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Stuff the Bus
2025-07-30 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

Grand Opening Tapestry Health
2025-07-29 10:00 - 12:00
Tapestry Health is proud to present a new location for one of our WIC sites at 281 Cottage St, Springfield, MA!

Come see our new spot on July 29th for our grand opening. WIC cardholders are able to receive free children’s books, community resources, food demonstrations, and raffle prizes while also participating in a farmers market.

Resilience Under Pressure
2025-07-27 11:00 - 12:30
Matanor Shucker is an entrepreneur and mentor who has guided hundreds of professionals and founders through uncertainty. Drawing from his own experience living in Israel amidst ongoing crisis, Matanor offers grounded, practical wisdom for navigating complexity with courage and clarity.

Why Attend:
In a world that often feels overwhelming, this session will help you pause, breathe, and reorient. You’ll learn tools to:

Stay grounded under pressure

Shift from judgment to curiosity

Build resilience and clarity in real-time

Who Should Attend:

Professionals in high-stakes or emotionally taxing roles

Entrepreneurs striving to balance drive with well-being

Anyone craving a clearer head and steadier heart in uncertain times

This isn’t just theory—it’s lived insight.
Come away with practices you can use right away to lead, relate, and recover more intentionally.

Register Now

[27 July 2025 8:00 AM PST]

July Credit Success workshop
2025-07-24 10:00 - 14:00
July 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
$10

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. Food and door prizes included!
There is a $10 fee to reserve your seat for the workshop. This fee will be refunded upon workshop completion.
Way Finders is dedicated to assisting low-to-moderate income clients achieve financial stability and success. You will not be turned away for inability to pay.
To request a one-time time waiver please contact our support department at homeownership@wayfinders.org or 413-233-1621.

Intro to Recovery Coaching BIPOC Resource Fair
2025-07-23 13:00 - 16:00

Pickleball Tournament
2025-07-20 12:00 - 16:00
Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) is excited to announce a Pickleball Tournament open to players of all skill levels on Sunday, July 20, at The Picklr 415 E. Main St (The Westfield Shops Retail A-1).
From 12 to 4pm, seasoned players and rookies alike, will play a “King of the Court” three-person style play. Tickets are $40 each, which includes prizes, snacks and refreshments, swag bags, and ridiculous amounts of fun. All are welcome to participate or spectate. To purchase tickets, visit habitatspringfield.org
“We are excited to be hosting this event. The staff at The Pickle has been educating us on all things pickleball and helping us to ensure a fun and lively event while raising awareness and supporting our construction programs,” said Aimee Giroux, GSHFH executive director.

Greater Springfield Habitat is also looking for sponsors for the event. Sponsorships range from $500 to $1,500. For more information, see attached flyer.

GSHFH is dedicated to strengthening communities by empowering low-income families to change their lives and the lives of future generations through homeownership and home preservation opportunities. Since 1987, Greater Springfield Habitat has built or repaired 129 homes in Hampden County.

For more information, contact Olga Callirgos, Homeowner Programs coordinator, at callirgos@habitatspringfield.org or (413) 739-5503 x1003.

Love & Wellness 2025
2025-07-19 10:30 - 14:00
Welcome to the Love & Wellness event! Join us for a day filled with self-care, mindfulness, and connection. This in-person event is designed to help you prioritize your well-being and nurture your relationships. From yoga sessions to wellness workshops, come and explore different ways to enhance your physical and emotional health. Connect with like-minded individuals and learn from experts in the field. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and spread love to those around you. See you there!

Coffee in the Court
2025-07-17 07:30 - 09:00
Please join us for a hot coffee and a tasty breakfast treat as we continue our fifth season of early morning community networking events.
Free of charge and open to the public, Coffee in the Court takes place on Armory Court on Park Street in downtown Adams. Join us every three weeks for this event from 7:30am to 9:00am.
This is a great forum to celebrate all of the good things that are happening in Adams while enjoying a bite to eat and sipping on a hot coffee or tea.

Springfield Community Health & Fun Fair
2025-07-12 11:00 - 18:00
Welcome to the Springfield Community Health & Fun Fair!
Come join us at Samuel Bolden Park for a day filled with health tips, fun activities, and community bonding. Our fair will feature fitness demos, healthy food samples, mental and spiritual counselors, and more. It’s a great opportunity to learn about staying healthy and active while having a blast with your neighbors. Don’t miss out on this chance to prioritize your well-being and enjoy a day of fun with the whole family. See you there!

