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Theater group performs original play by former camper

By | Aug 4, 2025

Theater group performs original play by former camper

WESTFIELD — The second session of the Parks & Recreation Department’s Summer Act Theater Group presented its culminating program after two weeks of summer camp on July 25 in the Westfield Intermediate School auditorium. Among the one-act plays performed was one written by a former camper.


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WOW to open art exhibition and photo contest featuring dogs and cats

By | Jul 30, 2025

WOW to open art exhibition and photo contest featuring dogs and cats

WESTFIELD — Westfield on Weekends has announced its summer exhibit “Great Dogs & Cool Cats of Summer” will open on Aug. 1 at the WOW Center in downtown.


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Westfield Farmer’s Market vendors are cheery despite heat

By | Jul 30, 2025

Westfield Farmer’s Market vendors are cheery despite heat

WESTFIELD — Despite the blazing heat on Thursday, July 24, vendors at the Farmer’s Market were cheery, and several spoke about the successful season they were having with their products.


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Students learn electrical skills at Elm Futures training seminars

By | Jul 30, 2025

Students learn electrical skills at Elm Futures training seminars

WESTFIELD — This summer, Elm Electrical is once again offering free four-day training sessions for students interested in the electrical field and for prospective co-op students at one of three “Elm Futures” training seminars. The seminars are hosted in “Elm University,” the company’s inhouse training program.


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The call is out for artists and authors for ARToberFEST 2025

By | Jul 30, 2025

The call is out for artists and authors for ARToberFEST 2025

WESTFIELD — The call is out for artists and authors to participate in this fall’s ARToberFEST in downtown Westfield all day on Saturday, Sept. 27, with a rain date of Saturday, Oct. 4. Space, which is limited to 75, is filling up fast.


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River Valley Aktion Club donates to Whip City Animal Sanctuary

By | Jul 22, 2025

River Valley Aktion Club donates to Whip City Animal Sanctuary

WESTFIELD — The River Valley Aktion Club gathered at Whip City Animal Sanctuary on July 15 to present a check to the farm animal rescue for nearly $1,200 that the club raised from a bottle & can drive on June 14 at Westfield Feed.


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Welcome Day kicks off Kamp for Kids 50th season

By | Jul 22, 2025

Welcome Day kicks off Kamp for Kids 50th season

WESTFIELD — BHN Kamp for Kids, a summer day camp for children and young adults of all abilities, hosted a Kamp Welcome Day on July 11 at Camp Togowauk, 754 Russell Rd. in Westfield. This year’s event hosted special significance as the program celebrates its 50th anniversary season.


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By | Jul 17, 2025

Local women step out in support of Dana-Farber with fundraiser

WESTFIELD — A local fundraising team led by two neighbors and friends is seeking donations in support of their cause as they prepare to participate in the 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai and raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.


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Kismet Brewing excited to grow brand, community connections

By | Jul 17, 2025

Kismet Brewing excited to grow brand, community connections

WESTFIELD — Kismet Brewing Company’s new ownership is excited to grow the brewery and establish a deeper connection with the Westfield community.


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Amelia Park Arena’s first golf tourney seeks more players, sponsors

By | Jul 8, 2025

Amelia Park Arena’s first golf tourney seeks more players, sponsors

WESTFIELD — Amelia Park Arena General Manager Billy Fellows is looking for more players and sponsors for the Arena’s first Golf Tournament presented by Westfield Gas & Electric to celebrate the nonprofit community facility’s 25th anniversary, on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 1 p.m. at the East Mountain Country Club.


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