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Town Events, March 24 - March 31From The Reminder
EAST LONGMEADOW
CALLING ALL BAKERS
The E.L. Public Library will host a bake sale on April 5 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to bake and/or work for an hour or two. Please sign-up at the library or call 525-5400 ext. 156 if you would like to help or need any more information. Come to the book sale and bring some delicious baked treats home with your books! All proceeds from the bake sale will benefit the library's Children's Department. Thanks to all who have already signed up to help!
ZITI AND MEATBALL DINNER
The E.L. Fire Fighters Association will host a ziti and meatball dinner on April 4 at St. Michael's Parish Center from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Adults are $8, children ages five - 12 are $4. There will be a cash bar for beer and wine. St. Michael's Parish Center is located at 53 Somers Rd.
SPAGHETTI DINNER
A spaghetti dinner will take place at St. Mark's Church, 1 Porter Rd. on March 29. Spaghetti with homemade meatballs and sauce, salad, beverage and dessert will be served. Tickets may be purchased at the door: $9 (adults), $4 (seniors and children under 10) with open seating from 5 - 7 p.m. The facilities are handicapped accessible; the public is invited. For additional info call the parish office 525-6341 or visit www.stmarksma.org.
REMINDER FROM REC. DEPT.
Girls softball evaluations will take place March 29 at Birchland. There is still time for parents to register their child before then. Those presently in grades 1 - 8 are eligible. Come into Office Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. to register.
BOYS LACROSSE
The E.L. Rec. Dept. is still registering for Boys Lacrosse. Those in grades 3 - 8 are eligible. March 28 is deadline to register. Come into Office Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
MAD SCIENCE PROGRAM
The E.L. Rec. Dept. is sponsoring a NASA "Mad Science" program during school vacation week, April 21 - 25 from 9 a.m. - noon. Learn about forces of flight and space travel. Those in grades 2 - 6 are eligible to attend. Come into the Rec. Dept., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon. - Fri. to register.
GREATER SPRINGFIELD
MOTHER'S DAY VENDOR FAIR
Applications are now being accepted for a Mother's Day Vendor Fair taking place May 3 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Greenleaf Community, Parker Street, Springfield. The cost per 10' x 8' ft. space is $30. Call Pauline at 789-2061 for an application or more info. This fair will benefit the travel fund of the Targets Drum and Bugles Corps.
SPRING FLING RUMMAGE/BAKE SALE
Rummage/bake sale April 18, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and April 19, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at First Church in Ludlow, 859 Center St., Ludlow. For questions call Bea at 583-4595.
WOODWORKING SCHOOL
New England School of Architectural Woodworking Open House April 4, 3:30 - 6 p.m., One Cottage St., Easthampton. Annual exhibition of student projects from NESAW's architectural woodworking career training program and the adult education evening/weekend woodworking classes. Rear entrance. For directions: www.nesaw.com or call 527-6103.
SWINGLES SQUARE DANCE CLUB
Mainstream dance April 4 at the East Longmeadow Senior Center on 328 N. Main St. from 8 - 10:30 p.m. Cost is $6 per person. We welcome singles and couples; spectators are free. Mainstream dance April 18. This will be our Polka Dot Nite at the Knights of Columbus, Park Street, West Springfield from 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. with early rounds from 7:30 - 8 p.m. You still have time to join us at the New England Convention in Sturbridge. See any club member for info or call Dick Walker at 525-3324.
RETIREMENT PARTY
Come celebrate Rani Jayatilaka, a Montessori educator who has dedicated over 30 year of service to the children in Hampden County. She is the current owner and director of the Montessori School of Springfield. She will retire at the end of the school year and will return to Sri Lanka. Event will take place May 31 at 16 Allen St., Springfield, beginning at 2 p.m. Suggested donation $25 per family payable and mailed to The Rani Fund, 455 Dipping Hole Rd., Wilbraham MA 01095. Contact Mrs. Rice at 565-4630 to RSVP no later than April 4.
