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Community events: (sorted by date)

Ware is having a birthday - click for more information:  Ware 250th Anniversary

Monson is having a birthday - click for more information:  Monson 250th Celebration

Events for the Quaboag 350th anniversary celebration include the 1st Annual Silver Bat Classic in July.  Check back for more details.  For more information email  avery468@aol.com

March 6:  The St Mary's Guild of Ware is hosting its annual Spring Polish Food and Penny Sale at the Church Hall on South Street in Ware.  The Polish Food sale begins at 11 A and continues throughout the day until all food is sold out.  Baked goods will be sold at the same time.  Please note that the Penny Sale begins at 6 P.  All proceeds from the even are donated to St Mary's School.

March 6:  The Warren Knights of Columbus is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Dinner at 5:00 PM at St. Stanislaus Parish Hall at 2270 Main St. in West Warren. This years annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner includes live music by Celtic Thunder. Celtic Thunder is a youth pipe and drum band from Western Massachusetts. This dinner will include tender corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and vegetables, and a surprise dessert. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase. Advanced Tickets for the St Patrick's Day Dinner are $10.00 for adults and $4.00 and Children 10 and under. The cost of tickets on the day of the dinner will be $15.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Children  Tickets can be purchased by calling (413) 436-5110 or (413) 530-8205.

March 6:  The Jewish Community of Amherst, located at 742 Main St, Amherst, MA, 01002 will host our Grand Auction from 7 to 10 pm. This event is open to the public. State Senator Stan Rosenberg will call a live auction, and over 200 items will be available in a silent auction. Items include: vacation rentals, sports, theatre and entertainment tickets, fashion and jewelry, books, art, services of many kinds, home and garden supplies, gift certificates for shopping and dining and much more. Wine, hors d'oeuvres and desserts are compliments of the Project Rehovot Catering Committee. Members of Hu-Tsa-Tsa will perform live Jewish music. All proceeds will benefit  the Jewish Community of Amherst, its operations, school and community service efforts. The catalogue will be viewable online at www.j-c-a.org .  There is a $10 admission at the door. There is a snow date of Sunday, March 7th at the same time and location.

March 7:  The Monson Bellmen will sponsor a trip to Warner Theatre in Torrington, CT.  There we will see "Late Nite Catechism."  An uproariously funny play that takes the audience back to their youth.  Lunch at the Black Rock Tavern in Thomaston, CT.  Must book by February 1st.  Call Carolyn at 413-267-3421.

March 12:  Team Alzheimer's 2nd Annual Casino Night from 7 - midnight at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ware  Black jack, roulette, chuck-a-luck, texas hold 'em and more.  Cash bar, auction and lots of great prizes.  Entry fee includes $500 gaming money per guest and one auction ticket.  $15 per person, $25 per couple.  All proceeds benefit Alzheimer's Research and Care Facilities.  For more information call Drew - 413-313-7147.

March 11 - 24: 5th Annual Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival.  Over a dozen theatrical, educational, and other organizations have joined with the Festival to host films throughout the two-week run.  Presented by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and the Springfield JCC in collaboration with a dozen Pioneer Valley partner organizations host ing 14 award-winning international films, Film Talks! with scholars and other selected speakers.  TICKETS: $9 general admission, $7 seniors (65+)/students (under 18), and $32 for a 4-Pack. Check our website for details! www.ValleyJewishFilm.org

March 13:  Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish will hold it's 34th annual St Patrick's Day Party at the gym building in Holyoke.  Irish dancers from the McDermott School of Irish Dancing at 7 PM.  Spancil Hill will entertain from 8PM to 11PM.  Hot corned beef and cabbage sandwiches catered by Dan Burns and Mike Manijak will be available from 6 - 9PM.  Sandwiches are $6.00 and the cover charge is $6.00 at the door.  12 and under are $3.00.  For more information contact Sue Sullivan 413-536-7418.

