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OCTOBER 2012  
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Dear ,
Since our last newsletter, the Chamber held a very successful Rake in the Business, October WestNet, and attended four ribbon cuttings! We are also pleased to announce that our Board of Directors has approved our Strategic Plan for 2013. More information on our Strategic Plan will be shared at the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 14th at Shaker Farms Country Club.
Speaking of the Annual Meeting, the Chamber is very pleased to announce the 2012 Business Leader of the Year - Jeffrey R. Daley, City Advancement Officer. His commitment to our city, the downtown area, and city-wide economic development accomplishments over the past year is deserving of this recognition. Please join us in honoring Jeff at our Annual Meeting by calling Pam Bussell, administrative assistant, at 568.1618 or email her at info@westfieldfieldbiz.org.
The Rake In The Business Table Top Showcase was a huge success and I would like to thank our sponsors: Platinum: Westfield Bank; Gold: The Westfield News Group and Silver: MetLife:
Patrick Berry, President of the Westfield News Group
Wegrzyn Dental Group
Flowers by Webster
Janet Allen - Bags, Baubles & Chocolate
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Hajra Khan & Dan Goggins of MetLife
The crew from Patriot Freightliner * Western Star
We want to thank East Mountain Country Club for hosting our Oktoberfest WestNet and here are some photos to enjoy:
Justin Friend, Dave Felty & Valerie Hansen
Michelle Crosby & Betty Sheldon (lucky winner of the 50/50!)
At our September Breakfast, Earl Bonett, State Vice Chair of Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve, asked the Chairman of our Board and me to sign a statement of support for our men and women who serve our country in the Armed Forces. We did so at that breakfast and I know it is appreciated by all who serve. I urge each and every one of you to do the same. You can contact Earl at 413.267.4037 or email at coffeelvr9@aol.com. Remember, all you are doing is signing a document stating your support and is a good public relations program.
Sincerely,
Kate Phelon
Executive Director
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Join Us! Upcoming GWCC Chamber Events
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Mayor's Coffee Hour
Monday, November 5, 2012
8:00 am to 9:00 am
Shaker Farms Country Club
866 Shaker Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Please contact Pam Bussell at 568.1618 or email at info@westfieldbiz.org to register or for more information. The coffee hours are free and open to the public.
Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Shaker Farms Country Club
866 Shaker Road
Westfield, MA 01085
You are cordially invited to attend the Chamber's Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner. The guest speaker/emcee is Senator Michael Knapik and the recipient of the 2012 Business Leader of the Year is Jeffrey R. Daley, City Advancement Officer. Our sponsors are: Platinum: Westfield State University; Gold: First Niagara and Noble Hospital; Silver: Berkshire Bank & Savage Arms; Bronze: Westfield Electroplating.
Chamber members are $45 and non-members are $50. Please contact Pam Bussell at 568-1618 or email info@westfieldbiz.org or more information.
November WestNet
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Easthampton Savings Bank
85 Broad Street
Westfield, MA 01085
Launching Social Media Opportunity
for Chamber Members!
You will not want to miss this WestNet!
Come and join us for a great networking event. Our host is Easthampton Savings Bank and the speaker is Sarah Tanner, Senior Vice President of Resource Development. Our Sponsors are Creative Strategy Agency and Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail.
For tickets or more information, please contact Pam Bussell, administrative assistant, at 568.1618 or email info@westfieldbiz.org.
See the full GWCC Calendar
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NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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New Members - please submit your
biographies and photos!
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GWCC Board Meetings and Notes
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The GWCC Executive Committee meets on the second Wednesday of every month. The Executive Committee will not be meeting due to our Annual Meeting event.
The full GWCC Board of Directors meets on the third Wednesday of the month. The next Board of Directors meeting is Wednesday, November 14, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Shaker Farms Country Club. Your Board of Directors is listed here: http://www.westfieldbiz.org/directors-officers.html
Events Committee
(Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 8:00 am at
Air Compressor Eng.)
The committee has been working very hard in booking events for next year. We only have two openings for WestNets and one for our Annual Meeting. Please contact the chamber office if you are interested in hosting - it's a unique way to market your business.
Membership Committee
The next meeting of the Membership Committee is Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 9:00 am at Westfield Bank. If you would like to be a member of this committee, please contact
koconnor@westfieldbank.com.
