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Town Events, April 23 - April 30 From the Chicopee Herald, the Metro West Reminder and the Springfield Reminder
AGAWAM
Recruiting Friends
Recruiting Friends for Robinson State Park, April 30, at the Agawam Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Please join us to become a member to promote and enjoy Robinson.
"BREAD AND TULIPS"
The Agawam Cultural Council continues its spring foreign film festival with the showing of "Bread and Tulips" at Agawam Family Cinemas, 866 Suffield St., on May 4 at 1:15 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person, including complimentary hors d'oeuvres, desserts and free drawing before the movie.
POT ROAST DINNER
St. David's Episcopal Church, 699 Springfield St., will be having a pot roast dinner on May 5 at 6 p.m. Menu: pot roast, oven roasted red potatoes, mixed vegetables with cheese sauce, garden salad, bread and butter, hot fudge sundaes, coffee, tea or lemonade. Tickets are $9 for adults, $4 for children ages five - 12 and free for children under five. Tickets can be reserved by calling the church office at 786-6133.
SCRAPBOOKING
The Agawam Senior Center is currently offering scrapbooking every other Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Cost for the class if $5. All levels of scrapbooking are welcome. For questions, contact Kristina Lynch at 821-0605.
ROAST BEEF SUPPER
The First Baptist Church will host a roast beef supper on April 26 at 5:30 p.m. The dinner will include salad, sliced roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, rolls and butter, dessert and beverage. $9 for adults, $4 for children ages five - 12 and free for children under five. Reservation deadline is April 24. Call 786-1993 or 786-8609.
CHICOPEE
ROSARY SERVICE
The Fairview K of C #4044, 1599 Memorial Drive, will host its semi-annual Candlelight Living Rosary Service on May 7 at 7 p.m. in their banquet facility, led by Council Chaplain Rev Roland J. Galipeau. This short but meaningful ceremony honors Mary, the Mother of God, during the month of May. This ceremony features a live music program and light refreshments will be served at the end of the service. All are welcome.
"TURNING 65 AND MEDICARE"
Jim Zabik from Bankers Life and Casualty is presenting a seminar in the Conference Room of the Chicopee Public Library at 6 p.m. on May 5. The seminar, "Turning 65 and Medicare," will cover what to do when you turn 65 an want to go on Medicare. For more info call 594-1800 ext. 108.
BENEFIT CAR WASH
On May 17 and 31, from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Brad's Service Station, 817 Front St., a benefit car wash for $4 per car will take place to raise funds for cystic fibrosis. Please help us find a cure.
TRIP TO MACHAYDN THEATER
The Chicopee Senior Travel Club has a trip planned to the MacHaydn Theater to see "The Sound of Music" on Aug. 31. Cost includes transportation, buffet, show and gratuities. For more info, call 534-3698, Mon. - Fri., noon - 3 p.m.
WRITING GROUP
A group of friendly people gather informally in the Chicopee Senior Center, 7 Valley View Ct., on the first and third Friday of each month at 1 p.m. Bring paper, a pen or pencil, and a desire to share your ideas, imagination, life experiences or dreams. No extraordinary writing skills are required.
BOOK CLUB
Readers will meet at 1 p.m. on April 28 in the Chicopee Senior Center to discuss this month's selection, "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hoseini. Everyone who enjoys reading is welcome. Call the Center at 534-3698 for more info.
ACUPUNCTURE
Debra Rusenko, licensed acupuncturist, will be doing a presentation and demonstration on acupuncture at the Chicopee Senior Center on April 30 at 6 p.m. Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to address many health concerns to successfully address discomforts like pain anywhere in the body, headaches/migraines, arthritis discomfort, menopausal symptoms, digestive problems, stress, insomnia, vertigo and many other discomforts that traditional western medicine has been unable to adequately address. Register by calling the Center at 534-3698.
EVENING BALLROOM DANCE
The Chicopee Council on Aging and Senior Center will be hosting an evening ballroom dance on May 6 at 6 p.m. Locally renowned keyboardist Richie Mitnick will entertain the audience with his special blend of music so you can dance the night away. This program is open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Tickets in advance are $3 and can be purchased in the COA office. Tickes at the door will be $4. For further info, call 534-3698.
HOLISTIC NUTRITION
Take a journey into the world of holistic nutrition on April 24 at 6 p.m. at the Chicopee Council on Aging. Discover how nutrition directly affects various aspects of your life and how it can help you prevent many problems to keep you healthy. What you eat, how foods are combined and how they are prepared can directly affect your health and wellbeing. Let's heal ourselves today! Register by calling the Center at 534-3698. Light refreshments will be served.
