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.com and clicking on "Submit a Community Event".
|
Click on Image to Register
|
|
Click on Image to Register
|
|
Click on Image to Register
|
|
COMMON CAPITAL PROVIDES FINANCING AND BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CONSULTATION FOR BUSINESSES IN HOLYOKE AND WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
Common Capital is a community loan fund serving Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties in Western Massachusetts. They provide financing and business advisory services to small and medium sized businesses, startups, and to non-profits for community based projects.
The Holyoke office is located at 4 Open Square Way -Suite 407.
They are committed to investing their resources to promote a thriving local economy and to improve the lives of people who live and work in Holyoke and Western Massachusetts. E very dollar that Common Capital deploys is an investment in job creation, opportunity for low-income people, essential community services, neighborhood rejuvenation and environmental sustainability. Their focus is on businesses that are locally owned and that recirculate local dollars.
Common Capital provides business advisory services through their staff, business consultants and in partnership with other organizations. Visit their website for more information and to read CEO, Chris Sikes' blog at http://www.common-capital.org/.
|
|
|
|
| |
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY - HOLYOKE
NOVEMBER 30, 2013
Here's an idea . . . .
Let's buy Christmas presents from small local businesses and self-employed people. For example, from your neighbor who sells online, a local craftsperson who makes jewelry, the stunning local florist shop, the local bakers that do homemade cakes, buns, and chocolates. The guys that runs a café or a salon.
Lets' make sure our money goes to individual people and not multinational companies. This way, more local people will have a better Christmas . . . . Support Real People. "Like" or share if you think this is an awesome way to show community support.
All businesses who join will be in a raffle for one of 4 Small Business door mats. Post cards are also available.
For more information please visit the Holyoke Small Business Facebook Event page or contact Christine at 413-538-9492 or Clowntique@yahhoo.com.
*****************************
|
|
CHAMBER MEMBER NEWS
| |
FRIENDS OF HOLYOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOLD TAG AND BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Holyoke Public Library have announced that they will be holding a gigantic Tag and Book Sale on Saturday, November 16th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The sale will be held at the Lynch School at 1575 Northampton Street, rather than at the library itself. Included in the sale are hundreds of used items from the original library building as well as material and equipment
that was used at Holyoke City Hall during the period when the Auditorium served as a temporary location for the library.
In addition to library materials, the sale will also include a wide selection of used books donated by the Friends of the Holyoke Public Library and others. To donate books or other items for the sale or for answers to questions, please contact Sandy Ward at 413-250-8079. Proceeds from the sale will go toward the Holyoke Public Library Building Fund.
********************************************
HOLYOKE LIBRARY TO PRESENT SUPER HERO ARTIST
On Saturday, Nov. 16, Holyoke Public Library will present two special performances by Artist Paul Merklein. The first, to be presented at 10:30 a.m., "Super heroes for Kids and Families," will introduce the audience with the artistry and imagination that goes into creating a super hero character. The second presentation to be held at 1 p.m, has been designed to teach teens and tweens how to draw super-heroes. Paul Merklein began his career as a professional artist at the University of Wisconsin, where he drew signs for the Student Union Publicity Department while he was still a student studying art. After college, Merklein free-lanced cartoons and illustrations to newspapers, magazines and other online media, including the New York Times and the Milwaukee Journal. In 2001, he performed his first "Great Big Faces" show at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. His show combines dynamic art, comedy and audience participation as Merklein draws a variety of subjects, frequently even members of his audience. Paul Merklein has performed at schools, libraries, colleges, festivals concerts and special events throughout the country, including Milwaukee's Summerfest, Harvard University, and the Freeman Stage in Delaware. Reservations are recommended for Paul Merklein's presentations at Holyoke Public Library and may be made by calling the library at 420- 8101. Be sure to specify whether you wish to attend the 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. presentation.
|
|
2013
|
|
 
November 20 - December 24
The Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program provides new clothing and/or toys for children. The tree is decorated with numbered paper angel tags with the first name, age and gender of a child who will receive the gift. Contributors remove one or more tags from the tree and purchase appropriate gifts for the child or children described on the tags. The toys are then delivered to the unit and later picked up by the parent to distribute to the child/children on Christmas Day. The angel tree is located on the Upper Level near Sears.
*****************************
8th Annual "Magical Night of Giving"!
