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Blackjack Dealer Classes Set to Start March 18
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Massachusetts Casino Career Training Institute is accepting registrations for day and evening blackjack dealer classes that begin March 18. The class is designed for anyone interested in obtaining training to work as a table games dealer at MGM Springfield. No dealer experience is necessary. “All you need is a positive attitude,” said…
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WGBY’s Wine Events Return to Springfield March 15/16
300+ beverages from more than 70 vendors will be poured for tasting at the 34th Annual WGBY Wine Lovers Weekend fundraiser inside the Tower Square Hotel. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — A tasty 30-plus-year tradition continues, as Springfield once again hosts what’s being billed as “the region’s largest benefit wine, craft beer, and food tasting event.” The…
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Shopping for a Cause
Dress for Success to host Tag Sale Dress for Success Western Massachusetts will host a clothing tag sale at the Eastfield Mall to raise funds and awareness of its mission of helping women achieve their goal of creating a better life. Women may choose from an extensive array of work-suitable clothing, shoes, accessories and more. These…
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Professional beer brewing course returns to STCC Nov. 3
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College on Nov. 3 will offer a workforce development training course to teach the science and technology of becoming a professional brewer. The 108-hour Professional Brewing Certificate Program blends online course work with hands-on lab work at local breweries. The course runs for 11 weeks starting Nov. 3. Spaces are still available.…
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Blackjack classes start Oct. 29 at Massachusetts Casino Career Training Institute
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Massachusetts Casino Career Training Institute will offer blackjack classes starting Oct. 29 for anyone interested in obtaining training to work as a dealer at MGM Springfield. The classes at MCCTI, 95 State St., Springfield, will run Oct. 29-Dec. 14, Monday-Thursday, 7:15 p.m.-10:15 p.m. For people new to the gaming industry, it’s…
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Student Support Program Keeps Men’s Soccer Successful on the Field and in the Classroom at STCC
SPRINGFIELD – For Coach William Sweidel, the defining moment of the men’s soccer season at Springfield Technical Community College didn’t come from a single goal, win or playoff result. Instead, it came from a realization. “I think this kind of experience,” Sweidel said, gesturing toward the table where he sat alongside MILE advisor Melvin Tejada…
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