ANNUAL POLISH SUPPER
Annual Polish supper April 5 sponsored by Felician Sisters at Our Lady of the Angels Convent, 1315 Enfield St., Enfield, Conn., from 3 - 7 p.m. Cost: $8.50. Supper includes kielbasa, pierogi, golabek, rye bread, cabbage, beverage and dessert. Take out orders and babki are available. To benefit the elderly and infirm sisters. Mass in Convent chapel at 4 p.m. For more info call 860-745-7791.
APRIL AT GALLERY A3
Helena Dooley's newest work is a colorful and whimsical collection of dieting facts painted on glass, canvas and paper. In her new series of gouache paintings, Dorothy Osterman takes her direction from the flow and action of the water and paint on white paper. Galley A3 is located in downtown Amherst in the Amherst Cinema building. Hours are Wed. - Sun., 1 - 7 p.m. The exhibition opens with a reception on April 3 from 5 - 8 p.m. and runs through April 26.
SPIRITUAL HEALING
Interested in exploring a systematic, spiritual approach to healing? Plan to attend a talk about how prayer can bring consistent healing results: "What is Christian Science and how does it heal?" on April 4 at 7 p.m. at the Enfield Public Library, 104 Middle Rd., Enfield. Hear Martha Moffett talk about God's law and how you can apply it to meet your needs. Moffett is a former attorney who left her law practice to practice Christian Science healing full time. The talk is sponsored by the members of the First Church of Christ Scientist, Longmeadow-Springfield. For more info or to arrange transportation, call 860-741-5504 or 526-9800.
POLISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING
The Polish Genealogical Society of Mass. will host their spring meeting on March 27 at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Jakub Tyszkiewicz, a professor of history at the University of Wroc aw Poland and a visiting professor at UMass Amherst. He will discuss "Using the Internet to Find Useful Addresses and Collections in Poland." The meeting will take place in Jones Library, lower level meeting room, 14 Amity St., Amherst. Bring your questions, problems and documents to this meeting to have them resolved by Professor Tyszkiewicz. Members will be available to answer questions and give advice on their own research. The public is welcome to attend at no charge. For more information, please visit www.rootsweb.com/~mapgsm.
TODDLERS INVITED TO CELEBRATE SUNDAY FUNDAY AT JCC
Families with children ages two - four are invited to participate in Sunday Funday at the Springfield Jewish Community Center, March 30, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., 1160 Dickinson St. A sing-a-long with camp games, stories and crafts will all be part of the fun. While there is no fee to attend, this event is also a fundraiser kickoff: Uncle Jerry's towels, terry ponchos and beach bags will be sold during this event. Please RSVP with Deb Cohen at 739-4715.
ADULT LIFE PROGRAMS
Adult Life programs are presented by Life Lessons: The William & Margery Sadowsky Center for Adult Learning at the Springfield JCC. For more info on the following programs, visit www.SpringfieldJcc.org or contact Bev Nadler, Director of the JCC's Adult Life Department, at 739-4715 or bnadler@springfieldjcc.org. Beginning Bridge, Tuesdays, April 1 - May 13. Poker for Beginners, Mondays, April 7 and 14. Editing Your Photos II, Thursdays, April 3 - 24. The 20th & 21st Century President, Wednesdays, April 2 - April 23. Registration deadline is March 28.
HAMPDEN
POT ROAST SUPPER
The Hampden Federated Church at 590 Main St. will have a pot roast supper on April 12 at 6 p.m. The menu is pot roast, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, dessert, rolls and beverage. Adults, $12; children under 12, $5. Please call the church office at 566-3711 before April 10.
LONGMEADOW
KEEP MOVING WALK
The MA Dept. of Public Health invites you to participate in the Spring Regional Keep Moving walk to celebrate senior fitness and to meet other walkers from around the state. Registration and warm-up starts at 10:30 a.m. on May 14 at Look Park. Van transportation provided from Longmeadow Adult Center. One- and three-mile routes. Bring a picnic lunch. Register at 565-4150. Inclement weather cancellation number is 617-624-5972.
