Wednesday Folk Traditions: Thea Hopkins
2026-07-01 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Contact Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum Contact Phone: (413) 584-4699 Contact Email: pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum
Venue Address: 130 River Drive Hadley MA 01035

Event Details: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum continues its 45th season of Wednesday Folk Traditions on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 at 6:30 pm, with Thea Hopkins, acclaimed singer-songwriter and member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe, who performs modern “Red Roots Americana.”
Concerts are held Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm in the Sunken Garden at the Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum, 130 River Drive, Route 47, Hadley, MA 01035. Admission is $12, $2 for children 16 and under. Picnickers are welcome on the museum’s grounds starting at 5:00 PM. The museum and its grounds are a smoke-free site. For further information please call (413) 584-4699 or view www.pphmuseum.org.

Wind & Reed Jam Session (July 2026)
2026-07-01 19:00 - 22:00
Contact Name: Wind & Reed / David Kutcher Contact Phone: 413-282-8742 Contact Email: david@windandreed.com

Venue Name: 50 Arrow Gallery
Venue Address: 116 Pleasant Street Easthampton MA 01027

Event Details: Join us for the Wind & Reed Jazz Jam Session at 50 Arrow Gallery!
Musicians of all levels are welcome to bring an instrument, sign up, and jam alongside our house band of professional local musicians.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, meet other players in the community, perform in front of an audience, or just have a great time making music, this session is for you.
The evening will begin with a 30-minute opening set from the house band, followed by a 90-minute open jam session with a first-come, first-served sign-up list. Players will have opportunities to solo, accompany, experiment, and express themselves in a supportive and collaborative environment.
All styles, experience levels, and creative approaches are encouraged — just keep it respectful, musical, and fun.
Suggested donation: $5 plus tips
Bring your horn, sticks, voice, pedals, weird instruments, or just come hang and listen.
We’re planning on making this a recurring monthly, show up so we can get the energy moving!
Want to participate but unsure where to begin? Brush up on your jazz standards with these books: The Real Book Volume 1 Sixth Edition – C Instruments, The Real Book Volume 1 Sixth Edition – Bb Instruments, The Real Book Volume 1 Sixth Edition – Eb Instruments

Tykes Tuesday at Holyoke Mall
2026-07-04 11:00 - 2026-08-18 12:00
Contact Name: Holyoke Mall Contact Phone: 413-536-1441 Contact Email: info@holyokemall.com

Venue Name: Holyoke Mall
Venue Address: 50 Holyoke St. Holyoke Massachusetts 01040

Event Details: Summer is just around the corner, and that means our Tykes Tuesday program is back Tuesday mornings from 11:00 AM to noon in Macy’s Court! The fun starts July 7 and runs to August 18.
The kids’ program is free, open to the public, and is best suited for children ages 12 and under. This year’s activities include a fun science demonstration, live animal ambassadors, Christmas in July, and more!
Tykes Tuesday 2026 Schedule:
July 7: The Science of Suds with CT Science Center (11 AM – 12 PM)
July 14: Piti Theatre’s Story Wizards (3 PM – 4 PM)
July 21: Christmas in July (11 AM – 12 PM)
July 28: Pickleball 101 Class for Kids at Pickleball Kingdom (Limited Availability, 2 Sessions: 11 AM – 12 PM | 12 PM – 1 PM)
August 4: Forest Park Wildlife on Wheels (11 AM – 12 PM)
August 11: Kimberly’s Pocket Circus (11 AM – 12 PM)
August 18: MA Audubon (11 AM – 12 PM)
Register Here: https://www.holyokemall.com/tykes-tuesday-2026/

Safer Tech Petition Initiative Meeting
2026-07-06 17:00 - 18:25
Contact Name: Kirstin Beatty, Chair of Safer Tech at LastTreeLaws.com Contact Phone: (413) 536-3505 Contact Email: priv.stoic485@passinbox.com

Venue Name: Pic’s Pub & Pizzeria
Venue Address: 910 Hampden St, Holyoke, MA Holyoke Massachusetts 01040

Event Details: Our petition initiative requires safer tech via reduced electromagnetic emission power density, signaling, and more. We are looking to win & need your help for signature submission, publicity, door knocking, etc. Please join us to learn more, or volunteer online! RSVP requested at https://lasttreelaws.com/RSVP

