 350th Birthday celebration on May 18-19. The two existing boxes\, with the theme of “Celebrate Westfield” are located in front of Fast Feet and the Olver PVTA station Downtown. \n  \nPrograms to create non-conventional murals are not new; cities such as Boston\, Northampton\, and Easthampton have all carried out similar beautification programs in their cities\, to great success. WOW is funding this program through a Westfield Cultural Council grant. The three boxes to be painted in 2019 are located in front of Blue Umbrella Books\, Baystate Dental\, and Stop and Shop. They will be painted live during the 350th Celebration immediately following the Run Westfield 5K. \n  \nThe theme all artists are asked to adhere to is “Westfield’s 350th”. Artists are invited to submit their ideas to paint the boxes to the selection committee. The artists which are chosen will be paid for their time and reimbursed for materials. Applications are due April 22\, and are available online\, or by contacting Ms. Drewniany. \n  \nWestfield on Weekends is a nonprofit transforming Westfield at the intersection of community and creativity. We work to increase the scope of arts\, cultural\, and economic life along the Elm Street corridor to make the city a better place for residents\, businesses\, and visitors \n  \nThe request for proposal and more details on this program can be found at WestfieldOnWeekends.Com/Utility-Box-Painting-Project.html. Any questions can be forwarded to Morgan Drewniany at morgandrewniany@gmail.com or 413-454-1195.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/downtown-westfield-seeking-350th-inspired-utility-box-muralists/
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SUMMARY:Beginner Acrylics and Oil Painting at Westfield Creative Arts (WCA)
DESCRIPTION:Westfield Creative Arts is happy to announce our beginner acrylic painting class with Richard Nowak and oil painting with Shannon Chiba beginning in April to be held at 105 Elm St. Artist Shannon Chiba will be teaching oil painting from 6-8 pm. Richard Nowak will be teaching acrylic painting from 6-8 pm. \n  \nA current member in the Tobacco Valley Art League\, the Holyoke Art League\, a past member of Oil Painters of America\, as well as our Tuesday night intermediate acrylic instructor\, WCA instructor Richard Nowak wanted to offer a class for brand new artists. For more information or to register log onto www.westfieldcreativearts.com or call 413-579-5967. WCA is a program of Westfield on Weekends\, a 501 (c) (3)\, all-volunteer organization that produces community activities and events that seek to bring people together in Westfield.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/beginner-acrylics-and-oil-painting-at-westfield-creative-arts-wca/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190331T100000
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SUMMARY:Devil Dogs to Raise Funds Sunday on Westfield Common
DESCRIPTION:Devil Dogs will be prowling the Westfield Common for a good cause on Sunday\, March 31. The members of the honor society of the Westfield Valley Detachment 141 of the Marine Corps League will be collecting donations for the Shriners Hospital in Springfield from 10 am until 1 pm\, weather permitting. \n  \nQuabbin Valley Pound 276 of the Military Order of Devil Dogs includes Marine veterans from across western Massachusetts and as far east as Southbridge\, according to Pound Keeper Tom Pirnie. It is devoted to helping community organizations help the community\, he said. \n  \nThe name Devil Dogs stems from the World War I Battle for Belleau Wood and the German nickname for the Marines\, who fought tenaciously in stopping the German advance on Paris. For more information contact Trudy Tynan at ttynan@sprynet.com\, by phone at 413-534-4770 or cell at 413-348-2037.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/devil-dogs-to-raise-funds-sunday-on-westfield-common/
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SUMMARY:Western Mass Hilltown Hikers group hike Dynamite Box Trail
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 30th 10:00 am. Chester-Blandford State Forest is a publicly owned forest with recreational features located in the two towns for which it is named; this is the final one of three that we will explore this winter. Join us for approximately a two hour hike starting at Sanderson Brook Road which runs along Sanderson Brook to the top of Sanderson Falls\, then past the waterfall vista\, the CCC camp chimney\, we will then be at the 4 trail junction in the middle of the State Forest. We will then head up the Dynamite Box Trail\, hiking the pine forest on this trail passing a swamp and beaver dam\, crossing a stream\, and then work our way uphill to higher ground in Blandford. We will then descend by completing this loop with amazing views on Beulah Land Road and continue back down Sanderson Brook to the parking lot. For those looking for a shorter hike\, simply hike to the Falls\, which we will pass and then return the way we came after spending some time at the Falls. To the falls and back is a one hour hike. NOTE: If weather/hiking conditions are poor we will only hike to the Falls and back. \n  \nMeet at the Sanderson Falls parking lot on Route 20 in Chester across from Bannish Lumber. The trail is a wide logging road\, with no footpaths to Dynamite Box. Dynamite Box Trail may be icy and/or muddy at this time of year and is