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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
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March is....
American Red Cross Month
American Red Cross
48 Broad Street
Westfield, MA 01085-2927
(413) 562-9684
http://www.redcrosscwm.org/
National Reading Day
Westfield Athenaeum
6 Elm Street
568-7833
http://www.westath.org/
Please visit our merchants and businesses listed above!
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Westfield is proud to participate in the "the 3/50 Project", a national program to encourage consumers to "shop local" and save their local economies.
From now until March 31st every time you shop at a locally owned independent business in Westfield you can pick up a 3/50 card, have the merchant initial it and bring it to 2 other merchants for their initials. Once you have collected "3" initials bring it to one of our designated raffle ticket collection boxes in the downtown (selected merchants or the Athenaeum).
Raffle Drawing date: April 1st.
**Drawing will be for (1) Grand Prize of a basket of merchandise & gift certificates from local merchants and an iPod nano.
Support our local merchants and get as many chances as you can to win great prizes!
Visit the 350 project website for more information: www.the350project.net
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February thru April 2011
'Tis WinterGreen Days 2011, Westfield's 6th annual celebration with a calendar of great happenings in and beyond the District, Westfield's Downtown, to celebrate the end of Winter and the beginning of Spring.
This February through April, discover what's happening in the District, Westfield's Downtown. In the restaurants and pubs, enjoy fine food, drink, friends and entertainment. Be sure to take advantage of the sales and promotions going on everywhere.
WinterGreen Days offers residents and visitors alike a chance to beat the winter blues and to celebrate the return of Spring!
We have a schedule of events planned this year with some old favorites like the Pub Tour and Music at the School St Bistro, Westfield on Weekends, (WOW), the Westfield Athenaeum, and Westfield State University which will all be hosting events as part of the WinterGreen Days Festival. We will have some new events and guests this year, so stay tuned for more info.
Check out our District events page for a complete listing and description of events.
http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/category/westfield_events_calendar/
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Upcoming Events & Specials...
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Westfield State University
Guest Lecture Series
Kathy Picard
Come see Kathy Picard award-winning child safety advocate Wednesday April 6th, 2011 at 7:00PM in the Scanlon Banquet Hall.
Westfield State University 577 Western Avenue Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-5300
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Spring Lecture Series Kickoff
The Westfield Athenaeum
Announces Its Spring Lecture Series!
On March 16th, 2011 at 7:00PM
The Magic and Allure of the Celtic Harp: Healing and Transformation, with Celtic Harpist Marcie Swift, from West Suffield, CT.
The sound of the plucked string of the harp has enchanted and transformed people for thousands of years. The timeless magic, power and allure of the harp will be described in this inspirational program. Audience members will experience first-hand the soothing tones of the harp, when Swift plays a wide range of beautiful music, paired with her own improvisations and storytelling.
Swift is a nationally certified school psychologist, certified music practitioner of the harp, and board certified diplomat in behavioral health through the American Association of Integrative Medicine. Her recently released CD, Threads of Life, will also be available for sale following the talk.
Lectures will take place in the Lang Auditorium on the lower level.
The lectures are free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. For more information, call the Westfield Athenaeum at 413-562-0716 or visit www.westath.org
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St. Patrick's Day Breakfast
The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce
is hosting their Annual Breakfast on
Friday March 18th
from 7:30AM-9:00AM
in the Scanlon Banquet Hall
at Westfield State University.
Westfield State University located at:
577 Western Avenue
Wesfield, MA 01085
For more information contact by phone (413) 568-1618 or go to
www.westfieldbiz.org
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Bo Fitzgerald & the YankCelt Band Performing at The BistroCome enjoy the live entertainment at The School Street Bistro Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 7:30PM. School Street Bistro is located at: 29 School Street
Westfield, MA 01086
Call the Bistro at 413- 562-8700 for more information. schoolstreetbistro.com |
 It may be winter in New England but "Everything's Coming up Roses" at the Westfield Woman's Club. With it's presentation of the well known musical GYPSY, the Westfield Theatre Group hopes to bring a smile to the face of everyone in the audience this spring. Under the direction of Robert Laviolette with musical direction by Karla Newmark, this musical is suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee and based on the book by Arthur Laurents, with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Familiar songs include "Let Me Entertain You" and "Together Wherever We Go". Show dates for GYPSY are April 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 at 8:00 p.m. with matinees on April 9 and 16 at 2:00 p.m. The April 2 show is a benefit for the Carson Center of Westfield and tickets for that show only must be obtained by calling 413-572-4132. All other general admission tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors (60+) and can be reserved by calling the Westfield Theatre Group at 413-572-6838. All shows will be held at: The Westfield Woman's Club 28 Court St Westfield, MA 01085
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 You're invited!
