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Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian, and First Nations Month. What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S. has resulted in…
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STCC to host traditional music, dance from Puerto Rico and Cuba
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Hispanic Association in Higher Education (HAHE) at Springfield Technical Community College will present music and dance from Puerto Rico and Cuba on Wednesday, Oct. 11, between noon and 2 p.m. in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The public is invited to attend the free performance and workshop at STCC’s Scibelli Hall…
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Calling All Babysitters
Baystate Medical Center to offer Babysitters Academy on October 28 & December 2 SPRINGFIELD, MA – Are you already a babysitter looking to further your skills, or considering becoming a babysitter to earn extra money? Baystate Medical Center will hold a Babysitters Academy on October 28 and December 2 to prepare area youth…
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Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts
Helping local women get a “Foot in the Door” Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts is pleased to announce that it will be offering the third cohort of its innovative program “Foot in the Door.” The program is offered at Springfield Technical Community College, and the training is provided by Training & Workforce Options.…
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Springfield Symphony Orchestra kicks off 2017 – 2018 concert season
New Wild Card subscription package is perfect for Pops fans SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – An evening with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is more than a musically memorable experience. To attend an SSO concert is to be part of a cultural tradition—one of Springfield’s richest and proudest. Single tickets and subscriptions, including the SSO’s new…
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Pregnancy is a Family Affair: Community Support in Maternal & Child Health
A community-centered approach to maternal health is more important than ever. Massachusetts continues to experience persistent disparities in maternal morbidity and infant outcomes, with families of color disproportionately affected (MA DPH, 2024). For many expectant mothers, particularly Black, Brown, and immigrant women, culturally grounded support systems play a crucial role in bridging gaps created by…
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