March 13:  Shiloh, a 5 piece gospel acoustic band from Central Massachusetts will be performing at the Facing East Coffee House at St. Michael's Orthodox Church at 7PM in the parish hall on Romanian Avenue in Southbridge.  The doors open at 6:30 and the performance is free and open to the public.  A free will offering will be taken.  Refreshments will be served.  Come join us for some great music, food and fellowship.  For further information contact Fr. Peter at 508-765-5276 or the website at www.stmichaelorth.org

March 14:  The Ware High School Class of 2010 will be sponsoring a Farewell Breakfast at the Knights of Columbus Hall, West Street in Ware from 8 - 11 AM.  This will be their last class breakfast as they graduate this June. The menu includes ham, eggs, and home fries together with muffins and your choice of beverages.  The breakfast is open to the public.  Adults $5.00 and Seniors/Students $4.00.

March 14:  A St Patrick's Day corned beef and cabbage dinner will be served from Noon to 5 PM at Amvets Post 74 on Main Street in Three Rivers.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for veterans.  Tickets are available at the Post's bar or at the door. 

March 18:  Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce presents it's annual business and adventure expo at the Sturbridge Host Hotel in Sturbridge from 4 - 7PM.  Panel discussions on the following topics:  buying a home, health and wellness, insurance, taxes and investments, and fraud.   Free admission. 

March 21:  Antiques Appraisal Day to be held from 1 - 5 PM.  at the Mandell Jewish Community Center 335 Bloomfield Ave. West Hartford in the adult lounge on the first floor.  All types of antiques can be evaluated at the cost of $5.00 per item.  Please bring pictures only of large pieces of furniture.  The event will have three local area appraisers donating their time and their expertise. . Proceeds to benefit the United Synagogues of Greater Hartford. any questions may be directed to 860-841-7300.

March 21:  A Tribute to the Great Legends at the Hu Ke Lau in Chicopee.   Seating at 5PM, show at 6:30.  Tribute artists perform Ray of Elvis, Rod Stewart Buddy Holly, Neil Diamon, Frank Sinatra, Patsy Lee and special guest Jimmy Mazz and Hu Ke Lau's own Atoa Ripley.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Pioneer Valley USO.  Please call the box office today to reserve your seat at 413-593-5222. 

March 27:  WinterGreen Music Hall Series continues at the School Street Bistro in Westfield, MA.  Pydein Celtic Rock starts at 7 PM.  Doors open at 6 PM.  Dinner and drinks available before and during the show.  Open seating.  For more information call 413-62-2277.  Tickets on sale at School Street Bistro and www.TIX.com

April 2:  If you want freedom from life’s controlling issues we encourage you to check out “Celebrate Recovery” on Friday nights at Ware Community Church, 8 South St., Ware, MA. Doors open at 6:30pm. Allow God’s grace to release you from your addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors. For more information contact Pastor Wayne Gallagher or Pastor Yvette Gallagher Phone: Church 413-967-7919 or cell 774-218-0941, email at wayneyvettegallagher@comcast.net or visit www.warecc.org

April 10:  Texas Hold’em Tournament to benefit the Pioneer Valley USO $ 80.00 per person - includes dinner (pizza), deserts and snacks.  50/50 Raffle and more.  Prize fund is determined by amount of entries. The '09 prize fund was well over $3,500 with the first and second place winners sharing over $2,000.  Five winners paid out in '09 based on seventy entries.  Join us at The American Legion Post #438 Granby Road, Chicopee Ma. 01020 Please arrive by 6:30 PM for information contact: Brian Krok – 575-6715

April 20:  In the spirit of the 20th anniversary of this event, Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts will be honoring all of our previous Women of Distinction at a reception and dinner program at Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House in Holyoke at 5:30.  All proceeds will support leadership programs for nearly 15,000 Girl Scouts throughout Central and Western Massachusetts.  Email questions to:  bwolfe@gscwm.org or call for info at 800-462-9100 x 4032 or 413-224-4032. 

April 20:  The SS Peter and Paul Rosary Sodality of Divine Mercy Parish is holding their annual Whist Card Party at 7 PM in the Parish Center at 2267 Main Street in Three Rivers.  A $1.00 donation provides you with an enjoyable, social evening, which includes a light lunch!  Lots of raffles, including cash, lottery tree, handmade items and many other prizes are available.  Non-players are welcome to join as well.

April 24:  WinterGreen Music Hall Series continues at the School Street Bistro in Westfield, MA. Kelli Trottier a Canadian singer, fiddler and step dancer starts at 7 PM. Doors open at 6 PM. Dinner and drinks available before and during the show. Open seating. For more information call 413-62-2277. Tickets on sale at School Street Bistro and www.TIX.com