Safer Tech Petition Initiative Lit. Drops
2026-07-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-10 17:00 - 19:00
Contact Name: Kirstin Beatty Contact Phone: (413) 536-3505 Contact Email: priv.stoic485@passinbox.com

Venue Name: Buttery Brook Park
Venue Address: 123 Willimansett St South Hadley MA 01075

Event Details: Our petition initiative requires safer tech via reduced power density, signaling, and more. We are looking to win & need your help for signature submission, literature drops, publicity, etc. Please volunteer online and/or join us! RSVP at LastTreeLaws.com/RSVP

Wednesday Folk Traditions: ZIKINA
2026-07-08 18:30 - 20:00
Contact Name: Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum Contact Phone: (413) 586-7870 Contact Email: pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum
Venue Address: 130 River Dr Hadley MA 01035

Event Details: Uganda native Gideon fuses folk music with contemporary sounds. East African vocals are paired with the self-crafted traditional enanga, adungu, and kalimba instruments. His ensemble of Mike Cardozo, Roston Kirk and Kurt Eisele-Dyrli create a sonic landscape of intense grooves, joyous dance beats and dreamy textures that Gideon’s vocals cut through or float lightly above.

Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music
2026-07-09 12:00 - 2026-07-12 21:00
Contact Name: Yiddish Book Center Contact Phone: 4132564900 Contact Email: programs@yiddishbookcenter.org

Venue Name: Yiddish Book Center
Venue Address: 1021 West Street Amherst MA 01002

Event Details: From July 9 to 12, this four-day festival will include musicians and performers at the forefront of the Yiddish music scene. In addition to seven concerts, the lineup also includes workshops, talks, and special tours, all in celebration of Yiddish music, language, and culture. There is a livestream option. Learn more here: https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/yidstock?utm_source=calendar&utm_medium=remindnews&utm_campaign=yidstock2026

Safer Tech Petition Initiative Literature Drops
2026-07-10 10:00 - 11:00
Contact Name: Kirstin Beatty Contact Phone: (413) 536-3505 Contact Email: priv.stoic485@passinbox.com

Venue Name: Millside Park
Venue Address: 2 Ferry St Easthampton MA 01027

Event Details: Our petition initiative requires safer tech via reduced power density, signaling, and more. We are looking to win & need your help for signature submission, publicity, door knocking, etc. Please volunteer online or join us! RSVP at https://lasttreelaws.com/RSVP

Christopher Pouler Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture Opening Reception
2026-07-10 18:00 - 20:00
Contact Name: CLICK Workspace Contact Phone: 4132703879 Contact Email: mary.yun@clickworkspace.org

Venue Name: CLICK Workspace
Venue Address: 9 1/2 Market Street Northampton Massachusetts 01060

Event Details: This installation explores the topic of the migrant/refugee crisis both here in the US and globally and strives to bring a human face to the issue. It includes 104 portraits of refugees with information and stories about some of them.
Chris has also illustrated the children’s book, A Place in the World that follows the journey of a refugee boy and his mother from a war torn country to a refugee camp and finally to a place of safety. There will be a display of his original illustrations for this book at the event.

The Birth/Death Project (local oral history performance)
2026-07-11 13:00 - 14:30
Contact Name: Real Live Theatre / Ellen Morbyrne Contact Phone: 413-314-3364 Contact Email: birthdeathproject@gmail.com

Venue Name: Holyoke Public Library (Community Room)
Venue Address: 250 Chestnut Street Holyoke MA 01040

Event Details: The only thing all humans share is that we are all born and we all die. Yet we often feel disconnected, lonely, or isolated in our journeys through these experiences.
The Birth/Death Project seeks to change that, one story at a time, weaving our truths together.
A performance collage inspired by the real stories local folks have shared with our project has been woven together to share with all of you. Joy, grief, wonder, fear, amazement, mess, glory, hilarity, pain, connection. Join us in remembering what it feels like to be truly human together.
Devised by Ellen Morbyrne with Dorian Gregory, Trenda Loftin, Seth Olsen, Lauren Ostberg, Em Rawls, Jordan Reed, Lena Vani; inspired by interviews with folks across the Valley about their experiences with birth and death
Directed by Ellen Morbyrne
Performed by Dorian Gregory, Trenda Loftin, Seth Olsen, Lauren Ostberg, Em Rawls
The 2026 phase of this project is supported in part by grants from the Conway, Hadley, Holyoke, and Shelburne Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