not flat so be prepared and wear appropriate gear\, boots\, spikes\, poles or snowshoes. Expect loose rocks and roots and water. \n  \nDepending on the weather conditions the week before\, be prepared for mud\, snow and ice. Maps and bottled water will be provided. Please be aware that there are no facilities at the trail. Dogs are welcome! No registration required\, hike is free\, donations are welcome! \n  \nThis event is co-sponsored by SHAEC and the JLBA. Hilltown Hikers is a member of the Hilltown Outdoor Stewardship Alliance Learn more at www.HilltownOSA.com. For more hike information email westernmasshilltownhikers@aol.com or call/text 413-302-0312. Follow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, Flickr\, YouTube and Twitter. #westernmasshilltownhikers. Events\, maps and photos located at www.westernmasshilltownhikers.com.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/western-mass-hilltown-hikers-group-hike-dynamite-box-trail/
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SUMMARY:Donuts and Deadlifts Fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Powerlifting Team
DESCRIPTION:In 2018\, the sport of Powerlifting joined the lineup of Greater Springfield Special Olympics teams for the first time\, competing in the Summer Games at Harvard University. In their first year\, all six athletes earned medals and awards for their performance. \n  \nThe 2019 team has grown to include eight young men; Gregory Gousy of East Longmeadow\, Vincent Pirro of Feeding Hills\, Chad Diclementi of Agawam\, Josh Gregoire of Chicopee\, Gilberto Molina of Westfield\, and William Bradford\, Nathan Pelletier and Angel Roman\, all of Springfield. \n  \nThe team is training at PowerClean Fitness (PCF) in East Longmeadow\, under the guidance of PCF owner Michael Zolkiewicz\, a professional Highland Games and Strongman athlete who has worked as a strength coach and personal trainer for 19 years. Joining the all-volunteer coaches this year to provide additional training expertise for the athletes is Justin Fisher\, a world-class\, award-winning Strongman competitor. \n  \nTo raise funds to buy team gear\, PCF is hosting its annual deadlifting competition “Donuts and Deadlifts” on Saturday March 30th at 9 a.m. at PowerClean Fitness\, 45 Baldwin St.\, East Longmeadow. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Special Olympics team. Many of the Special Olympics athletes will be competing in the deadlifting\, and the public is encouraged to come join in the excitement and support all the competitors – while enjoying a donut! \n  \nTo enroll in the competition\, call 413 526-9800. Cost is $5 for members\, $10 for non-members and $3 for spectators. \n  \nPowerlifting is one of the fastest growing sports among the six events at the games. The Special Olympics Massachusetts Summer Games brings more than 2\,000 athletes and 1\,500 volunteers from across the state to the Harvard University and Boston University campuses to compete in a variety of sporting events from swimming\, track and field\, volleyball\, tennis\, gymnastics and Powerlifting. \n  \nSpecial Olympics Massachusetts provides year-round sports training\, athletic competition and other related programming to more than 12\,500 athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state in 296 year-round sporting competitions.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/donuts-and-deadlifts-fundraiser-to-benefit-special-olympics-powerlifting-team/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T200000
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SUMMARY:Westfield State University’s College of Graduate and Continuing Education to host Graduate Programs Fair
DESCRIPTION:Westfield State University’s College of Graduate and Continuing Education (CGCE) will host a Graduate Programs Fair on Thursday\, March 28\, at 6 p.m. in Loughman Living Room in Scanlon Hall. Individuals interested in pursuing a master’s degree should attend this fair to find out how a graduate degree can help them further their career and/or scholarly interests. \n  \nWestfield State University’s master’s programs include: accounting\, applied behavior analysis\, counseling\, criminal justice\, education\, English\, physician assistant studies\, public administration\, and social work\, \n  \nMany of these programs offer different concentration options\, with lengths of completion varying by each program’s required credits. \n  \nThe March 28 event will allow prospective students to learn more about the University’s program options\, how courses are offered\, and degree completion durations. \n  \nProspective students will have the opportunity to speak with a faculty representative from each program\, and with CGCE staff about the application process\, graduate assistantships\, and financial aid. All individuals who attend the Graduate Programs Fair will have the $50 application fee waived. \n  \nTo register for this event\, visit www.GoBackNow.com. For more information\, call (413) 572-8020 or email wsucgce@westfield.ma.edu.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/westfield-state-universitys-college-of-graduate-and-continuing-education-to-host-graduate-programs-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260719T191819
CREATED:20190327T182355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T182355Z
UID:185535-1553673600-1559322000@thewestfieldnews.com
SUMMARY:Arrested? Now what?