AFTER 5 TEA SOCIAL
The After 5 Tea Social will take place on April 29 at 5 p.m. at the Chicopee Senior Center. Please register by calling the Center at 534-3698.
TAI CHI
Chicopee Council on Aging invites you to experience a new evening Tai Chi class. The class runs through June 10, every Tuesday from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Sign up at the Senior Center or call Violet Suska at 534-3698 for more info.
EVENING CONCERT
The Chicopee Council on Aging is sponsoring an evening concert at the Center with a performance by Dave Mindell on May 1 at 6 p.m. Join us for a fun evening as Dave brings the best of the 50s, 60s and 70s with songs of Elvis, Bobby Darin, Sinatra, the Beatles and more. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $4 in the COA office. Tickets purchased at the door will be $5. This special program is open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. For further info call 534-3698.
CRUISE ABOARD THE MAJESTIC
Join the Chicope Senior Travel Club aboard the Majestic on Aug. 8. We will cruise the waters of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay on this award-winning yacht. An unforgettable buffet will be served aboard, and we will have our own tour guide to point out the sights and little-known historical facts about the "City by the Sea." After the cruise, there will be time to browse the cobblestone walks of historic Bowen's and Bannisters Wharfs and the famous Brick Market. Before departing for home, we'll take a trek down breathtaking Shore Line Drive. Bring your camera! Call 534-3698 for more info.
IN GOOD COMPANY
In Good Company is a support group that can help people who are feeling blue or experiencing mild depression. Coming to a support group at the Senior Center and being with others can help you to feel better. The In Good Company support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. There is no fee for this program. The group is facilitation by a professional who can assist you with coping strategies, information on additional assistance and support. For more info, call 534-3698.
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
The Chicope Falls Tiger A.C. will host their annual shareholders meeting April 27 at noon at the Tiger A.C. on 14 Montgomery St. All shareholders are invited to attend this meeting.
FRANCO-AMERICAN FOLK SINGER
Josee Vachon will perform a concert on June 14 at 7 p.m. at St. George Parish Hall, 33 Maple St. Born in Quebec and raised in Maine, Vachon shares her Franco-American culture through traditional and contemporary folk songs from Quebec and Acadie as well as original songs. This will be an exclusive 2008 Western Mass engagement, so be sure to take advantage of it. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children (12 and under). For tickets or info, call 598-8622 weekdays or 330-8543 evenings and weekends.
CABARET 2008
St. George Parish Hall, 33 Maple St., will be the setting for Cabaret 2008. The show, May 3 at 7 p.m., consists of music, comedy and dance by parishioners and local talent. Desserts and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission is $8 for adults. For tickets or info, call 598-8622 weekdays or 598-8466 evenings and weekends.
TENNIS LESSONS
Chicopee Parks and Rec. Dept. will be offering tennis lessons for children ages eight and up; adult lessons will also be offered. Classes are for beginners, intermediate and advanced players who want to fine tune their game. Classes will take place at the Szot Park Tennis Courts on Monday and Wednesday afternoons at 3, 4 and 5 p.m. Times can be arranged with the instructor. There will be four four-week sessions. Each session consists of eight classes twice a week for a one-hour period. Signups are now being taken at the Parks Dept. office. For more info, call Parks Dept. at 594-3481 or instructor Paul Fein at 786-2034.
GRANBY
GRANBY LANDFILL
The Granby Landfill will be open April 27 and June 22 for spring cleanup from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Only the front of the landfill with the roll-off station will be open to residents with a valid landfill sticker. For more info, contact the Board of Health at 467-7174.
GREATER SPRINGFIELD
Asperger's Assc. of New England
The Western Mass. chapter of the Asperger's Association of New England (AANE) is sponsoring the second annual Matthew Dandurand Memorial Workshop on May 3 at Holyoke Community College. This year's featured speaker is Jennifer McIlwee Myers, an adult with Asperger's Syndrome, who will present two workshops. The morning talk will be "Connecting to Humans: Friendships, Dating, and Relationships with AS," and in the afternoon, "Use Your Brain to Cope with Anxiety and Anger" will be discussed. Cost includes lunch (scholarships are available). For more info visit www.aane.org or call toll free (866) 597-AANE.
MOTHER'S DAY SPRING CRAFT FAIR
The Hampshire Regional High School, 19 Stage Rd. in Westhampton, is hosting a Mother's Day Spring Craft Fair on May 3 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Booster Club will be offering a food table. The school is also sponsoring a raffle with a prize of a homemade quilt. All mothers will be receiving a free raffle ticket upon entering.
