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Town Events, March 19 - March 26From the Chicopee Herald, the Metro West Reminder and the Springfield Reminder
AGAWAM
AGAWAM HISTORICAL COVERLETS
Agawam historical coverlets, sponsored by the Agawam Lioness. Great gift idea. Coverlets come in cranberry and are $45 each. Call Pat at 786-1782 or Rose at 786-5134.
PULMONARY HEALTH
Heritage Hall West will sponsor a community educational seminar, "It's Not Easy Being Wheezy! Helping Yourself to Better Pulmonary Health" on March 20 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Take advantage of this resource to help you understand the challenges of pulmonary disease and the steps you can take to better manage your pulmonary health. The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. It will take place at Heritage Woods Assisting Living at 462 Main St. For additional info and/or to reserve a seat, contact Gina Impagnatiello at 789-8374.
NURSING AND HEALTHCARE EDUCATION CAREER FAIR
The Heritage Hall Campus will host its annual Nursing and Healthcare Career Education Fair on March 26 from 1 - 4 p.m. Participants will be able to meet with several local colleges to discuss their nursing programs in a convenient and friendly setting. The fair will be for both those just considering becoming a nurse and those wanting to further their nursing education. The fair is free and open to the public and will take place in the Heritage Woods Assisted Living building at 462 Main St. For more info call 786-8000 ext. 666.
"ONCE UPON A MATTRESS"
Come see the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress" written by Mary Rogers and Marshall Barer. This entertaining story is based on "The Princess and the Pea." Performances will be April 3 - 4 at 7 p.m. in the Agawam High School auditorium (show rating is PG). Tickets can be purchased at the door with a student or staff I.D. for $5 and $10 to the general public. Contacts are Sonja Funk and Pamela Vallon-Jackson at 821-0522.
FAREWELL DINNER
A farewell dinner for Father Dan and Meg who are leaving for their new parish in Rhode Island will take place April 4 at St. David's Episcopal Church, 699 Springfield St., Feeding Hills. A stuffed chicken breast dinner with the trimmings will be served. We will gather at 6 p.m. for a social hour, with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person, with a portion of each ticket sale going toward a farewell gift. Children under five are free, but must have a ticket for an accurate count. Purchase your tickets following each service or in the parish office. All tickets must be purchased by March 30. For further info or to purchase tickets, contact the church office, open Monday - Friday, 8 - 11 a.m., at 786-6133.
LEARN ABOUT EASTER STORY
Good Friday Stations of the Cross and Easter Egg Hunt, March 21 at 9:30 a.m. Join us for an age appropriate presentation of the last days of Jesus. Children will learn about the Easter story and celebrate with an Easter egg hunt. All are welcome.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Holy Week Services at St. David's Episcopal Church, 699 Springfield St., Feeding Hills include Maundy Thursday Eucharist on March 20 at 7 p.m., Children's Stations of the Cross and Easter Egg Hunt on Good Friday, March 21 at 9:30 a.m. Good Friday Liturgy at 7 p.m. Holy Saturday Eucharist on March 22 at 5 p.m. The Great Easter Vigil at Christ Church Cathedral, 35 Chestnut Street, Springfield at 7 p.m. March 23, Easter Sunday: The Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8 a.m., The Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10 a.m.
"HOOP IT UP!"
The Agawam Center Library Association is sponsoring "Hoop It Up!" a hula hooping class for adults on April 1 at 6:30 p.m. Shenandoah Sluter will offer a hooping demo and class for adults. She will also share the story of how she started "hooping" and how she creates her colorful hoops of art. Learn the many benefits of hooping, including better circulation, flexibility and a sense of peace and joy. For more information go to www.alottahoopla.com. Space is limited. Call 789-1550 or visit the Agawam Public Library to register.
CHICOPEE
OLDER ADULT TAX REBATE ASSISTANCE
Older adults who do not file income tax returns and who earn at least $3,000 and less than $18,500 must complete a form this year in order to receive the stimulus package rebate. The form is available in the senior center, 7 Valley View Ct. There will be workshops to help those older adults who need assistance completing the forms on March 20 starting at 11 a.m. The workshops will continue until April 4 starting at 9 a.m. For more info and to register for the workshops, call the Council on Aging at 534-3698.
