The Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce is sending weekly event updates to our friends and members. These updates will include Chamber, civic, and organizational news, events and entertainment.
Our goal is to keep our Chamber and Community members informed and engaged in local events. We invite you to discover the creative pulse that makes Holyoke such a great place to live and to visit. We will also, on occasion, include information on regional events that might be of interest to our Chamber and Communtity members.
If you would like to include a company or civic event please do so by submitting it on the Chamber's website at holyokechamber.
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Statewide Towing Association President, William E Johnson (Hampshire Towing) has been selected for induction into the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame ~ Class of 2013
CHATTANOOGA, TN - Nine outstanding industry leaders have been selected for induction into the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame as the Class of 2013.
Marc De Wilde (Gentbrugge, Belgium), John H. Glass (Morris Plains, New Jersey), Marvin R. Harris-Deceased (Greensboro, North Carolina), Rolfe W. Johnson (Snohomish, Washington), William E. Johnson (Granby, Massachusetts), Joseph G. Kolodziej (Pinellas Park, Florida), Michael N. Pool (Odessa, Texas), Joseph A. Wilkinson (New Haven, Connecticut), and Ren� W. Zuber (Urdorf, Switzerland) were nominated by members of the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum for their many contributions to the towing and recovery industry, their families and their communities.
"Each year, the inductees share common strengths which have led to their nomination into this prestigious group," says Bill Gratzianna, President of the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum.
"This year's inductees share a dedication to their state and local towing organizations as well as the national towing and recovery community."
Hall of Fame members will be recognized at an induction ceremony to be held at 6 p.m. on September 21st, 2013 at the DoubleTree Hotel of Chattanooga. A full weekend of activities will be held to celebrate this year's inductees. For more information on the induction ceremony, or to order tickets, call Cheryl Mish at 423-267-3132.
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11th Annual Founder's Day Event
The City of Holyoke will be hosting its 11th Annual Founder's Day Car Show on Sunday, September 8th, 2013. The streets of downtown Holyoke will be filled with antiques, street rods, classics, customs, imports and special interest automobiles from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The cars will be organized and judged by Low & Perfection Car Club. Kids can enjoy Die Cast Car Racing by J & J Hot Match. Bring your own cars or buy one when you get there.
There will be car & motorcycle judging, food vendors and music provided by DJ Edski. This is a family friendly event, with plenty of activities for kids to enjoy. The Merry-Go-Round will be open for rides.
Please be advised that some downtown streets will be closed after 5:30AM. There will be no parking on High Street (from Appleton to Lyman Street) and Dwight Street (from Maple to Front Street) because they will be closed for the event.
For more information, please contact Nilka Ortiz at (413) 322-5510.
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1ST ANNUAL
5k RACE/ WALK
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Ashley Reservoir
(250 Whitney Ave in Holyoke/ Elks Lodge of Holyoke)
9am registration/ 10am Run/Walk
Entry Fee: $25.00 DAY OF THE RACE: $30.00
Walkers: $15.00 Under 12: $15.00
Free t-shirts for the first 50 registrants
Prizes * Raffle * Music by: The Kings * Refreshments
REGISTER ONLINE AT www.runreg.com
or, call (413) 322-1281
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Professional Bull Riders
Fri. Sep 6, 2013 8:00 pm Sat. Sep 7, 2013 8:00 pm
Location: Arena Ticket Prices: $52, $32, $22 *All ticket prices are $2 more on day of show.
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BRIMFIELD ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLES SHOW
Sept 3 - 8
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163rd Franklin County Fair
Thursday, Sept. 8 to Sunday, Sept. 11 Fairgrounds, 89 Wisdom Way, Greenfield $9, adults 18-59; $6,
seniors 60 & older; $7, kids 9-17; Free, children 8 & younger
FOR INFORMATION: PHONE NUMBER; (413) 774-4282
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Northampton Jazz Festival
Saturday, September 7th from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. in downtown Northampton, Massachusetts.
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Mattoon Street Craft Fair
Saturday, September 7 at 10 a.m. Click on image for full story on Masslive.
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Glendi 2013
Friday 5-11 p.m.
Saturday noon to 11 p.m.
Sunday noon to 7 p.m.
Greek Cultural Center
Springfield
Admission is $1
call 413-737-1496 for more info or click on image
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Fall Hours
at the
Merry-Go-Round
Now that the kids are back
in school, it is time for the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round to open under our "Fall Hours."
The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is now open Saturdays and Sundays, 12-4 PM. All rides are just $2.00 and we have several specials available! For more information, please call (413) 538-9838 or visit our web site holyokemerrygoround.org.
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Belchertown Fair
September 20-22
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Big E
2013
Daily Schedule
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The second annual "BOOK IT" 5K road race and walk to benefit the under-construction South Hadley Public Library being built along the riverfront is Sept. 29, according to library director Joseph Rodio. Click on image for full story.
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