"LITTLE MERMAID"
Valley Opportunity Council Inc. is pleased to announce that it has a limited number of tickets to see the "Little Mermaid," the latest Disney hit on Broadway on May 18. The bus will leave Chicopee at 7:30 a.m. and arrive in NYC around 11 a.m. There will be some free time before the 3 p.m. show. Cost includes the bus trip, ticket and driver tip. Call VOC at 552-1554 ext. 3018 today as tickets are going fast.
SPRING CONCERT SERIES
Southampton Community Chorus presents "A Little Bit of Broadway" on May 3 at 4 p.m. at the Congregational Church of South Hadley Falls and on May 4 at 4 p.m. at Southampton Congregational Church. Sponsored by the Mass. Cultural Council for a $5 donation. Contact Audrey Pierce at 529-0459 or Tim Huber at 527-1249 for more info.
HOLYOKE
Team Captain's meeting
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greater Holyoke and Chicopee is hosting a Team Captains meeting on April 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Holyoke Medical Center in the conference room on the first floor. For more info on the Relay For Life of Greater Chicopee and Holyoke, contact the American Cancer Society at 493-2124 or e-mail nancy.piela@cancer.org.
PITCH, HIT & RUN COMPETITION
Holyoke Parks & Rec. Dept. will be hosting a free local competition of the MLB Pitch, Hit & Run on May 4 at McKenzie Stadium from 2 - 6 p.m. Boys and girls will compete in four age groups: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12 and 13/14. The skills contest consists of throwing pitches at a strike zone target, hitting from a tee for distance and baserunning for time. Age group winners will advance to sectionals with a chance to move on to the National Final at the All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium. Pre-registration is recommended. For more info, call 322-5620 or e-mail parks@ci.holyoke.ma.us.
FREE CHAPEL CONCERT
The next free Chapel Concert at Providence Place is scheduled for May 4 at 2:30 p.m. This concert features the touring A Cappella Choir of Bowling Green State University in Ohio. These talented young adults offer their audience a rich variety of sacred and secular music all expertly drawn from different style periods. Providence Place is located at 5 Gamelin St. behind Providence Hospital. Call 534-9700 or visit www.providenceplace.org for more info.
SOUTH HADLEY
CANAL VILLAGE POTPOURRI
The Canal Village Potpourri will take place April 26 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. including tag and clothing sales, luncheon, ice cream sundaes and cones, homemade chicken soup, sandwiches and baked potatoes, at United Methodist Church, 30 Carew St.
SOUTHWICK
GREEN AND CLEAN PROJECT
The Southwick Conservation Commission is announcing the Fifth Annual Green and Clean Project: a joint community and town event to clear litter from Southwick's roadsides. All interested residents are invited to join on May 3 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., rain or shine. Check in will be at the Notch Travel Center on College Highway. Call 569-6907 or 896-0182 for more info or to volunteer.
KIDS' FAIR
On April 30 from 6 - 8 p.m., visit the Southwick Rec. Center to learn about health, safety, nutrition, community resources and year round and summer programs. Have the chance to meet Southwick, Granville and Tolland childcare providers, public and private center preschool staff and kids' fair participants. A donation of canned goods, pasta or baby food for the Southwick Food Bank will be gratefully accepted.
SPRINGFIELD
New Jersey Meadowlands
St. Catherine of Siena is hosting a trip on May 17 to New Jersey Meadowlands Flea Market and Jersey Gardens for shopping. Departing at 7 a.m., returning 10 p.m. Lunch on own. Price includes driver gratuity. There will be a trip to the Bronx Zoo on June 14. Departing at 7 a.m., returning 9 p.m. A "POP" pass includes admission to all zoo attractions. Contact Betty at 896-8801 for more info.
Yom HaShoah Commemoration
The 2008 Community Yom HaShoah Commemoration in Springfield will take place the evening of May 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Alliance of Orthodox Congregations at Kodimoh, 124 Sumner Ave.
Advocates for Commuter Rail
The Pioneer Valley Advocates for Commuter Rail will have a meeting April 24 from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the Lathrop House B&B, 188 Sumner Ave. Please bring all completed petitions and updates. Park on Forest Park Ave. or Washington (adjacent streets). No parking on Sumner Ave.
WESTFIELD
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Gardeners are invited to join with the volunteers who work in Grandmothers' Garden. Be a part of the crew every Saturday from 9 a.m. - noon or set a time convenient to you. Call 562-2022 for more info or to ask about our Adopt-a-Bed program. A wonderful opportunity for a service project, volunteering in Grandmothers' Garden is open to school honor groups and scout groups as well as to individuals.