ROSECLIFF FLOWER SHOW
The Longmeadow Adult Center will visit the Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, R.I., which will be beautifully decorated throughout with floral displays. The grounds will be covered with tents of flower stalls and accessories, along with Oceanside Boutiques, to give us a unique shopping experience. Lunch on your own. June 28. Call 565-4150.
BEGINNERS TAP DANCE
Diane Shields is offering a new class for Tap beginners April 4 - May 9 from 12:15 - 1 p.m. Great fun and wonderful exercise. Continuing class for experienced tappers from 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Longmeadow Adult Center. Call 565-4150.
BOOKGROUP MEETS AT STORRS
Join us for Pageturners, our book group for students in grades four and five at the Storrs Library. Our new reading selection will be "Surviving the Applewhites" by Stephanie Tolan. It's the story of Jake, a budding juvenile delinquent, who is sent for home schooling to the arty and eccentric Applewhite family's Creative Academy where he discovers talents and interests he never knew he had. The book will be discussed April 3 from 3:15 - 4 p.m. You may receive more info about our book group by calling 565-4182.
LONG TERM CARE
Are you confused about the options for long-term care for you, your spouse or your parents? Come hear about the variety of programs available at the next Longmeadow Adult Center SALT meeting on April 14 at 1 p.m. at the Adult Center, 231 Maple Rd. Deborah Rothschild, Program Director for the Greater Springfield Senior Services Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, will help us navigate our way through the process, tell us important tips to keep in mind when choosing a nursing home or care giver and what is important to look for when making your selection. Everyone is invited to attend. Register by calling the center at 565-4150.
JOHN BARKMAN MEMORIAL FISHING DERBY
A Longmeadow tradition, especially for children ages three - 14 years old. 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. 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.
AMERICAN GIRL WORKSHOP
The March 1 workshop that was cancelled due to poor weather has been rescheduled to May 3. Those who already enrolled need not register again. There is still room for new enrollees to learn all about the latest historical doll, Julie Albright, while sewing and decorating a fabric purse using jean material and felt flowers. We will also have time to enjoy refreshments and play American Girl games. There will be time to purchase some American Girl books, clothing and accessories at discounted prices. Workshop will meet May 3 at the Greenwood Children's Center from 10 a.m. - noon. Visit www.LPRD.net for more information and registration.
SPRING AND SUMMER BROCHURE
The new early spring and summer edition of "Experiences," Longmeadow Parks & Rec. Dept.'s program brochure, will be available at the Community House on March 24. Also look for it in your mail. Online registration is available at www.LPRD.net Remember to check the paper weekly for additional offerings not included in the brochure.
"SCHOOLS OUT, LET'S PLAY"
There is limited space available for care of Longmeadow children in grades 1 - 6 during school vacation weeks; sign up now to ensure your spot! Children will take part in a wide variety of fun activities, field trips, outdoor play, etc. Send a bag lunch daily. You may sign up for the days of your choice, April 21 - 25 from 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Greenwood Children's Center. Visit www.LPRD.net for info and convenient registration.
"LETTING OFF STEAM"
Kids ages six - 12 can come and enjoy supervised free play in the Greenwood gym. Free play includes basketball, jump rope and much more. Open gym will take place April 23 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Greenwood Gym. Visit www.LPRD.net for more info and registration.
APRIL VACATION OPEN SWIM
Ages 10 and older (younger participants welcome with parental supervision) can come and swim at the heated indoor pool. Changing rooms and showers are available. Lifeguard on duty. Open swim will take place April 22 and 24 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Longmeadow High School Pool (Williams St. entrance). Visit www.LPRD.net for more info.