Taller de Credito
2025-07-12 10:00 - 13:30
Nuestro Taller de Éxito Crediticio le proporcionará las herramientas que necesita para alcanzar sus metas financieras.
Aprenderá directamente de un consejero certificado de Way Finders a través de actividades interactivas y atractivas. Después de completar su taller, tendrá la oportunidad de reunirse con un consejero de vivienda certificado por HUD para discutir sus objetivos individuales. También tendrá la opción de recibir un informe de crédito tri-merge soft-pull gratuito valorado en $ 39.99 (a través de proveedores en línea).
Este curso es un taller de un día programado para el 12 de Julio 2025 Way Finders 1780 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103.
Habrá señalesra guiarte a nuestro taller. El taller comenzará puntualmente a las 10AM 12 de Julio 2025. Ya sea que desee comprar un automóvil, pagar su deuda de préstamo estudiantil o comprender cómo construir su crédito, Way Finders está aquí para ayudarlo. Nuestro Taller de Éxito Crediticio le proporcionará las herramientas que necesita para alcanzar sus metas financieras. Aprenderá directamente de un consejero certificado de Way Finders a través de actividades interactivas y atractivas

July Massachusetts Landlord Workshop
2025-07-12 09:00 - 14:00
This online 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.
Registration fee is $119.95 (non-refundable & includes Way Finders’ Property Management Manual, valued at $29.95).

26th Annual Golf Tournament
2025-07-11 10:30 - 20:00
TO OUR GOLFERSSign up individually or as a team of four. Captain and Crew format. Entry fee includes green fees, cart, lunch, buffet dinner and tournament contests.
2025 PRICEIndividual Golfer — $185Foursome ———- $740Dinner Guests —– $55 Per Person
Important notes for tournament participants:
•Miraval Berkshires is a non-metal spike facility•No outside alcohol may be brought onto premises•Collared shirts & other proper golf attire required•Tank tops, tee shirts and cut-off jeans are not allowed•Men’s handicap up to 30, Women’s handicap up to 36
SCHEDULERegistration…………………..10:30AM ― 12:00PMLunch……………………………11:30AM ― 12:15PMShotgun………………………………………….12:30PMBuffet Dinner…………………………………….6:00PM
Awards, auction and raffle drawings will follow dinner.
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First Time Homebuyer Workshop
2025-07-09 17:30 - 20:30
July 9 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
$75

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 three-part ONLINE workshop:
Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30pm
July 9, 16, and 23
Cost of the workshop is $75 per household, nonrefundable.

Leadership Luncheon Empowering Women in Business
2025-07-09 12:00
Join us for an inspiring and educational Leadership Luncheon featuring a keynote address by Lisa Totz, the current President of the Women Business Owners Alliance of Pioneer Valley (WBOA). Since 1982, the WBOA has been dedicated to elevating the impact of women in business by providing a platform for women to share their experiences, support each other, and foster the growth of the next generation of female entrepreneurs.
As a 501(c)(3) organization, WBOA is focused on the education and empowerment of women business owners. Our events typically incorporate educational components covering a wide range of topics including business finances, systems, social media, insurance tips, and much more. Through active engagement, WBOA promotes women-owned businesses by sharing success stories, enhancing social media presence, and creating a supportive community.
At this luncheon, Lisa Totz will share her professional journey, which spans significant roles with major U.S. employers such as Boeing in Seattle, Raytheon in Tucson, and ITT in West Springfield. Her impressive career includes leadership in organizations like YESnet (Young Engineers and Scientists Network) and Raytheon Women on the Move, along with her entrepreneurial ventures as the owner of LT Consulting. Lisa’s contributions to the community are further highlighted by her roles as President of the Jimmy Fund Council of Western Massachusetts, BNI President, and Race Director for various triathlons.
Lisa’s journey of navigating business, career, and personal goals will provide valuable insights and inspiration to all attendees. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and gain knowledge from a leader who has successfully transitioned from corporate roles to impactful community engagement and entrepreneurship.

17th Annual July 4th Naturalization Ceremony
2025-07-04 11:00 - 13:00
Join us July 4th at 11:00 AM (weather permitting) for our 17th annual Naturalization Ceremony on the lawn of the Hampshire County Courthouse.

For more information about volunteering (setting up and taking down chairs) and/or supporting our program by sponsoring this event, please email here.

Women's Clothing Celebration
2025-06-29 11:00 - 14:00
We’re overflowing with beautiful, gently used and new women’s clothing, and we’d love to help these pieces find new homes. Whether you’re looking for something new-to-you for work, everyday wear, or just for fun, this is the perfect chance to browse a wide variety of sizes and styles.
Please be advised- this is the day before we close for our Summer Break. We do anticipate that it will be busy. Please bring your patience and a smile!

Housing Resource Fair
2025-06-28 11:00 - 14:00
Join us for a FREE community Housing Resource Fair hosted by Live Well Springfield’s Transforming Communities Initiative!

Connect with housing assistance organizations and experts,
Discover resources and information for renters, homeowners, and aspiring buyers, and
Learn about vital housing advocacy.

Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with a Kids’ Activity Zone and delicious Food Trucks! Plus, the first 100 registrants receive a special goodie bag!
Mark your calendar: Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 11:00 am -2:00 pm at Brookings Elementary School.