"The 39 Steps"
2026-07-17 19:30 - 2026-07-25 19:30
Contact Name: Mount Holyoke College Summer Theatre Contact Phone: 413-538-3396 Contact Email: hglick@mtholyoke.edu

Venue Name: Kendall Sports & Dance Complex’s Studio Theatre
Venue Address: 6 Dunlap Pl. South Hadley MA 01075

Event Details: Mount Holyoke College Summer Theatre proudly presents “The 39 Steps” adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel of John Buchanen from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock, playing July 17th-July 25th in the Studio Theatre of Kendall Sports & Dance Complex.
Our first season closes with a fast-paced comedy thriller packed with spies, mystery, and nonstop laughs. When ordinary man Richard Hannay becomes entangled in an international espionage plot, he is swept into a whirlwind adventure across Britain. Featuring a handful of actors playing dozens of characters, The 39 Steps is a wildly inventive theatrical experience that combines Hitchcock suspense with hilarious physical comedy.
This production is directed by Mochael Ofori with Set Design by Alina Tschumakow, Costume Design by Jensen Glick, Lighting Design by Sam Skynner, Sound Design by Kirk Longhofer.
Performance Dates and Times:
Friday, July 17th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Saturday, July 18th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, July 19th, 2:00pm
Wednesday, July 22nd, 7:30pm
Thursday, July 23rd, 7:30pm
Friday, July 24th, 7:30pm
Saturday, July 25th, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Tickets: $15 General Admission | $25 Season Pass
For more information or to reserve tickets, please visit mhcsummertheatre.ludus.com or contact us at MHCSummerTheatres@MtHolyoke.edu.

Wednesday Folk Traditions: WHISPER IN THE MID-ZONE
2026-07-22 18:30 - 20:00
Contact Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum Contact Phone: (413) 586-7870 Contact Email: pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Porter-Phelps-Huntington-Museum
Venue Address: 130 River Dr Hadley MA 01035

Event Details: Jim Matus, a Berklee-trained jazz musician, Bob Markey, a classically trained sitar player, and Michel Moushabeck, a master Lebanese percussionist, blend the sonic traditions from their diverse training to create a “musical-midzone.”

Storytime at The Longmeadow Shops with Storrs Library
2026-07-23 10:00 - 11:30
Contact Name: The Longmeadow Shops Contact Phone: 4134788846 Contact Email: melissapevay@gmail.com

Venue Name: The Longmeadow Shops
Venue Address: 738 Bliss Rd Longmeadw MA 01106

Event Details: Families are invited to join The Longmeadow Shops and Storrs Library for a free Storytime on the Sidewalk event on Wednesday, July 23 (rain date July 30) in front of J.Crew Factory (738 Bliss Rd, Longmeadow MA). From 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., children can enjoy free glitter tattoos from Dazzle Day Face Painters. At 10:30 a.m., Storrs Library will present a special Storytime featuring stories, movement activities, and take-home craft kits while supplies last. No registration is required, and all ages are welcome. For more information, follow The Longmeadow Shops on social media.

Cancer Connection Thrift Shop Donation Days
2026-07-29 11:00 - 14:00
Contact Name: Cancer Connection Contact Phone: 413-586-1642 x104 Contact Email: outreach@cancer-connection.org

Venue Name: Cancer Connection Thrift Shop
Venue Address: 1498 Allen St. Springfield MA 01118

Event Details: Please support Cancer Connection with donations to our new Thrift Shop in Springfield (Bicentennial Plaza)! Donation days are Wednesdays, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, & 8/26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Invertebrate Engineers: Meet the Bugs Building Our Forests
2026-07-30 10:00 - 11:30
Contact Name: Franklin Land Trust Contact Phone: 4136259151 Contact Email: bsmith@franklinlandtrust.org

Venue Name: North Pond Conservation Area
Venue Address: 49 South Longyard Rd Southwick MA 01077

Event Details: Have you ever wondered how something as small and numerous as insects shape a forest? Come join local naturalist Cesi Marseglia and the Franklin Land Trust at the North Pond Conservation Area, and learn about how forest ecology is shaped by invertebrates — the tiny architects working beneath every log, leaf, and root!

