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Town Events, April 28 - May 5FROM THE REMINDER
EAST LONGMEADOW
CHEERLEADING
Parents of E.L. students presently in grades 2 - 7 who wish to tryout for cheerleading should report to Birchland on April 29, 30 and MAY 1 as follows: grades 2 & 3, 5 - 6 p.m.; 4 & 5, 6 - 7 p.m.; 6 & 7, 7 - 8 p.m. Participants are required to attend all three nights. For more info, call 525-5437.
MARLINS REGISTRATION
E.L. Marlins registration at ELHS, April 30 from 7 - 8 p.m. in cafeteria.
SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Elder Law Atty. John Roberts will speak about "Planning for Elder Care at Home" following lunch on May 1 at the Pleasant View Senior Center, 328 North Main St. A local contractor, Steve Andwood, will also be here. He will provide info on planning and designing changes to your home that will be safe for elder living. The program begins at 12:30 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. Luncheon is roast pork w/gravy, mashed potato, butternut squash and peaches. Call 525-5436 at least one day in advance for noon lunch reservations.
UPCOMING JEWELRY CLASSES
Just in time for Mother's Day and commencements! Sandy Merrill's monthly jewelry class will take place at the Pleasant View Senior Center, 328 North Main St., on May 5 at 9:30 a.m. Cost for instruction is $2, and supplies are extra. No registration necessary. In addition, Sandy will host a special class on May 14 at 1 p.m. for students to create a decorative zipper pull/purse embellishment and/or bookmark. This class requires a $2 deposit, and you must register as class size is limited to 20. The total cost of the class will not exceed $8 (including deposit).
HEARING SCREENINGS
Hampden Hearing will be conducting free hearing screenings by appointment on May 9 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Call the Senior Center at 525-5436.
COLLABORATIVE "F" FORT DANCE PERFORMANCE
Collaborative "F" Fort Dance, an emerging modern dance company, will perform at the Pleasant View Senior Center on May 14 at 3:30 p.m. This energetic company consists of choreographers and dancers with extensive dance backgrounds who live in Western Mass. and northern Connecticut. The public is invited to attend this free performance. Please call the Senior Center at 525-5436 if you plan to attend, as light refreshments will be served.
COMMODITIES DISTRIBUTION
Commodities will be distributed on May 21 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Pleasant View Senior Center, 328 North Main St. To qualify, you must be an East Longmeadow resident of any age, and demonstrate need by showing documentation of your participation in Welfare, AFDC, Food Stamps, Fuel Assistance, WIC, SSI, Medicaid, Veteran's Aid or Head Start or sign a statement showing your Gross Yearly Income falls at or below certain amounts. You must sign up at the Senior Center and will be given a ticket which you will keep for the year. No commodities will be given without a ticket.
CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGS
Life Lab cholesterol screenings will take place at the Pleasant View Senior Center on May 23 from 8 - 11:30 a.m. by appointment (call 525-5436). Fasting is required and tests include total cholesterol HDL, LDL and triglycerides. Cost is $12.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The E.L. Lions Club will be hosting its annual pancake breakfast on May 17 from 8 - 11 a.m. at the ELHS cafeteria, 180 Maple St. Proceeds from the breakfast are used to support Lions Club projects in the town. For info and tickets, call Mark Beglane at 525-4463. Tickets: $5 for adults, $3 for children run 10, and can be purchased at the door. Menu: pancakes, sausage, juice or cider, milk, coffee or tea.
GREATER SPRINGFIELD
DONATE A CAR
Boys and Girls Clubs are joining together throughout Massachusetts to raise funds for their programs by seeking donated cars. Now that the price of scrap metal is at a high level, the clubs can accept most any car. The cars are sold at auction. People who would like to donate a car and support the Boys and Girls Clubs may call 800-246-0493.
SWINGLES SQUARE DANCE CLUB
Mainstream dance on May 2 (May Basket Nite). May 16 "Ice Cream Social" mainstream dance. Dances take place at the Knights of Columbus on Park Street in West Springfield from 8 - 10:30 p.m. with early rounds from 7:30 - 8 p.m. and are $6 per person. We welcome singles, couples spectators are free.
SPRING CONCERT
Southampton Community Chorus, directed by Kathy Marks, will present "A Little Bit of Broadway" on May 3 at 4 p.m. at the Congregational Church of South Hadley Falls, 11 North Main St., South Hadley. A $5 donation is requested and refreshments will follow the concert.
STAMP CLUB
The Pioneer Valley Stamp Club will meet on May 13 and 27 at the First United Church of Christ on Rte. 5 (corner of Longmeadow and Williams Streets). Activities for the evening include a mini-auction and a short meeting. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a shop and swap. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Visitors, collectors and other interested parties are welcome to attend. Visit us at www.pioneervalleystampclub.org. Call Bev at (860) 623-6975 or Dave at 783-2809 for further info.
