Westfield Business

Improvement District

May 2011 Newsletter

 

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Westfield Athenaeum

www.westath.org 

 

YMCA of Greater Westfield

www.westfieldymca.org  

 

 

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"May is..."   

 

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
 

 

Fast Feet Inc. 

24 Elm Street

485-0058

www.harriers.org 

  

 

YMCA of Greater Westfield

67 Court Street

 568-8631

www.westfieldymca.org 

   

Amelia Park Ice Arena

21 South Broad Street

569-2503

www.ameliaparkice.org 

  

 

National Bike Month

 

Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail 

http://newhorizonsbikes.com/articles/columbia-greenway-railtrail-pg210.htm   

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2011 Downtown Westfield

Farmers' Market returns 

 

Every Thursday

June 16th - Sept. 29th

1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

 

located at Goodwill parking lot

47 Franklin St.

 

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Upcoming Events  
YMCA-Greater Westfield

 

 


Family Fun Swim Night

 

Join us for a fun family evening in our pools.

Open to the community.

Date: Friday, May 27

Time: 7:30-9:30PM

Cost:  Members: Free

Non members $5/adult, $3/child

 

    

 

YMCA 123rd Annual Meeting

 

You are cordially invited to attend the YMCA's Annual Meeting.

 

Date: Monday, June 13

Time: 5:30PM

Location: Tuckers Restaurant, 625 College Highway, Southwick

**Complimentary Food Stations

 

RSVP to Sandy Kenyon by June 6th, at

skenyon@westfieldymca.org 

or ext. 324

 

Amputee Support Group

Sponsored by the YMCA of Greater Westfield

Date: Monday, June 27th

(will not meet in May due to Memorial Day)

Time: 6:00PM

Location: Noble Hospital Conference Room 3

 

 

 

 Westfield Athen

FIRST THURSDAYS @ the Athenaeum

 June 2nd at 12 noon

 

The Westfield Athenaeum will be continuing its popular FIRST THURSDAYS @ the Athenaeum concerts in the Lang Auditorium on the first Thursday of the month at 12 noon on June 2. 

 

On Thursday, June 2 at 12 noon, acoustic guitarist Peter Biedermann, from Butler, New Jersey, has been playing guitar, composing and performing live since 1977.  More information about Beidermann can be found at www.peterbiedermann.com 

 

Prouty's Market of 57 Southwick Road in Westfield will be continuing to cater the lunchtime concert series this Spring and will be offering a selection of freshly made sandwiches such as cranberry walnut chicken salad, sliced turkey and cheese, sliced ham and cheese, all on bulky rolls with lettuce and tomato, homemade cookies and brownies, fruit cups, soda and bottled water. Lunch will be available starting at 11:30 a.m. and the concerts will start at noon.  

 

Mark your calendars and join us for these upcoming FIRST THURSDAYS @ the Athenaeum concert on June 2 and bring a friend or two!

 

 

For more information, call the Westfield Athenaeum or visit us on the web at 

www.westath.org 

  
 

Perennial Plant Sale to benefit Susan G. Komen 3-Day 60-Mile Walk

May 28th & 29th, 2011  

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Plant Sale Poster

 

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Wine Dinner    

Featuring the Spanish Vineyards  

 

Thursday,  June 2nd, 2011

6:00pm - 9:30pm 

Dinner starts at 6pm   

 

Join us for a five course meal paired with six wines.

 

Tickets are $65  

Includes Tax & Gratuity 

 

Call 413-562-8700 for reservations


 
Amelia Park Golf Tour
 

ameliaparkAMELIA PARK ICE ARENA  

 

Amelia Park Ice Arena is proud to announce their summer hours from Sunday, May 1-July 31, 2011:

 

Tuesday-Friday: 3PM - close

Saturday-Monday: by appointment only

 

Click here for the most-up-to-date info on the schedule.    

 

MUSICAL MOMENTS STARTING

ON JUNE 7TH! 

 

Our annual music series held in Amelia's Garden starts up on Tuesday, June 7th.  Check out our beautiful garden and some great local music every Tuesday this summer.  

 


AMELIA PARK ICE GOLF OPEN IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JULY 25, 2011!

 

Amelia Park Ice Arena is proud to host their first ever golf outing on Monday, July 25th at The Ranch Country Club in Southwick, MA.  This event will benefit the Annual Sled Hockey Tournament and programs at the rink.   

 

For $120, each golfer will receive golf with GPS in golf carts, dinner, snacks on the course, Amelia Park Ice Open t-shirt and the opportunity to play on one of the Top 50 public courses in the United States.  

 

For foursome & sponsorship opportunities, please contact Carole Appleton, Executive Director, at aparkcarole@gmail.com .   

  

FIGURE SKATING OPPORTUNITIES ON MONDAYS DURING THE SUMMER!

 

Coach Karla has been very busy assisting the staff in rejuvenating our figure skating program.  This summer, we will offer the following programs:

A Finer Edge Program from 5:30-6pm starting Monday, June 6th.  This program will bring you beyond Learn to Skate and put on the right track for competitions.  Each session is $79 (6 weeks).         

  • Session #1 runs June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, July 11th,18th
  • Session #2 runs July 27th, August 1st,8th,15th, 20th, 27th 

Freestyle Sessions start Monday, June 6th from 6-7:50pm. The freestyle session will be June 6th, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 27 & August 1, 8, 15, 20, 27

The next Learn to Skate program will be starting July 6th.  

 

Log on to www.ameliaparkice.org for the most-up-to-date information or call the rink at 413-568-2503.

 

wy&t flag 

22 School Street

568-0044

www.westfieldyarn.com 

 

Save the date to join in our ...

 

Anniversary Celebration!

Come on in and see what Westfield Yarn & Thread Studio is all about as we celebrate the beginning of our 3rd year!   

 

Pick up a class schedule for the summer months ahead, sign up for  raffle prizes, get on our mailing list!   In addition, you will have a chance to try your hand at one of the many fiber art classes we offer!  All guests will receive a 10% off coupon towards a summer class!  We're in the process of some exciting changes for the summer ahead!

 

When:  Saturday, June 4

Time:    10:00 to 3:00 PM

Where:  22 School Street, Westfield, MA 

  • Weaving: 10:30 to 11:00  See a piece of cloth created!
  • Hand Spinning: 11:30 to 12:30  See how the fleece of a local sheep gets turned into yarn!          
  • Crochet: 1:00 to 1:30  Try your hand at the basic stitches of crochet!    
  • Knitting: 2:00 to 2:30  Learn a basic cast-on and how to do the knit stitch!

 

Raffle Prizes - Snacks & Drinks - Demonstrations throughout the day               

 

 Remember, we are working hard to be your local fiber arts place....right here in Westfield!

 

For more information, please visit  www.westfieldyarn.com .

 

99 Elm Street

Westfield, MA  01085 

564-0062

www.vividhairsalons.com

 

Wine Tasting  

(Courtesy of The Grape Crusher)  

on Friday , June 3rd  

at Vivid Hair Salon & Spa

6:00 p.m.  

 

Also available:  

  • Jewelry
  •  Free prizes  
  • $1 a minute reiki message.

 


 
Westfield Business Improvement District
 48 Elm Street, Suite 5
 Westfield, Massachusetts 01085