Goat Yoga Fundraiser
2025-06-22 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | MA
Sunday, June 22
Rain date: July 13, 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Join us for CHD All In Barrier-Free Recreation’s first ever Goat Yoga Fundraiser! We are super excited to offer a new way to join together and help support people in our community with disabilities. The first class is an All-Inclusive class for all ability levels (10+). The second class is a Sensory-Specific class for those on the spectrum (4+) where the instructor will use sensory enhanced movements for self-regulation.
2:00 p.m.: All-Inclusive Goat Yoga Class
3:15 p.m.: Sensory-Enhanced Goat Yoga Class-Autism Specific
Cloverbrook Farm
39 Parker Street
East Longmeadow, MA

$35 per person
45-minute outdoor baby pigmy goat yoga classes
30 minutes of goat snuggles after each class
Beginners or yogis welcome
Class is with a certified yoga instructor.
Bring your own mat or rent one for $5
Pony rides will also be available for $10 from 2:00 m.-4:30 p.m
Fresh lemonade and treats will be available for purchase.

*If an individual who is signed up needs extra support, we ask that someone signs up with them to help them with movements. There will be volunteers to help as well. The instructor will be modifying movements to fit everyone’s ability level.

Junio clases para compradores de casa por primera vez de Way Finders
2025-06-21 09:00 - 14:00 | MA
June 21 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
$50

Esta es una clase completa dividida en dos días:
21 y 28 de Junio.Horario: 9:00am-2:00pm
La clase cubre todos los aspectos de la compra de una casa. Diseñado específicamente para compradores de vivienda por primera vez, la clase está certificada por CHAPA, HUD y MassHousing. Se requiere completar la clase para calificar para ciertos productos de asistencia financiera de la ciudad y algunos préstamos hipotecarios.

Whole Children and Milestones Summer Registration
2025-06-18 | Inclusive Community Center, 41 Russell St., Hadley, MA, 01035, United States
Whole Children™ and Milestones offer social and recreational classes in Northampton for kids, teens, and adults of all abilities. We have a ton of new classes this session with options like Preschool Music and Movement, Comic Writing, Theater Games, Intro to Friendship Band, Improv Class and more!
Summer session runs from July 8- August 23.
Register now: https://www.wholechildren.org/class-schedule

Rays of Hope Survivors’ Day
2025-06-17 17:30 - 20:00 | MA
Join us for an uplifting and inspiring event dedicated to our survivors.
This Survivors’ Day is all about connection and creating a space where survivors’, caregivers and supporters can come together to share and celebrate their own cancer journeys. We are excited to welcome local author and breast cancer survivor, Leslie Lawrence, who will share her powerful story of resilience and hope. Her debut memoir, I’m a lucky woman: A Photographic Memoir of a Breast Cancer Survivor, reveals a compelling portrait of one woman’s triumphant cancer journey.
Discover valuable resources from our community partners, take part in our expressive writing workshop led by Camille St. Onge, LICSW, and meet other survivors who understand the struggles and milestones of a cancer diagnosis. A ticket also includes dinner and drinks, an opportunity to shop the Rays of Hope summer merchandise collection and explore a carefully curated book selection of mindful reads at the Rumspringa Books Pop-Up. All are welcome; a pre-purchased ticket is required for entry.

Bloom for Change
2025-06-17 16:30 - 19:00 | MA
A Garden Party to Advance Gender Equity
Cultivating Community, Friendship & Collective Action
Tuesday, June 17th | 4:30 – 7:00 PM
Hosted by Lynn Griesemer and Bryan Harvey
Private Home | Amherst MA | Address provided in follow-up emails

Join us for Bloom for Change: A Garden Party to Advance Gender Equity! It will be an inspiring evening of purpose and possibility.
Surrounded by beautiful blooms and good friends, we’ll celebrate the power of community to empower women and girls across our region. Together, we’ll cultivate a future where all can flourish through friendship, philanthropy, and collective action.
This is a fundraising event—an opportunity to connect with the Women’s Fund, invest in gender equity, and introduce others to the movement. We hope you’ll invite a friend who would be inspired to grow with us.
While your presence at our Garden Party is a wonderful show of support, we invite you to consider making an additional contribution to help our initiatives for women, girls, and gender diverse individuals to flourish. Every gift, like each raindrop in a garden, combines to create remarkable growth. We are anticipating that the new year, which for us begins on July 1, will begin our transformation as we embark on strategic planning and coordinating the groundwork for our 30th anniversary celebration.
RSVP by Friday, June 6th. Capacity is limited.
Questions? Contact: info@mywomensfund.org
Let’s gather. Let’s celebrate. Let’s grow something powerful—together.
You can support the Women’s Fund in many ways. Learn how here!

