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6/10/2010Hands-on Bonsai with Artist Geoffrey P. Holmes August 21, 2010
Bonsai workshop at Wistariahurst Museum On Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
6/10/2010Researchers and Lovers of Local History: Learn How to Use the Archives
A second Archives Workshop has been added at Wistariahurst July 12, 2010
6/10/2010High Dynamic Range Photography Workshop at Wistariahurst
Workshop will demystify the HDR process on Saturday, July 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Man found stabbed dies

METHUEN — Authorities are investigating a stabbing death in Methuen.

(Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:46:51 GMT)
State takes top role in developing test

BOSTON — A consortium of states led by Massachusetts and Florida has received a $170 million federal grant to design a national standardized school testing system, a decision that could mean the demise of the MCAS.

(Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:09:14 GMT)
Mom jailed for lies about son's shooting

BOSTON - A mother acquitted in the accidental shooting death of her 8-year-old son by another child has been sentenced to at least six months for lying to police about it.

(Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:55:54 GMT)
AG tracking deliveries of faulty propane

BOSTON - A fatal explosion at a Norfolk condominium project has led the state attorney general to investigate the delivery of faulty propane to locations across New England and New York.

(Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:19:46 GMT)
Man charged with beating young sisters

A Danvers man charged with beating his fiancee's 2-year-old and 6-year-old daughters has been ordered held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing.

(Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:35:21 GMT)
State of emergency declared

President Barack Obama has declared a state of emergency for Massachusetts ahead of Hurricane Earl's arrival off the state's coast.

(Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:18:34 GMT)
Man accused of killing kin faces judge

WOBURN - A Winchester man accused of killing his wife, two children and mother-in-law has pleaded not guilty to four counts of first-degree murder.

(Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:43:33 GMT)
Delivery man lured to house, killed

FIRST ON FOX VIDEO: Officers say a pizza delivery man was lured to an abandoned building on Hyde Park Avenue just after midnight and was then stabbed to death.

(Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:03:47 GMT)
19-year-old man arrested in stabbing

NASHUA, N.H. - A 19-year-old Everett man was arrested in connection with a stabbing that happened around midnight in Nashua, N.H.

(Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:40:17 GMT)
Son arrested in severe elder abuse case

HANOVER - A 68-year-old man was arrested for elderly abuse after his father was found alone on the floor inside his Brookwood Road home covered in excrement.

(Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:46:30 GMT)

6/10/2010Mt. Nonotuck and the Eyrie House Hotel Documentary at Wistariahurst
Viewing of local documentary to be held July 8, 2010 at 6:30 pm
6/10/2010Master Class with Dana Levin on June 19, 2010
Artist will lead Life Drawing class at Wistariahurst On Saturday, June 19 at 10:00 a.m.
6/10/2010Boston String Quartet at Wistariahurst on June 18, 2010
Museum welcomes Boston String Quartet for an evening of eclectic sounds on June 18, 2010
4/2/2010Early College Planning Presentation on May 6, 2010 at 6:00 PM
MEFA offers a free ECP Presentation hosted by Holyoke High School
Local Stories
9/26/2009My Dad organized the St. Patrick's Day Parade back in the Late 40's
Information about the Origin and those involved with the Parade.
Local Events, Concerts, Tickets
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Springfield Area Standout
Corner of Parker St and Boston Rd...bring your signs and flags! This is a high visibility spot and may be even more so for the beginning of the holiday weekend!

When: Sep 3, 2010 4 PM
Where: Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16 )
Children's Storytime
Children's Storytime
Storytime
Children's
Sep 03, 2010 07:00 PM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Holyoke
7 Holyoke Street
Holyoke
MA
01040
413-532-3200

When: Sep 3, 2010 7 PM
Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers Holyoke in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19 )
The Wanderers (Rock and Oldies)
When: Sep 4, 2010 12 AM
Where: Waterfront Tavern in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00 )
Land of Providence Tours
When: Sep 4, 2010 11 AM
Where: Providence Place at Ingleside in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Cost: $2 donation per person welcome. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11 )
Jana Laiz
A Free Woman On Gods Earth, The True Story of Elizabeth Mumbet Freeman, The Slave Who Won Her Freedom, is a juvenile biography for ages 8 and up containing over 40 beautiful pencil illustrations. It is the story of Elizabeth Mumbet Freeman, the enslaved African woman who had the courage and conviction to speak what was in her heart, suing for her freedom in a Massachusetts court of law. In gaining her own freedom, she set the stage for the abolition of slavery in Massachusetts in 1783.

