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17th Annual Jordan's Furniture Walk/Run for Adoption!
2026-05-17 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
At MARE, we know that all children deserve a safe, loving place to call home. However, the reality is that in Massachusetts, there are currently 1,400 children and teens in foster care awaiting adoption who have no relatives or other potential adopters.
That’s why we’re hosting our 17th Annual Jordan’s Furniture Walk/Run for Adoption! This main event includes festivities, food, games, balloons, and family-friendly fun! Walkers and runners are invited to complete a 5k fun-run, consisting of three loops around the course. All the funds raised from this event go towards helping children and teens in foster care find adoptive homes!

Dialogues Across Differences
2026-05-18 10:00 - 14:00
Dialogues Across Differences is a three-day training series preparing individuals, communities, organizations, and coalitions that are enhancing their skills in facilitating conversations across profound differences of experience, social location, and understanding. How do we talk about race? gender? equity? Learn the skills necessary to facilitate dialogue through an approach that will strengthen the abilities you already have. Drawing on current research, ancient global wisdom teachings, Popular Education, Dialogue Education and theories of adult learning, we will practice shaping dialogue and engaging in productive conversations across differences in a way that strengthens us all.

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Learning-based Objectives
• Engage adults in a process of learning and social change that employs a set of Popular Education principles that are respectful, empowering, and accountable.
• Work with content about intersectional oppression, anticipating tensions to address common and predictable misconceptions, values, and conflicts in our communities and culture.
• Find restorative resources for oneself.
• Learn when to apply this learning and when best to hold back.
• Identify powerful facilitative questions and creating opportunities to practice skills and receive feedback in a respectful, challenging, and energetic forum.
CEUs Available
This program has been approved for 10.5 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. NASW-MA Chapter CE Approving Program, Authorization Number D10624-1.

18 Under 18 Awards
2026-05-18 17:00 - 20:00
The Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts 18 Under 18 Awards, presented by Teddy Bear Pools and Spas, provide an opportunity to recognize outstanding young people who exemplify an innovative spirit, leadership, and community involvement.
The celebration recognized the many contributions and accomplishments of our awardees at a special awards dinner.

Credit Success Workshop
2026-05-19 09:00 - 12:00
Whether you want to buy a house or a car, pay off your student loan debt, or understand how to build your credit, Way Finders is here to help.
Our Credit Success Workshop provides the tools you need to reach your financial goals. Learn directly from a Way Finders’ certified counselor through interactive and engaging activities. After you complete your workshop, you will have the opportunity to meet with a HUD-certified housing counselor to discuss your individual goals.
There is a $10 fee to reserve your seat for the workshop. This fee will be refunded upon workshop completion.

24th Annual Mental Health & Wellness Fair
2026-05-20 10:00 - 14:00

In-Service Training - Key Considerations for Estate Planning
2026-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Online via Zoom
Come discuss what is needed to create an estate plan! Learn what estate planning is, what happens when someone plans ahead, and what a Will can and cannot do for them. A personalized plan can ensure that your consumers are protected and that their loved ones are cared for and are left feeling secure.
Get these questions answered and more:
Q: How to avoid common missteps with Beneficiary Designations?
Q: How to prepare for the possibility of becoming incapacitated and unable to make financial and medical decisions for oneself?
Q: Should there be a Durable Power of Attorney in place to give someone the authority to manage property in the event of becoming incapacitated?
Q: How can someone ensure that a surviving spouse won’t disinherit their children accidently or on purpose?
Q: What is probate? Why do people want to avoid it, and how can it be avoided?
Q: What’s the difference between a Will and a Trust?
Q: What is a Healthcare Power of Attorney and why is it considered critical to have one?
Q: What happens to property if someone dies without even a Will?
Q: How should families with a person with special needs plan differently?
Presented by: Kimberly A. Pisinski, Attorney
Register here: https://lifepathma-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ODtAQMWWSj-EzLdA_tiSKQ#/registration

Emergency in the Brain: A Look Inside Neurocritical Care
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:00
Join Benjamin Barnes, MD, for a presentation on neurocritical care—what it is, how it differs from general ICU care, and when it’s used for stroke and other life-threatening neurologic conditions. Learn how our specialized teams use acute stroke interventions to improve long-term outcomes for patients.