PLANT SWAP
There will be a plant swap in Ludlow beginning on May 12 and running until Sept. 22 at 45 Miller St. in Ludlow. For more info contact Jacqueline Clark at 262-0402 or by e-mailing tenesha92@yahoo.com.
TAG AND CRAFT SALE
The Parishioner's Tag & Craft Sale of Florence Congregational Church, 130 Pine St., Florence, will take place May 17 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Featuring crafts, ornaments, antiques, books, toys and baked goods. Also: Relay for Life information table. A light lunch will be available.
HAMPDEN
SEPTEMBER TRIPS
The Hampden Senior Center, 104 Allen St., is planning late September trips to West Point Academy, including lunch at the Thayer Hotel and a Hudson River cruise; and a trip to the JFK Library & Museum, including lunch at Maggiano's Little Italy and shopping. A Nov. 6 trip to the Log Cabin Restaurant for luncheon and a show "Glory Girls" is planned. Call the center at 566-5588 to sign up.
REDESIGN YOUR SPACE
The Hampden Senior Center has scheduled an entertaining and informative presentation with Ginny Wenz, the Re-Designing Woman, for May 16 at 10 a.m. If you've recently moved or need ideas to reinvent your space, this free presentation is for you! Call 566-5588 to sign up.
FUN AND GAMES
Join the happy people at the Hampden Senior Center for Ladies Pool on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.; Scrabble on Tuesdays at noon; Men's Pool on Thursdays at 10 a.m.; Dominos on Thursdays at 11 a.m.; Cribbage on Thursdays at noon; Bingo on Thursdays at noon; if you're interested in calling Bingo, we'd love to have you join us. Fridays at noon we play Mahjongg in the Great Room and run a feature length movie at noon serving free popcorn in our beautiful library. Call 566-5588 for more info.
LONGMEADOW
GOLF LESSONS
Get ready for summer. PGA Golf Pro Bob Lake will begin a new session of golf lessons at Fenway Golf Range, corner of Porter Rd. and Allen St., East Longmeadow on May 7 - June 11 at 10 a.m. He can accommodate all levels of ability and ages and will loan equipment. Must register at 565-4150.
ATTY. DARLING SPEAKS
Atty. Hyman Darling will give a detailed presentation on "Protecting Your Assets and Long Term Care Planning" on May 7 at 10 a.m. at the Longmeadow Adult Center. He will address questions on those subjects. Register at 565-4150 as he will provide handouts.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Longmeadow Housing Authority will meet on May 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fire Station Meeting Room, 44 Williams St.
BEGINNER'S LINE DANCING
Lynn Connolly will conduct beginner's line dance classes on Mondays, May 12 - June 16 from 9 - 10 a.m. in the gym at the Longmeadow Adult Center. They have a wonderful time and its great exercise. Register at 565-4150.
PIANO CONCERT
The Grammar School at Somersville is sponsoring a piano concert, "The Heart of the Concerto," performed by Michael Devine, pianist, at 3 p.m. on May 4 at the Longmeadow High School Auditorium. Music from Bach, Chopin and Beethoven will be performed. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $25 per person with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Longmeadow High School Music Department.
GIRLS LACROSSE CLINIC
Grades 1 & 2. Longmeadow Parks & Rec. is currently accepting registration for a three day lacrosse clinic for girls. The clinic will provide participants with basic fundamentals and techniques for the game of lacrosse. Participants who have their own equipment should bring it. Equipment including a stick and ball will be provided for each participant to take home with them to practice. Clinic will meet on May 3 from 10 - 11:30 a.m., May 9 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. and May 24 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Russell Fields. For more info and registration, visit www.lprd.net.
SUMMER CAMP FORMS AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
Due to licensing requirements of many of our camps, current health and immunization records must be presented along with full payment for camp registration processing. For additional camp info, registration and health forms visit www.LPRD.net.
RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
The Rules Committee will meet May 20 at 7 p.m. at the Fire Station Community Room.
TEEN CENTER
Youths in grades 6 - 8 and their guests are welcome to enjoy a supervised evening out on Fridays from 7 - 10 p.m. at the Greenwood Center. Admission is $7 per person. All students must sign in prior to entry. School dress codes are strictly followed. Teen Center is run and staffed by area college students. Parent information packets are available on site at each teen center event. Call Cristina Judd at 565-4163 with any questions. Teen center dates are May 2, 16 and June 6.
JOHN BARKMAN MEMORIAL FISHING DERBY
A Longmeadow tradition, especially for children ages 3 - 14. Laurel Pond will be stocked with hungry trout in preparation for the derby. Kids bring their own tackle and families enjoy a great community fellowship day. There will be prizes for first fish, longest fish and most fish caught in each age division. Refreshments and bait will be available for purchase. Back this year: Touch-A-Truck! We will have some of our Parks trucks for the kids to see up close. This is a free event. Pre-registration is not required. The fishing derby will take place May 4 from 9 - 11 a.m. at Laurel Pond.