When: Sep 4, 2010 1 PM
Where: Borders - Holyoke in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13 )
J. Wail... and Amazing One Man Show (Funk, Dance,
When: Sep 5, 2010 12 AM
Where: Waterfront Tavern in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00 )
Mac Daddy
Ages: All Ages



When: Sep 5, 2010 4 PM
Where: Waterfront Tavern in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16 )
University Without Walls Information Session
The UMASS University Without Walls program is a bachelors degree completion program in which students design their own degree – using previous academic credit, background and interests, allowing them to earn UMASS credit for knowledge gained from life and work experiences.

When: Sep 7, 2010 12 AM to Sep 7, 2010 12 AM
Where: Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Cost: Price: (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00 )
Wistariahurst Garden Talk: Cooking with Herbs III
Wednesday, September 8 at 6:30 p.m. – Garden Talk: Cooking with Herbs III
Master Gardener Chris Brown returns with a mouth-watering cooking demonstration and tasting! Recipes will be provided as well as a discussion of how to use garden herbs to enhance the flavor and healthfulness of meals every day. Presented by Wistariahurst Museum Gardeners and Western Mass Master Gardeners.

When: Sep 8, 2010 12 AM to Sep 8, 2010 12 AM
Where: Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Cost: All talks are a $5 donation to benefit the garden restoration at Wistariahurst Museum * contact the Venue listed below for ticketing information (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00 )
The Ware Group
We will be discussing future preparedness seminars, Belchertown Fair and Parade, mid term elections, current events, etc.

When: Sep 8, 2010 7 PM
Where: Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19 )
NOOK at Night
NOOK at Night
Conversation Group

Sep 08, 2010 07:00 PM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Holyoke
7 Holyoke Street
Holyoke
MA
01040
413-532-3200

When: Sep 8, 2010 7 PM
Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers Holyoke in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19 )
Exhibit Opening: Provocateur
Thursday, September 9 at 6:00 p.m. – Exhibit Opening: Provocateur
Meet Artist Dean Nimmer for the opening of his new exhibition of artworks.

When: Sep 9, 2010 12 AM to Sep 9, 2010 12 AM
Where: Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Cost: Admission $3 * contact the Venue listed below for ticketing information (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00 )
Children's Storytime
Children's Storytime
Storytime
Children's
Sep 09, 2010 10:00 AM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Holyoke
7 Holyoke Street
Holyoke
MA
01040
413-532-3200

When: Sep 9, 2010 10 AM
Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers Holyoke in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10 )
Socrates Cafe
Socrates Cafe
Conversation Group

Sep 09, 2010 07:00 PM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Holyoke
7 Holyoke Street
Holyoke
MA
01040
413-532-3200

When: Sep 9, 2010 7 PM
Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers Holyoke in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19 )
Urban Farm Stewards
When: Sep 10, 2010 12 AM
Where: Providence Place at Ingleside in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Cost: Free (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00 )
The Victorian Ballroom Dance Workshop
The Italianate style Music Room at Wistariahurst creates an inviting atmosphere for a Victorian Ball. Observe and learn to dance the Quadrille, Mazurka, Victorian Waltz or Polka. In this dance workshop, the Victorian Quadrille Orchestra will perform original, composed music of the Victorian era accompanied by a dance troupe dressed in costumes circa 1880’s. Each dance’s history will be discussed and then performed. The performance is followed by a how-to session for one of the Victorian dances. Supported in part by a grant from the Holyoke Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

When: Sep 10, 2010 12 AM to Sep 10, 2010 12 AM
Where: Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Cost: Reservations necessary as space is limited. Suggested donation $10 * contact the Venue listed below for ticketing information (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00 )
Lady Sasquatch
Ages: 21+

Power hours and leave with a 4-pack

When: Sep 10, 2010 6 PM
Where: Paper City Brewery in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18 )
Revocation - Despised Icon - Misery Index
Ages: All Ages



When: Sep 10, 2010 6 PM
Where: Waterfront Tavern in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18 )
Children's Storytime
Children's Storytime
Costume Character
Children's
Sep 10, 2010 07:00 PM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Holyoke
7 Holyoke Street
Holyoke
MA
01040
413-532-3200

When: Sep 10, 2010 7 PM
Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers Holyoke in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19 )
The Disco Biscuits
Age Limit: All Ages

The Disco Biscuits




When: Sep 10, 2010 8 PM
Where: Mountain Park in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Cost: $29.50 (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20 )
She Eats Planets - dark side of venus
Ages: All Ages

W/ The Dark Side of Venus

When: Sep 10, 2010 8 PM
Where: Waterfront Tavern in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20 )
Into the WIld
When: Sep 11, 2010 12 AM
Where: Waterfront Tavern in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00 )
Double the Dinos: Explore Holyoke’s Tracks!
Saturday, September 11 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. – Double the Dinos: Explore Holyoke’s Tracks!
Walk where the Dinosaurs walked! Join the The Trustees of Reservations and Wistariahurst Museum for an afternoon of fossil discovery and fun! Explore the Route 5 Dinosaur tracks with an experienced guide, then take part in several activities in which you get to play the part of dinosaur, archaeologist and historian all in one day. The day culminates with a look at the dinosaur tracks located at Wistariahurst and understanding how they got there.

