HUNTINGTON — The Gray Catbird Gift Shop at 22 East Main St. has moved next door to the Gray Catbird Pottery Studio under the new ownership of Sherri Church of Worthington, one of the over 70 local artists who has shown in the gift shop since it first opened in the Montgomery Marketplace. Dale Rogers will continue to run and expand the Gray Catbird Pottery Studio.
SPRINGFIELD — As part of its ongoing campaign to update its amenities, the Springfield Jewish Community Center recently opened eight new pickleball courts and a full-sized basketball court for JCC members and the general public.
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Art has officially joined Art Pharmacy, a groundbreaking arts-and-healthcare initiative designed to improve mental health and emotional wellbeing through non-clinical, creative experiences.
AGAWAM — The Agawam Police Department and its community partners will be hosting Agawam Night Out on Friday, July 25 from 6-8 p.m. at School Street Park.
EAST LONGMEADOW — In East Longmeadow, a small business owner is spreading her mission of self-care by helping others.
CHICOPEE — State Rep. Shirley Arriaga is looking to implement a four-day work week in Massachusetts that will initially take place in the form of a pilot program.