http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/ The Grapevine Forum | Southwoods Magazine » Forum: Events - Recent Posts en Mon, 21 May 2012 12:27:15 +0000 http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/topic/dinas-chicas-fight-to-end-breast-cancer-with-every-step#post-32 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:23:58 +0000 purple1065 32@http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/ <p>DINA\'S CHICAS FIGHT TO END BREAST CANCER WITH EVERY STEP! </p> <p>Dina\'s Chicas have participated for 10 years in the local BHS-Rays of Hope Walk to advocate for breast cancer awareness. This year, in addition to the Rays of Hope walk, Dina\'s Chica will be partipating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Days/60 Mile walk to show their never-ending support in the fight to end breast cancer. </p> <p>Each Dina\'s Chicas member must raise a minimum of $2,300 and walk an average of 20 miles a day for three consecutive days, educating tens of thousands of people about breast health with every step. To reach this goal, Dina\'s Chicas invites you to join them in the followng fundraising events:</p> <p>- Bus trip to Foxwoods Resort &amp; Casino, $30/pp includes: $10 food &amp; Keno credit. Friday, March 16th departing at 5:30 PM from Stop &amp; Shop parking area, Riverdale Shops, W. Springfield. Transportation provided by King Ward Coach Lines.</p> <p>- Bus trip to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, $40/pp<br /> Sunday, May 6th, departing at 9 AM from Stop &amp; Shop parking area, Riverdale Shops, W. Springfield. Transportation provided by King Ward Coach Lines.</p> <p>- Bus trip to Fenway Park to see the Red Sox v. Tampa Bay Rays, $90/pp, includes reserved seats (outfield grandstand 3) and driver gratuity. Saturday, May 26th, departing at 4 PM from Stop &amp; Shop parking area, Riverdale Shops, W. Springfield; 7:15 PM scheduled game (subject to change) Trip arranged by Landmark Tours &amp; Cruises, Inc.</p> <p>Reserve your seat! Call: (413) 219-7189 or email: <a href="mailto:nfernan1065@gmail.com">nfernan1065@gmail.com</a>.</p> <p>Susan G. Komen 3-Day™ net proceeds help pay for vital global breast cancer research and local community programs supporting education, screening and treatment. About 425,000 women around the world died of breast cancer in 2010. To help Dina\'s Chicas reach their goal of a world without breast cancer, make a donation to Dina\'s Chicas by visiting: <a href="http://www.the3day.org/goto/dinas_chicas" rel="nofollow">http://www.the3day.org/goto/dinas_chicas</a>. To learn how to participate or volunteer with the Susan G. Komen 3-Day™, visit The3Day.org or call 800-996-3DAY. </p> http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/topic/2nd-annual-coach-a-5k-runwalk-to-benefit-kids-education-1#post-29 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:14:14 +0000 leehaseltine 29@http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/ <p>When: September 11, 2011 at 9:00 am (Registration begins at 7:00 AM)<br /> Fee: $22.00<br /> Where: STRHS Track next to Powder Mill Middle School</p> <p>Here\'s your opportunity to run or walk for Southwick\'s legendary cross country/track coach, Dick Atkinson. \\\"Coach A\\\" has been involved in the local Cross-Country and Track &amp; Field programs for decades and has contributed to the development of numberous young runners in our community.<br /> Proceeds from this Run/Walk will go to the Southwick School System. This is a great opportunity to have some fun with the whole family and to benefit a local cause!<br /> Any questions, contact Race Director Lee Haseltine at 413-569-0939 or <a href="mailto:leehaseltine@yahoo.com">leehaseltine@yahoo.com</a><br /> Hope to see you there! </p> http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/topic/2nd-annual-coach-a-5k-runwalk-to-benefit-kids-education#post-28 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:08:02 +0000 leehaseltine 28@http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/ <p>When: Sept. 11, 2011 at 9:00 AM (Registration starts at 7:00 AM)<br /> Where: STRHS Track next to Powder Mill Middle School<br /> Fee: $22.00</p> <p>Here\'s your opportunity to run or walk for Southwick\'s legendary Cross Country/Track Coach, Dick Atkinson. \"Coach A\" has been involved in the local Cross-Country and Track &amp; Field programs for decades and has contributed to the development of numerous young runners in our community.<br /> Proceeds from this Run/Walk will go to the Southwick School System. This is a great opportunity to have some fun with the whole family and to benefit a local cause!