Russell Parade of Lights will dazzle on Dec. 14
RUSSELL — The popular Russell Parade of Lights featuring area fire and police departments and vehicles of every kind, is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade has been a local draw since 2000.
Florence Church looks to spread holiday cheer with caroling
NORTHAMPTON — Florence Church is looking for a team of merry carolers as an afternoon of Christmas Caroling at Linda Manor is set for Sunday Dec. 15.
Seniors invited to 50th annual Christmas banquet
SOMERS — For the last 50 years, the Somers Knights of Columbus Council 4303, Lions and Rotary Club have joined together to offer a Christmas banquet to the town’s senior citizens — an event that brings them together for an afternoon of talking, connecting and a turkey feast.
Holyoke businesses collecting toys to give back to community
HOLYOKE — The city’s High Street Merchants have launched a Community Toy Drive to benefit area children.
Christmas-themed book latest in children’s series on bullying
WEST SPRINGFIELD — At the North Pole, an elf is having trouble and a K-9 named Fitzgerald makes it his mission to help.
Select Board agrees to call Special Town Meeting
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board agreed during its Nov. 25 meeting to schedule a Special Town Meeting sometime in January to have residents to decide on a request by the Community Preservation Committee to allocate $164,000 of its funds to allow the Historical Society to purchase a piece of property on College Highway.