Springfield Public Schools and Chartwells K12 Summer Splash Event
2026-07-31 11:00 - 13:00
Contact Name: Chartwells K12 Contact Phone: N/A Contact Email: camille.fagade@finnpartners.com

Venue Name: Forest Park
Venue Address: 299 Sumner Avenue Springfield MA 01108

Event Details:

A U.S. SECRET SERVICE MEMOIR / BOOK LAUNCH - Meet the Author / Book Signing
2026-08-04 16:00 - 20:30
Contact Name: Rozzana Ramos Contact Phone: 818-259-1597 Contact Email: rozzramos@gmail.com

Venue Name: Stanley Park – Pavilion Annex
Venue Address: Stanley Park 400 Western Ave. Westfield MA 01085

Event Details: Former US Secret Service Agent & now author, Gabriel R. Palazzi has a book launch on August 4, 2026. (Books available on Amazon)
The title: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON MY WAY TO PROTECT THE PRESIDENT.
The book touches on personal experiences with humor – with the stories touching on the humanity of what this job in protecting the most high level in our country is about entails.
The author will be hosting a meet/greet at the Stanley Park Pavilion Annex and sharing some humorous and touching stories. All members of the local communities & friends & invited to attend. 4 – 8:30pm
Books for purchase will be on hand and the author will be personally signing them.
For bio on the author please go to: Instagram: @afunnything.grp

Tag Sale to benefit Dana Farber
2026-08-07 08:00 - 2026-08-09 16:00
Contact Name: Debbie Callahan Contact Phone: 413-531-2261 Contact Email: 9ball811@gmail.com

Venue Name:
Venue Address: 115 Adrian Avenue, West Springfield MA West Springfield MA 01089

Event Details: Three-Day Tag Sale to Benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Debbie Callahan, with help from her friends, will host a three-day fundraising tag sale to benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world leader in cancer research and treatment.
The tag sale will take place:
August 7, 8 and 9
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
115 Adrian Avenue, West Springfield
One hundred percent of the money raised will be donated to Dana-Farber in support of Callahan’s participation in the Dana-Farber Marathon Walk on October 4.
This will be Callahan’s third year participating in the Marathon Walk. She will once again take on the entire 26.2-mile Boston Marathon route, walking from Hopkinton to Boston to raise money for cancer research and patient care.
“We hope people will stop by, find some great items and help us raise as much money as possible for Dana-Farber,” Callahan said. “Cancer has touched so many lives, and every purchase and donation will help support this important cause.”
Donations of items for the tag sale are greatly appreciated. The more items available to sell, the more money the event can raise for Dana-Farber. Callahan and her friends are working together to make the tag sale a success and welcome the community’s support.
Anyone interested in donating items or requesting more information may contact Debbie Callahan at 413-531-2261 or 9ball811@gmail.com.
Please come shop, donate and help turn unwanted treasures into valuable support for cancer research. Every dollar raised will go directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Event Details
• What: Tag Sale Benefiting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• When: August 7, 8 and 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: 115 Adrian Avenue, West Springfield
• Hosted by: Debbie Callahan and friends
• Purpose: To support Callahan’s October 4 Dana-Farber Marathon Walk
• Donations: Items for the tag sale are welcome
• Contact: Debbie Callahan, 413-531-2261 or 9ball811@gmail.com
• Proceeds: 100% will benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Kevin J Major Memorial Hockey Tournement
2026-08-07 17:00 - 2026-08-09 18:00
Contact Name: Kevs Foundation Contact Phone: 413-237-5039 Contact Email: Kevsfoundation@gmail.com

Venue Name: Amiela Ice Rink
Venue Address: 21S Broad ST Westfield MA 01085

Event Details: This is the 15th Annual Hockey Tournament hosted by Kevs Foundation. KevsFoundation.com is a 501C3 located in Western Ma that raises awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in young adults. We donate AED units to local non profit organizations in the Western Ma communities. We teach CPR to local schools and coaches keeping our children heart safe. This year we will be donating another 4 units to local non profits during the tournament and one Emergency box.

African Community Festival 2026
2026-08-08 12:00 - 20:00
Contact Name: Unity Hearts Foundation Contact Phone: 413-310-7057 Contact Email: unityheartsfoundation@gmail.coM

Venue Name: MARSHALL ROY PARK
Venue Address: 162 EL PASO STREET SPRINGFIELD MA 01104-3750

Event Details: Join us in celebrating the richness of Afro-Diaspora culture at this vibrant, family-friendly community event featuring music, food, art, and folk dance. Enjoy live band performances, cultural exhibits, global cuisine, and activities for all ages, including virtual reality rides and hands-on cultural activities.
What to expect:
• Vibrant marketplace
• Food vendors serving American & Diasporan food
• Live Congolese Band by Orchestre Moto
• Jollof Wars culinary showcase
• Cultural Fashion Show
• Senegalese folk dance
• Board games and interactive activities
• Virtual reality rides
• Free face painting and kids’ activities
• Free backpack giveaway (while supplies last)
All are welcome to join in a joyful, inclusive celebration of culture and community. Rain or shine — don’t miss it!