<br /> Awards to top runners, prizes to be raffled for walkers and runners. Music, Food and Fun!<br /> Any questions, contact Race Director Lee Haseltine at 413-569-0939 or <a href="mailto:leehaseltine@yahoo.com">leehaseltine@yahoo.com</a>.<br /> Hope to see you there! </p> http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/topic/the-mom-connection-westfield-1#post-27 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:03:30 +0000 sarahp413 27@http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/ <p>Being a Mom can be one of the toughest jobs! If you are feeling isolated, stressed out, or do you feel you have wisdom or encouragement to share we would like to invite you to <strong>The Mom Connection</strong>. We are a monthly support group that offers a different topic of discussion each month. Our Mentor Moms will share their stories and wisdom, as we share our frustrations and our joys of motherhood with one another. Every month, our moms have the opportunity to create a craft, have some coffee and know that you are not alone. We welcome moms of any age and their children (elementary age and under). Our KidConnection staff is CORI-checked, and just down the hallway- so you are never too far away from your little ones. We meet the second Tuesday of the month from September through May at Larsen Hall at Westfield Evangelical Free Church (568 Southwick Road; Westfield, MA; 01085). See our website for more information <a href="http://www.themomconnection.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.themomconnection.org</a>.<br /> Why not join us at our next meeting and meet some new Moms (and maybe make a new friend!). All moms are encouraged to visit for the first month. If you decide to stay the suggested registration fee for the year is $15 with a donation of $5/month towards activities.</p> <p>Our first meeting will be on September 13, 2011 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM. We will be looking at The Practical Side of Motherhood this year. Please mark your calendars for our 2011-2012 meetings: October 11, November 15 ( This is the 3rd Tuesday due to Voting Day), December 13, January 10, February 14, March 13, April 10, and May 8.</p> <p>We hope to see you there! </p> http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/topic/the-mom-connection-westfield#post-26 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:02:12 +0000 sarahp413 26@http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/ <p>Being a Mom can be one of the toughest jobs! If you are feeling isolated, stressed out, or do you feel you have wisdom or encouragement to share we would like to invite you to <strong>The Mom Connection</strong>. We are a monthly support group that offers a different topic of discussion each month. Our Mentor Moms will share their stories and wisdom, as we share our frustrations and our joys of motherhood with one another. Every month, our moms have the opportunity to create a craft, have some coffee and know that you are not alone. We welcome moms of any age and their children (elementary age and under). Our KidConnection staff is CORI-checked, and just down the hallway- so you are never too far away from your little ones. We meet the second Tuesday of the month from September through May at Larsen Hall at Westfield Evangelical Free Church (568 Southwick Road; Westfield, MA; 01085). See our website for more information <a href="http://www.themomconnection.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.themomconnection.org</a>.<br /> Why not join us at our next meeting and meet some new Moms (and maybe make a new friend!). All moms are encouraged to visit for the first month. If you decide to stay the suggested registration fee for the year is $15 with a donation of $5/month towards activities.</p> <p>Our first meeting will be on September 13, 2011 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM. We will be looking at The Practical Side of Motherhood this year. Please mark your calendars for our 2011-2012 meetings: October 11, November 15 ( This is the 3rd Tuesday due to Voting Day), December 13, January 10, February 14, March 13, April 10, and May 8.</p> <p>We hope to see you there! </p> http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/topic/90th-annual-littleville-fair#post-24 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:39:55 +0000 LVFair 24@http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/ <p>Come and celebrate the Littleville Fair’s 90th year August 5-7, 2011, at the fairgrounds located at 15 Kinne Brook Rd. in Chester, MA. Gates will open to the public on Friday at 4 PM and on Saturday and Sunday at 8 AM.