Business & Community Affairs Committee
The next meeting of the Business & Community Affairs Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, November 6th. If you would like to be a member of this committee, please contact Cal Annino at cannino@admlawfirm.com.
Here is a list of our committees and contact names. We welcome current and new members to get involved. Please feel free to contact the chairpersons below if you would like to participate on a committee.
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Notes from the Mayor's October Coffee Hour
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- Mayor Knapik announced the City is looking at a pilot program where residents can pay city bills with credit/debit cards
- Mayor Knapik shared with the audience that he received a wedding picture taken in the park by the new bridges
- Urban renewal plan for Elm Street is ongoing and will hopefully be completed by December 1st. Once the study is completed, architectural designs can be completed and presented
- First phase of the Gaslight District should start end of October, 2012 and will be a 2 year project
- Funds for the second phase of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trails have been secured
- Cabot Road urban renewal program is underway and will provided developed space for small businesses
- Pochassic Street bridge is being held up by CSX Railroad
- Please contact the Mayor of Jeff Daley regarding their respective television shows which is listed below under "Westfield Info Bites"
The next Mayor's Coffee Hour is scheduled for Monday, November 5th Shaker Farms Country Club from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.
Please contact Pam Bussell to register for this free event at 568.1618 or info@westfieldbiz.org.
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CITY OF WESTFIELD INFO BITES
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DANIEL M. KNAPIK
MAYOR
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59 Court Street
Westfield MA 01085 | Tel: (413) 572-6201
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Ribbon Cuttings
Timothy Kelleher, Coach/General Manager and his crew!
Westfield Gas & Electric Re-Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Inside the G&E remodeled offices with original bank vault
Dedication and Ribbon Cutting of the 1st phase of the
Columbia Greenway Rail Trail
Ymmmmm - tastes great!
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GWCC MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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Profile and advertise
Your company here for $75.00!
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Save the Date! Chamber Member Events
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(To have your event included in the next Chamber's eNewsletter, please send it to kphelon@westfieldbiz.org by the third Thursday of the month.)
The Salvation Army
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Event:
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Christmas Red Kettle Campaign - Sign-Ups'
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Open
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Location:
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Westfield Service Center, 12 Arnold Street,
Westfield, MA
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9:00 am to 12:00 noon
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N/A
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The Westfield Service Center of the Salvation Army would like to extend an invitation to members of your youth or adult groups to participate as bell ringers for the 2012 Christmas Red Kettle Campaign. This is a fun time and it does not require anyone to approach a potential donor. Your invitation to contribute money to the kettle is by your ringing of the bell. The bell symbolizes the intention of the The Salvation Army, "People Caring for People."
Another option is to earn money for your group while raising money for the community through our "Community Partnership." If you or your organization is interested in becoming bell ringers, please call 413.568.1256 and sign up for a convenient time. We ask for a time commitment of two hours with two people. Our sites are The Bon Ton, Walmart, Stop & Shop, and Dunkin Donuts. Make it fun by wearing holiday hats, play music, pass out candy or have a sign or banner with the name of your group!
AIM-Associated Industries of Massachusetts
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Event:
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Small Business & Manufacturing Workshop
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Date:
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
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Location:
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
One Atwood Drive, Northampton, MA
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Time:
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4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Cost:
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FREE
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Join AIM as we share with local businesses all the opportunities our Partner Agencies have to help you survive and thrive! You will learn of tools you can utilize now and gear up for 2013. Presentations by: MassDevelopment, Massachusetts Offices of International Trade & Investment (MOITI), and NGM Programs. RSVP by October 20, 2012 to Gloria Fischer at gfisher@aimnet.org.
Amelia Park Children's Museum
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Event:
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Halloween Spectacular
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
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Location:
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APCM, 29 South Broad Street, Westfield, MA
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Call 572.4014
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$7.00 Adults & Children;
$5.00 Member Adults & Children
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Come join us for our 2nd Annual Haunted Halloween Bash! There will be spooky decorations, a costume parade with fabulous prizes and treats. Try out your special costume before the big day with APCM. Check out our new picnic grove where we will serve haunted punch and spooky sweets!
The Westfield Athenaeum
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Event:
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First Thursdays Concert Series
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Date:
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
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Location:
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Lang Auditorium
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Time:
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12:00 pm
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Cost:
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Free
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Ellen Cogen & John Mason will perform jazz arrangements improvisations on Satie, The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, and Kurt Weill. Join us for lunch! Soup's On will be offering a variety of lunch choices, hot and cold beverages. Prices vary.
