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SUMMARY:Teen Events at the Southwick Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Teen Hangout–Students in 7-12th grade are welcome to stop by after school to make touchscreen gloves. We will provide some one size fits all gloves\, or you can bring your own pair if you prefer. Keep your fingers warm while you text in the cold! We will also have video games and snacks out. Meet Monday\, November 5th at the library from 2:30-3:30. For more information\, please call Reference at 413-569-1221 ext. 3. \nSPL Advisory Team—Help make the library a great place for teens! Southwick Public Library Advisory Team is a fun\, friendly group that brainstorms events to put on at the library for teens\, create themed book displays\, and discuss ways to make the library better for you! Joining SPLAT is a great way to stand out on resumes or college applications. This meeting we will be discussing leadership roles within the group- such as President\, Vice President\, Graphic Artist\, and more. Just drop by Southwick Public Library on Thursday\, November 15th from 2:30-3:20 pm. Light refreshments served. For grades 7-12. For more information\, please call Reference at 413-569-1221 ext. 3. \nCookies and Coloring—Grades 7-12 are invited to the Southwick Public Library on Tuesday\, November 20th from 2:30-3:30 to color\, chat\, listen to music and have some cookies. We will have all the coloring sheets\, gel pens\, and colored pencils that you’ll need to take part in this relaxing activity. For more information\, please call Reference at 413-569-1221 ext. 3. \nManga & Anime Club–Fans of manga and anime in grades 7-12 are welcome to the Southwick Public Library on November 29th from 2:30-3:30. We will be watching the anime that was chosen by the group in the October meeting. New to the club? Just ask Reference to find out which anime was voted on. We will also be making bubble tea to enjoy during the movie! No sign up required\, just drop in. For more information\, please call Reference at 413-569-1221 ext. 3.
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SUMMARY:DAN KANE CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:Nov 4th\, 2018\, Sunday at 3pm featuring the very talented cousins Carly and Emery James. This dynamic duo is performing a free benefit concert for the Kinship Mission in their Church. It will be a wonderful afternoon with lots of great singers inside this gorgeous church. A free-will offering is welcome. 18 Broad Street\, Westfield. Let’s support our youth!
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/dan-kane-concert/
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SUMMARY:FLU CLINIC HOSTED BY SACRED HEART PARISH
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Heart Parish\, 1061 Springfield Street in Feeding Hills will be hosting a Flu Clinic and Informational on November 4th after the 11AM Mass in our Parish Center. There will a short talk on how to help prevent colds and flu. Please remember to bring your insurance information. If you have any questions please call our Pastoral Minister Deb Briancesco\, RN\, at 786.8200 ext 3.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/flu-clinic-hosted-by-sacred-heart-parish/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T190000
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SUMMARY:Experience music at United
DESCRIPTION:The United Congregational Church presents a silent film\, “The Kid”\, staring Charlie Chaplin with organist Peter Krasinski (E. M. Skinner Opus 322\, pipe organ). The event will take place on Saturday\, November 3 at 7 pm at the United Congregational Church\, on the corner of Appleton St (Rte 141) and Maple St. Free parking. There is a suggested donation of $10 ($5 for students and seniors). This event is co-sponsored by the Springfield Chapter American Guild of Organists.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/experience-music-at-united/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T150000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Heritage Hall Campus in Agawam will be holding its Annual Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair on Saturday\, November 3rd from 10:00am-3:00pm in all 5 buildings on the campus. Over 60 vendors will showcase jewelry\, candles\, ornaments\, homemade items\, baked goods\, cosmetics and so much more! Admission is free and lunch is available. Entrances to the Heritage Hall Campus are located at 462 Main Street or 55 Cooper Street in Agawam. For more information call 413-789-8332 or email nicole.wallace@genesishcc.com.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/holiday-bazaar-craft-fair/
