Events

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Hope will bloom across Massachusetts as the American Cancer Society welcomes Spring with our Daffodil Days Program. 
Help fight back against cancer by ordering a beautiful bouquet of daffodils for $10.00.  You can also volunteer to take orders and collect donations from friends, family, co-workers, customers and others.  Support the society's mission to save lives.  To reserve your flowers or for more information on how to volunteer call 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org/daffodils.

Community events: (sorted by date)

February:  Hitchcock Free Academy presents various programs throughout the year. Check their website for the latest offerings: www.hitchcockacademy.org 

Feb 11:  Florence VFW Post 8006 presents Four Bands:  Roogaroos, Road House, 413 Band, and Plan B from 7 - closing.  $10 donation, lite food fare by Smithsonian Chowder House in Hatfield.  All bands have donated their time.  Huge dance fllor and the grand opening of Club Y upstairs.  Raffles, door prizes. 

Feb 19:  36th Annual Memorial Ice Fishing Derby on Lake Wickaboag in West Brookfield from 7:30 - 3 PM, ice permitting.  If there is NO ICE, we will still hold door prize drawings at 3 PM.  Derby / Door Prize tickets are available from the Boy Scouts, The Wickaboag Bait Shop and will also be sold the day of the derby.  Proceeds help with the costs of scouts attending camp at Treasure Valley Scout Reservation.

Feb 20 - 24:  February Break Program with Cathy Zatyrka and friends.  Every day will be filled with crafts and outdoor play.  Join us at North Hadley Village Hall from 8:30 - 3:30.  Cost is $30 per day or $130 for the week.  This program is for kindergarten through 4th grades.  Breakfast is provided, snacks and refreshments, bring your own lunch.  FMI: parkandrec@hadleyma.org

April 10:  Fun Days with Park and Rec with Cathy Zatyrka and Friends at North Hadley Village Hall from 8:30 - 3:30. Cost if $40 per day for kindergarten through 4th grades. Breakfast is provided, snacks and refreshments, bring lunch.  FMI: parkandrec@hadleyma.org