Holyoke Mall is proud to host its seventh annual "Magical Day of Giving". This event will help raise money for local non-profit organizations. Local non-profit organizations will be selling tickets for $5 keeping all proceeds from the tickets sold. These tickets entitle shoppers to exclusive savings and entertainment from 6 pm-9:30 pm.
Shoppers will also have the chance to enter to win numerous drawings including a $1,000 Holyoke Mall Gift Card and many more! Tickets will be sold at the Customer Service Center, located on the Lower Level near Sears, to benefit the Jimmy Fund or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Tickets will also be sold the night of the event at various mall entrances. Also, Holyoke Mall will be collecting canned goods for Providence Ministries for the needy during this event. All canned goods may be dropped off at the Customer Service Center.
|
|
HOSPICE LIFE CARE GIFT WRAPPING FUNDRAISER
We are looking for volunteers to gift wrap through the holiday season at the Holyoke Mall. Gift wrapping starts November 29th through December 24th at 6:00 PM.
If you are interested in volunteering for a shift (3 hours) please contact Meghan Deitz at madeitz@holyokevna.org (322-1233) or Cindy Brosseau at cbrosseau@holyokevna.org.
Our booth is located on the first floor at the Customer Service booth near Sears.
************************************
HOSPICE LIFE CARE
LIGHT UP A LIFE 2013
Stars will once again shine on the Hospice Life Care Memorial Tree located at the Hospice Gift Wrap Booth in the Holyoke Mall. The public is invited to purchase a star for $10.00. These stars will be hung in memory of a loved one, friend or someone living whom they wish to honor. Stars can be purchased at the Hospice Gift Wrap Booth, by calling Meghan Deitz at 534-5691 or by visiting our website at www.holyokevna.org. The public is also invited to join us for the Memorial Celebration and Tree Lighting. The Ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 5th at 10:00 a.m. at the Hospice Gift Wrap Booth. Rich Tettemer of 22News, the Blessed Sacrament School Choir and other Special Guests will be on hand to mark this special occasion. Light up a Life proceeds benefit Hospice Life Care, which provides compassionate care to terminally ill patients and their families in Hampden and Hampshire Counties. Please join us!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
|
|
|
|
Reader Raves
Thank you from the Chamber
Business Section
|
It's that time of year. Once again, the Republican/El Pueblo News is offering the opportunity to voice our opinions for the "Best" of almost everything in the Greater Springfield Area.
This gives us an opportunity to thank you again for voting the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce the "Best Chamber of Commerce" for 2013.
We have been working even harder now to live up to your expectations and we don't plan on disappointing you . . . ever.
The image above provides a link to the Business voting section.
Please support your fellow Chamber members and local businesses by thinking of them as you cast your vote for your favorites . . . and don't forget to vote for your favorite Chamber of Commerce!
|
|
Have you Moved or Updated your information?
Please tell us.
|
We are updating our Business Resource Guide for 2014.
Please contact our office at 413-534-3376
if you have moved or changed any of your business information:
telephone/fax number
email address
contact information
(new director, president, etc.)
so that we may publish your updated listing.
|
|
A Night of Music and Dancing
|
Old Deerfield Christmas Craft Fair
Nov. 15, Friday - noon to 7 p.m.
Nov. 16, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
Nov. 16, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Eastern States Exposition grounds, West Springfield
Adults, $8; and ages 6 to 12, $1
Click on image for more info.
|
|
| |
SATURDAY NIGHT JAZZ
Final Concert with Ed Byrne &
Eastern Standard Time
On Saturday, November 23 at 7:30pm, Ed Byrne & Eastern Standard Time will be the final featured act in a four-part Saturday Night Jazz series at Wistariahurst Museum.
You won't want to miss this amazing performance as this is 21st century jazz! Ed Byrne has worked with many of the world's finest musicians, such as Chet Baker, Herbie Hancock, Charles Mingus and Buddy Rich, to mention just a few. Byrne is a world-class jazz trombonist and composer and will be accompanied by Johnny Johansson, Mike Caruk, and Holyoke native and co-owner of the independent recording label Simmer Music, Mark Dunlap. Tickets $12 general / $8 members and can be purchased online at www.wistariahurst.org or by calling 413-322-5660. Doors open at 7:00pm.