April Adventures Vacation Program
The Chicopee Parks & Rec. Dept. is now taking sign ups for its annual "April Adventures" vacation program for kids ages six - 12. The program, taking place at Barry School, runs April 22 - 25 and provides a field trip each day. Field trips include Showcase Cinemas, Chuck E. Cheese, Interskate 91 South and Bowling at the AMF Lanes. Program time is from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. The daily cost is based on the field trip as well as classification of residency and non-residency. Pre-registration is mandatory for this first come-first paid program which has a maximum number of openings for enrollment. For more info, contact Dan at the Parks Dept. at 594-3481.
SPRINGFIELD FALCONS
The Springfield Falcons season is coming to an end and are once again offering all Falcons home game tickets to now be available at the Chicopee Parks & Rec. Dept. Simply show up at the Chicopee Parks Dept. and purchase ticket vouchers that can be redeemed at the will-call window for any home hockey game throughout the season. Ticket price for children and adults is $11 per ticket. For every ticket purchased the Parks Dept. will get $1 back for Parks Dept. youth activities. All tickets purchased for this game must be purchased by noon Friday or the day before the game. Purchase tickets way in advance to see your Falcons play the team of your choice. Hurry, limited home game tickets available. For further info call the Parks & Rec. Dept. weekdays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 594-3481.
OGUNQUIT, MAINE TRIP
The Chicopee Senior Travel Club is going to Ogunquit, Maine June 10 - 12 on a three-day getaway. Tour will include accommodations at the Ogunquit River Plantation, four meals including a lobster bake, tour and tasting at the Redhook Ale Brewing Co., Kennebunkport guided tour, Nubble Lighthouse cruise, show at the Ogunquit Playhouse, visit to Perkins Cove and Kittery shopping; all taxes and gratuities and trip cancellation insurance. Call the travel club at 534-3698, Mon. - Fri., from noon- 3 p.m.
CENTER CLOSED
The Chicopee Senior Center will close for the holiday at 12:30 p.m. on March 21 and reopen at 8 a.m. on March 24.
COLLECTIBLE SHOW
Collectible show, sponsored by the Nativity BVM Parish Council, April 6 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., in Nativity Church Hall, 780 Chicopee St. The show will feature coins, sports and non-sports cards and sets, wax boxes, vintage cards, card supplies, autographs, comic books, NASCAR racing and more. Forty-seven ground level spaces, handicap accessible. Free parking, prizes drawn every 30 minutes, free give-away items at the door. Admission $10; children under 10 free. All proceeds to benefit the church. For info call Joe at 593-6046.
PORK ROAST DINNER
On April 5 at 5:30 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, 156 Springfield St., will host a stuffed pork roast dinner. There is only one seating. Adults, $9; children (five - 12), $4.50. For more info and reservations call Lorraine at 593-5291 or 592-3596.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Fr. Jerry True, priest in charge at Grace Episcopal Church, 156 Springfield St., announced Holy Week Services. Palm Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. services with Holy Eucharist. Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m., service with Striping of the Alter and Holy Eucharist. Easter Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. services with Holy Eucharist. All welcome.
MEN'S GROUP
There is a new Men's Group at the Chicopee Senior Center, 7 Valley View Ct. The group meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 10 a.m. This group is designed for men who are looking to be part of a large circle of their peers. The group will discuss a variety of topics each month and will be open to topics that a member of the group may wish to discuss. The next meeting will be March 24 at 10 a.m. Anyone interested in attending this group or for more info call Jared Krok at the Senior Center, 534-3698.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Caring for a loved one can be a 24 hour job leaving little time for other things. It is important to take care of yourself so that you will remain healthy and be able to continue in your caregiving role. On March 25, a support group for those providing care will meet at the Chicopee Senior Center, 7 Valley View Ct. from 3 - 4 p.m. It is free of charge and if you would like more info or to register, call 534-3698.
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 support group is now held on the fourth Tues. of every month. The next meeting will be March 25 at 10 a.m. at the Chicopee Senior Center, 7 Valley View Ct. There is no fee for this program. The group is facilitated by a professional who can assist you with coping strategies, info on additional assistance and support. If you would like to have more info, call 534-3698.