ALL Abilities Learn to Curl
2025-06-14 09:30 - 11:30 | MA
ALL Abilities Learn to Curl June 14, 2025
$15.00

Interested in learning how to curl? All In Barrier Free Recreation in partnership with Colonial Curling Club and Petersham Curling Club will be offering a 1 day learn to curl program. Space is limited so sign up early to not miss out on this opportunity! We’ll supply the stones, you learn how to throw them at houses!

Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025

Time: 9:30 AM-11:30 AM

Where: Amelia Park Arena
21 S. Broad St.
Westfield, MA

Cost: $15 per person

Bikes Fight Cancer
2025-06-14 09:00 - 12:00 | MA

"Light Up the Night"
2025-06-13 17:30 | MA
Join us as we celebrate our 22nd annual Light Up the Night! event to support struggling families in Amherst.

June 13, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. –
Home of Betsy and Bruce McInnis, 76 Lincoln Avenue, Amherst
Lose Yourself in the Magic of a Midsummer’s Night!
Enjoy Delicious Fresh Food and Fabulous Drink Pairings
Savor the flavors of exquisite cuisine prepared from local chefs featuring an amazing array of delicacies including tantalizing steak, shrimp, 1,000 oysters, vegetarian options and more!
Live and Online Auctions
From getaways and private dinners to tickets for sporting and musical events—plus one-of-a-kind treasures—our auction lineup has something for everyone. We’re thrilled to bring back our live auction this year, with the inimitable Tony Maroulis returning as our esteemed auctioneer.
Celebrate with Friends
Light Up the Night is not just about supporting a great cause; it’s also a chance to gather together in a spectacular outdoor garden setting, share a lovely evening with good food and friends, and truly make a difference in the lives of families in our community.
Get ready for a great night to support a great cause!
(Festive attire for an al fresco evening. Street parking approved.)
FOA depends upon LUTN to raise one-third of our annual budget to ensure families avoid homelessness, hunger, domestic violence, and child abuse. Help us keep the door open by participating in Light Up the Night! 2025 by donating today!
For more information, call 413-548-1272 or email Carly Marburger at cmarburger@chd.org.

Equity in the 413: Western Massachusetts Racial Equity Summit
2025-06-12 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
Equity in the 413: Western Massachusetts Racial Equity Summit is a convening to support relationship building across several industry areas. This call-to-action helps attendees from our region align our efforts to advance racial equity in workplaces and organizations across western Massachusetts.
In 2023, nearly 400 attendees joined us for Equity in the 413 to participate in more than a dozen workshops offered on advancing racial equity in workplaces across industry areas. For 2025, we’re excited to offer more workshops and self-care opportunities.
At the Summit you will:

Learn how to analyze and incorporate data in an asset-based framework to understand how racial inequity is impacting our region and drive our efforts to support advancing racial equity.
Learn how to create talent acquisition and employee engagement plans that increase diversity in your workforce while building equitable practices across the employee life cycle in an inclusive culture.
Learn how to develop and enact internal policies and practices that can be changed to support people in moving along a continuum of equitable practices.
Learn lessons from leaders who have begun to advance racial equity in their organizations.

