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Five Area Organizations to Host Virtual Dr. King Day Event January 17
SPRINGFIELD–Five area organizations will host Springfield’s annual citywide Dr. King Day Celebration on Monday, January 17, 2022 from 11:00am to 12:00pm. While normally held in person at the MassMutual Center, this year will once again be a virtual event hosted by Martin Luther King Jr Family Services, Community Music School of Springfield, Inclusive Strategies LLC,…
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Presentation made to Friends of the Homeless last Thursday from Upscale Socks
Presentation made to Friends of the Homeless last Thursday from Upscale Socks. For part of November and December, every purchase made, we donate a pair to the organization. 380 pairs of socks was the final amount.
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Balloting Process for 2022-23 School Year Set to Begin January 10th
Informational Event Scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 5th January 4, 2022 – The district’s balloting process for students entering middle or high school next year (the 2022-2023 school year) or for families interested in enrolling their child in a magnet school, will begin on January 10th and run until February 18th. Families are invited to attend…
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AF-AM News bits – January 2022
LATONIA NAYLOR I mistakenly wrote in last month’s Bits that “no other candidate on the ballot” other than Justin and Denise Hurst received more than 6,000 votes. LaTonia Naylor also broke 6,000 in her win for the Springfield School Committee. IT NEVER PAYS TO PUT YOUR HEAD IN THE SAND It’s an ancient saying that holds…
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Surviving the Winter Season with Diabetes
SPRINGFIELD – The winter season is a wonderful time to venture into the great outdoors for a refreshing walk in the pristine landscape or to enjoy a spontaneous snowball fight. But winter can be tricky for people with diabetes to navigate. “With some advanced planning and preparation, you can enjoy the winter season without compromising…