When: Sep 11, 2010 12 AM to Sep 11, 2010 12 AM
Where: Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Cost: Cost is $7, call the Museum to register * contact the Venue listed below for ticketing information (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00 )
Land of Providence Tours
When: Sep 11, 2010 11 AM
Where: Providence Place at Ingleside in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Cost: $2 donation per person welcome. (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 11 )
Greenfield Weekly Standout


When: Sep 11, 2010 11 AM
Where: Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 11 )
Candlelight Vigil - 9/11
Join us in honoring the victims of the 9/11 tragedy at a candlelight vigil on Saturday September 11th at 7 p.m. on the Belchertown Common. Also as a remembrance to all those fire fighters, police officers, and first responders, some of whom lost their lives in the line of duty on that day. It will be a very nice memorial service to mark the day that everyone is trying to forget. .

When: Sep 11, 2010 7 PM
Where: Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19 )
Chapel Concert
Free Chapel Concert in the majestic Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel
with renowned four - handed pianists Dana Muller and Gary Steigerwalt.
Pieces by Gabriel Faure, Felix Mendelssohn, Alfredo Casella and Maurice Ravel.


When: Sep 12, 2010 12 AM to Sep 12, 2010 12 AM
Where: Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel at Providence Place in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Cost: Free (Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00 )
Dúo Fusión in Concert at Wistariahurst
Sunday, September 12 at 2:00 p.m. – Dúo Fusión in Concert at Wistariahurst
Dúo Fusión’s specialties are classical and jazz, but guitarist Joe Belmont and flautist Sarah Swersey will delve into bossa nova, tango and stirring traditional music from around the world as well.

When: Sep 12, 2010 12 AM to Sep 12, 2010 12 AM
Where: Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Cost: Tickets are $15, $12 students and seniors * contact the Venue listed below for ticketing information (Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00 )
Jeannie Miller-Poland
Come visit us and meet Jeannie Miller-Poland, author of Prince Gary.

When: Sep 12, 2010 1 PM
Where: Borders - Holyoke in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Sun, 12 Sep 2010 13 )
Poetry Group
Poetry Group
Writing Group
Poetry
Sep 12, 2010 05:30 PM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Holyoke
7 Holyoke Street
Holyoke
MA
01040
413-532-3200

When: Sep 12, 2010 5 PM
Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers Holyoke in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17 )
Creative Writing Exploration
Creative Writing Exploration
Writing Group
Fiction
Sep 13, 2010 06:30 PM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Holyoke
7 Holyoke Street
Holyoke
MA
01040
413-532-3200

When: Sep 13, 2010 6 PM
Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers Holyoke in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18 )
Indian Orchard/Ludlow area meeting


When: Sep 14, 2010 6 PM
Where: Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18 )
NOOK at Night
NOOK at Night
Conversation Group

Sep 15, 2010 07:00 PM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Holyoke
7 Holyoke Street
Holyoke
MA
01040
413-532-3200

When: Sep 15, 2010 7 PM
Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers Holyoke in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19 )
Children's Storytime
Children's Storytime
Storytime
Children's
Sep 16, 2010 10:00 AM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Holyoke
7 Holyoke Street
Holyoke
MA
01040
413-532-3200

When: Sep 16, 2010 10 AM
Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers Holyoke in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10 )
Mountain Park Memories
The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round will celebrate Mountain Park Memories, a special evening that features fabulous food, celebrity waitstaff, music by Joey Canata & the Memories, Mt. Park memorabilia & games, phenomenal live & silent auction items & lots of old fashioned fun. All proceeds benefit the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round.