SPRINGTIME IN NEW YORK CITY
Springtime will be here soon and what better way to celebrate the good weather than to spend a day strolling the streets of NYC. Let us do the driving. You plan your day. Stops will be along 5th Ave. beginning at the Metropolitan Museum of Art through Canal Street in lower Manhattan. Pick up info and maps on the bus. Staff from Longmeadow Parks & Rec. Dept. will be along to supervise and provide info. Trip dates are April 12 and June 7. Bus departs from Greenwood Center at 8 a.m., returns at 10 p.m. Visit www.LPRD.net for more info and registration.
BRONX ZOO TRIP
Its April school vacation week and our travels will take us to the Bronx Zoo in NYC. Visit over 4,000 animals, many in their natural habitat. Come experience the largest city zoo in the country. Our trip includes zoo admission, unlimited shuttle, cable car and several selected exhibits including the children's zoo, butterfly exhibit, reptile world and the Congo Gorilla Forest plus more. Trip will be April 22; the bus departs from Greenwood Center at 8:30 a.m., returning at 8 p.m. Visit www.LPRD.net for more info and registration.
VISIT BOSTON BY LAND AND BY SEA
We have the perfect trip for those who want to see Boston by land and by sea. We provide transportation; you decide your itinerary. Visit the Boston Museum of Science. When your visit to the museum is complete, board your "Duck," an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle for your tour. Travel through the streets before heading to the Charles River for a memorable view of Boston from the water. Firm May 1 deadline for registration must be enforced. Trip will be on May 24; the bus will depart from Greenwood Center at 9 a.m., returning at 8 p.m. Visit www.LPRD.net or call 565-4160 for info regarding fees and activity packages for the day and registration.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Evening pick up games at Glenbrook Gym provide the opportunity for a great work out, competition and fun. Pay for the whole season in advance or pay on a walk in basis. Players must be out of high school to participate in this program, which meets on Thursdays from 8:30 - 10 p.m. at Glenbrook Middle School. No program on no school days. Enroll online at www.LPRD.net.
MEN'S VOLLEYBALL
This program offers a high level of play for advanced participants. Pick-up games start at 7:30 p.m. and teams call their own violations. Program meets on Wednesdays from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Williams Middle School Gym. Registration accepted on site. No program on no school days. Enroll online at www.LPRD.net.
CO-ED VOLLEYBALL
Pick up games are non-officiated with teams calling their own violations. This fun, non-competitive atmosphere allows players to improve their skills. It's a great way to stay active and meet new people. Players with basic volleyball skills are urged to join. This program meets at Glenbrook Middle School on Mondays from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Season runs through May 19. No program on no school days. Enroll online at www.LPRD.net.
TEEN CENTER
Youths in grades 6 - 8 and their guests are welcome to come and 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. Please call Cristina Judd at 565-4163 with any questions. Teen center dates are March 28, April 11, May 2, 16 and June 6.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Reconciliation: 2 p.m., devotions begin at 2:30 p.m. with Rosary, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Chaplet, procession and veneration of Divine Mercy Image. St. Mary's Church, 519 Longmeadow St.
SPRINGFIELD
AN IEP FOR MY CHILD
Springfield Parent Advisory Council presents "An IEP For My Child" April 2, 7 - 9 p.m. at Professional Development Center (located in the rear parking lot behind the High School of Science and Technology, 1250 State St.) This workshop will take families step-by-step through the development of the IEP, including how to articulate a vision, using evaluations to write annual measurable goals and how to measure their child's progress. PAC meetings are open to the public and free of charge. Pre-registration is encouraged by calling our PAC facilitator at 787-7194.
PASTA DINNER
Spring pasta dinner and gallery readings will take place March 29 at First Spiritualist Church, 33-37 Bliss St. Pasta dinner and meatball dinner complete with drinks and dessert and John Edwards style gallery readings; $10 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Gallery readings only; $7, 7 - 8:30 p.m. For tickets or additional info contact Linn Humel at 583-5128 or Denise St. Pierre at 238-5344.