ASC Annual Meeting
2025-06-11 17:30 - 19:00 | MA

2025 First-Time Homebuyer Fair
2025-06-11 17:00 - 19:00 | MA
June 11 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us and speak to homeownership experts to learn about loans, house shopping, home inspections and more!
You’ll walk from table to table at your own pace, chatting with local businesses that are ready to answer your questions about buying your first home. You’ll leave with a better understanding of some of the things required when buying a home. There will be raffles, door prizes and more.
This event is free for all to attend!
Please note this is not a first-time homebuyer workshop. To register for a future first-time homebuyer’s workshop please visit our website: Way Finders Upcoming Events Page. For other questions, you may email homeownership@wayfinders.org

June First-Time Homebuyer Webinar
2025-06-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
In this Zoom webinar presented by Valley Community Development:
Get the facts from real estate professionals including attorneys, loan officers, realtors, home inspectors & housing counselors.
Learn tips about how to improve your credit.
Ask questions to help you proceed & protect your own interests as you approach this life decision.
A certified course recognized by MHP & MassHousing, this workshop helps you qualify for special mortgage products.
$75 for two adults in the same household. Registration is nonrefundable & attendance is required at all three sessions.
June sessions are scheduled:
Tuesday, June 10
Wednesday, June 11
Monday, June 16
Each session will be hosted via a unique Zoom Webinar link 6-9 p.m. You will receive the Zoom links on the day of each session.

Books and Brew
2025-06-10 17:00 - 18:30 | MA
A unique book club designed to bring people together; young professionals, community members and anyone interested in financial empowerment.
Thank you White Lion, Springfield City Library and Liberty Bank

7th Annual Trauma & Resilience Symposium
2025-06-10 08:30 - 16:00 | MA
Jun 10, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Greenfield Community College, 1 College Dr, Greenfield, MA 01301, USA

About the event

From Challenge to Resilience: Maintaining Integrity and Focusing on Equity in Uncertain Times. Join the DMH Western Mass Area for our 7th Annual Trauma & Resilience Symposium!

The day’s events will include a Keynote Speaker, morning and afternoon workshops, Resource Tabling and a Connection Scavenger Hunt.

Baystate Children's Hospital Golf Tournament
2025-06-09 09:00 - 17:00 | MA
Play a round of golf “fore” a great cause!
Help us make the 33rd annual Baystate Children’s Hospital Golf Tournament the biggest and best we’ve had yet! Your round will make a difference in the lives of the youngest patients at Baystate Children’s Hospital.
These differences come in many shapes and sizes. You are helping advance research in pediatric health, purchase kid-sized equipment, and create friendlier experiences for the children who pass through Baystate Children’s Hospital each day.
This tournament is now sold out, but non-golf sponsorship opportunities are still available. To learn more, please contact Heather Clark at Heather.Clark2@BaystateHealth.org.
Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
Locations:

Twin Hills Country Club, Longmeadow, MA – Registration: 9 am; Tee Time: 10:30 am (Get directions) – COURSE FULL
Longmeadow Country Club, Longmeadow, MA – Registration: 9 am; Tee Time: 10:30 am (Get directions) – COURSE FULL

2025 Flutie 5K for Autism
2025-06-07 10:30 - 14:00 | MA
Join us on Saturday, June 7th as the Flutie 5K for Autism comes to Bernardston, MA! Together with The United Arc, this fully inclusive event will make a difference in the autism community across Massachusetts!

June First-time Homebuyer Workshop (English)
2025-06-07 09:00 - 14:30 | MA
June 7 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
$50

Become a certified first-time homebuyer with Way Finders! Learn from local real estate professionals about the homebuying process.
The course covers finding, financing, purchasing, and maintaining a home. Participants receive a certificate of completion that is necessary to access several down payment assistance programs and special mortgage products.
This is a two-part in person workshop:
Saturdays, 9:00am-2:30pm
June 7 and 14
Walk-ins are not accepted. Attendance for this workshop will be limited.
Cost of the workshop is $50 per household, nonrefundable.

Bingo Bonanza
2025-06-06 17:30 - 21:30 | Raymour & Flanigan West Springfield Outlet, 1406 Elm Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
Get ready to shout BINGO! for a great cause! Join us for a lively evening of fun, prizes, and community spirit at our Bingo Bonanza, hosted at the spacious and stylish Raymour & Flanigan Outlet.
Whether you’re a seasoned bingo pro or a first-timer, you’ll love the energy, excitement, and surprises in store. We’ve got fabulous prizes, delicious refreshments, and a few special twists to keep you on your toes.
Bring your lucky charms, your friends, and your best bingo voice, it’s going to be a night to remember!
Doors open at 5:30 PM – Games begin shortly after
All proceeds benefit Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity. Help build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter one bingo card at a time!
Reserve your spot today: bit.ly/4jks7X5