27th Annaul John Boyle O'Reilly Irish Music Festival
2026-08-08 13:00 - 2026-08-09 00:00
Contact Name: John Boyle O’Reilly Club contact: President Martin Curley Contact Phone: (413)237-9496 Contact Email: martincurley35@gmail.com

Venue Name: The John Boyle O’Reilly Club
Venue Address: 33 Progress Ave. Springfield MA 01104

Event Details: The 27th Annual Irish Music Festival featuring Irish bands from around Western Mass. along with special guests Brass Attack at 8:00 P.M. There will be great music all day and night as well as crafts, games, raffles and a Guinness strength competition and “Split the G competition” Music starts at 1:00 P.M. The Springfield Kiltie Band, 2:00 P.M. Deidre Reilly, 3:15 P.M. The Healys, 4:30 P.M. Jimmy Mc Ardle and Jerry Murphy, 6:00 P.M. Billy Eagan and The Rising, 8:00 P.M. to closing Brass Attack. Brendan Riley will be in the downstairs lounge at 9:00 P.M. Entrance $10 children under 12 are free.

Honkytonk QueerTones
2026-08-15 20:00 - 23:00
Contact Name: Jess Martin Contact Phone: 4135276627 Contact Email: jessrmartin13@gmail.com

Venue Name: Luthier’s Coop
Venue Address: 108 Cottage St. Easthampton MA 01027

Event Details: Honkytonk QueerTones makes its public debut as a quartet at Luthier’s Co-op in Easthampton with an evening of country classics, heartfelt harmonies, audience singalongs, and a few lovingly reimagined favorites. Featuring Jess Martin, Emmett Troxel, Kim Hoff, and Tammy Bringaze, the quartet celebrates the storytelling tradition of country music while creating a joyful, welcoming space for everyone. Come pull up a chair, sing along, and help launch a brand-new Western Massachusetts band.

Beginner wool spinning
2026-08-22 13:00 - 15:30
Contact Name: Beth Tiffany Contact Phone: 4133203124 Contact Email: bethtiffany7@gmail.com

Venue Name: Betty Allen Chapter DAR
Venue Address: 148 South Street Northampton MA 01060

Event Details: Jump into the world of spinning with this fun and welcoming beginner class—perfect for anyone curious about the craft! Sharon Parsons, a seasoned spinner with a lifetime of experience at Fairs and Wool craft Shows, will share her passion and expertise.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own functioning spinning wheel if they have one, though spinning wheels will also be available for those who need them. Cleaned wool, wool cards, and a limited supply of carded wool (roving) will be provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm! Please note, we won’t be spinning in the grease (lanolin) this session—you’ll be working with fresh, easy-to-use wool. Best of all, you get to take home everything you spin and create during the workshop. Come ready to learn, make new friends, and leave with your own handmade yarn!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/beginner-wool-spinning-aug-22-100-pm-to-330-pm?

2026 Berkshire Mushroom Festival
2026-08-23 10:00 - 18:00
Contact Name: Tam Integration, Cassandra Contact Phone: 413-394-4218 Contact Email: Cassandra@sweetgrassbotanicalslee.com

Venue Name: Dewy Hall
Venue Address: 91 Main Street Sheffield MA 01257

Event Details: The Berkshire Mushroom Festival arrives at Sheffield’s historic Dewey Hall on August 22nd and 23rd for a vibrant two-day celebration of all things fungi. Perfect for seasoned mycophiles and curious families alike, this gathering offers guided foraging walks, artisan market vendors, and expert-led workshops covering everything from home cultivation and fungal natural dyeing to functional extractions and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics.