Spring "Open House"
at The Seat Weaver
On Saturday, March 19, 2011, from 9AM to 1PM The Seat Weaver will be hosting their Spring Open House. Come check out new Spring merchandise, meet the artisans, receive door prizes, and enjoy refreshments. Enter the "What is it?" contest to win a $25 Gift Certificate!
The Seat Weaver is located at:
24 Arnold St.
Westfield, MA 01085
413-454-7822
Hours of Operation:
Weds.-Thurs 11-6
Fri. 11-5
Sat. 9-1
Other times by appointment.
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World Peace Beads & Glass Emporium
4 School Street
Westfield, MA 01085
Classes are by appointment ONLY.
Call (413) 627-8950 to make your appointment!
Learn how to make beautiful handmade jewelry.
Click here for classes now being offered:
World Peace Beads Class Listing
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Entertainment Schedule for March 2011
Thurs 3/10- Just Yesterday 8PM-11PM
Fri 3/11- Cory and the Knightsmen 9PM-12AM
Sat 3/12- Built for Comfort 9PM-12AM
Sun 3/13 -Gary Jones 7PM-10PM
Thurs 3/17- Leo Doherty 7PM-10PM
Fri 3/18- In Time 9PM-12AM
Sat 3/19- Christopher John 9PM-12AM
Sun 3/20- Leo Doherty 7PM-10PM
Thurs 3/24- Just Yesterday 8PM-11PM
Fri 3/25- Frank Serafino 9PM-12AM
Sat 3/26- Gary Jones 9PM-12AM
Sun 3/27- Christopher John 7PM-10PM
Thurs 3/31- Double Play 8PM-11M
For more information visit The Tavern website at tavernrestaurantwestfield.com
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Open Mic and Coffee House at The Gaslight-Gallery
Saturday April 2nd, 2011 at The Gaslight-Gallery from 7PM-10PM free open mic and coffee house, open to the public! Donations welcome
Come support local artistry at The Gaslight-Gallery. Come and enjoy the visual arts complimented by the performing arts. Everyone is welcome to play music, read poetry, tell a joke, play a bongo, dance, or otherwise perform. Look forward to seeing you there! For more information go to thegaslight-gallery.com
The Gaslight-Gallery is located on the corner of Elm and School Street just off the Westfield City Green.
24 Elm Street
Westfield MA, 01085
413-642-1757
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Help Create Art Walk Westfield
What is an Art Walk?
A free, self-guided, public art phenomenon that brings together art lovers and community friends to the new evolving downtown Westfield. With exciting and unique offerings around every corner, An Art Walk celebrates the arts, the art galleries, businesses, community centers and stores that make up the Downtown.
This family event will include art for sale, live music, free children's arts and crafts, and unique shops and restaurants in the downtown core
Who is needed? artists, merchants, performers and art lovers.
How can I get involved?
Please go to:
artwalkwestfield.com/pages/mailing-list and join the mailing list for announcements and let us know how you would like to participate.
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Calling All Angels
Friday, April 8th, 2011
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Lydia's Gathering Place
51 Court St. Westfield, MA
Lydia's Gathering Place is the
setting for a unique program titled "Calling All Angels".
Author Lori Szepelak of Southampton will share her experiences with her angels and how Angel Oracle cards led her to write her first book, An Angel on My Shoulder . A book signing will follow her presentation.