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SUMMARY:Craft Fair Vendors Wanted
DESCRIPTION:The Heritage Hall Campus in Agawam is looking for vendors for its annual Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair taking place on Saturday\, November 3rd from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. Each space is $25. If interested please call Nicole Wallace at 413-789-8332 or email nicole.wallace@genesishcc.com.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/craft-fair-vendors-wanted/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T090000
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SUMMARY:Snowflake Holiday Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:The 14th Annual Snowflake Holiday Craft Fair sponsored by the Historical Society is Saturday\, Nov. 3\, at the Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The craft fair will feature hilltown made crafts\, a Yankee auction and a 50/50 raffle. During the craft fair will be Terry Convery\, an accordion soloist\, who will play holiday music mixed with some standards\, as well as a sing-a-long sponsored by the Chester Cultural Council.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/snowflake-holiday-craft-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T090000
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SUMMARY:Easthampton Congregational Church Festive Fall Fair
DESCRIPTION:Easthampton Congregational Church is holding their annual Festive Fall Fair on Saturday\, November 3rd from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Multiple vendors\, games\, raffles and food\, with homemade golumpki\, will be offered. Don’t miss this one! If you have any questions\, please call the church office at 413 527 4790.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/easthampton-congregational-church-festive-fall-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T080000
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SUMMARY:Local Tribute Artists Perform to Benefit Breast Cancer Unit
DESCRIPTION:On November 3th\, Crestview Country Club in Agawam\, Ma will play host to a unique music event and dinner featuring five of the region’s favorite tribute acts. THE GREAT PRETENDERS will be emceed by Jimmy Mazz with the proceeds from the show to benefit the patients of Mercy Medical Center Breast Cancer Unit. \nThis event first began in 2016\, when The Great Pretenders performed and donated $12\,000 directly to the patients of Mercy’s Breast Cancer Unit. 2016 was even more successful with a donation of $16\,000. The donations go to patient needs like buying their groceries\, paying the rent or bills they may be behind on\, even purchasing wigs\, which are not normally covered by insurance. \nAppearing will be\, in no particular order\, Kenny LaBelle (Neil Diamond)\, Steve Kareta (Jimmy Buffet)\, Ben Ashley (Buddy Holly)\, Rick Larrimore (Rod Stewart)\, and Sandra LaCaresse (Stevie Nicks.) All of the performers will be accompanied by live music courtesy of The Diamond Collection. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.\, dinner is at 6:00 pm and the show starts at 7:300 pm. There will be auctions and raffles. Admission is $80 pp and includes dinner and reserved seating. For tickets\, call 413-977-3019.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/local-tribute-artists-perform-to-benefit-breast-cancer-unit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T220000
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SUMMARY:Southwick Lions to host Comedy Night Fund Raiser
DESCRIPTION:A standup comedy night will be held on Saturday November 3\, 2018 at the Southwick Rec Center\, 61 Powder Mill Road\, featuring three comedians from Funny Money Comedy. The two comics that will headline and feature are Nonye Brown-West and Billy Winn. \nDoors will open at 6:00 PM with a cash bar\, food\, and raffle. Food will be served at 6:30 and the show will begin at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by calling Lion Cliff at 413-569-3447. Advanced ticket purchase is highly recommended. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door. \nDonations received by the Southwick Lions Club are returned to the community in the form of scholarships\, aid due to financial constraints to those in need of glasses or hearing aids\, and financing research for sight\, hearing\, and diabetes. Funding has also been provided to the local food pantry\, schools\, police department\, fire department\, and to local and national catastrophes. \nThe Southwick Lions Club thanks you for all your past support. We look forward to our future events and your continued support. The Southwick Lions Club meets the first Thursday of each month at Tucker’s Restaurant in Southwick.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/southwick-lions-to-host-comedy-night-fund-raiser/
