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SUMMARY:National Learn to Row Day at Holyoke Rows
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to paddle\, row\, and celebrate on the sparkling waters of the Connecticut River at Holyoke Rows for National Learn to Row Day! Dive into the fun with open kayaking sessions\, sign up for an Learn to Row session\, come explore what the boathouse has to offer\, or do it all!\nSoak in the scenic beauty of Holyoke all for FREE – so bring your friends and family\, and let’s make some unforgettable memories together on the water! \nWe work to make Holyoke Rows open and welcoming for the whole community. If you have further questions or accessibility concerns just give us a call or email.  \nHere’s a look at the day’s activities:\n8:30 – Welcome to the Boathouse Coffee Hour\n9:30 – Boat naming ceremony\n10:00 – Learn to Row Session #1 \n\nLearn the basics of rowing movements on a rowing machine\nRow together in our very stable large rowing barge\, the Mayor Mike\, named for former Holyoke Mayor Michael Sullivan\nJoin our master rowers and hit the water in one of our eight person rowing boats\n\n10:30 – 12:00 – Open Kayaking\n11:00 – Learn to Row Session #2 \n\nLearn the basics of rowing movements on a rowing machine\nRow together in our very stable large rowing barge\, the Mayor Mike\, named for former Holyoke Mayor Michael Sullivan\nJoin our master rowers and hit the water in one of our eight person rowing boats\n\nRegistration coming soon
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/national-learn-to-row-day-at-holyoke-rows/
LOCATION:Holyoke Rows\, 25 Jones Ferry Rd\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Volleyball City Battle of the Badges Volleyball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Holyoke\, Massachusetts – the Birthplace of Volleyball – plays host to the Volleyball City Battle of the Badges Volleyball Tournament featuring members of the New York City Fire (FDNY) and New York City Police (NYPD) Departments going head to head with teams of first responders from Holyoke\, Springfield and greater New England highlighting the spirt of competition and brotherhood. \nBack for a ninth year\, this community event features 12-teams on 3 courts at Holyoke Community College.  Spectator admission is free.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/volleyball-city-battle-of-the-badges-volleyball-tournament/
LOCATION:Bartley Center\, 303 Homestead Avenue\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Connecting with the Connecticut River - Canals\, Power\, Fish and You!
DESCRIPTION:Holyoke Heritage State Park has a new and innovative program for groups this spring. This is a customizable program for all ages –  youth groups\, church groups\, school groups\, university groups\, and senior living facilities. Additional interpretive opportunities are offered for individuals and families. \nBecause the Robert Barrett Fishway will be closed to the public this year\, we are teaming up with the Fishway Guides for a collaborative program called\, “Connecting with the Connecticut River.” \n\nThis interactive program is offered on select dates. (see below). In this program we will explore various connections to our river through stories of: \n\nhow the river made this planned industrial city possible\nhow migratory fish get a lift over the Holyoke dam\nhow you and rivers are connected.\n\n\nDepending on the age and objective of your group\, you may: \n\nvisit the first level canal\nparticipate in a demonstration of model turbines\npractice being a fish counter\nplay the fish migration game (for elementary school age)\ninteract with museum exhibits\npost your river connection stories on the bulletin board\nhook a model “shad” in the wading pool (for elementary school age)\nmeet a costumed sea lamprey character\n\nIf you are interested in participating in this group program\, please complete the Tour Request Form. \n\nNot part of a group?\nWhen not providing a group tour\, fishway guides are ready to engage you and your family in learning about fish\, the fish lift\, dam history\, and some of the above listed activities at Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center. Stop in between 12pm and 4pm on the following program dates. No reservation required. \n\nProgram Dates:\nApril 19\, 20\, 27\nMay 1\,4\,8\,10\,11\,15\,17\,22\,24\,25\,29\,31\nJune 1\,5\,7\,8\,12\,15 \nSee the Tour request form for program hours. \nOn behalf of Holyoke Heritage State Park and HG&E’s Robert Barrett Fishway\, we look forward to celebrating the annual migration of fish up our river this spring. Please fill out the tour request form or call or email with questions.  We hope to see you this spring at Holyoke Heritage State Park.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/connecting-with-the-connecticut-river-canals-power-fish-and-you/2024-06-01/
LOCATION:Holyoke Heritage State Park\, 221 Appleton St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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SUMMARY:FREE- Family Fun Carnival Day / GRATIS- Día de Carnaval de Diversión Familiar
DESCRIPTION:This event is for girls entering K-3 in the fall\, and who are not already Girl Scouts and their families. \nJoin us for a free “Family Fun Carnival” day! Girls will get to enjoy face painting\, pin the cookie on the Girl Scout\, obstacle course\, photo booth\, popcorn\, lemonade\, and so much more! All supplies are included. All you need to do is register for free and enjoy the magic that Girl Scouts will bring to you and your loved ones! \nPlease sign up by May 28\, 2024 \nEvent Details:\nGirl Scout Leadership Center\n301 Kelly Way\, Holyoke\, MA\nDate: Saturday\, June 1\, Time: 12:00PM to 3:00PM\n(Rain date: Sunday 6/2/24 12:00PM to 3:00PM)
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/free-family-fun-carnival-day-gratis-dia-de-carnaval-de-diversion-familiar/
LOCATION:Girl Scout Leadership Center\, 301 Kelly Way\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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SUMMARY:SATURDAY CONCERT "Puerto Abierto (Open Port)" Victory Players in Concert
DESCRIPTION:MIFA Victory Theatre presents “Puerto Abierto (Open Port)” the Victory Players 2024 Holyoke Residency and Concerts. Residency runs May 20 – June 1\, 2024. The public concerts will be held Friday\, May 31\, 2024\, at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday\, June 1\, 2024\, at 7:30 PM\, at Holyoke Media Studio\, 1 Court Plaza (23 Suffolk St.)\, Holyoke\, MA. Tickets are $22.00 and are on sale now at www.mifafestival.org. \n“Puerto Abierto (Open Port)\,” celebrates the open exchange of ideas in the Caribbean-American and Puerto Rican communities in the United States. The Victory Players will explore the legacy of the Caribbean and Puerto Rico as a rich confluence of ideas and influences. “Puerto Abierto (Open Port)\,” includes premieres of completed commissioned music by composers Eric Lemmon\, Cole Reyes\, Nicholas Villane\, and Julio Elvin Quiñones. Performed by the MIFA Victory Players ensemble Nathan Ben-Yehuda (Piano)\, Linda Hwang (Cello)\, Giovanni A. Pérez (Flute)\, Robert Rocheteau (Percussion)\, Eric Schultz (Clarinet)\, and Justin Ouellet (Violin) with Tianhui Ng\, Music Director. \nThe residency and concerts will include newly commissioned composers Odaline de la Martinez\, Sonia Morales\, and Luis Quintana\, who will workshop and rehearse with the ensemble during the residency.  Excerpts of their works-in-progress will be performed at Friday and Saturday’s concerts. The composers will then have the rest of the year to complete their compositions\, which will be premiered in full in the June 2025 Holyoke Residency and Concert.  Bios and headshots for all Composers\, Ensemble\, and Music Director are available at www.mifafestival.org and www.victoryplayers.org
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/saturday-concert-puerto-abierto-open-port-victory-players-in-concert/
LOCATION:Holyoke Media\, 1 Court Plaza\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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