20TH ANNUAL Fair Housing & Civil Rights Conference
2026-05-27 08:00 - 17:00
Join the 20th annual Fair Housing & Civil Rights Conference May 27-28!2 days of workshops + a social hour + plenary speakers + and moreGet your tickets ($100) and learn more: https://fhcrconference.com/New for 2026:– Incredibly low ticket prices ($75 less than last year) thanks to a generous contribution from Massachusetts Fair Housing Center– New location at Holyoke Community CollegeThis conference is live and in person. Lunch and morning refreshments are included with your registration. Join us for the free social hour at the end of Day 1, with refreshments, raffles and more!

Whole Children Summer Registration Open
2026-05-27 08:00 - 17:00
Each class costs $95 for the session with the exception of Cooking Classes, which cost $120 to cover the cost of food. If you register for four or more classes you will receive a 20% discount off the total cost. Discount will show in cart.
Events are free for anyone enrolled in classes. For those not currently taking a class, event admission is $10.
Class sizes are limited; register early to secure a spot in a desired class.
Please note that all age ranges are suggestions only. Please contact us at info@wholechildren.org or (413) 585-8010 if you’re interested in signing up for a class outside of the posted age range.
For Discord, the current link will remain accessible to the general public, regardless of membership status, for sending private messages to friends; and it will be moderated by teachers. View Discord etiquette.
Questions? Please email the front desk or call (413) 585-8010.

Air Watch App Launch
2026-05-27 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for the official launch of Air Watch, our new mobile app that puts real-time, neighborhood-level air quality data at your fingertips. Powered by the Healthy Air Network’s sensors located across Western Massachusetts, Air Watch makes it easy to understand the air you breathe every day.
This app was developed through an extensive, community-driven design and testing process. The app transforms complex air quality data into clear, easy-to-understand information so individuals and families can make informed decisions about their health.
At this virtual event, we’ll unveil the new Air Watch app, recognize the community leaders who helped bring it to life, and walk through how simple it is to download and use. The program will also feature a special video message from Senator Ed Markey, with additional speakers to be announced.
We hope to see you there! And if you can’t join us live, you can still support Air Watch by downloading the app, sharing a review, and spreading the word with one simple message: “I downloaded the Air Watch app—have you?”

Community Action Awareness Day
2026-05-28 13:00 - 16:00

Dietary Workshop
2026-05-28 17:00 - 20:00

Western MA Network to End Homelessness10th Annual Regional Gathering
2026-05-29 09:30 - 11:30

All In Farm Fundraiser
2026-05-29 17:00 - 20:00

Massachusetts Landlord Workshop
2026-05-30 09:00 - 13:00
This virtual workshop includes an overview of basic residential rental property management in Massachusetts that provides an introduction to the Massachusetts laws that govern the rental relationship. Important for all owners of rental properties, including owners of 2-4 family homes.
Topics covered include:

proper tenant screening
relations with tenants
lead paint laws
types of tenancies
State Sanitary Code
fair housing laws
the eviction process
how to deal with drug problems

Certificates of completion are awarded at the end of the session; this workshop satisfies the course requirement for first-time buyers of multi-family homes.

2026 MA West Region Self Advocacy Conference
2026-05-30 09:00 - 16:00
Join us for a day of empowerment, fun, and connecting with others who are all about speaking up and making a difference!

2026 MA West Region Self Advocacy Conference
Join us at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel on May 30, 2026 for a day full of inspiration and empowerment. This event is all about boosting your self-advocacy skills and connecting with others who share your passion. Don’t miss out on great workshops, fun activities, and chances to make your voice heard!

BHN Mental Health Awareness Month Community Celebration
2026-05-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Behavioral Health Network, 417 Liberty Street, Entrance B, Springfield, MA, 01104, United States
Gurdon Bill Park, Springfield
(Next to the BHN Campus, Liberty & Genesee Streets)
Join us for a free, family-friendly event celebrating connection, creativity, and well-being in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Mental health impacts more than 1 in 5 adults and adolescents each year, often beginning early in life—making support, understanding, and community more important than ever.
Come enjoy a fun and welcoming afternoon filled with food trucks, music, dancing, kids’ activities, wellness experiences, and creative expression—including painting and graffiti art.
BHN’s Center for Development will also offer a calm, inclusive, sensory-friendly space nearby—perfect for recharging, getting creative, and connecting at your own pace.
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors—we look forward to celebrating with you!