BOOK AND CLOTHING SALE
Faith United Methodist Church, 191 Montcalm St., will be hosting a huge book sale, clothing sale and mini bake sale, March 29, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The pubic is invited.
Roast Steak Dinner
The Thursday night roast steak dinner, scheduled for March 20 has been canceled, as it is during Holy Week. Please join us again in April, when our first and third Thursday Nite Dinners resume. Watch for details about future dinners. Knights of Columbus, Elder Council 69, is located at 460 Granby Rd. Directions available at www.kofc69.com.
METAPHYSICS 101
A beginners guide to psychic things. This class will go over the history and basics of metaphysics. Some topics covered are: Auras, Chakras, Ghosts, Psychics and Mediums and much more. This is a three-hour class presented by Sandra Richard. April 21 and 23 from 6 - 9 p.m. Pre-registration reqired.Call the Happy Spirit Gift Shop at 532-3002.
MEDITATION 101
Learn techiques to bring yourself to a state of peaceful relaxation. Beginning instruction with a short guided meditation followed by a Q & A break and a second meditation. March 26 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Pre-registration reqired. Call the Happy Spirit Gift Shop at 532-3002.
"THE LOVES OF CASS MCGUIRE"
The Irish Cultural Center at Elms College in Chicopee announces a bus trip to Worcester to attend Pilgrim Soul Productions of Brian Friel's Irish play "The Loves of Cass McGuire." The play takes place on May 2 at 8 p.m. in the Worcester Ancient Order of Hibernians Cultural Center. Tickets are $40 for members, $45 for non-members. Seats are limited; to reserve tickets, call 265-2537 or send an e-mail to irishcenter@elms.edu.
GREATER SPRINGFIELD
ATTENTION CRAFTERS
Applications are being accepted for the 23rd annual St. Francis of Assisi Craft Fair on Sept. 27 on the church grounds 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The church is located on the corner of Ellington Road and Pleasant Valley Road, S. Windsor, Conn. Spaces: 14' x 14', $35 (after Aug. 31, $45). Contact: Ersilia Brandoli, 860-528-5209.
YOGA CLASS
The Abundant Wellness Center, 94 Chicopee St., Chicopee, is offering the March 25 yoga class at no charge. This offer is good only for the March 25 evening class starting at 5:45 p.m. This beginner's yoga class will include some basic yoga postures, focus on breathing and centering which is important to obtain a calm mind and end with relaxation. As with any physical exercise program it is always a good idea to consult your doctor first. Limited space so pre-registration is required. Sign up by calling 592-2828.
BIENNIAL QUILT SHOW
The "Pieces of Time" quilt show will begin on April 4 at 4 p.m. and continue throughout the weekend at the Castle of Knights Meeting and Banquet House, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. The show will feature over 150 quilts to view and admire. There will also be fun demonstrations, over 15 craft vendors, and great food. The hours for the show are: April 4, 4 - 8 p.m.; April 5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and April 6, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Spring Art Show
The Monson Arts Council Spring Art Show for 2008 offers great prizes: Best of Show for $1,200, First Place - $500, 2nd Place - $400, President's Choice - $300, Committee Favorite - $200, Emerging Artist - Giclee Print. Theme: The Dance of Texture, Light & Color. Entries are welcome. Delivery date is March 29 from 9 - 11 a.m. Go to monsonartscouncil.com for entry form and guidelines or call 267-4429. E-mail is macartshow@earthlink.net.
HOLYOKE
SIDE BY SIDE
What is it that makes comparing two works of art so powerful? What do we see when we examine things side by side that we don't see when we look at objects individually? The docents of the Mt. Holyoke College Art Museum set about answering that question during Fall 2007 and the exhibition "Side By Side," on view at the museum March 4 - June 1, is the result of their investigations. The opening reception is scheduled for March 13 at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.
HOLIDAY CLOSING
Wistariahurst will be closed for house tours on March 23 and March 29 - 30 in observance of Easter. We invite you to join us for upcoming concerts, lectures and programs; visit www.wistariahurst.org. Wistariahurst Museum will resume regular hours again on March 24 and March 31 from noon - 4 p.m.