DESCRIPTION:What happens when someone is apprehended and placed under arrest? That’s the new Talk of the Town program airing on Westfield’s Community Public Access Channel 15\, according to the program’s creator\, host and executive producer Roberta Page\, president of Page One Productions\, LLC of West Springfield. \n  \nTalk of the Town went on location in 2018 to the Westfield Police Department to follow from the time a cruiser with a prisoner is at the department’s garage door opening until the prisoner is released from detention. Community Police Lieutenant Eric Hall assisted with the narration. Westfield Police Officer Juanita Mejias\, graciously\, served as the handcuffed “prisoner” and Officer Douglas LaValley as the “arresting” officer. \n  \nThe program will start airing the week of March 25th and will continue to air Sundays at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.\, Mondays at 11 p.m.\, Tuesdays at 10 a.m.\, Thursdays at 5 p.m.\, and Fridays at 7 p.m. time slots and will continue through the end of May. \n  \nTalk of the Town is a program featuring and showcasing people\, places and things making differences in the community and beyond. For program suggestions\, or questions\, or to sponsor a program\, e-mail wstowntalk@gmail.com or call/text 413-530-8000. Special thanks to the non-profit organization It’s West Springfield\, Inc.\, Chris Stone and Nic Odell for assistance in making the program possible.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/arrested-now-what/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260719T191819
CREATED:20190327T192153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T192153Z
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SUMMARY:Hearing Aid Service Expanded at the Westfield Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:For several years\, Jeff Halls from Baystate Hearing Aids has been at the Westfield Senior Center\, 45 Noble Street\, on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon. Because of an increased demand for this type of service\, Gary Wynn owner of New Ears in Southwick will be at the Senior Center on the second Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Both Jeff and Gary are Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialists. They evaluate each participant’s needs on an individual basis including accurate hearing screening\, in-the-canal earwax inspection\, hearing aid cleaning\, and free minor repairs including tubing replacements. Visits are approximately 15 to 30 minutes in length. The informational and testing services provided at the Westfield Senior Center are free of charge to those who have an appointment. Please call Agnes Fleming at the Senior Center at 562-6435 to schedule an appointment.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/hearing-aid-service-expanded-at-the-westfield-senior-center/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260719T191819
CREATED:20190327T181539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T181539Z
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SUMMARY:Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed
DESCRIPTION:The Southwick Senior Center is looking for Volunteer drivers to deliver meals to the homebound throughout the week. Mileage reimbursement will be given. Stop by the center if interested.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/meals-on-wheels-drivers-needed/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260719T191819
CREATED:20190326T131457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T131457Z
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SUMMARY:Gateway P351 ambassadors launch first service project
DESCRIPTION:Gateway’s ambassadors to Project 351—named for the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts—are taking part in a statewide service project and need your help. The students are collecting new and gently used clothing for Cradles to Crayons\, a charity located in Boston that will sort items and send them back for distribution throughout the state. Now through April 5\, items may be dropped off in the main entrance of any Gateway school. Needed are new or gently used youth clothing (youth sizes 0 – 12 and adult sizes small and medium)\, any kind of shoes (child sizes 0-13\, adult sizes 1-10)\, and new socks and pajamas.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/gateway-p351-ambassadors-launch-first-service-project/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260719T191819
CREATED:20190326T182240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T182240Z
UID:185479-1553587200-1553619600@thewestfieldnews.com
SUMMARY:Volunteer Drivers Needed
DESCRIPTION:Do you like to drive and are looking for something to do in your spare time? We are looking for drivers to cover medical\, congregate meal site\, and other appointments with our volunteer van when the Hulmes van is full. We also run some fun local trips you may want to drive for. If interested please stop by the office or call 569-5498 for more info.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/volunteer-drivers-needed/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260719T191819
CREATED:20190318T140307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T140307Z