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SUMMARY:Harvest Dinner
DESCRIPTION:First Congregational Church of Westfield will hold its Annual Harvest Dinner on Friday\, November 2nd at 5:30 PM. The meal will consist of roast pork with stuffing and gravy\, applesauce\, potatoes\, winter vegetables\, rolls and butter\, apple crisp\, coffee or tea. The cost is $12.50 for adults\, $7.00 for children 6-12 years\, and under-6 are free. Please call the Church office 568-2833 for tickets. The Church is located at 18 Broad Street\, Westfield.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/harvest-dinner-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181102T173000
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SUMMARY:Harvest Dinner
DESCRIPTION:First Congregational Church of Westfield will hold its Annual Harvest Dinner on Friday\, November 2nd at 5:30PM. The meal will consist of roast pork with stuffing and gravy\, applesauce\, potatoes\, winter vegetables\, rolls and butter\, apple crisp\, coffee or tea. The cost is $12.50 for adults\, $7.00 for children 6-12 years and under-6 years are free. Please call the Church office 568-2833 for tickets. The Church is located at 18 Broad Street\, Westfield.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/harvest-dinner/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181102T080000
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SUMMARY:Increased noise anticipated at Barnes during upcoming training
DESCRIPTION:The 104th Fighter Wing will be executing firearms training from November 2-4\, 2018\, at Barnes Air National Guard base\, Westfield\, Massachusetts. The firearms training is scheduled to take place during daylight hours. These trainings are carefully planned and closely controlled by firearms professionals. Communities in the Westfield\, Massachusetts area may hear the sound of gunshots or loud popping sounds for the duration of the training.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/increased-noise-anticipated-at-barnes-during-upcoming-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181102T080000
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SUMMARY:First Congregational Church of Westfield will hold its Annual Harvest Dinner
DESCRIPTION:November 2nd at 5:30PM. The meal will consist of roast pork with stuffing and gravy\, applesauce\, potatoes\, winter vegetables\, rolls and butter\, apple crisp\, coffee or tea. The cost is $12.50 for adults\, $7.00 for children 6-12 years and under-6 years are free. Please call the Church office 568-2833 for tickets. The Church is located at 18 Broad Street\, Westfield.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/first-congregational-church-of-westfield-will-hold-its-annual-harvest-dinner/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T180000
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SUMMARY:Events at Armbrook Village
DESCRIPTION:Memory Chorus\, October 31\, 2018\, 2:00 pm at Armbrook Village Senior Living and Memory Support Community\, 551 North Road\, Westfield. Our Memory Chorus takes advantage of the therapeutic benefits of singing and socializing and wraps it up into a fun and inviting afternoon! RSVP to (413) 568-0000. \nAlzheimer’s Support Group\, October 31\, 2018\, 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.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/events-at-armbrook-village/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T170000
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SUMMARY:Seeking Holiday House Host Applicants
DESCRIPTION:Do you love decorating for the holidays? Does your home have an interesting history or unusual feature? Then\, share that love of home or history with us and become part of the 2017 Westfield on Weekends Holiday House Tour on Sunday\, December 9\, 2018! We have just begun accepting applications of participation from interested residents and would love to include your home! Simply send in your name\, address and phone number\, along with a short paragraph about why your home should be included in the tour to either: Tmv413@yahoo.com or Carolsaltus@gmail.com. \nIf your home is among those chosen\, Westfield on Weekends will contact you and\, together\, we will begin the exciting process of including your home in the festivities! But hurry – all applications should be received no later than October 31! Don’t miss your chance of becoming part of this lovely Westfield holiday tradition!