BENEFIT AUCTION
The Holyoke Creative Arts Center will be hosting a 90th Anniversary Auction on April 5 to benefit the center. Items for bid include a AAA membership, artwork, a Cape Cod weekend, over 30 unique chairs created by local artists and much more. This live and silent auction will take place at the Summit View Banquet Hall in Holyoke from 5 - 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Call the Holyoke Creative Arts Center at 532-0465 or visit www.holyokecac.org for info. More details to come in the weeks ahead.
SOUTH HADLEY
SPAGHETTI SUPPER
The South Hadley Baseball Association will sponsor a spaghetti supper on March 19 from 5 - 7 p.m. in the South Hadley High School cafeteria. The menu will be all you can eat spaghetti, salad, bread, beverages and desserts. Cost is $5 per person. All proceeds from this event will support the South Hadley freshman and youth baseball programs.
SOUTHWICK
"SHIFTING GEARS"
A free workshop to help elderly stay safe behind the wheel will take place April 14 at 12:30 p.m. at the Southwick Town Hall Senior Center.
Dog licenses
2007 Dog licenses expire March 31. All dogs must be registered for 2008 by May 1 to avoid a late fee. Dog license forms are now available online. If you wish to mail in your dog license renewal, please be sure we have a valid copy of the rabies certificate, a certificate for spaying/neutering, if applicable and a self addressed stamped envelope. Make check payable to The Town of Southwick. Fees are $10 for neutered and spayed dogs, $25 for those not neutered or spayed. Failure to send in a self addressed stamped envelope will keep the license in house for pick up. The Town Clerk's Office is available 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.
HOLY WEEK
Join us for Holy Week at Christ Church, United Methodist, 222 College Highway. Services will be as follows: Holy Thursday: 6 p.m. soup and sandwich meal (Fellowship Hall behind the church), 6:30 p.m. Communion Service. Good Friday: 2 p.m. Service of Tenebrae (Christ Church). Easter Sunday: 6:45 a.m. Sunrise Service (Edgewood Golf Course) followed by Dutch treat breakfast, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service (Christ Church).
SPRINGFIELD
SPRINGFIELD STORYTELLERS
Tell a story or just listen to the stories told by the Springfield Storytellers at their next meeting on March 21 from 7 - 9 p.m at their new location: the Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse, 245 Porter Lake Dr. Their sessions are open to all at no cost. Storytelling takes place every third Friday of the month. For info or directions call Doug at 733-9815.
ROTARY CLUB LUNCHEON
The Springfield Rotary Club announced Domenic Sarno, Mayor of Springfield, will address the Springfield Rotary Club's luncheon meeting on March 21. 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 Avenue, and is a proud member of Rotary International. The Rotary luncheon, with guest speaker Sarno is $17 per person and is open to the public. For more info on the Springfield Rotary or becoming a member, contact Jim Russell at 567-0700 or visit www.springfieldmarotary.org.
YANKEES HOME GAME
See the New York Yankees take on the Oakland A's at Yankee Stadium and receive a sandwich, courtesy of Mom & Rico's. The game will be July 20 at 1 p.m. Bus leaves Daniele's Specialty Market, 899 Main St., at 8:30 a.m. Call Gina at 732-8941 for more information.
CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR ANIMALS
Concerned Citizens for Animals giant tag sale is scheduled March 28 - 29 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 961 St. James Ave. (next to Serv-U).
MOTHER'S DAY VENDOR FAIR
Applications are now being accepted for a Mother's Day Vendor Fair to take place on May 3 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Greenleaf Community, Parker Street. The cost per 10' x 8' space is $30. Call Pauline at 789-2601 for an application or more info. This fair will benefit the travel fund of the Targets Drum and Bugle Corps.
EASTER BREAKFAST
The Springfield Rescue Mission will be hosting an Easter breakfast for the hungry and homeless in the Greater Springfield area on March 22 at 7 a.m. at their 19 Bliss St. location. Last year the group fed nearly 100 people and this year expect to feed more. In addition to holiday meals, the group serves breakfast to the public Monday - Saturday.
DANCE CLASS FOR TEENS
Dunbar Community Center presents a free Modern/Contemporary dance class now being offered for the teens. Come take advantage of an opportunity to learn "The Lester Horton Technique." Starting March 12, classes are being offered every Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. (until June). Sign up today. The class is free.