Post Purchase Workshop
2025-06-28 09:00 - 13:00
June 28 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

If you’ve already purchased your home, come to our Post-Purchase workshop for a fun-filled time of interactive learning and home care demonstrations from our partnering presenters.
Everyone who attends receives a 65-piece took kit and will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $100 gift card!
Our workshop also includes information on:

Construction rehabilitation loans,
Seasonal home maintenance and home repair,
Being green in and around your home,
Weatherization,
And much more!

This meets the MHP Post-Purchase workshop requirement.

Dialogues Across Differences
2025-06-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Dialogues Across Differences is a training intensive offered in the tradition of Popular Education on the zoom platform in three four- hour blocks. This institute strengthens participants’ current abilities to effectively dialogue across profound differences of social location, experience, identity and understanding in a way that finds and amplifies the inherent value of all community members while cultivating connection.
Drawing on teachings from Popular Education, ten global wisdom teachings, 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. Learners practice skills and receive feedback in a respectful, challenging, and energetic forum.
In this session, we will apply these skills to dialoguing with survivors of sexual and domestic violence who are in recovery from substance use disorder.
Upon completion of this training, participants will
–Engage others in a process of dialogue that employs a set of Popular Education principles that are respectful, empowering, and accountable.
–Apply content about intersectional oppression, anticipating tensions to address common and predictable misconceptions, values, and conflicts in our communities and cultures.
–Describe restorative resources for oneself in a body-centered, trauma-informed manner.
–Demonstrate when to apply this learning and when best to hold back or switch to a companion skill set.
–Identify powerful facilitative questions that embody respect while de-escalating tensions.

MTCP Comic Book Showcase
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00
Please join our MTCP, Tobacco Free Communities Program to celebrate our youth for being brave to create art and share it with the world. We’d like to invite you to the MTCP Comic Book Showcase. This project was a joint effort with the 84movement, and the Master Heo’s Tae Kwon Do Center in Holyoke to give youth a creative outlet to express themselves and their experiences when it comes to tobacco products and vaping.

Breakfast: 40 Years of HSF Begins NOW!
2025-06-26 07:30 - 10:00 | 450 Memorial Banquets, 450 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MA, 01020, United States
Join HSF as we kick off our 40th anniversary with a special networking breakfast!Enjoy coffee and a breakfast buffet while we celebrate our community and reflect on the impact we’ve made together. Executive Director Becca Coolong will say a few words on HSF’s Past, Present, and where we are going next! Thank you for being part of our journey!

*if you would like to leave a statement or testimonial to be included, please email Jeff at jtingley@humanserviceforum.org.

$50 Members

HSF Breakfast Sponsors:

Kyle.K.Sullivan@bbrown.com

HSF Annual Sponsors:

Fighting for Air: Updates on the proposed biomass plant in Springfield
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:00
The Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition has been working for 20 years to support families and decrease asthma rates. Two recent court decisions have revived permits for a biomass plant in Springfield, MA, which could reverse the strides made to prevent poor asthma outcomes. Biomass energy involves burning organic matter such as wood, which pollutes our air with harmful particulate matter. Community groups and health advocates have been fighting against this proposed plant for more than a decade.
Now, there’s a critical opportunity: state law, proposed by Sen. Adam Gomez and Rep. Orlando Ramos, aims to eliminate state financial incentives for biomass, making the proposed plant less viable.
Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 12:00-1:00 pm to understand the health impacts of biomass, how this vital legislation can help block it, and what you can do to make a difference.

Speakers

State Senator Adam Gomez
Michael Fenton, Springfield City Council President
Rusty Polsgrove, Associate Director, Arise for Social Justice
Dr. Matthew Sadof, pediatrician, Baystate Health

2025 Kids 4 Harmony Summer Gala Concert
2025-06-24 17:00 - 20:00
Our 2025 Guest Artist

This year we welcome guest artist and Haitian-American cellist Francesca McNeeley to join Kids 4 Harmony on stage. Francesca enjoys an eclectic career in the Boston area as a chamber musician, orchestral player, and modern music advocate. She is a member of the A Far Cry chamber orchestra, Castle of Our Skins, and has performed and toured as a substitute cellist with the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops Orchestras.
2025 Gala Honoree, Ed Bride

Ed Bride has been a longtime member of the Kids 4 Harmony Advisory Committee, past chair of the Gala Committee, and passionate supporter of the program. Many people know Ed as the president and founder of Berkshires Jazz, Inc., whose mission is to present jazz performances and encourage jazz education in Berkshire County. Through his influence, Kids 4 Harmony has been able to collaborate with jazz artists including Ted Rosenthal and Grace Kelly. We’re so grateful to Ed for his years of service to 18 Degrees as a volunteer and donor, ensuring the lasting success of the Kids 4 Harmony program. Thank you, Ed, for all that you do to bring music to the Berkshires!
Our Annual Charitable Fundraising Event for Kids 4 Harmony
Each year, the Summer Gala Concert raises funds for the Kids 4 Harmony program, a youth development program of 18 Degrees.

Goat Yoga Fundraiser
2025-06-22 14:00 - 16:30
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
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
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
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
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