.
|
Springfield
Science Museum
| |
November 17th
All Day Springfield Science Museum
The Springfield Science Museum is home to the Seymour Planetarium, the oldest operating planetarium in the United States. The star ball in the Seymour Planetarium can project more than 7,000 stars which vary in brightness.
Click on image for more info.
|
Mount Holyoke College
Concert Events
| |
Friday, Nov. 15
WEST AFRICAN MUSIC ENSEMBLES
McCulloch
Auditorium, Pratt Hall, Mount Holyoke;
Fri. Nov. 15, 7 p.m. The Five College West African Music Ensembles will play selections of music from southern Togo, Ghana and Benin. The concert will feature a dance lesson for audience
members. Children always welcome!
Free Admission.
********************
HOT JAZZ ON A COLD NIGHT
Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
McCulloch Auditorium, Pratt Hall, Mount Holyoke College. Sat.,
The Jazz Ensembles of Mount Holyoke, Mark Gionfriddo, director, perform their annual
winter concert with music by Bing Crosby and the Andrew Sisters, Alan Baylock, Gordon Goodwin, Van Morrison, and the Real Group.
|
|
| |
NEW GIRL SCOUT
COMMUNITY TROOPS COMENCE
Regional Community Girl Scout troops are offered monthly in Holyoke beginning November 16. Community troops offer a flexible way for girls to participate in Girl Scouts and are open to all girls looking for a troop experience. Meetings take place once per month from November - May from 10 am to noon at the Girl Scout's service center, 301 Kelly Way, Holyoke. No RSVP is necessary. A girl can join one month or all six. The registration fee is $25 for all. Financial aid may be available. The dates are:
November 16, 10-noon
December 21, 10-noon
January 18, 10-noon
February 15, 10-noon
March 22, 10-noon
May 17, 10-noon
Traditional Girl Scout activities are offered including earning badges by exploring the outdoors, creating an artistic masterpiece, running a cookie business, helping in your community and making new friends.
For more information contact: Thais Frost at 413-584-2602, x3613, or tfrost@gscwm.org.
|
Log CAbin - Delaney House
| |
Springfield Symphony Orchestra
|
Springfield Symphony Orchestra in concert
When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Symphony Hall, Springfield
Cost: $22-$65
For more info: www.springfieldsymphony.org or (413) 733-2291
|
|
Other Events
| |
November 14, 2013
The Foreigner
7:30 p.m.
Leslie Phillips Theater
Admission: $10 General Admission, $8 Students and Seniors, $5 HCC Community
The HCC Players will present the comic romp The Foreigner by Larry Shue Nov. 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23 at 7: 30 p.m. in the Leslie Phillips Theater in HCC's Fine and Performing Arts Building. Matinees will be presented Nov. 16 and 23 at 2 p.m.
The Fri., Nov. 22, show will be sign-language interpreted.
The play is being directed by HCC theater professor Tom Geha and designed by theater professor Chris Hoyt.
Tickets are $10 (general admission), $8 (students and seniors), and $5 (HCC students, faculty and staff).
The play follows Charlie, a depressed man, as he is taken by his friend Froggy to a fishing lodge in rural Georgia. Fearing conversation, Charlie pretends to be a foreigner who speaks no English to avoid speaking with the other lodgers. This only intrigues them and soon everyone in the house wants to talk to him. Charlie overhears more than he should and is forced to make up a gibberish language, foil a devilish plot, and discover who he truly is.
The play won two Obie Awards and two Outer Critics Circle Awards as Best New American Play and Best Off-Broadway Production.
Friday, November 22
SOMETHTHING WORTH FIGHTING FOR
Log Cabin
Hosted by the Massachusetts State Police boxing team, honors Springfield Police Department Officer Kevin E. Ambrose, who was killed in the line of duty
on June 4, 2012.
A steak dinner with cash bar will start off the evening at 5 p.m.; the fight card begins at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds from "Something Worth Fighting For," which also includes a raffle and a live auction, benefit the Kevin Ambrose Memorial Fund.
All seats, which are $50, are by reservation only and can be booked on line at logcabin-delaney.com or by calling (413) 535-5077.
|
Springfield Armory Alliance to host open house on Nov. 16
| |
On Nov. 16, the work of polishing the "gem," officially known as Springfield Armory National Historic Site, will begin in earnest.
The doors of the arsenal will be opened and guests.
Click on image for full story.
|
|
 |
|