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/seeking-holiday-house-host-applicants/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T170000
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SUMMARY:Lunch at the Russell Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:The Russell Council on Aging serves lunch at the Russell Senior Center\, 65 Main St.\, Russell\, each Tuesday at noon. Lunch is provided by Highland Valley Elder Services. There is not a fee for lunch\, but a $3.00 donation is suggested by Highland Valley. Reservations should be made and meal choice stated\, by calling and leaving a message at 862-6205\, the Sunday before. The menu for Tuesday\, October 30th is veggie quiche or baked Pollock with dill sauce served with steamed green beans\, whipped potatoes\, a dinner roll and mandarin oranges for dessert.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/lunch-at-the-russell-senior-center-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T170000
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SUMMARY:Portland-based NW Dance Project debuts at UMass Amherst Fine Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Cutting-edge Portland-based company\, NW Dance Project\, debuts at the UMass Fine Arts Center on Tuesday\, October 30 at 7:30 pm in the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall. Led by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Sarah Slipper\, the company brings a mixed rep program of stunning choreography for their debut appearance at the Fine Arts Center. There is a pre-show talk at 6:15 pm in the FAC lobby with NW Dance Project Artistic Director\, Sarah Slipper. There is also a prix fixe dinner featuring Northwestern fare available at the UClub starting at 5 pm. Details at fineartscenter.com/prixfixe. \nFor its Amherst appearance\, the company will perform You Are All I See choreographed by Wen Wei Wang\, focusing on movement that is both sharp and cool with athletic emotionality that shows off the dancers’ technical skills; Memory House by Sarah Slipper\, is a gripping\, passionate duet; and finally\, Le Fil Rouge\, choreographed by Ihsan Rustem\, set to a suite of old and new love/unrequited love songs presents a light and airy work featuring “follies” style vignettes ranging from delightful duets to full-company sections filled with humor\, surprise\, and tenderness. \nNW Dance Project was founded in 2004 by renowned dancer\, mentor\, and choreographer Sarah Slipper. NW Dance Project has fostered the development and Portland premiere of over 250 original contemporary dance works to date. Dance International Magazine proclaims that NW Dance is “changing the way dance is created” and has become “a laboratory\, factory and repository for risk-taking new works from the next generation of choreographers from Europe and North America.” \nNW Dance is committed to advancing dance education and community involvement\, consistently engaging its home city\, Portland\, with inventive and accessible performances. For its work in Portland\, NW Dance has been named “an essential part of the city’s art scene” by The Oregonian and “…the ‘it’ company….one of the most dynamic dance troupes in the country” by Oregon Public Broadcasting. \nTickets for NW Dance Project are $45\, $35\, $20; Five College Students and youth 17 and under are $15\, $12\, $10. For tickets call the Box Office at 545-2511\, toll-free at 800-999-UMAS\, or purchase online at fineartscenter.com/NWDance.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/portland-based-nw-dance-project-debuts-at-umass-amherst-fine-arts-center/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181028T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181028T180000
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SUMMARY:Noble View Outdoor Center Halloween Event
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Halloween\, Noble View style on a quiet\, pristine mountaintop that offers breathtaking views of the Pioneer Valley\, Sunday\, October 28th from 4:30pm to 6pm. Families are invited to stroll around and enjoy one of the hilltown’s hidden gems while the kids engage in some Spooktacular fun in the outdoors. The night will feature a woodland scavenger hunt\, marshmallow toasting around a campfire\, Halloween games & nature crafts\, and a haunted graveyard. Costumes optional. Bring flashlights. Light refreshments include hot chili\, cider\, hot chocolate\, donuts and Halloween treats (some healthy) for the kids. Each child will go home with frightfully ghoulish goody bag. FREE but pre-registration required by October 23nd. Call or text Nate\, “Monster of Ceremonies” at 646-248-2828 or go to facebook.com/NobleViewOutdoorCenter. Let us know how many will be coming and the children’s ages as well. All welcome!
