Variety of attractions at PumpkinFest, including scout camp
WESTFIELD — On Friday, Oct. 18, Scout Troops 821 and 124, as well as Cub Scout Pack 820, will camp out on the athletic fields behind Amelia Park, and gut and guard 1,500 pumpkins.
Applications open for Agawam’s 2025 colleen competition
AGAWAM — Young ladies who aspire to represent Agawam and their Irish heritage in the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade could be eligible to enter the Agawam St. Patrick’s Committee’s annual colleen pageant competition to select the 2025 colleen and her court.
Kane’s Krusade upcoming 5K run/walk to help keep dogs out of shelters
CHICOPEE — Taking care of a dog can be costly and when dog owners are either elderly, disabled, veterans, domestic violence survivors or unhoused, it makes it more difficult for them to have the resources they need and their dogs end up in shelters.
Third annual Magic for Maddie comes to Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Although 8-year-old Maddie Schmidt lost her battle to brain cancer, her legacy and memory has continued to shine and inspire her community, as the third annual Magic for Maddie 5K, 2-mile family fun walk and carnival fundraiser will return on Oct. 19.
Easthampton superintendent search committee begins to take shape
EASTHAMPTON — With the school district in the midst of finding its next superintendent, the Easthampton School Committee announced the majority of the Superintendent Search Committee during its Oct. 8 regular meeting.
Westfield native turned Vermont candlemaker returns for Big E
John Fisher was born and raised in Westfield, a fourth-generation resident. His family still lives there. He worked at one of the city’s Big Y supermarkets. Now, his candles are sold in both the city’s stores, as well as Big Ys across the Pioneer Valley.