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6th Annual Craft Fair
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
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Location:
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The American Inn - Main Building
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9:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Cost:
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Free
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On hand will be crafters from all over the Pioneer Valley featuring jewelers, a variety of handmade goods and decorations, homemade jellies and jams, hand-crafted paper products, specialty baked goods and homemade candy, photography, and much more. There will also be a bake sale by the American Inn residents and a 50-50 raffle with proceeds to benefit the Southwick-Granville-Tolland Open Pantry. A light lunch will provided for a small fee. The craft fair is indoors and will be held rain or shine. The American Inn for Retirement Living is on College Highway (Routes 10/202) just over the Westfield line in Southwick. Convenient parking will available in the Hampden County Physicians lot next door. For more information, please contact Barbara Huntoon at 569-1945, ext. 114.
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Event:
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48th Annual Noble Ball Fundraising Event
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
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Location:
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MassMutual Center, Springfield, MA
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Time:
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6:30 pm to Midnight
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Cost:
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See below
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The theme of this year's Ball is Viva Las Vegas. The evening will include live entertainment by the Boston band Beantown, a gourmet meal, dancing, gambling, and silent and live auctions. The signature fundraising event for the Hospital, this black-tie gala provides financial support to enhance the outstanding level of care our community has come to expect from Noble Hospital. Proceeds from this year's event will go towards purchasing new patient room furnishings, which will enable Noble to offer a more modern and comfortable experience to patients and their families.
Corporate sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are still available for the Ball. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.noblehospital.org or http://give.noblehospital.org/Ball2012. For sponsorship information, contact the Community Development Office at info@noblehealth.org or call 413-568-2811 x 5520.
Shaker Farms Country Club
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Event:
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Rod Stewart Tribute Artist
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Date:
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
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Location:
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Shaker Farms Country Club
866 Shaker Road, Westfield
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Time:
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6:00 pm
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Cost:
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$30.00 per person
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Come see Rick Larrimore, the ultimate Tribute to Rod Stewart. Hors d'ouevres at 6:00 pm and the show starts at 7:00 pm. For tickets and reservations, call 413.568.4087. For additional questions call Music Tribute Productions at 413.219.9759
The Westfield Athenaeum
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Event:
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Speaker Series - Rebecca Lobo-Rushin
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
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Location:
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Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm Street, Westfield
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6:00 pm
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Cost:
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$25.00 in advance (required)
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2012 Edwin Smith Family Distinguished Speaker Rebecca Lobo-Rushin. The Athenaeum is very pleased to be able to honor Ms. Lobo-Rushin for all her outstanding accomplishments, both off and on the court. Chili & Beer tasting reception beginning at 6:00 pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Athenaeum Circulation Desk; or call 568.7833. Sponsored by the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum.
Shaker Farms Country Club
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Event:
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Art Auction
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Date:
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Friday, November 9, 2012
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Location:
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Shaker Farms Country Club,
866 Shaker Road, Westfield
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Time:
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10:00 am
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Cost:
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For more information, call 413.568.4087. Noble Hospital & the Westfield Woman's Club |
Event:
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Zumbathon Charity Event
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Date:
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
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Location:
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Westfield Woman's Club,
28 Court Street, Westfield, MA
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Time:
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10:00 am to 12:00 noon
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Cost:
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$15.00 /ticket if by 11/8;
$20.00 /ticket the day of the event
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Money raised will go towards women's programs at the WWC and women's health at Noble Hospital. The morning will feature dancing, raffles, refreshments, and more! Join some of the best Licensed ZumbaŽ Fitness Instructors from Western Mass at this day of fitness! Leading routines will be ZumbaŽ Instructors Katie Fiondella, Laura Geryk, Amy Knight, Meg Morrill, Sue Morton, Kate O'Donnell, Tara Kowal, and Nataliya Yuryrk. To purchase tickets, visit http://megmorrill.zumba.com (click on the Zumbathon event tab), or contact one of the Instructors. This event is open to anyone aged 12 and up. Wear workout clothes, bring your sneakers and a bottle of water, and get ready to have a blast! Don't forget to wear something pink to help celebrate women! Shaker Farms Country Club |
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Ellis Band
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Date:
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
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Location:
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19th Hole, Shaker Farms Country Club,
866 Shaker Road, Westfield
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Time:
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6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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Cost:
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Free
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For more information, call 413.568.4087. Amelia Park Children's Museum |
Event:
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Santa Arrives!
