Westfield Farmer’s Market vendors are cheery despite heat
WESTFIELD — Despite the blazing heat on Thursday, July 24, vendors at the Farmer’s Market were cheery, and several spoke about the successful season they were having with their products.
Students learn electrical skills at Elm Futures training seminars
WESTFIELD — This summer, Elm Electrical is once again offering free four-day training sessions for students interested in the electrical field and for prospective co-op students at one of three “Elm Futures” training seminars. The seminars are hosted in “Elm University,” the company’s inhouse training program.
The call is out for artists and authors for ARToberFEST 2025
WESTFIELD — The call is out for artists and authors to participate in this fall’s ARToberFEST in downtown Westfield all day on Saturday, Sept. 27, with a rain date of Saturday, Oct. 4. Space, which is limited to 75, is filling up fast.
River Valley Aktion Club donates to Whip City Animal Sanctuary
WESTFIELD — The River Valley Aktion Club gathered at Whip City Animal Sanctuary on July 15 to present a check to the farm animal rescue for nearly $1,200 that the club raised from a bottle & can drive on June 14 at Westfield Feed.
Welcome Day kicks off Kamp for Kids 50th season
WESTFIELD — BHN Kamp for Kids, a summer day camp for children and young adults of all abilities, hosted a Kamp Welcome Day on July 11 at Camp Togowauk, 754 Russell Rd. in Westfield. This year’s event hosted special significance as the program celebrates its 50th anniversary season.
Local women step out in support of Dana-Farber with fundraiser
WESTFIELD — A local fundraising team led by two neighbors and friends is seeking donations in support of their cause as they prepare to participate in the 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai and raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.