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/noble-view-outdoor-center-halloween-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181028T150000
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SUMMARY:Trunk or Treat at Wyben Union Church
DESCRIPTION:Trick-or-treating will take on a fun twist in the parking lot of Wyben Union Church on Sunday\, October 28th. From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.\, the church will host a Trunk-or-Treat event\, providing children with a safe place to trick-or-treat. Costumed kids of all ages can visit church-sponsored\, decorated vehicle trunks – propped open and filled with candy\, popcorn\, cider\, and trinkets. They’ll also enjoy games\, hay rides\, pumpkins\, photo ops and more! In addition to the giveaways\, one car trunk will be designated as a drop-off location for non-perishable food items that will be donated to the Westfield Food Pantry. For more information about Trunk or Treat\, please call the church at 413-568-6473 and leave a message. Wyben Union Church is an Interdenominational church located at 678 Montgomery Rd. in Westfield.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/trunk-or-treat-at-wyben-union-church/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181028T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181028T150000
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SUMMARY:Coin show coming
DESCRIPTION:Local numismatists will have an opportunity to add to their coin collections on Sunday\, Oct. 28\, when the members of the West Springfield Coin Club stage their semi-annual coin show at the Dante Club. The show\, which the club has staged twice-yearly at the 1198 Memorial Drive social club for almost three decades\, will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until about 3 p.m. Both admission to the show and parking at the Dante Club are free. The coin dealers participating in the show will not only buy and sell both U.S. and  foreign coins but will offer free appraisals of coins brought to the show by the visitors. \nClub president Peter Setian said all 28 tables available for the show at the Dante Club have been reserved\, both by local coin dealers and by dealers from the surrounding states. \nPatrons of past shows who left their addresses were sent postcards reminding them of the upcoming show and recipients who bring those postcards with them may claim a pick from a grab bag of vintage U.S. coins which will include two U.S. silver dollars. There will also be a raffle offered at the show with prizes which include a proof silver dollar and a silver proof set. \nThe club meets monthly\, with a summer hiatus during July and August\, at the Church of the Good Shepherd at 214 Elm St.\, in West Springfield. The meetings are generally staged on the second Sunday of the month. The remaining meetings of 2018 will be on Nov. 11 and Dec. 9. All are welcome. At each meeting\, a program about a specific aspect of coin collecting is offered after the club’s business is conducted. Following a social break\, members offer a small number of coins for sale at an auction.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/coin-show-coming/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T170000
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SUMMARY:Go4Life Family Fun Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Russell Council on Aging for a Go4Life Family Fun Walk Saturday\, October 27th from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Join the COA and Recreation Committee to celebrate and encourage each other to live an active\, healthy\, independent lifestyle! Walking is directly linked with good health and sustained independence. The walk with coincide with the Russell Rag Shag parade so kids young and old can enjoy the fun! Dress in costume\, however not mandatory\, and walk the designated mile parade loop\, starting at Town Hall. Pizza will be served to participants at the Senior Center after the walk. The Go4Life Family Fun Walk is sponsored in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging through its support from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Please call 862-6205 to register for the walk\, or 862-6217 with any questions.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/go4life-family-fun-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260723T120927
CREATED:20181023T135856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T135856Z
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SUMMARY:Daylight Rag Shag Parade