<br /> All weekend activities include a children’s midway with bounce houses, water slides and games of chance, craft and commercial vendors, delicious food, live music, magic, exhibit hall, rabbits and poultry, livestock, raffles, tag sale and a 90 cent hot dog for lunch to celebrate the fairs anniversary (while supplies last).<br /> Friday’s special events will begin at 5 PM with two light classes of oxen draws. A hot dog and bean dinner will be served from the food booth and in the dining hall a bake sale will be held that will include the prize winning baked good entries from the exhibit hall. Jeff Pychoza, Western Massachusetts most up and coming illusionist, will take the main stage performing his amazing live magic and illusion show also at 5 PM.<br /> At 10 AM on Saturday, the first of four classes of oxen draws will begin, along with the open goat show. Youth dairy and beef cattle will compete starting at 11 AM. A new addition to this years fair, the Baked Bean Challenge, will begin at noon in the dining hall. Local individuals can enter their best pot of beans and compete for the $50.00 grand prize. Come and help choose the winner! On the midway you will find Shuffles the clown entertaining the smallest of fairgoers from 1 PM - 4 PM. Take a break and enjoy a fantastic summer buffet style dinner in the dining hall with serving from 1 PM - 5 PM. The main stage will be busy starting at 3 PM with the magic of Jeff Pychoza and live local band Spiked Punch will rock you into the evening starting at 5 PM. The fairs biggest event, the 4x4 truck pull, will close out the night starting at 7 PM.<br /> Sunday, the fair competitions begin again at 10 AM with the adult and youth sheep show. Adult dairy and beef cattle will follow at 11 AM. Jeff Pychoza will once again take the main stage for an early magic show at 10:30 AM. Noon will be the starting time for the first of three classes of horse pulls that will continue throughout the day. From noon until 4 PM, the popular local band Cory and The Knightsmen will be performing live on the main stage. Shuffles the clown will return to the midway from 1 PM - 3 PM bending balloons into wonderful things. Hungry for a late lunch or early dinner ~ Sit down in the dining hall starting at 1 PM for a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The day will end with the drawing of the exhibit hall raffle that includes a nice selection of gift certificates from some of our local sponsors and more great items at 5 PM.<br /> Admission to the grounds is only $5.00 per person and children 12 and under are free. The schedule is subject to change and more events may be added. Please visit the fairs website at <a href="http://www.littlevillefair.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.littlevillefair.com</a>. For more information, to request a premium book, baked bean challenge entry form or to become a vendor, please call 413-667-3987 or email <a href="mailto:littlevillefair1@aol.com">littlevillefair1@aol.com</a>. For information the weekend of the fair, please call the grounds directly at 413-667-3193. </p> http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/topic/westfield-riding-clubs-spring-horseshow#post-23 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:26:35 +0000 Merlin 23@http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/ <p>On June 5th the Westfield Riding Club will host their Spring Horseshow starting at 8:30 a.m.<br /> It will be held at the club grounds at 29 Fowler Rd, Westfield, Mass 01085<br /> More info can be found on facebook at the Westfield Riding Club\'s page or by requesting an entry form from :<br /> WRC P.O. Box 8092<br /> Westfield, Mass 01086 </p> http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/topic/26th-annual-maple-fest-on-chester-hill#post-21 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:03:36 +0000 creerna 21@http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/ <p>March 19, 2011 from 9:00am to 3:00pm..Pancake Breakfast, Craft Fair, Music by Pioneer Valley Fiddlers, Hayrides, Animal Friends, Lunch, Raffle and more. Location: Skyline Trail, Old Chester Ctr, Chester MA. For more info call 667-8725. </p> http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/topic/overeaters-anonymous-marathon#post-20 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:33:38 +0000 EDeanC 20@http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/ <p>Overeaters Anonymous Marathon “OA in Action”<br /> January 8, 2011 8:30am -3:00pm<br /> At St David’s Episcopal Church 699 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, MA 01030</p> <p>Feeding Hills, MA -----<br /> Overeaters Anonymous Marathon “OA in Action”<br /> Join us for a day full of meetings, speakers, workshops and fellowship. Come for the day or just a short stay.