AFTER HOURS NETWORKING EVENT
The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce is announcing an after hours networking event on April 23 from 5 - 7 p.m. Those attending are encouraged to bring business cards for networking as well as for entrance into the raffle prize drawings. Tickets are $10 for members; $15 for non-members and reservations must be made in writing and in advance. Reservations may be made by faxing, mailing or e-mailing Lynn Boscher, Executive Director, Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, 53 Court St., Westfield, MA 01085; fax: 568-1618; e-mail: boscher@myonlinechamber.com.
HERB GARDEN CLEAN UP
The Friends of Grandmothers' Garden will host the annual herb garden day. Come and plant new herbs and clean the beds at the beautiful Grandmothers' Garden while you learn about the care and use of herbs. Join Judy Anderson for an informative and active morning with the volunteers and friends at 9 a.m. in the garden located on Smith Avenue. Rain or shine on April 26. Volunteers are both welcome and needed for this community event. Light refreshments will be served.
CARILLON CONCERTS
Carillon Concerts will be presented the first and third Sunday of each month from 3 - 4 p.m. May - November. Stanley Park's Carilloneur, Norma Hopper, will perform programs featuring the Carillon Bells on May 4, 18, June 1, 15, July 6, 20, Aug. 3, 17, Sept. 7, 21, Oct. 5, 19 and Nov. 2, 16. For further info on the Carillon Concert, call the Stanley Park office at 568-9312.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce will host its 47th Annual Golf Tournament at East Mountain Country Club on May 12. Cost is $100 per player. Registration and lunch from 10 - 11 a.m. Tournament at 11 a.m., followed with a prime rib dinner at 4:30 p.m. Price includes greens fees, shared cart, lunch, prime rib dinner and prizes. There will be a "Hole in One," "Closest to the pin" and "Closest to the line" contests. Contact Lynn Boscher for more info at 568-1618 or boscher@myonlinechamber.com.
SPRING WILDFLOWERS
Late April is an excellent time to observe some of the spring wildflowers, the so-called "spring ephemerals" which mostly bloom before the trees leaf out fully, thereby taking advantage of more available light. This will be a casual walk, suitable for all ages and abilities, and will visit several "hot spots" in the sanctuary where some species will be seen that are not very common in the region. This nature workshop will begin at 2 p.m. All walks and workshops will meet at the entrance sign to the Frank Stanley Beveridge Sanctuary and will cancel if there is heavy rain. Bring along your field guides, binoculars and a camera. For further info, call Stanley park office at 568-9312.
GREEN LIVING
The Learning in Retirement Office at Westfield State College is offering Digital Memories; Thursdays, May 1 - 22 from 6 - 8 p.m. Climate change is causing all of us to take another look at the way we shop, travel and live. You'll leave with practical, inexpensive, on-the-ground ways to make a difference, and be an informed shopper and voter when it comes to climate change. Register by April 24. Tuition is $49. For more info, contact call 572-8034 or e-mail Cheaphy@wsc.ma.edu.
7-D
The Learning in Retirement Office at Westfield State College is offering 7-D; Thursdays, May 1 - 22 from 7 - 9 p.m. How would you like to learn how to use your seven other information centers and experience the world in 7-D? You'll enjoy author and hypnotherapist John Martine's light-hearted teaching style as he guides you through this reawakening process using enlightening guided visualizations and energizing class discussions. Register by April 24. Tuition is $49. For more info call 572-8034 or e-mail Cheaphy@wsc.ma.edu.
SALMON STOCKING VOLUNTEERS
The Westfield River Watershed Association needs volunteers to help stock salmon fry in Westfield River tributaries on April 26. The stocking is part of the effort to restore Atlantic Salmon to the river. It takes about four hours and can be fun for the whole family. Bring water, a light lunch and river boots or waders if you have them. Meet at 8 a.m. at Gateway Regional High School in Huntington. For more info visit www.westfieldriver.org or call Henry Warchol at 562-3467.
WEST SPRINGFIELD
LITTER CLEAN UP
"Can The Litter, Keep Merrick Clean Day" is April 26. Many volunteers are needed to pick up litter thoughout Merrick. Volunteers are encouraged to come to the Corson Park on Main Street at 9 a.m. to register, have snacks and get street assignments. Lunch will be served from noon - 1 p.m. back in the park. The Community Police will also be joining us in cleaning up the neighborhood.
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