DESCRIPTION:Although the annual rag shag parade has been a tradition in the Whip City for almost a century\, this year’s parade will be the fourth annual Charlie Morse Memorial Rag Shag Parade – and the second daylight parade. In 2015\, the annual children’s parade sponsored by the Westfield and West Springfield lodge of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elk was named in memory of Charlie Morse\, a late member of the lodge who organized the parade for many years. Last year\, what had traditionally been a twilight parade was changed to a midday event due to safety concerns. \nOn Saturday\, Oct. 27\, children of all ages dressed in their Halloween costumes are invited to gather after 11 a.m. at the Elks Lodge on the corner of Washington and Franklin streets for the parade which will kick off at noon. \nPreceded by a police cruiser\, led by the Westfield High School Marching Band and followed by a city fire engine\, the costumed children and their adult escorts will parade through the city’s downtown before returning to the lodge. There\, each child will receive treats – a goodie bag\, a soda\, ice cream and a ticket for a bicycle raffle – and the festivities will continue with a costume contest for children in several different age categories. Before the children leave the lodge\, two winning raffle tickets will be drawn and\, in a tradition which dates back to the start of the Rag Shag parades\, one lucky boy and one lucky girl will each go home with a new bicycle. The bikes were donated by lodge members Save Andras and Mike Lacroix and the helmets which will go with the bikes were donated by the city’s Community Policing unit. Each bike winner will also be given a bike helmet donated by members of the lodge.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/daylight-rag-shag-parade/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260723T120927
CREATED:20181019T145334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T145334Z
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SUMMARY:Psychic Fair / Medium’s Day / Bake Sale
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 27\, from 9 am to 2 pm at the Healing Hands of Light Spiritualist Church\, 465 Granby Rd\, Chicopee. 15 minute private readings: $20. For information or advanced bookings\, please call Denise at 413-519-9669. Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come\, first-served basis. www.healinghandsoflightspch.com.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/psychic-fair-mediums-day-bake-sale/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T120927
CREATED:20181011T194835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T194846Z
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Carving / Spaghetti Supper
DESCRIPTION:Southwick Congregational Church will host their Annual Pumpkin Carving/Spaghetti Supper on Saturday October 27\, 2018. The menu will include pasta\, homemade sauce & meatballs\, salad\, rolls and a few sweet treats. The pumpkin carving is optional\, but let us know if you are interested so we can provide a pumpkin for you. You provide your own tools and adult supervision. Adults $10\, Children $7\, Family $25. Southwick Congregational Church\, 488 College Highway\, PO Box 260\, Southwick\, MA\, 01077. Please contact the Church Office to make reservations or for more information (413) 569-6362.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/pumpkin-carving-spaghetti-supper/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260723T120927
CREATED:20181010T183045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T183045Z
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SUMMARY:Harmony House Schedules Third Annual Wine & Beer Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Harmony House\, a home for the terminally ill\, will be holding their Third Annual Wine & Beer Tasting fundraising event on Friday\, October 26th from 6-9 PM at the Portuguese American Club\, 149 Exchange Street in Chicopee. Join friends and family for a fun evening of tasting some new and unusual wines and beers being offered by a variety of distributors and brewers\, and munch on delicious food offerings. In addition\, there will be non-alcoholic drinks to taste for those who prefer. Local beer participants include the Spencer Brewery (the Trappist Monks from St. Joseph’s Abbey)\, Amherst Brewing\, and New City Brewery\, among others. Many wines will be featured from local distributors\, including Williams Distributing\, and Everest Vodka will be offering samples. As a bonus\, Primavera Restaurant from Ludlow\, Mass.\, will be offering food samplings from their menu. \nThere will be an opportunity to participate in two raffles\, including a “Super Raffle\,” with prizes such as a flat screen TV\, a gas grill\, a power wash for your home\, and a few surprises. The regular raffle offers many desirable gifts such as golf foursomes\, wine baskets\, event tickets\, and more. Come have fun while also enjoying music from DJ New Image. \nEvent sponsors include Alden Credit Union\, Supreme Roofing of Chicopee\, Mercedes Benz of Springfield\, Realtor Karen Kirby\, Bearingstar Insurance\, Pioneer Valley Financial Group\, and Allen Media. \nTickets cost $25 per person and are available on the Harmony House website at www.harmonyhousewma.org or by calling and leaving a message at the house at 413-331-5252. Tickets will also be available at the door. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. \nHarmony House currently occupies a small house in Chicopee\, which was offered by a local family for use while the organization is in the process of renovating a much larger home in the Aldenville section of the city. Staffed mainly by volunteers of all kinds – nurses\, CNA’s\, caregivers\, companions\, and more – Harmony House is totally privately funded through the generosity of individuals\, businesses\, and foundations. Contributions are gratefully accepted at all times. \nVolunteers are needed for the direct care of residents\, as well as for housekeeping\, food preparation\, and groundskeeping. For more information\, visit the Harmony House website at www.harmonyhousewma.org or call 413-331-5252.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/harmony-house-schedules-third-annual-wine-beer-tasting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260723T120927