</p> <p>Saturday January 8, 2011 8:30-3:00 pm (snow date: 1/15/11)<br /> St David’s Episcopal Church 699 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, MA 01030<br /> For more information: <a href="http://www.oawmass.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.oawmass.org</a> $10 suggested donation at the door</p> <p>Do you eat when you are not hungry? Do you go on eating binges for no apparent reason? Is your relationship with food affecting your relationship with others?<br /> Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who through shared experience and mutual support, are recovering from compulsive overeating and eating behaviors. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively; the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively.<br /> Come join us on January 8, 2011. </p> http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/topic/citizens-scholarship-foundation-of-southwick-will-host-a-raffle-at-town-hal#post-12 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:20:19 +0000 C.S.F.S. 12@http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/ <p>Several area businesses have generously donated goods and services to the Citizens\' Scholarship Foundation of Southwick. These items will be raffled off on Election Day at Town Hall. Please look for the C.S.F.S. table and pick up a few raffle tickets for a chance to win great prizes. 100% of the proceeds go directly into scholarships.</p> <p>***<br /> Contact: Nancy Austermann (569-5039) </p> http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/topic/hart-golf-tournament#post-10 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:59:38 +0000 HART Golf Tournament 10@http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/ <p>The 31st annual HART Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday October 3rd at East Mountain Country Club in Westfield. This is a charitable tournament with all monies raised going to local organizations in the Greater Springfield area.</p> <p>The tournament format is a 2 man/woman scramble with a \"Shot Gun Start\" at noon. (Players should arrive at least 1 hour early to allow for check-in)</p> <p>Cost is $100 per person, and include the following: Greens fee, cart, \"Goodie Bag\", lunch \"at the turn\", and a full prime rib dinner following the tournament. </p> <p>For more information, visit our website at <a href="http://www.hartgolftournament.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.hartgolftournament.com</a><br /> Donations can be made to The HART Tournament<br /> 11 David Street<br /> Southampton, MA 01073 [/b] </p> http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/topic/fictionpoetry-reading-at-the-ymca-chalet#post-8 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:46:53 +0000 WriteLoudly 8@http://www.southwoodsmagazine.com/wordpress/bbpress/ <p>Join us at the beautiful Camp Shepard Goyette Chalet for an evening of poetry and short story sharing.</p> <p>Writers and poets who would also like to share their poems or short story with us, may submit your work to our YMCA writing instructor, Sera Rivers at <a href="mailto:writeloudly@me.com">writeloudly@me.com</a>. Reading are limited to 3-5 minutes per person. Limited to the first 15 registrants. </p> <p>Please note, this is a family friendly event.</p> <p>Featured Author: Rebecca Rose - Southwick resident, will read an excerpt from her newly published novel, \"Divine Turmoil\". Rebecca is one of our former YMCA writing students. We are proud of her accomplishments and excited to have her come back to the Y to share her work!</p> <p>Also, the winners of the 2010 YMCA Poetry and the 2010 Short Fiction contests will read their winning poems/fiction.</p> <p>Refreshments and baked goods will be available.<br /> All our welcome to attend, those who wish just to listen and those who also would like to read. Please call the YMCA, so we can reserve a seat for you, as space is limited.<br /> Date: August 6, 2010<br /> Day: Friday<br /> Time: 6:30-9:00PM<br /> Location: YMCA Camp Shepard Goyette Chalet, 370 Northwest Road, Westfield<br /> Cost: Free </p>