Local angel reader Wendy Birchall of Southwick will share a segment that will showcase fact v. fiction on the subject of angels and will briefly instruct participants on how to start working with Angel Oracle cards and encourage participants to find their own connection with their angels.
Accomplished harpist Jerry Marchand of Easthampton will provide the enchanting music for the evening.
~Appetizers, Desserts & Beverages will be served~
Cost: $20 per person Reservations Required by April 4
(limited seating) #413 568-2600
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Yoga For Two: A Couple's Class
This workshop will be offered twice this month!
Sunday, March 13; 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday, March 25: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Taught by: Karla Geoffroy, certified structural yoga therapist & Roger LaGasse; structural yoga instructor $45; Pre-registration is requested.
Click here to register online!
Learn postures that "take two" as well as gentle assists to enhance both your own and your partner's practice. The class is both for new and experienced yoga practitioners. The format will be multifaceted, using yoga as a way to enjoy communication and cooperation with your partner. A long version of shavasana (deep relaxation) will conclude the workshop. If you are the one in your partnership who practices yoga, this class is an
opportunity to share the experience. Postures will be adjusted to fit the participants in the class-flexibility not required!
A Spring Renewal Workshop presented by Kathy Niedzielski
Saturday, March 19th, 2011; 2:00pm-4:00 pm
Taught by: Kathy Niedzielski, RYT
$25; Pre-registration is requested.Click here to register online.
Welcome the spring with an energizing, full-system cleansing. This workshop will incorporate three potent yogic elements for purification: a series of warming twists and inversion poses to wring the winter's buildup of stress and toxins from our bodies and promote spinal health; cooling breath work to refresh and clarify the mind, and renew the spirit; and, the kriya practice the Ten Bodies, to strengthen and rejuvenate all aspects of our beings. Wake up from the winter doldrums and let in the fresh spring energy. All poses and kriyas will be modified for most physical ability levels.
Spring and all its flowers
Now joyously break their vow of silence.
It is time for celebration, not for lying low;
You too - weed out those roots of sadness from your heart.
~ Hafiz ~
Valley Yoga
82 Broad Street (lower level)
Westfield, Ma 01085
413-562-1140
www.valley-yoga.com
info@valley-yoga.com
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Meet our downtown businesses....
We would like to personally introduce some of our downtown merchants to you in our coming newsletters. One of our WSU interns, Tina Mancini, recently sat down with the owner and manager of Erin's Own Irish Imports and learned what makes their shop so unique!
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Erin's Own Irish Imports
New! "Kerry Glass"
Saint Patrick's Day is right around the corner so instead of traveling all the way to Ireland, visit Erin's Own Irish Imports at 170 Elm St. to pick up all your authentic Irish clothing and gifts.
Erin's Own Irish Imports has been in downtown Westfield for about thirty years offering unique Irish merchandise. Erin's Own Irish Imports opened in 1982 established with the need to a start up a unique store bringing Irish imports into the area.
At the time of opening, manager Mary Doherty recalled, the store also carried "Walton's Wholesale Music" which offered Irish music, tin whistles and books and the space also hosted Erin World Travel Agency right next door. Being Downtown was the place to be years ago, but in the past year retailers have been hurting from the redevelopment and the emergence of the big box chain stores. Owner Mary Noone commented, "We carry products you won't see in their stores, so it's worth the trip downtown to get someone that special and unique gift."
Erin's Own Irish Imports' has something for everyone, you do not need to be of Irish heritage to shop here, the products they offer are gifts anyone would love. Erin's Own Irish Imports offers a wide variety of merchandise from Irish sweaters, jewelry, Belleek china, pottery, and their new line, "Kerry Crafted Glass"..., the list goes on. Not only does Erin's Own Irish Imports have unique gifts it also provides great service, upon walking into the store the atmosphere is very welcoming, friendly, open, and as their motto says, "Tis just like shopping in Ireland itself".
Erin's Own Irish Imports is the only store in the area which carries authentic Irish products. New items are constantly coming into the store, every time you stop in there is sure to be lots of new arrivals. People come from all over New England to shop at Erin's Own Irish Imports because it offers unique specialty products straight from Ireland that cannot be found anywhere else in our area. Soon, they hope to launch a website so that these wonderful products are available at the click of a button to an even greater audience.