Broadway Comes to Temple Beth El
2026-08-23 16:30 - 19:00
Contact Name: Maxine Bernstein Contact Phone: 4135319480 Contact Email: mberns805@gmail.com

Venue Name: Temple Beth El Springfield
Venue Address: 979 Dickinson St Springfield Massachusetts 01108

Event Details: Temple Beth El Springfield is delighted to present a special one-night-only Cabaret show with Broadway star Julie Benko, followed by a VIP Meet-and-Greet Reception on Sunday, August 23 at 4:30 pm.
Julie is an actor, singer, and writer based in New York City. She most recently appeared on Broadway as Emma Goldman in the Tony Award-winning revival of Ragtime at Lincoln Center. Prior to her role in Ragtime, she was understudy for the lead in Funny Girl (which she performed over 100 times!), she had the lead role in Barry Manilow’s show Harmony and appeared in Fiddler on the Roof and Les Miserables. She has also released her own music, including her most recent album Euphonic Gumbo. Julie does her Cabaret presentations at clubs and venues all over the USA.
The family-friendly show’s opening act will feature some of the young stars of The Bushnell’s Broadway show, Matilda Jr.
Temple Beth El’s Cantor Morton Shames Sanctuary, where the concert is being held, was renovated in 2019, is ADA-compliant, and features superb acoustics along with an elegant, comfortable setting for an exceptional concert experience.
Ticket prices are $50 for General Admission seats, $75 for Orchestra seats, and $125 for Premier seats. Tickets for the VIP Meet-and-Greet Reception are $50 and can be added to any seat tickets.
To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit Temple Beth El’s Facebook page at facebook.com/tbespringfield or the temple’s website at www.tbespringfield.org.

Whisper in the Mid-Zone
2026-08-26 18:30 - 20:00
Contact Name: Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum Contact Phone: (413) 584-4699 Contact Email: pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com

Venue Name: Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum
Venue Address: 130 River Drive Hadley MA 01035

Event Details: Jim Matus, a Berklee-trained jazz musician, Bob Markey a classically trained sitar player and Michel Moushabeck, a master Lebanese percussionist, blend the sonic traditions from their diverse training to create a “musical-midzone.”

Enfield Elks #2222 Annual ENF Tag Sale
2026-09-12 07:00 - 14:00
Contact Name: Lori Percoski Contact Phone: 860-837-3881 Contact Email: lberozsky@hotmail.com

Venue Name: Enfield Elks Lodge #2222
Venue Address: 134 North Maple St UPSTAIRS HALL Enfield CT 06082

Event Details: Annual fundraiser tag sale for the Elks National Foundation. All proceeds beefit the Elks charitable efforts in our community.

ELPS Parent Groups Annual Ecycle Event
2026-09-12 09:00 - 12:00
Contact Name: Katie Reilly Contact Phone: 4132442653 Contact Email: katherine.reilly@eastlongmeadowma.gov

Venue Name: ELHS
Venue Address: 180 Maple St East Longmeadow MA 01028

Event Details: You can pull right up with your items. A volunteer will come to your car, accept payment, and let you know where to go next:
Paper: Volunteers can unload and bring to a shredding container. You can stay and watch shredding if you’d like. Or you can handle paper material yourself. $5/bag
Electronics: Volunteers will tally what you have brought and give you a ticket. You then can drive to the Gold Circuit truck where they will unload your items and collect tickets. Detailed price list available in flyer.
Profits benefit the 5 ELPS parent groups and the initiatives they support within each school

Shadow, Sound, Spectacle presents Literary Monsters
2026-09-12 19:30 - 23:00
Contact Name: Jess Martin Contact Phone: 4135881688 Contact Email: jessrmartin13@gmail.com

Venue Name: Easthampton Media
Venue Address: 116 Pleasant St (Eastworks) 102 Easthampton MA 01027

Event Details: Part concert. Part puppet show. Part ghost story. All Spectacle!
Join us for an evening of spooky, gothic fun at Easthampton Media (E-Media).
Hard to describe and impossible to forget, Literary Monsters by performance trio Shadow, Sound, Spectacle explores the classics of Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, Washington Irving, Emily Dickinson, Bram Stoker, and others while asking a timeless question: What is a monster?
Featuring original live music, shadow puppetry, video, and narrative, this show is guaranteed to be full of whimsy and free of AI. After the performance, stay for a Q&A and an up-close look at the puppets!
Special guests Why’s It Gotta Be? Theater Group (WIGB) will open the evening with the world premiere of Dorian Gray Is a Sodomite, a 20-minute piece that follows five performers as they race to retell Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, each from a distinct perspective.
All are welcome. Recommended for adults and teens.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Easthampton Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