Purse Bingo
2025-06-06 17:00 - 19:00 | MA

Springfield Rise and Thrive Youth Mental Health Awareness Day
2025-06-06 15:00 - 19:00 | MA

33rd Annual Western Mass Elder Care Conference
2025-06-05 08:00 - 16:00 | MA
— Time to Reflect!
WHEN: June 5th – Thursday
WHERE: Holyoke Community College – Kittredge Center
Registration begins at 8AM
Opening remarks begin at 8:45AM
Conference runs until 4PM
*** Must be present and accounted for in order to receive CEU’s. There will be sign in sheets for every workshop, be sure you are signed in.
*** Workshop Presenters — be sure to drop sign in sheets back at registration after your workshops ends.
SPONSORSHIPS NOW OPEN! Two new Sponsor opportunities added – Marketing Sponsorship as well as Conference Lanyard Sponsorship – Go to Sponsors Page for more information.
VENDOR TABLES NOW OPEN! Go to Vendors Page for more information.
This is a perfect opportunity to get in front of 300 of our local eldercare professionals. Thank you.

Amherst Survival Center Benefit Show
2025-06-04 19:00 | MA
Check out this star-studded concert performance to benefit the Amherst Survival Center, just two weeks away at TheDrake in downtown Amherst! Join us for the “Living to the Fullest” album release show by Donnie Gallagher & Friends, with special guests Peter Newland and Radio X, and more.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025The Drake Performance Venue7:00 PM (Doors open at 6PM)General Admission (Seated)$25 advanced, $30 at the doorTicket and merchandise proceeds will directly benefit the Amherst Survival Center and can be found on the Drake’s website: www.thedrakeamherst.org

The Resilient Workplace: Proactive Strategies for Managing People Risk and Your Responsibilities Seminar
2025-06-03 08:30 - 12:00 | MA
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Time: 8:30AM to 12:00PM
Location: The Westin Waltham Boston – 70 3rd Ave Waltham, MA 02451
Breakfast will be served.
Continuing Education Credits will be provided.
Who should attend?
Please note there is a limit of up to three representatives per company.
Human Resource Professionals: CHROs, VPs, Directors, Managers
Finance Department Professionals: CFOs, VPs, Directors, Managers
CEOs, Owners, Presidents
The ever-evolving landscape of workplace compliance, risk management, and employment liability is more complex than ever.
We encourage you to join HUB International, Jackson Lewis PC and Travelers for three dynamic panel discussions featuring industry experts and thought leaders who will provide critical insights on safeguarding your organization, mitigating risk, and making informed decisions that drive long-term success. From understanding leave policies and employment practices liability to navigating OSHA compliance, these discussions will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to stay ahead in the modern workplace.
Throughout the day, you’ll gain cutting-edge perspectives from three insightful panel discussions:
The Evolving Landscape of Paid and Unpaid Leave
Russell Denver, Esq., Chief Compliance Officer, HUB International | Eve Keller, Associate, Jackson Lewis PC | Stacey Hyland, President, Employee Benefits, HUB International | Trevor Watson, Vice President, Workforce Absence Management Consulting, Team Lead, HUB International

State-specific and local leave law updates and their growing impact on employers
How paid leave policies intersect with unpaid leave requirements
Common legal pitfalls and the role of documentation and communication in defending against claims

EPLI Uncovered: Safeguarding Your Organization from Employment Lawsuits
Matthew Freeman, Principal, Labor & Employment Attorney, Jackson Lewis PC | Jamie Kessler, Principal, Jackson Lewis PC | Chris Taylor, ProEx Practice Leader, HUB International, Chris Williams, Employment Practices Liability Product Manager, Travelers

The role of EPL insurance and proactive strategies to protect against legal action
Common workplace compliance failures that lead to EPL claims
How insurers assess risk and what businesses can do to secure better policy terms

The Silent Dangers in Your Workplace That Could Lead to OSHA Violations
Carmine Cimetti, Vice President, Construction Specialties Group, HUB International | Karl Kumli, Associate, Jackson Lewis PC | Kasey Lam, Associate Attorney, Jackson Lewis PC | Lindsay Young, Vice President, Risk Services Manager, HUB International