Come and stop in at Erin's Own Irish Imports and get that perfect gift or Irish apparel for this Saint Patrick's Day! "Tis just like shopping in Ireland itself!"
Erin's Own Irish Imports is located at 170 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085.
Phone: 413-568-1707
Hours of Operation
Tues-Weds- 10AM-5PM
Thurs-Fri- 10AM-8PM
Sat- 10AM-4PM
Fine Irish Sweaters 
Hand-blown Kerry Glass
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" FOR RENT"
14 School, 55-10
Office space for rent
2 spaces (Approx 12×12)
Wendy Orszulak, 413-977-6156 136-140 Elm Street
Office Space available
5500 sq ft, 2 floors
Contact (413) 388-3029
82 Broad Street
Office Space Available
Sears Realty Management
785-1697
 
 
Click here for a floor plan: 82 Broad Street floor plan pdf
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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.
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See our Special WBID Member Discounts and Offers Below
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25% off
all wines
(any size, any color, no quantity limits!)
Buy Two Premium Cigars at full price, get the third half off!
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Mina's Wine & Spirits Manager's Special 50% of Selected Wine 
The Tobacco Barn All Premium Cigars are on sale. Buy two premium cigars at regular price and get the third half off. Largest selection of Roll Your Own Cigarette Tobacco at lowest price around. We have all your tubes. 53 Elm Street Westfield, MA, 01086 413-568-7286
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Buy 5 massage sessions, get one free!
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Purchase 5 massage sessions at regular price and receive one free! 120 Elm Street Westfield, Mass (413) 562-4774 www.oh.tm.com
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Hot Dog, Chips, & Soda $1.99
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Whip City Sweets & Deli
Daily Lunch Special:
Hot Dog, Chips, & Soda $1.99
71 Elm Street
Westfield, Mass
(413) 568-0041
-Milk-Eggs-Sandwiches-Candy-Soda-Newspaper-Cigarettes-Etc.-
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20% Off Services
with Susan
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Present this coupon and receive a 20% off ANY service with Susan! (First time clients only)
Parking is located in the rear of the building. Please use the back entrance. (413) 568-9728
148 Elm Street
Westfield, MA | | Offer Expires: Mar 31, 2011 |
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10% Off Any Class
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4 School St. Westfield, MA 01085
Mon &Thurs 12pm-6pm
Tues &Fri 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
A collective group of local artists offering unique, one of a kind, handmade jewelry, jewelry supplies, classes, and birthday parties!
With this coupon, receive a special...
Sale on Selected Items!
10% Off Any Class
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Dance Special
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Bellydance
At
LifeDance Productions
School of Dance
22 Cherry Street 2nd Floor., Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 642-1141
LifeDance.SD@gmail.com
www.LifeDance-Productions.com
For more information or to purchase a gift certificate please contact:
Sanaa Amel of LifeDance Productions
Classes are $45 per month/ $80 for two months/$15 drop in
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$5.00 off
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 $5.00 OFF your next hair service of $25.00 or more! Vivid Hair Salon & Spa 99 Elm St Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 564-0062 www.vividhairsalonandspa.com | Offer Expires: Apr. 1, 2011
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10%-40% off
selected
items
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"Tis like shopping in Ireland itself" Erin's Own Irish Imports 170 Elm Street Westfield, MA 01085 568-1707
STOREWIDE SALE!!! 10%-40% off selected items Bring this ad and receive and additional 5% off | Offer Expires: Mar 31, 2011
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Mix Match Wine any 2 for $18!
The Grape Crusher
20 School Street
Westfield, MA
413-568-WINE
Beer * Wine * Specialties
MARCH ONLY!
Mix or Match Any of These 2 for $18!!!
Leese Fitch Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Zinfandel
AND
Pennywise Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Petite Syrah
SAVE UP TO $4.00 A BOTTLE!
The Grape Crusher
-Where there's always a bottle or two open for you to sample!-
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