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR'S LICENSE PREPARATION COURSE
The Home Builders Association of Western Mass. will sponsor a six-session course stating April 16 to help individuals prepare for the Massachusetts Construction Supervisor's Licensing Exam. Sessions will take place at the Home Builders Association Headquarters, 240 Cadwell Dr. for six Wednesdays from 6 - 8:30 p.m. The fee for this course is $250 for a member of the Home Builders Association of Western Mass. and $350 for a non-member. There is an additional charge to order the codebooks through the Home Builders Association. For more info and to register, contact Sandra Doucette at 733-3126. Enrollment is limited.
OPEN HOUSE
The Cancer House of Hope, a Westfield and Springfield-based cancer support non-profit organization, will hold an Open House at the Springfield location, 946 Plumtree Rd., on April 8 at 6 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive information about free-of-charge services and programs for people with cancer and their families and friends, meet staff and volunteers and receive a tour of the House. The Open House also welcomes those individuals who work with patients and clients affected by cancer.
BRIDGE TOURNAMENT
Bridge Tournament to take place April 4 - 6 at Melha Shriner's, 133 Longhill St. This tournament will offer players of all levels a chance to compete and is sponsored by the Connecticut Valley chapter of the American Contract Bridge League. There will be new hours to play and also there will be a newcomer's game at 10 a.m. For more info contact Sally at 737-6426.
STARS OVER SPRINGFIELD
The Springfield Science Museum's large rooftop telescope will be open for public sky-gazing on April 4 at 7:30 p.m. Paul Cardone, a member of the Springfield Stars Club, will present "A Tour around the Universe." Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children 17 and under. The Springfield Science Museum is located at the Quadrangle at 21 Edwards St. Free parking is available. For info about astronomy programs, call 263-6800 ext. 318.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOC. EVENTS
The American Heart Association (AHA), the largest voluntary health organization fighting heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases, has released their upcoming April events: April 16 AHA's National Start Walking Day Proclamation by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno at 11 a.m. on the City Hall steps. On National Start! April 20 AHA 2008 Start! Pioneer Valley Heart Walk. Registration is at 9:30 a.m.; the walk will begin at 10:30 a.m. A light breakfast will be served. For more info call 827-0400. To register for the walk visit www.pioneervalleyheartwalk.org.
PIONEER VALLEY JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
The PVJFF presents over 30 award-winning films from around the world, plus speakers, exhibits, concerts and special events. The festival provides audiences a multifaceted exploration of contemporary Jewish culture, secular and religious life, history and politics. Films and events take place at venues throughout the Pioneer Valley. $8/general, $6/student/seniors. For tickets, full schedule, stop by the Springfield JCC, call 739-4715 or visit www.ValleyJewishFilm.org.
SOCCER SIGNUPS
All For Kids AA is looking for kids, ages four - nine, to play soccer this spring in Springfield. Signups are ongoing until April 4. For more info, e-mail all4kidsaa@yahoo.com or call 224-1124.
EGG-STRAVAGANZA AT FOREST PARK
The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center will open for the season on March 29. The zoo is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. seven days a week, weather permitting. Adults, $6; children five - 12 and seniors 62+, $4; children one - four, $2. Train is $3. On March 29 stop by the zoo for activities and games centered around birds. Meet birds up close and personal and complete an egg scavenger hunt. For more info, call 733-2251 or visit www.forestparkzoo.org.
WILBRAHAM
R.A.D. KIDS CLASS
The Wilbraham Police Department will once again be holding a r.a.d.KIDS class, for kids ages nine - 12. The class will run April 21 - 25 at the YMCA from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Contact the YMCA in order to sign your son or daughter up; class size is limited to 10 - 12 students. For more information contact Officers Mark Paradis and Peter Laviolette or visit the police department's Web page for information on the r.a.d.KIDS program.
REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
There will be a Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee meeting on March 25 at 7 p.m. at Wilbraham Middle School Library, 466 Stony Hill Rd.
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