CREATED:20181023T135334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T135334Z
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SUMMARY:Family Boo-vie Night at Gateway
DESCRIPTION:The Gateway Bands will be hosting a “Boo-vie Night” fundraiser on Friday\, Oct 26 in the Gateway Performing Arts Center (GPAC). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. where there will be pizza and treats (for sale)\, games and a costume contest. The movie—ParaNorman—begins at 6:30 p.m. and is free to attend. ParaNorman is an animated comedy and adventure film. It features Norman\, a young boy\, who can speak to ghosts. Norman must stop a curse from a witch to save his town. \nThis movie night is open to elementary and middle school students and their families; please be advised the film contains some crude humor/mild language. Common Sense Media reports that this film (rated PG) may be scary for young children who don’t like monsters\, ghosts\, etc. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Shipman Fund of the Gateway Education Foundation received a $30 thousand grant earlier this year\, which was used to update the projection system in the GPAC in order to show high resolution films.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/family-boo-vie-night-at-gateway/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260723T120927
CREATED:20181023T135153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T135153Z
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SUMMARY:“Boo Bash” at Chester Elementary
DESCRIPTION:The Chester Elementary School PTO is sponsoring a family “Boo Bash” at the school from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Friday\, Oct 26. Music will be provided by Kevin Bell. All Chester Elementary Students and their families are invited and children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Admission is free and everyone is invited to come in (non-scary) costumes. \nFamilies may pre-order pepperoni or cheese pizza dinners using forms that went home in red folders. All meals come with a drink and a plate of pizza. There will also be a bake sale and a Roll ‘n Pop: pop 2 balloons for $3 and win a prize every time. Volunteers are still needed for the bake sale\, to set up (starting at 4 p.m.)\, to clean up at 7:30 p.m. and for general operations during the event. This is a fundraiser for the Chester PTO and proceeds will support classroom and school programs.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/boo-bash-at-chester-elementary/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260723T120927
CREATED:20181011T180046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T180046Z
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SUMMARY:Second Annual Auction of Services
DESCRIPTION:The Second Annual Auction of Services\, a fundraiser for Westfield Museum Inc.\, is scheduled to take place on Friday\, October 26 at Tekoa Country Club from 5:30 through 7:00 PM.  Proceeds from the Auction will be used to construct the Museum’s accessible entryway and to support ongoing operations. \nBeginning at 5:30 PM\, items to be auctioned will be available for viewing.  There is no charge for admission\, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available.  Bidding will begin at 6:00 PM\, supervised by Rock and Carol Palmer\, Auctioneers\, and continue until 7:00 pm.  A variety of services\, including a personalized family history\, auto detailing\, carpet cleaning and a steak-and-shrimp dinner have been donated. \nWestfield Museum Inc. is in the process of establishing a working museum within its property at 360 Elm Street.  Presently home to an extensive collection of machinery and artifacts dating from the U.S. Industrial Revolution\, which encompassed most of the 19th century\, the Museum plans to open to the public to celebrate Westfield’s 350th Anniversary in 2019.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/second-annual-auction-of-services/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T183000
DTSTAMP:20260723T120927
CREATED:20181019T190610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T190610Z
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SUMMARY:German Feast Supper
DESCRIPTION:St John’s Lutheran Church\, 60 Broad St\, Westfield\, is having their German Feast Supper on Friday\, October 26 with continuous sitting at 5:30-6:30 pm. The menu will include: Germanwurst\, pulled pork\, German potato salad\, red cabbage\, sauerkraut\, pickled beets\, and wonderful\, homemade desserts\, along with coffee\, tea\, and milk. Take-out dinners are available beginning at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children (5-12 years-old); children under-5 are free. For tickets\, you may contact the church at 413-568-1417\, Jane McClure at 413-562-0492\, or Sally Sienkiewicz at 413-562-3186. Any questions may be directed to the church or Sally Sienkiewicz.
URL:https://thewestfieldnews.com/event/german-feast-supper/
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