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Date:
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Friday, November 23, 2012
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Location:
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Santa House, APCM, 29 South Broad Street, Westfield
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Time:
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10:00 am
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Cost:
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Photos with Santa is $5.00
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This is the first day of the famous Santa House Season and part of Westfield on Weekends Dickens Days! Visiting Santa is free and photos with Santa are $5.00 each. Stay and play in the museum is an additional fee. Check out our website for additional dates and Santa hours at http://www.ameliaparkmuseum.org. Or call 413.572.4014 Shaker Farms Country Club |
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Mom's Night Out
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Date:
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Friday, November 30, 2012
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Location:
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Shaker Farms Country Club, 866 Shaker Road, Westfield
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Time:
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7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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Join us for a night of holiday shopping to benefit Munger Hill PTO. For more information, call 413.568.4087. Noble Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services |
Event:
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Volunteer Training Sessions
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Date:
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Beginning in December 2012
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Location:
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NVNHS office at 77 Mill Street, Ste. 201, Westfield, MA
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Time:
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Please call Carrie Walker-Ray, LCSW at 413.562.7049
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Cost:
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Free
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Volunteer Training Noble Visiting Nurse and Hospice will be offering a volunteer training for those interested in working with patients and families facing the end-of-life. Volunteer opportunities include both direct and indirect care. Volunteers are an essential member of the hospice team who provide caring support and compassion to patients, families and the hospice staff. The eighteen hour training is held over a six week period beginning in December. The qualifications to be a volunteer are the willingness to complete the training and to be committed to being a vital member of our hospice team. Stanley Park |
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Wreaths Across America
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Date:
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
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Location:
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The Streets of Westfield
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Time:
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9:00 am
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Cost:
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N/A
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Stanley Park of Westfield has the honor to welcome "Wreaths Across America". This year we have been selected as one of the stops along the way in the Wreaths Across America -Escort to Arlington 2012. The convoy is due to arrive in Westfield at 9:00 a.m. on December 11, 2012. Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman, Morrill Worcester, in 1992 As many other communities have done in the past, we would like our City to roll out the "Welcome Mat" asking each of you to get the word out and possibly organize a "Welcome". It would be wonderful to have people of the City out on the streets, lining our new bridges, gathered on the new green and school children holding signs that they created in their art classes as the convoy comes through our City. Wreaths Across America will be coming off the MA Turnpike (exit 3) bearing right and traveling North Elm Street , Elm Street onto Court Street, continuing onto Western Avenue and then arriving at Stanley Park. Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) organization. The website is www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. There is a brochure/form for people that would like to "Sponsor a Wreath" or it can be done by simply going to the websites home page and click on "Act Now". Sponsorship levels are reasonable. What an honor it would be to have our City recognized across the nation for supporting this cause. For more information call Robert McKean, Managing Director at (413) 568-9312 x102 or myself at x101.
General Member Listings
Forum House
Forum House Job Seeker - Peter Tougas
Peter is seeking a part time job at an entry level position. Peter will gladly consider any work opportunity! Peter is friendly, outgoing & a hard worker.
His past experience includes working at Valley Opportunity Council serving lunches, Forum House food prep, serving lunches, dishwasher, data entry, computer research and House of Prayer general volunteer work.
Additional work experience also includes janitorial work, MS Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel & Power Point), interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Please Contact Sue Smith, Forum House (413)896-3853, sues@hru.org if you have a work opportunity for Peter
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center
To see a full listing of events please click the link http://www.genesiscenter.us/
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The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce eNewsletter
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Promote your company for only $75.00! Each month a Chamber member has the opportunity to submit a write-up on their company and the profile will be under the "Member Spotlight" section for a fee of $75. Please submit images no wider than 440px.
All members are encouraged to submit their upcoming events to be published at no cost! The deadline for submission is the third Thursday, 5:00 pm of every month - no exceptions!
Sponsorships and/or advertising are available to you in our newsletter. Please contact the Chamber office at 568.1618 for more information.
The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce serves the communities of Blandford, Chester, Granville, Huntington, Montgomery, Russell, Tolland, Southwick, and Westfield.
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