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The Sixth Annual Dragon Boat festival
Springfield, MA—The sixth annual Dragon Boat festival, featuring food, face painting, vendors and Asian-themed entertainment, returns to Springfield on Saturday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 pm. More than 400 paddlers from New England will compete in the sport of Dragon Boating on the Connecticut River at North Riverfront Park, 121 West Street. Boats…
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Springfield Museums Announce Ubora and Ahadi Award Winners
SPRINGFIELD (MA)—The African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Science Museum announces the 27th annual Ubora Award and the 9th annual Ahadi Youth Award winners. The 2018 Ubora Award recipient is Keshawn Dodds, Executive Director of the Springfield Boys & Girls Club and lifelong Springfield resident. The 2018 Ahadi Youth Award recipient is Karissa Coleman…
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A FATHER’S DAY TRIBUTE
I Learned Public Service from the Best! A FATHER’S DAY TRIBUTE — by Helen R. Caulton Harris Commissioner, Springfield Department of Health and Human Services — My great-grandparents, Charles and Helen (Moses) Caulton, were sharecroppers from Moultrie, Georgia, who came to Springfield in 1920 along with their three children, Sunnie, Alberta and Vessie. In 1927, Sunnie…
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MGM Springfield to Host Career Information Sessions, Job Search Workshops
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Celebrate Spring at Gardener’s Gathering and Plant Sale
Springfield, Saturday May 12 Gardening the Community (GTC) and the Springfield Food Policy Council areholding their 7th annual Gardeners Gathering & Plant Sale on Saturday, May 12th from 9 am – 1 pm at 200 Walnut St. in Springfield. All are invited to come meet fellow gardeners to learn new skills, trade tips, and get inspired! The day…
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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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