When: Sep 17, 2010 6 PM
Where: The Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Cost: $45 each, purchase 8 & receive 2 free for a reserved table of 10. * contact the Presenting Organization listed below for ticketing information (Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18 )
Children's Storytime
Children's Storytime
Storytime
Children's
Sep 17, 2010 07:00 PM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Holyoke
7 Holyoke Street
Holyoke
MA
01040
413-532-3200

When: Sep 17, 2010 7 PM
Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers Holyoke in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19 )
Cynthia Sayer’s Banjo Spectacular Concert
Saturday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. – Cynthia Sayer’s Banjo Spectacular Concert
Cynthia Sayer is regarded as one of the top 4-string jazz banjoist in the world today. A member of Woody Allen’s jazz band for over 10 years, Cynthia’s solo career has taken her well beyond these New Orleans roots to become an acclaimed bandleader and guest artist. Cynthia will present a toe-tapping show that ranges from hot swing to tango, western, virtuoso classics, and more -- with Mike Weatherly on string bass, plus some guest players.

When: Sep 18, 2010 12 AM to Sep 18, 2010 12 AM
Where: Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Cost: Suggested Donation $10 * contact the Venue listed below for ticketing information (Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00 )
"Super Standout"- Chicopee
Lets rally at our 2nd Super Standout at the Westover rotary! All 912ers from all areas, bring your signs and flags. There was great support for the first one in Greenfield...lets make this one just as successful! ***Please note, this is the rotary closest to the Home Depot and all the shopping areas.

When: Sep 18, 2010 11 AM
Where: Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11 )
The Cat in the Hat Kids Event
Filled with both adventure and silliness, THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT, based on the acclaimed The Cat in the Hats Learning Library book series, will appeal to preschoolers natural curiosity, and engage them in the process of scientific exploration and discovery. Call the store for event details.

When: Sep 18, 2010 11 AM
Where: Borders - Holyoke in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11 )
Land of Providence Tours
When: Sep 18, 2010 11 AM
Where: Providence Place at Ingleside in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Cost: $2 donation per person welcome. (Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11 )
Chamber Music at Wistariahurst: Fantaisie: French Impressions in Music & Painting
Sunday, September 19 at 3:00 p.m. – Chamber Music at Wistariahurst: Fantaisie: French Impressions in Music & Painting
Spend the afternoon listening to songs and instrumental works by Chabrier, Chaminade, Faure, Debussy, Ravel and others under the direction of David Perkins. Light refreshments served.

When: Sep 19, 2010 12 AM to Sep 19, 2010 12 AM
Where: Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Cost: Tickets $15 * contact the Venue listed below for ticketing information (Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00 )
NOOK at Night
NOOK at Night
Conversation Group

Sep 22, 2010 07:00 PM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Holyoke
7 Holyoke Street
Holyoke
MA
01040
413-532-3200

When: Sep 22, 2010 7 PM
Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers Holyoke in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19 )
The Ware Group
We will be discussing future preparedness seminars, Belchertown Fair and Parade, mid term elections, current events, etc.

When: Sep 22, 2010 7 PM
Where: Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19 )
Children's Storytime
Children's Storytime
Storytime
Children's
Sep 23, 2010 10:00 AM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Holyoke
7 Holyoke Street
Holyoke
MA
01040
413-532-3200

When: Sep 23, 2010 10 AM
Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers Holyoke in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10 )
Fiction Club
Fiction Club
Book Group
Fiction
Sep 23, 2010 07:00 PM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Holyoke
7 Holyoke Street
Holyoke
MA
01040
413-532-3200

When: Sep 23, 2010 7 PM
Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers Holyoke in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19 )
Belchertown Fair booth
Volunteers needed to help set up and man our 912 booth at the Belchertown Fair.

When: Sep 24, 2010 4 PM
Where: Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16 )
Children's Storytime
Children's Storytime
Storytime
Children's
Sep 24, 2010 07:00 PM

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Holyoke
7 Holyoke Street
Holyoke
MA
01040
413-532-3200

When: Sep 24, 2010 7 PM
Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers Holyoke in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19 )
Belchertown Parade and Fair Booth
We are going to have our Float in the Parade along with Paul Revere and William Dawes and the early Colonial Flags. Many volunteers are needed for character roles in period dress, flag marchers, pooper scooper, and banner holders. Let's make a statement!!!!!!! The parade runs from 10am to 11:30am approx. but participants really need to be there by 8 a.m. The 912 booth will need shifts of people to be there from noon to 10pm.

When: Sep 25, 2010 10 AM
Where: Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10 )
Land of Providence Tours
When: Sep 25, 2010 11 AM
Where: Providence Place at Ingleside in Holyoke, Massachusetts
Cost: $2 donation per person welcome. (Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11 )
Belchertown Fair
Volunteers are needed to man the 912 booth from noon till 6 p.m. and then break down the space at the end of the day. Please contact Denise @ [masked] and help us fill up the schedule.

When: Sep 26, 2010 12 PM
Where: Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States in Holyoke, Massachusetts (Sun, 26 Sep 2010 12 )

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