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Boys & Girls Club of Holyoke

Michelle Misiaszek — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:21:18 GMT

The Holyoke Police Athletic League helps the Boys and girls club, and you can too. Brendan Boyle, Am-i-ran-is Santiago and Bryant D'Amours told us how your time can help impact the lives of others.

Support our farms and buy local!

Ashley Kohl — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:53:58 GMT

The Farm Products Guide is a great tool to find local food in the Pioneer Valley. Devon Whitney-Deal is the Local Hero Member Services Coordinator from CISA, and told us how simple it is to eat local and buy local.

Join the Mass Senior Games!

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:39:40 GMT

If you're over 40 and looking for fun and friendship, the Massachusetts Senior Games are for you.

Help clean the CT River!

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:36:53 GMT

The Connecticut River is the longest in New England and it needs your help.

Healthcare expo

Ashley Kohl — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:36:36 GMT

It's time to get healthy! Learn more about the upcoming Healthcare Expo presented by Health New England & the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce.

Bringing Home Baseball

Seth Stutman — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:14:10 GMT

Celebrate father's day with a little vintage baseball and car show right in Forest Park in Springfield!

A Special Tribute to Duane Robinson

Michelle Misiaszek — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:48:19 GMT

A special tribute will be held to celebrate Duane Robinson, a man who contributed so much to our community during his time as Director of the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton.

"Simply Entertainment" Showcase 2013

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:26:55 GMT

You can help send Ms. Senior Massachusetts to Nationals in Atlantic City this summer. Sally Jo Stevens, Angie Florian, and Connie Motroni shared more about their upcoming event "Simply Entertainment."

Walk N' Roll for Spina Bifida

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:30:27 GMT

Every day, about eight babies are born in the United States with Spina Bifida, a common birth defect.

Help feed kids in the summertime

Seth Stutman — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:23:07 GMT

For children across the Pioneer Valley, the end of school means the end of book reports and spelling tests but it also means the end of school breakfast and lunch.

Healing Arts Festival

Seth Stutman — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:32:16 GMT

The Healing Arts Festival has everything from food and music to crafts, and it's for a great cause! Julia Sorensen and Evan Plotkin from the Center for Human Development shared more about the upcoming festival.

Lebanese Festival

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:18:20 GMT

This weekend you can try some tasty foods and enjoy a bit of culture with the St. Anthony Catholic Church 1st Lebanese Festival.

Pets Preparedness Parade

Michelle Misiaszek — Fri, 31 May 2013 20:00:34 GMT

West Springfield is celebrating the two-year tornado recovery with the first in the nation, "Pet Preparedness Parade."

Walk for a great cause!

Wed, 29 May 2013 18:55:04 GMT

Next Saturday Baystate Medical Center is hosting a walkathon to benefit their hospice services.

"The Interview"

Wed, 29 May 2013 18:52:36 GMT

This weekend the Monson Arts Council present the premiere of a new play called "The Interview."

Veterans with Vision

Wed, 29 May 2013 18:43:10 GMT

Veterans with Vision is group that is combating homelessness affecting veterans. Patrick Gore, Todd Hankins and William McDonald shared more about their mission.

Help Veterans find jobs

Tue, 28 May 2013 17:58:10 GMT

Local organizations are coming together to help local unemployed veterans find jobs here in Western Massachusetts.

Learn more about Country Bank

Tue, 28 May 2013 17:58:02 GMT

Country Bank is committed to helping our local communities, donating more than $680 thousand dollars and volunteering over 1,400 hours last year alone.

Memorial Day Parade

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:04:38 GMT

This weekend South Hadley is putting on a Parade to celebrate Memorial Day.

Coast to Coast to Cure Cancer

Michelle Misiaszek — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:41:13 GMT

Next month, two men will bike ride across the country, and 100% of the money raised will benefit The Jimmy Fund.

Help give back to local charities!

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:00:09 GMT

Valley Gives Day is a 24-hour giving day in Western Massachusetts where donors log onto ValleyGivesDay.org and donate to any of the more than 250 local nonprofits.

History of Volleyball

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:31:38 GMT

Volleyball was invented right here in Western Mass! So we headed over to the Volleyball Hall of Fame to learn more about it.

YMCA Greater Springfield

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:06:42 GMT

Summer break is just around the corner and if you are looking for activities for your kids to do, the YMCA of Greater Springfield has you covered.

Celebrating Service

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:13:23 GMT

The Human Service Forum is honoring people who have given service in an awards celebration.

Raise money for Shriners!

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:57:30 GMT

Dunkin' Donuts is serving up their iced coffee's at a special price to help raise money for Shriners Hospitals.

Support "Team BOB!"

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:29:27 GMT

Destination Imagination is a non-profit organization that helps kids express their creativity with fun and competitive challenges; and a local team took one of these challenges and are now headed to the Global Finals!

Celebrate Wilbraham's 250th!

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:28:42 GMT

The town of Wilbraham will be turning 250 this year! Co-Chairs of the 250th Wilbraham Celebration Patti Diotalevi, Kevin Moriarty and Chuck Higgins came to the studio to tell us more.

Country Bank scholarships

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:27:58 GMT

Country Bank awards $5,000 to 16 area High School Seniors each year helping them achieve their higher education dreams. Deb Gagnon, Corporate Outreach Officer, shared more about their program.

Learn more about Shavuot and make a...

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:27:32 GMT

Shavuot celebrates the harvest season in Israel and the anniversary of the giving of the Ten Commandments to the Israelites at Mount Sinai.

Long Meddowe Days Craft Fair!

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:36:00 GMT

Crafters and artists from all over Western Massachusetts are coming together to put on a craft exhibit called "Long Meddowe Days."