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SUMMARY:Pioneer Valley Water Garden and Koi Club
DESCRIPTION:The Pioneer Valley Water Garden and Koi Club will hold its first meeting of the season on Sunday\, March 24\, from 3-5:00 p.m.\, at Shriner’s Hospital for Children\, 516 Carew Street in Springfield. Tom Ricardi of Conway will speak on Birds of Prey. He will feature live birds such as owls and eagles for the children at Shriner’s and the Ronald McDonald House to observe. This free family event is open to members of the pond club\, their guests\, and families. Interested future pond club members are also invited to attend. Bring a dish to share at the pot luck supper at the conclusion of the talk.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/pioneer-valley-water-garden-and-koi-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260719T191819
CREATED:20190319T153915Z
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SUMMARY:Award-Winning Horror Author Joins Ghost Stories Event
DESCRIPTION:Bram Stoker Award-winning author Tom Deady joins the cast of Ghost Stories LIVE! for an evening of classic\, new\, and true ghost stories starting at 6 P.M. Saturday\, March 23rd at Blue Umbrella Books\, 2 Main Street\, Westfield. \n  \nDeady\, the author of the award-winning first novel HAVEN\, and the books WEEKEND GETAWAY and BACKWATER\, will be signing books and reading an excerpt from his newest novel\, along with regular cast members author/artist Susan Buffum\, author Kelly Buffum\, and mystery writer Russell Atwood. The event is hosted by Pugsley the Fiendly Ghost and the evening culminates in an Open Mic segment when audience members are invited to share their own experiences with the supernatural and other-worldly. Free\, open to the public\, and family-friendly.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/award-winning-horror-author-joins-ghost-stories-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260719T191819
CREATED:20190311T145410Z
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SUMMARY:Dive\, Dine and Desserts fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The Westfield YMCA Gymnastics Program will be putting on a Dive\, Dine and Desserts fundraiser on Saturday\, March 23\, 2019 at 4:30 P.M. $10 per ticket for adults\, $8 for 10 year old & under and seniors (kids 3 & under are free). \n  \nTickets are available starting Sat. March 2nd from the Gymnastics Team members. Tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event. Includes Open Swim at the Y 4:30pm to 6:30pm and a dinner consisting of soups\, salad\, sandwiches and dessert\, 5:00pm-7:30pm. We are also collecting non-perishable items for the local food pantry. There will be a lot of raffles\, too.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/dive-dine-and-desserts-fundraiser/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260719T191819
CREATED:20190318T130349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T130349Z
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SUMMARY:The Nifty Fifties: A musical comedy tribute to the 1950's
DESCRIPTION:The action takes place mostly in Louise’s Luncheonette. Students are making plans to hold a Hippity-Hop there\, but the luncheonette owner is threatening to close it down and ruin the dance party plans. Also\, a famous rock and roll star\, Ziggy Springer\, has been invited to perform. Will he show up? \n  \nFriday\, March 22nd and Saturday\, March 23rd at 7:00 PM in the Westfield Middle School Auditorium. Tickets are $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for students/seniors.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/the-nifty-fifties-a-musical-comedy-tribute-to-the-1950s/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260719T191819
CREATED:20190306T145115Z
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SUMMARY:AGAWAM HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MEETING
DESCRIPTION:The Agawam Historical Association will be hosting their member meeting Wednesday March 20 at the Captain Leonard House at 7:00 pm. Shelly Melanson Goncalves will present her extensive hand fan collection. Shelly\, originally from Agawam\, has been collecting fans since she was a young girl\, and is a member of the Fan Association of North America. Her collection includes 18th and 19th century European\, Asian\, and Art Deco hand fans. She is a former Chicopee School teacher and currently is a substitute teacher in Newburyport\, MA. Please bring your favorite fan! The public is welcome\, and encouraged to join the Association. \n  \nThe Agawam Historical Association (AHA)\, a 501(c) (3) non- profit organization\, has been part of the Agawam community for many years with the mission to preserve the Town’s history and artifacts and to educate the citizens of Agawam. The Thomas Smith House\, located in Feeding Hills\, is the oldest existing house in Agawam (circa 1757) and was purchased by the AHA. The Fire House Museum on Elm Street\, currently under renovation\, houses antique fire trucks and apparatus on the ground floor and contains artifacts\, memorabilia and exhibits from Agawam and neighboring areas on the second floor.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/agawam-historical-association-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260719T191819