Mental Health Awareness Month Community Celebration
2026-05-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Behavioral Health Network, 417 Liberty Street, Entrance B, Springfield, MA, 01104, United States
Mental health touches more lives than many of us realize—affecting more than 1 in 5 adults and adolescents each year, often beginning early in life. That’s why connection, understanding, and support matter so much.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re coming together to celebrate community, wellness, and connection—and you’re invited!
Join us for a FREE, family-friendly event filled with fun, creativity, and movement. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a great time together! ☀️

1st Annual North Hadley Asparagus Days
2026-05-30 10:00 - 16:00

The 2cnd Annual Housing Resource Fair
2026-05-30 11:00 - 14:00

2026-06-01 08:00 - 17:00
You’re invited to join Access Care Partners’ Virtual Walk, Run, or Roll happening June 1–7! Whether you walk, dance, bike, or roll, every move you make supports older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers in our community. Complete a 5K or Move your way for one hour during the week Do it anytime, anywhere!Registration is just $25 — and you can even fundraise for a chance to earn a fun, free gift! Sign up today: givebutter.com/stepintosummer/joinWe’re also seeking sponsors to help make this event even more impactful! Interested in getting involved? Contact us at x329 for more details.Let’s move together for a cause that matters!

Memory Training
2026-06-01 13:00 - 15:00
A four-week workshop series (2 hours for each session), this workshop is for people with mild age-related memory challenges, Memory Training teaches memory-enhancing techniques and practical strategies to boost memory functioning. Not intended for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s.

**Registration is Closed as of 3/3/2026** Winter 2026: Fridays from February 27-March 23, 12:30-2:30 p.m. In-person at the Holyoke Senior Center
Summer 2026: Mondays, June 1-22, 1:00-3:00 p.m. In-person at Chicopee RiverMills Senior Center
Fall 2026: Tuesdays, October 6 – 27, 1:00-3:00 p.m. In-person at Mont Marie Senior Housing, Holyoke

CAC Fundraiser Concert
2026-06-02 19:00 - 22:00
An exciting lineup will be taking to the stage to lend their voices to the mission of the CAC on June 2nd. We hope you can join us!
Known for their lockstep harmonies, incisive songwriting, and lush arrangements, Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem is an indelible alchemy of song, groove, friendship and soul.
Pamela Means is a Easthampton MA-based Out(spoken), Biracial, independent artist whose “kamikaze guitar style” and punchy provocative songs have worn a hole in two of her acoustic guitars.
Peter Mulvey has been a songwriter, road-dog, raconteur and almost-poet since before he can remember. Opening for luminaries such as Ani DiFranco, Emmylou Harris, and Chuck Prophet, Mulvey is best known for his warmly wry songwriting and his intense percussive guitar style.
Tickets can be purchased directly from the Iron Horse website.

MLKFS GIVE$ Day-Online Giving Day/Celebration at White Lion Brewing
2026-06-03 | White Lion Brewing Company, 1500 Main Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
MLKFS GIVE$ DAY!
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 All Day Online Giving Event!
Every dollar raised through MLKFS GIVE$ Day directly sustains our inter-generational programs that meet children, families, and community members where they are — from STEAM to Social Smotional Learning and food access to mental health support, and economic opportunity.
Over the next few weeks you will be showered with love from our MLKFS family and champions who will share what MLKFS GIVES to them.
A true celebration of our purpose, inspiring YOU to give and share our mission with others. When you GIVE, MLKFS GIVE$
MLKFS GIVE$ Day is our all‑day online giving event, but you don’t have to wait — the portal is open right now. Mailing a check instead? Just note MLKFS GIVE$ Day in the memo line. https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mlkfsgiveday
Topping off our MLKFS GIVE$ Day with our friends at White Lion Brewing!
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 4:30-6:30pm
Give whatever amount makes you feel good, share with friends and neighbors, and make it a day to celebrate Beloved Community in the 4‑1‑3.
Enjoy a community celebration – special celebratory cocktail, nibbles, DJ, raffle, and a whole lot of gratitude as we gather in joy and purpose.
A portion of beverage proceeds will go to MLKFS GIVE$ Day!
Then head on over to PrideLands on Mane Street and keep the party going with live music.
Give inside. Shine outside! One night and two ways to celebrate the Beloved Community is alive in Springfield!
Become a sponsor. Get your shine while shining on others.
Inspiring MLKFS GIVE$ Day sponsorships available!
Send any inquiries to Claudia Pazmany: cpazmany@mlkjrfs.org