TURNER PARK UPDATE
Turner Park athletic fields are closed for use due to renovations. Please keep off the fields in order for us to complete the process. We thank you for your understanding.
ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Join us for pancakes, maple syrup, sausage, juice and coffee on May 17 at the Longmeadow Community House, 735 Longmeadow St., from 7 - 10 a.m. Advanced tickets are on sale now at the Community House and Greenwood Center. Advanced ticket prices are $6 for adults, $3 for children ages six and under, tickets purchased at the door will be $7 for adults and $4 for children. Call 565-4160 or visit www.LPRD.net for more info.
SPRINGFIELD
FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS
Hungry Hill Community Development Corporation presents a free homebuyer workshop May 15, 22 and 29 from 6 - 9 p.m. at Sullivan Public Safety Complex, 1212 Carew St. Learn how to apply for a mortgage, what credit scores mean, how to find that dream home, why a home inspection is important and when to get an attorney involved. Call 788-9014 to pre-register.
ROAST PORK DINNER
Saint Barnabas and All Saints Church, 41 Oakland St. (at Forest Park light) will host their roast pork dinner (roast, vegetables and homemade desserts) on May 3 at 5:30 p.m. Call the church at 732-2981 for reservations and leave a message or call 567-7762.
ARTS AWARDS GRANTS
Jimmy Mazz will be the featured performer at the annual spring luncheon and musical presentation of the Women's League for the Arts which will take place at the Colony Club, Tower Square in Springfield on June 4. Recipients of the 2008 awards are Mary Curro, kindergarten coordinator, Holyoke public schools; Louise Pulaski, librarian, White Street School in Springfield; George and Allyson Gouzounis, Arts in the Morning Project, Springfield public schools; Lani Bortfeld, Suzuki Talent Education Partnership, Springfield; Diane Kontoff, music teacher, Litwin School, Chicopee. For info and tickets call Sandra Clark at 596-9878.
A NIGHT OF COMEDY IMPROV
The Springfield JCC Theatrix program will present "A Night at the Improv" May 14, 7 p.m., 1160 Dickinson St. All seats are $5. Stop by the JCC or call 739-4715 for tickets or for more info. This event is a fundraiser for JCC Theatrix productions.
SILVER FOXES & BELLES MEETING FEATURES JIMMY MAZZ
Jimmy Mazz will perform during the Silver Foxes & Belles meeting, May 7, 1:30 p.m. The program will take place at the Springfield Jewish Community Center, 1160 Dickinson St. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will follow the program. For additional info, contact Miriam Pilver at 567-4917.
O'NEIL AT ROTARY LUNCHEON
The Springfield Rotary Club announced that retired Springfield Police Officer, foster care survivor and author Alexander O'Neil will be the Springfield Rotary Club's luncheon speaker on May 2. O'Neil will speak about his abusive foster care experience and his book "Is There any Love Down Back? The Four Boys," published in 2005. The club meets every Friday at 12:15 p.m. in the Mass Mutual Room at the Basketball Hall of Fame, West Columbus Avenue. The Rotary luncheon is $17 per person and is open to the public. For more info contact Membership Chairperson Jim Russell at 567-0700 or visit www.springfieldmarotary.org.
"SPRING SPECTACULAR"
Our Lady of Hope Parish "Spring Spectacular," May 4 from 2 - 5 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of fun, fashions and tea. There will be specialty vendors, a fashion show by Coldwater Creek, raffles, door prizes and refreshments. Tickets are $15 and can be obtained at Our Lady of Hope Rectory, Hope Center or by calling Mary Campbell at 739-7563 or Mary Ellen O'Brien at 733-4525.
MOTHER'S DAY CABARET
South Congregational Church, 45 Maple St., will host a Mother's Day Cabaret on May 11 at 11:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall. The event will feature light refreshments and the musical talents of professional singers and church members. Suggested donation is $10. Call 732-0117 for more info. The church and its parking lot are located two blocks south of State Street and the Central Library.
WILBRAHAM
SPRING QUILT SHOW
The Atheneum Society of Wilbraham announces its third annual Spring Quilt Show at the Old Meeting House, 450 Main St. May 4, 2 - 4 p.m. and May 6, 2 - 4 p.m.
RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER
Fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life May 3, 6 p.m. - ? at Co-Ed Billards, 295 Boston Rd. Dance the night away with the classic rock sounds of Vital Signs. Tickets: donation of $15 per person includes pasta dinner. Make checks payable to American Cancer Society. Call 596-3566 for tickets. Raffles, door prizes, lots of fun.
BOOK SALE
Wilbraham's Friends of the Library is staging a book sale from May 22 - 24, and is looking for book donations from May 8 - 20. While gently used, re-saleable books are encouraged, textbooks are discouraged. Boxed books may be dropped off in the Brooks Room of the library, located in the center of town at 25 Crane Park Dr., and volunteers are welcome. For more info, contact fwpl@wilbrahamfriends.com.
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