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Town Events, Jan. 14 - Jan. 21From The Reminder
EAST LONGMEADOW
FUNDRAISING FEAST
Support our E.L. college students. The E.L. Scholarship Foundation is hosting a Fundraising Feast at Texas Road House Restaurant at 5 Town Plaza, Springfield from 4 - 8 p.m. on Jan. 22 Be sure to tell the cashier you are visiting the restaurant on behalf of the Scholarship Foundation.
CRAFTERS WANTED
Crafters wanted for Chocolate and Jewelry Fair to be held at The First Congregational Church on Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. There will be a Chinese Auction as well as loads of chocolate baked goods and homemade candy. Admission and parking are free. For information and/or application, please call Sandy at 525-7511.
ULTIMATE PARTY PASTA
Please join us Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Elmcrest Country Club, 105 Somersville Rd. for the Ultimate Pastafest. Just $15 per person for your choice of pasta entree, salad, bread and butter and dessert. The evening also features a Silent Auction and a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds will benefit the Minnechaug Regional High School Class of 2008's Ultimate Party. For tickets please call Kathy Nelen (596-6456) or Sue Petzold (949-6269).
SOCCER REGISTRATIONS
The E.L. Rec. Dept./Soccer Assoc. announces that registrations for the Spring P.V. Season will run through Feb. 1. Please register on time, as the number of teams to be entered this Spring will be determined on the number of registrations. Come into the Rec. Dept. weekdays to register.
GARDEN CLUB
The E.L. Garden Club's January meeting will be Jan. 24 at noon in Fellowship Hall of the Congregational Church on the Rotary. The featured speaker will be Chris Graziano of Graziano Gardens who will present a program on annuals and perrenials by Proven Winners. New members are always welcome to join and guest fee is $2.
HAMPDEN
SEEKING APPLICANTS
The Hampden Housing Authority is seeking applicants for our Elderly/Handicapped Housing program at Centennial Commons in Hampden. We are immediately in need of applicants who can accept a second floor apartment. Rent is based on 30% of net income. Interested persons should contact the Hampden Housing Authority at 566-8157.
DRAWING CLASS
The Hampden Senior Center will be starting an eight-week "Face and Figure" class open to all levels, beginning Jan. 29 from noon - 2 p.m. Call the Center at 566-5588 to register.
LONGMEADOW
Financial SubCommittee Meeting
There will be a meeting of the Longmeadow School Committee Financial Sub-Committee on Jan. 15 at 4 p.m. in School's Central Office School Committee Room, 127 Grassy Gutter Rd.
DISCUSSION GROUP
Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Longmeadow Adult Center. No need to register for this informative discussion group. Just come and listen or share your thoughts.
JOURNEY TO JAZZ
Jan. 22 at 1 p.m. Join us for a jazz session focused on Diana Krall, contemporary jazz vocalist and piano, to be facilitated by Saul Finestone. Session held at the Longmeadow Adult Center. Please register by calling 565-4150.
SPRINGFIELD
Understanding Alzheimer's
Mason Wright Retirement Community, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m., In-Service: Alzheimer's & Dimentia understanding it and learning to cope with it. Please call 733-1517. Seats are limited.
HUNGRY HILL MEETING
Meeting of the Hungry Hill Neighborhood Council Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. A representative from the Sheriff's Department will discuss the Community Accountability Program and officers from North Sector will offer crime statistic information and address residents' concerns. All residents are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served.
TUESDAY LUNCHEON
The Hungry Hill Center's "Tuesday Luncheon" Jan. 22: Shepherd's pie, salad, vegetable, dessert, coffee and tea are served. The cost is $2 and reservations are required one week in advance; call 733-9411.
ROTARY CLUB'S LUNCHEON
The Springfield Rotary Club is pleased to announce Atty. Andrea N. Chasen, founder of Resolutions, a conflict resolution firm, will address the Springfield Rotary Club's luncheon meeting on Jan. 18. The Springfield Rotary Club meets every Friday at 12:15 p.m. in the Mass Mutual Room at The Basketball Hall of Fame, West Columbus Ave. and is a proud member of Rotary International. Lunch is $17 per person and open to the public.
POETRY READING
Western New England College and Writers Spring Forth will host a reading featuring poets Lynne Thompson of Los Angeles, Gene Zeiger of Shelburne Falls and Laura Chagnon of West Springfield on Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. in the St. Germain Campus Center Bear's Den. The event is free and open to the public.
BAGELS & BLOCKS
At Sinai Temple, 1100 Dickinson St., Jan. 20 from 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers and their parents are welcome to discover the Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shavat. We'll hear a story, sing songs and do arts and craft projects. Eat bagels and play with blocks while making new friends. This is a free event and non-members are welcome. Please call Stacey Osowski at 736-3619 ext. 13 to reserve your spot.
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY
There will be a two-day bus trip to Atlantic City March 9 - 10. Price includes bus, hotel, breakfast, tour and boat ride. Bus leaves Mom & Rico's, 899 Main St., at 6:30 a.m. Attendees must arrive at 6 a.m. Call Gina Daniele at 732-8941 for more information. Gift certificates are available.
WILBRAHAM
THE ALPHA COURSE
Evangel Assembly will be offering "The Alpha Course," an eleven week session. It will be held on Sunday evenings beginning Jan. 20 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at 348 Stony Hill Rd. The evening consists of a meal, a short talk and a small group discussion. There is no charge for this course. Please call 599-1729 to register.
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