CREATED:20190226T210335Z
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SUMMARY:Westfield State hosts “When Two Worlds Meet: Native Americans of Western MA”
DESCRIPTION:Westfield State University will host a Westfield Wednesdays 350th Anniversary Historical Lecture Series event titled “When Two Worlds Meet: Native Americans of Western MA\,” on Wednesday\, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. on Dever Stage in Parenzo Hall\, 577 Western Ave.\, Westfield. \n  \nThe event will be presented by Gail White Usher\, education coordinator at Roseland Cottage and Arnold House\, both of which are maintained by Historic New England\, the oldest and largest regional heritage foundation in the United States. The lecture will focus on what daily life was like for the Native American inhabitants of Westfield; the Woronack\, Pocumtuck\, and various Eastern Woodlands tribes before\, during\, and after European populations settled in the area. In addition\, it will highlight how the tribes retained their cultural identities from 1620 through 1750. \n  \nThe event is free and open to the public. For a list of the “Westfield Wednesdays” lecture series\, visit www.westfield350.org/lectures.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/westfield-state-hosts-when-two-worlds-meet-native-americans-of-western-ma/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260719T191819
CREATED:20190315T134924Z
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SUMMARY:They Called Her Reckless
DESCRIPTION:Mark the date: Wednesday\, March 20\, 2019 at 6:30 pm at the Westfield Athenaeum for a fascinating program about the real warhorse! When the U.S. Marine Fifth Regiment’s Recoilless Rifle Platoon acquired a small Korean pony to haul ammunition up the steep hills to the front lines\, they got a real-life warhorse\, the courageous and indomitable Reckless\, who stood with her buddies for two years during the Korean War\, saving lives\, raising spirits\, and winning the love and respect of all who knew her. \n  \nShe came on base in October\, 1952\, disrupting a softball game and capturing the attention of everyone around. Immediately named for the “reckless” rifles she would supply\, she began life with the Marines as Private First Class Reckless\, and in short order was an integral member of the platoon. In skirmishes and firefights\, and ultimately in the savage Battle for Outpost Vegas\, Reckless showed her bravery and resilience. In that last bloody fight\, surpassing all expectations\, she hauled ammunition for three days and nights wherever it was needed. For wounds sustained\, she was awarded two Purple Hearts. \n  \nEver the character\, she also shared her buddies’ C-rations and mess hall chow\, beers and an occasional whiskey\, and on cold nights\, their warm tents. She was promoted to sergeant by the Commander of the Marine First Division\, and soon thereafter\, sailed for San Francisco\, a hero’s welcome\, and a new life. \n  \nJoin us on Wednesday\, March 20\, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. to hear Reckless’ story as told by Janet Barrett\, author of the first full biography of this amazing warhorse. Enriched by the memories of more than 60 Marines who knew her in Korea and thereafter\, They Called Her Reckless tells of an incredible human-horse connection\, and the power it unleashed. Copies of the book\, signed by the author\, will be for sale at this event.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/they-called-her-reckless/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260719T191819
CREATED:20190306T144940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T144940Z
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SUMMARY:Free hearing clinic at Southwick Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:The Southwick Senior Center will be holding a FREE Hearing Clinic by Avada\, Wednesday\, March 20th\, appointments starting at 9:30am. Please call the center at 569-5498 to make one. Hearing aids may also be cleaned at this time.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/free-hearing-clinic-at-southwick-senior-center/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260719T191819
CREATED:20190320T143043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190320T143043Z
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SUMMARY:Flocking Flamingos Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Students from the city’s Middle School are in the pink as they plan the annual class trip to Washington DC. To raise funds for the trip the students are offering residents the opportunity to have a “Flock of Flamingos” visit a friend or family member in Westfield for 24 hours. (Apartment complexes cannot be flocked.) Residents may also purchase $20 Anti-Flocking insurance to guarantee no flamingos take roost on their property. For details on how to order please email WestfieldDCtrip2019@gmail.com. Flocking begins April 1st so get your order in early as this fundraiser sells out fast. All proceeds benefit students who attend the Washington D.C. Field Trip.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/flocking-flamingos-fundraiser/
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