ST. PETER'S SERVICES
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 45 Buckingham St., will celebrate Holy Week with the following Services: March 20, Maundy Thursday Service, 6 p.m.; March 21, Good Friday Stations Of The Cross, noon, Good Friday Service, 5:30 p.m.; March 22, Easter Vigil and Baptism, 7 p.m.; March 23, 8 a.m. Low Mass, 10 a.m. High Mass. The public is invited to all Services. For questions please call the church office at 736-8567.
UNDIE SUNDAY
The Daughters Of The King (DOK) at St. Peter's Episcopal Church is asking for donation new men's underwear (shorts, briefs, T-shirts, socks) for distribution at the Bliss Street Rescue Mission. All donated items will be given to the Rescue Mission on March 30 when Undie Sunday is celebrated at the 10 a.m. Service. The public is invited. Donations will be received by Maurita Bledsoe, Monyue Bright, Carol Bushman, Vera O'Connor, Marylouise Rutherford and Marcia Sullivan. For donations or questions please call 736-8567.
FOSTER MEMORIAL RUMMAGE SALE
The Fosterians of Foster Memorial Church will hold their annual rummage/tag sale in Fellowship Hall on March 29 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The church is located at the corner of Wilbraham Road and Parker Street in 16 Acres Center. There will be good used clothing, curtains, drapes, jewelry, paperbacks, toys, small household items and "white elephants." A bag sale will take place from 1:30 - 2 p.m.
WESTFIELD
"BLACK, WHITE AND COLOR"
The Arnos Maris Gallery at Westfield State College will present the exhibit "Black, White and Color" until March 22, featuring the works of Francine Trearchis Ozereko and Dorothy Osterman. Both artists use ceramics, clay and oil paint in their pieces. The gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday, 2 - 6 p.m.
MONTH CELEBRATING WOMEN
Westfield State College offers several events to observe the Month Celebrating Women, organized by the Women's Studies Program in the Dept. of World Language, Multicultural and Gender Studies. Most events, including film presentations and guest speakers, are free and open to the public. For more info contact Shoba Rajgopal, Women's Studies Program coordinator, at 572-5397. Events include:
"Walking on Eggshells: Exploring Diversity" workshop by Tammy Bringaze, director of the Counseling Center on March 19 in the Faculty Center, Parenzo Hall, Room 215, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Screening of Bollywood film and open classroom with Shoba Rajgopal, assistant professor, World Language, Multicultural and Gender Studies, March 20, in Parenzo Hall, Room 202, 9:45 - 11 a.m.
Screening of the documentary "Women in the Global Economy" and open classroom with Ruth Ohayon, chair, World Languages, Multicultural and Gender Studies, March 25, in Bates 111, 9:45 - 11 a.m.
Honors students present "Women and Society: Beauty, Body Image and Identity," organized by Ricki Kantrowitz, professor of psychology, March 25, in Wilson Hall, Room 115 B, 4 - 5 p.m.
Screening of the Chinese film "Raise the Red Lantern" and open classroom with Jack Loughney, professor of philosophy, March 26, in Wilson Hall, Room 306, 6 - 8 p.m.
"Be Fit in 2008 Health Fair" organized by Patricia Berube, R.N., director of Health Services, March 27, in Ely Campus Center main lounge, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Game Night! organized by Diana Schwartz, associate professor of movement science, March 27, in Lammers Hall, fourth floor, 8 - 9:30 p.m.
Screening of film "After Stonewall" and open classroom with Maddy Cahill, associate professor of communication, March 31, in the Third World Room, Ely Campus Center, 3 - 5 p.m.
SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Westfield State College is accepting applications for the third year of its Summer Scholars Program, designed to give high school students first-hand experience of college life. Application deadline is May 1, for the program scheduled from June 29 - Aug. 1.
"ESCAPING THE STRESS TRAP"
Westfield Evangelical Free Church Spring Women's Conference will be featuring speaker, author and teacher Mary Southerland on April 5 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Topic is "Escaping the Stress Trap." Lunch, desserts and a "spa escape" are included. For more info or to register contact the church at 562-1504. If registering, please be sure to provide your wrap choice for lunch: chicken salad, turkey breast, tuna salad or vegetarian.
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