Key OSHA compliance requirements and enforcement trends on employers
Understanding employer rights and responsibilities during an OSHA inspection
The importance of hazard assessments, safety training, and emergency prepardness
Proactive steps to take before OSHA is involved

Do not miss this opportunity to learn and network with industry professionals and elevate your expertise. Secure your spot today!
In Partnership with our sponsors:
Jackson Lewis PC
Travelers

2025-05-31 09:30 - 11:30 | MA
Free Community Baby ShowerSaturday, May 31, 9:30-11:30Jackson St. School. 120 Jackson St. Northampton MA, 01060
+ Free Baby Clothes and gear at the Pop-up Free Store from It Takes a Village+ Raffle prizes (free)+ Valuable caregiving resources+ Baby carrier demonstrations+ Car seat safety info

2025 Annual West Region Self Advocacy Conference
2025-05-31 09:00 - 16:00 | MA
Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy is elated to invite you to celebrate and reflect with us at our2025 Annual West Region Self Advocacy Conference! The event will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Sheraton Monarch Place Hotel in Springfield, MA.

Self advocacy is an international civil rights movement started by and for people with disabilities. For over 40 years in Western Massachusetts, self advocates have added to the richness of our community by recognizing a need for change and calling for action. The Annual West Region Self Advocacy Conference was created to further these meaningful pursuits by facilitating collaboration and community. For two decades self advocates from across New England have come together at the conference to share knowledge, stories, collaborate to create change, and recognize one another’s efforts and accomplishments.

This year is especially meaningful for our community as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy! This is a powerful opportunity to celebrate and reflect on our victories over the past three decades. Every year we select a theme based on the ideals of our movement; this year we are proud to highlight The Legacy of Self Advocacy: Past, Present, and Future. Every day we build on the accomplishments of our past and move forward towards an inclusive and equitable world for everyone.
We must acknowledge that even on the brink of this milestone anniversary, self advocates are actively facing new challenges in today’s world. The conference remains an important time to come together and harness the collective energy, wisdom, and passion of our community. We know that when people work together, revolutionary things happen.

Men's Health Forum
2025-05-31 08:00 - 15:30 | MA
Welcome to the Men’s Health Forum!
Come join us at the UMass Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center at Springfield for a day focused on men’s health. Our forum will feature informative sessions, interactive workshops, and expert speakers covering a range of topics including physical health, mental well-being, and lifestyle choices.
Whether you’re looking to learn more about preventive care, fitness tips, or mental health resources, this event is for you. Connect with other men in the community, ask questions, and gain valuable insights to help you lead a healthier life.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to prioritize your health and well-being. Mark your calendar and join us at the Men’s Health Forum! Bring your dads, husbands, sons, brothers, uncles, nephews, and friends!
Presented by Men of Color Health Awareness (MOCHA) and UMass Amherst Henry M. Thomas III Center at Springfield
In collaboration with UMass Amherst School of Public Health & Health Sciences Center for Community Health Equity Research and Baystate Health

Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness 9th Annual Regional Gathering
2025-05-30 09:30 - 12:00 | MA
Bold Leadership in Uncertain Times
Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness 9th Annual Regional Gathering

Please join our Network partners, legislative and municipal leaders and community members as we gather in solidarity, in gratitude for our community, and in determination to provide safe and stable housing to our most vulnerable residents across western Massachusetts.
9:30am: refreshments & networking
10–11am: program
11am: more networking!
In-person attendance is full but please click here to register for Zoom access.

Building Strong Credit
2025-05-29 17:00 - 20:00 | MA

Combining Qualitative & Quantitative Data to Advance Equity for Immigrants
2025-05-29 13:00 - 14:00 | MA

Board Retention & Recruitment: An OnBoard Training Workshop
2025-05-29 08:30 - 10:00 | MA
A facilitated workshop co-led by Rebecca Coolong, Human Service Forum, and Sarah Tanner, Financial Development Agency
The leadership role of the Board is not to be taken lightly. In this roundtable discussion, we will explore and share successful approaches toward attracting the right fit of individuals to your organization, and how to keep them engaged and productive. Participants are encouraged to come with specific challenges to discuss and best practices to share with the group.
