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Community Foundation Scholarship Application is OPEN
SPRINGFIELD, MA– The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is now accepting applications to award roughly $2 million in scholarships and interest-free loans for local students planning to pursue education at the undergraduate and graduate levels for the 2018-2019 academic year. The online application deadline is March 31, 2019. Over 135 funds will provide awards considering…
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Nominations Open for Annual Ubora and Ahadi Awards
SPRINGFIELD (MA)—The Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the 28th annual Ubora Award and the 10th annual Ahadi Youth Award. These prestigious awards—conferred by the African Hall Subcommittee—honor African-American people from Greater Springfield who have—above and beyond—demonstrated commitment to fields of community service, education, science, humanities and/or the arts. The African Hall Subcommittee is…
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Westfield State University to offer self-defense and Tai Chi course
Westfield—The College of Graduate and Continuing Education will offer an adult self-defense and Tai Chi course on Wednesdays, February 27–April 24, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the campus of Westfield State University. The first four weeks will focus on self-defense and the last four weeks will introduce students to Tai Chi. Students may…
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National Wear Red Day February 1st
SPRINGFIELD, MA – One in three. That’s the price women pay for cardiovascular disease. While nearly 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented, cardiovascular diseases continue to be a woman’s greatest health threat, claiming the lives of 1 in 3 women. That’s a third of mothers, sisters and friends. On National Wear Red Day…
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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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Free Summer Eats Meal Program Returns to Springfield to Keep Kids and Teens Nourished All Summer Long
With the school year having ended on June 23rd, Chartwell K12, Springfield Public Schools, and Home Grown Springfield are helping ensure that no child goes hungry this summer through the Summer Eats Free Meals Program.
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