Gardening the Community recently held their annual pancake breakfast at Trinity Church in Springfield. Pictured are members of the Gardening the Community family.

The children of Shiloh Seventh-Day Adventist Church honor Mrs. Alberta Howard at her 105th birthday celebration along with church officials and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno who presented her with a proclamation.

Frank Jordan, special advisor with the Boston Red Sox, presents a special recognition to Viola Goodman as her family and friends look on during her 105th birthday celebration recently.

Dream Studios presented the Broadway musical “Hello Dolly” as part of its summer theater camp.

Family and friends gathered recently at Chez Josef to salute Dora Robinson (standing 3rd from right) at her retirement celebration and thank her for her many contributions to the city and the community.

Students going on the MLK Jr. Family Services Black College Tour assembled for a group photo before leaving on the bus trip.

Malik Champlain spoke at the Constructing Kings Youth Conference at Springfield College.

Alden Baptist Church’s 5th Annual Men’s Prayer Breakfast featured Owen C. Tynes, a graduate of the Springfield Public Schools and winner of the 7th Annual Edward W. Brook III Oratorical Contest as the keynote speaker. Also on the program were Deacon David Williams, the Men’s Choir, Preacherman and the Singing Saints, Reverend Dr. Calvin J. McFadden, Sr. and Elder Jesse Burgess.

From L to R: Vincent and Veta Daley with Springfield Carnival Association President Barrington Stephenson and Secretary Gloria Scarlett at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church’s Annual Dinner Dance held this year in honor of the late Vera O’Connor.

Recently took place at Fresh Anointing COGIC in Springfield. Seated from L to R: Juan Cofield, president of NEAC; Fred Ross, president of the Seacoast Branch; Neil Osborne, president of the Mystic Valley Branch; and Rogers Johnson, president-elect, Seacoast Branch. Standing from L to R: Joseph Devoe, president-elect of the Merrimack Valley Branch; William Brewer, president-elect of the Brockton Branch; Bishop Talbert Swan, president of the Springfield Branch; Dennis Powell, president of the Berkshire County Branch; Patricia Yancey, president of the Worcester Branch; Woullard Lett, president of the Manchester Branch; and Zane Crute, president-elect of the Mystic Valley Branch.