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Westfield Business Improvement District 
August Newsletter                                  
2010
 
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In This Issue
August Events
Traffic Updates
Farmers' Market
Business News
Featured Businesses
Space for Rent
Quick Links

Westfield BID
www.thedistrictwestfield.com

Westfield on Weekends
www.westfieldonweekends.org

Chamber of Commerce
www.westfieldbiz.org

Amelia Park Children's Museum
www.ameliaparkmuseum
.org

Westfield Athenaeum
www.westath.org


Be sure to look for coupons
at the bottom of the newsletter which can be printed and redeemed at our BID member businesses. 

 
And finally, if you are a WBID member and have something you would like to highlight or share we invite you use this newsletter to get the word out. Contact patti@thedistrictwestfield.com
so you can be part of a future newsletter. 
Downtown Westfield's
 Summer Concert Series  
Free!   Come on down and enjoy our "urban" tropical paradise for a night with "Changes in Latitude".  This was the "premier" concert of last year so if you missed it here's your chance to experience some fun music with a taste of the tropics!

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Don't let the construction keep you from enjoying a delicious meal at one of our downtown restaurants or from having a fun night outdoors listening to some great music!


Please remember to support our downtown merchants, restaurants, and professionals as downtown experiences some exciting improvements!





Main St/Broad St Traffic Updates

Captain McCable of the police department continues to issue weekly traffic updates due to the Main St/Broad St construction.  To read the latest update click here



Upcoming Events

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29 School Street
562-8700


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Our Vision, A showing of Young Artists
From July 15-August, 12 2010.
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"Locations and Latitudes"
From August 12, 2010
- September 2, 2010
Opening to be held Thursday August 19  5:30-7:00 Prior to Westfield on Weekends and the Westfield BID's Summer Sounds Concert Series featuring "Changes in Latitude"
The Gaslight Gallery is located at 24 Elm Street
 (in the Creative Corner building)

Downtown Westfield, both events are Free!






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The 2010 Westfield International Air Show
  August 21 & 22, 2010
in conjunction with the
 104th Fighter Wing's Open House
at  Barnes Air National Guard Base.
Admission is FREE,
 a donation for parking will be requested,
gates open at 8 a.m.


Featuring:
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

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and
The U.S. Army Parachute Team
the "Golden Knights"
 
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It's a mystery and we cannot give away all of the clues, but we can give you the date of The Black Squirrel Ball at Stanley Park.  It is Friday, August 27 at 6 p.m

 Based on the novel of the same name and written by board member Amy Liptak Caruso, the annual gala will take its inspiration from the story line.

 Be in the know, read the book and be prepared for an evening of great food, music and friends.  This is the Park's annual major fund-raising gala.

6:00PM  Cocktail Party
7:00PM  Dinner, Entertainment and dancing with the sounds of Brass Attack

Silent and live auction
Black-Tie Optional
Tickets:  $75.00/guest
Sponsorships available

Please make checks payable to:
The Stanley Park of Westfield, 400 Western Ave., Westfield, MA 01085
For more information please call (413)572-2900


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Musical Moments in
Amelia's Garden


Amelia Park Ice Arena is proud to present "Musical Moments In Amelia's Garden" every Tuesday beginning June 1 through August 24th. 

The concerts will begin at 6:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the beautiful flowers, sunset, and music!  Refreshments and snacks available for purchase to benefit the Western Mass Knights Adult Sled Hockey Team.

August Concerts:
 
August 3 -   Mike & Steve  Pitoniak            Easy Listening
August 10 - Old School Band                     Rock & Roll
August 17 - Ritchie Mitnik &                        Favorites
                    The Sound of Music Singers
August 24 - Cory & The Knightsmen         Favorites


In doubtful weather, the concert will be inside the ice arena.

Westfield Farmers' Market


Every Thursday, through Oct 28th
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

New location, Goodwill Parking Lot
47 Franklin St.
"on-site parking"


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Join us for a great afternoon of shopping at our local farmers' market.  Our farmers are busy bringing us the freshest and most delicious fruit and vegetables as soon as they are ready to harvest.

"Tomatoes are now available!"
Pignatare's Farm from right here in Westfield and Blue Gate Cattle Farm have been bringing corn, squash, cucumbers, many varieties of tomatoes, green and wax beans, and much, much more!

Misty Valley farms are also providing fresh vegetables including their famous "Lemon Cucumbers" sold exclusively by them.

Zawalick's Maple Sugar House will be there with their fresh maple syrup, maple sugar candy, and fresh vegetables from their farm.

Round Hill Orchards in Southampton provides the most delicious fresh fruit, currently plums and peaches are now in season.


Berkshire Mountain Bakery keeps people coming back for their delicious home baked breads.  One of their most popular brands is the "potato & onion" while their ciabatta's and chocolate croissants are also crowd favorites.

Stony Creek Farms also has a different variety of home baked goods.  Along with many different kinds of breads, they offer homemade coffee cakes, pies, cookies, jams and jellies and fresh eggs!

Try something new!  "Sweet Pea Cheese" will be offering their special goat cheese flavor this week, "herbs provence" along with goat milk and yogurt.

And don't forget to pick up Cal's famous Zucchini Relish for your weekend picnics!

The Barker's Dozen will have all natural organic Pet Treats for your favorite furry friends!



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Optimum Health Therapeutic Massage
has moved back into their newly renovated location at 120 Elm St.   Call
562-4774 for appointments.
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 Featured Business

Please take an opportunity to meet a member of our downtown community:

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29 School Street
562-8700
www.schoolstreetbistro.com

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"The Place to Be"
Enjoy a fine dining experience in the unique ambiance of
The School Street Bistro.
Gourmet fare can be complimented with a selection from our extensive wine list...all the while relaxing amidst the notes drifting from our piano bar.







" FOR RENT"

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2 School St., 2nd flr, former TeaPot Gallery

Office/apartment, live and work in the most beautiful Apartment in Downtown Westfield. Enjoy life on the second floor of the former Tea Pot Gallery at  the 22 Elm street historic building...
click here for more details and pictures
 

" FOR RENT"


205 Elm St (above the Westfield Wok)
Approx. 1200 sq ft, 2nd floor
2 bedroom, kitchen, dining room, living room
(remodeled 2 yrs. ago)

$760/mo plus utilities
first & last mo rent plus security deposit
College students welcome
"no pets"

For more information contact Chang at 306-8315

 
We appreciate the support our community has shown the downtown district and look forward to all the exciting happenings in the future! 

Please e-mail or call us if you have any questions or suggestions for our newsletter.  E-mail:  patti@thedistrictwestfield.com or call 572-1260.

See our Quick Links above for websites which have more details and information on events in Westfield.  Also, be sure to check out our business directory for BID member businesses in the downtown listed on our website.

 
See our Special Discounts and Offers Below

Save                       The Hairport                    accounting
20%                         148  Elm Street                     off                           568-9728
with Susan

                      Present this coupon and receive 20% off a haircut with Susan

Offer good through Aug. 31, 2010                                     

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Friend Free

to any Art Class 
                                The Gaslight Gallery
             
                               24 Elm Street
                                            642-1757                    

Offer good through August 31, 2010                                                                                                                                 accounting
25% off
all wines
(lim
it two bottles)



          mina'sWine & Spirits
     
               53 Elm Street
                    Westfield, Mass 01085
                    413-568-7286


Offer Expires: Aug 31, 2010