MLKFS GIVE$ Day
2026-06-03 08:00 - 20:00
Thank you for finding us at our MLKFS GIVE$ Day page! Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services, Inc. invites YOU to be part of MLKFS GIVE$ Day, a powerful day of community, generosity, and belonging. MLKFS GIVE$ Day is more than a fundraiser — it is a declaration that the Beloved Community isn’t built once; it’s built every day through collective action and community leadership. Every dollar raised directly sustains MLKFS’s intergenerational programs — from STEAM learning to food access, from mental health support to economic opportunity. These aren’t extras. They are the infrastructure of dignity. When systems fail, MLKFS shows up. When hope feels distant, MLKFS opens a door. Your gift — whatever the amount — becomes part of something lasting. It sends a child into a classroom with confidence. It keeps a family at the table. It says: you belong here, and your future matters.

Academy for Financial Wellness - a financial literacy series
2026-06-03 17:30 - 18:30 | MHA, 350 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MA, 01020, United States
Presented by Liberty Bank and HSF, hosted by MHA, the Academy for Financial Wellness is a step-by-step program designed to help you
build financial independence. Through expert-led sessions, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to
manage your money, improve your credit, and achieve short term and long financial goals. Create your path, register today!
This five part series is no additional cost to HSF Members and is presented by Dawn Creighton; Liberty Bank, with guests. The series runs every Wednesday in June at the MHA Auditorium from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, with a bonus session on Wednesday July 1st (location tba).
Participants will get

Hands on learning with financial experts
One-on-one credit review opportunities
Information about Liberty Bank products designed to support your financial success including

Credit Builder Loan and Saver Program
Banksmart Account
Individual Development Accounts

Series Topics

Why Bank?– assess your financial health to set goals for your short and long term financial wellness.
Budget Like a Pro– – Create & maintain a personalized spending plan that fits your life
Build and Repair Credit– Tools designed to help improve your score and uncover financial opportunities
Become a Homeowner-Learn about buying a home and understand mortgage options & down payment programs available to you
Meet with a Financial Advisor– Build a personalized plan for yourself with expert advice

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First-time Homebuyer Fair
2026-06-04 17:00 - 19:00
Dreaming of buying your first home? Come learn more about the homebuying process in a casual meet-and-greet setting with local experts.

Arrive any time between 5 and 6:30pm; event ends at 7.
Walk from table to table at your own pace.
Chat with local businesses – like banks, Realtors and others – that can answer your questions about buying your first home.
Leave with a better understanding of how to get started on your journey to homeownership.

Remember: this is NOT a first-time homebuyer workshop.
Look for those on our calendar here: Way Finders | Events
For questions, email homeownership@wayfinders.org.

BFAIR in Bloom
2026-06-04 17:00 - 19:00
On June 4, 2026, BFAIR will host its annual signature fundraising event, BFAIR in BLOOM – Growing Opportunities for People with Disabilities, at Proprietor’s Lodge.

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This garden party-themed evening serves as our primary fundraising initiative of the year and will feature curated tastings of beer, wine, and spirits from local vendors, accompanied by thoughtfully curated food, music, and engaging fundraising activities.

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Join Us for a Garden Party Tasting Event!

Live Music
Raffles
Activities
Appetizers
Tastings (wine, beer and spirits)

28th Annual Golf Tournament
2026-06-05 10:00 - 17:00
This year is our 28th Annual Golf Tournament! Take advantage of a gorgeous location at the Crumpin-Fox Club. The tournament features a fantastic golfer package and outstanding course as your support keeps JA’s programs going strong. It promises to be a day you and your team will be talking about until next year!
Please email Amie Miarecki at amiarecki@jawm.org to sponsor our mission to empower young people to reach their full potential!
Registration Begins at 8:00am
Shotgun Start at 10:00am
Crumpin-Fox Golf Club
87 Parmenter Road Bernardston, MA

Great Futures Golf Classic
2026-06-08 08:00 - 16:30
Chicopee Country Club
1290 Burnett Rd, Chicopee, MA 01020
Join us June 8th, for a day of golf, giving, and great futures at the annual Great Futures Golf Classic, sponsored by the Polish National Credit Union!
Tee off with purpose as we raise funds to support the programs at the Boys and Girls Club of Chicopee. Come enjoy 18 holes of golf with friends, raffles, contests, to-go breakfast, snacks, and dinner buffet, as we celebrate community spirit.
Email lynnm@bgcchicopee.org or call 413-206-4101 with any questions or concerns.
