Sole Syndicate continues Harvest Fest tradition
LUDLOW — Sole Syndicate Brewing, formerly known as Iron Duke Brewing, will host its annual Harvest Fest on Sept. 28 from noon to 9 p.m.
Inaugural Brimfield Brew Fest aims to bring community together
BRIMFIELD — On Oct. 12, head to the New England Motel for the first Brimfield Brew Fest to enjoy sample beverages from 30 craft breweries, cideries and meaderies as well as a great amount of homebrewers across New England from 12-4 p.m.
Holyoke observes Childhood Cancer Awareness month
HOLYOKE — Through a proclamation made inside the mayor’s office on Sept. 16, Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia recognized September as Childhood Cancer Awareness month.
Veterans’ Lunch Program celebrates eighth anniversary
HOLYOKE — The Veterans’ Lunch Program celebrated its eighth anniversary on Sept. 19 with a packed house of lunch goers there to commemorate another year of success for the nonprofit.
HCC adding esports team to athletics department
HOLYOKE — The rise of esports over the last decade has illustrated that the gaming world is an industry filled with potential careers that generations prior may have been warned away from due to certain gaming stigmas. This is why Holyoke Community College has officially added an esports team to its athletics offerings for the new academic year.
HCC reopens, expands on food pantry, Thrive Center
HOLYOKE — The relocation and expansion of HCC’s Thrive Center and Food Pantry was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 10 with school and community leaders in attendance.