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SUMMARY:Rebekah's Closet Christmas Book and Toy Drive
DESCRIPTION:Rebekah’s Closet\, an Outreach Mission of the United Congregational Church of Holyoke supporting young families\, is seeking donations for new Children’s Board Books and New Toys for ages birth through age 5. We’ll be collecting donations through December 23\, 2024. Donations may be dropped off at the church office weekdays between 9 am and 2 pm\, or please call 413-532-1483 to arrange a pickup time. Thank you for your support!
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/rebekahs-closet-christmas-book-and-toy-drive/2024-12-07/
LOCATION:United Congregational Church of Holyoke\, 300 Appleton St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holyoke: the Water City Presentation
DESCRIPTION:I propose “The Paper City” should be called “The Water City.” Topography and the Connecticut River’s character gave rise to a prosperous city in the late 19th and early 20th century. Even today\, water continues to power Holyoke. \nCome enjoy the story of ingenuity and vision in the making of the dynamic city of Holyoke. The program takes place inside the Visitor Center utilizing exhibits and visuals. By the end\, you may be convinced! \nAll programs are free and open to everyone. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Venue is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/holyoke-the-water-city-presentation-2/2024-12-07/
LOCATION:Holyoke Heritage State Park\, 221 Appleton St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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SUMMARY:A Nutcracker Preview Returns
DESCRIPTION:The Historic Holyoke Public Library will again be the backdrop for a preview of The Nutcracker Ballet. Dancers in full costume from the Massachusetts Academy of Ballet will perform excerpts from the traditional holiday favorite. See below for a full slate of Library events before and after the performance!\n10:00 AM: Take-and-make gingerbread house kits (while supplies last!)\n10:00 AM – 11:30: Enter to win a up to 4 tickets to the full Nutcracker performance on Dec. 14 at H.C.C.\n10:00 AM: Storytime in the Children’s Room\n11:00 AM: A Nutcracker Preview\n11:20 AM: Photos with the dancers from the Ballet\n11:30- ?: Seasonal Crafts in the Children’s Room\nDIY Holiday cards and Crafts in the Teen Room (drop in all day) \nAnd watch for these other December events at the Library: \n\nFree drop-in\, DIY gift wrapping with beautiful materials and historic postcard gift tags: Wednesday\, Dec 11\, 6:30-8pm; Saturday\, December 14\, 11-12:30; Thursday\, December 19\, 3-5pm.\nAdult Learn to Crochet\, Monday\, December 2\, 4:00-7:00 – Call 413-420-8101 to register.\n\n 
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/a-nutcracker-preview-returns/
LOCATION:Holyoke Public Library\, 250 Chestnut Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 Holiday Open House and Festive Market
DESCRIPTION:You better watch out\, you better not cry! Better not pout\, Wistariahurst is telling you why: our Holiday Open House and Festive Market is comin’ to town! On December 7th and 8th from 11 am-3 pm\, the mood will be right and the spirits up during this captivating weekend of jubilation. Our beloved museum will be decorated with the splendor of the holiday season and filled with cheer as we welcome guests back into our halls. Visitors will be able to explore the first floor of the museum\, listen to holiday-themed music\, and discover the fun of our Wisty Railroad train set on display. But wait\, there’s myrrh! Our winter wonderland will feature our Festive Market with local vendors selling a variety of products such as art\, jewelry\, and other amazing items perfect for your gift exchanges this year. Our Holiday Open House is guaranteed to bring joy to your world with historical fun and holiday cheer. \nWistariahurst Museum’s 4th Annual Holiday Open House and Festival Market truly offers something for everyone\, and we’re so excited to welcome the entire community to join us and share in the joy of the season. Our event is a time for celebration and a time to make cherished memories\, so we’ve made sure to make admission to this event free and open to the public. Don’t fir-get to join us at this event on December 7th and 8th at Wistariahurst Museum! It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/2024-holiday-open-house-and-festive-market/2024-12-07/
LOCATION:Wistariahurst\, 238 Cabot Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sassy Dames
DESCRIPTION:The show is a collection of 100 original canvases designed to be tiled\, moved around\, interacted with\, and sold right off the wall. Some are cute\, some are sweary\, most are glittery.\nOn view: Dec 5-28\nReception: Dec. 6\, 5-7pm \nThe Artery\n289 High St.\nHolyoke\, MA
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/sassy-dames/2024-12-07/
LOCATION:The Artery\, 289 High St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Roots in River Banks Exhibit reception and fun
DESCRIPTION:Are you of Polish or Eastern European Descent? Saturday December 7th Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center is celebrating your heritage. Even if you have a different background\, come learn about these custom-rich people and have some fun. \nLine-up of activities: \n*12:00 – 4:00 – Reception with free refreshments. Be the first to view the new exhibit. \n*1:00 – 4:00 – Polish cultural and craft demonstrations and displays hosted by Susan Urban. \n*2:00 – Presentation by Sara Campbell “A Polish Odyssey – Reuniting the Rzewski Family of Holyoke.” \nThis celebration opens a new temporary exhibit entitled “New Roots in River Banks: Contributions of Polish & Other Eastern European Immigrants to the Connecticut River Valley.”  The exhibit runs until January 26th. \nThe program is free and open to everyone. Wheelchair accessible. Call 413-534-1723 for more information. Exhibit courtesy of Mass Humanities.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/new-roots-in-river-banks-exhibit-reception-and-fun/
LOCATION:Holyoke Heritage State Park\, 221 Appleton St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade of Lights
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time again for our Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights Evening Event! Mark your calendars\, December 7th! \n\n3-5pm: free carousel rides the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round\, crafts at The Children’s Museum at Holyoke.\n5-6pm: in front of Holyoke City Hall on High Street we will have music\, hot chocolate\, cookies\, popcorn and more!\n6-7pm: We are tracking Santa and are thinking he may arrive with the Parade of Lights around 6pm\, where he’ll meet up with me and our friends from PeoplesBank to light the tree!\n\nBig thanks to our friends at PeoplesBank for sponsoring the tree and to Curran Construction for the delivery of the tree to City Hall right on the green of Curran Plaza. Huge shoutout to the City of Holyoke DPW who decorates the tree and the lampposts along High Street to make downtown look festive for the holiday season! And also thank you to our Holyoke Parks & Recreation Department for coordinating this unique Holyoke tradition and always making it a wonderful experience for Holyokers and its visitors.
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SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time again for our Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights Evening Event! Mark those calendars for Saturday December 7th!!!! Check out the agenda below! We will have cookies\, crafts\, merry go round rides\, music\, hot chocolate\, Olaf & Santa! \nFrom 3-5pm we will have free carousel rides the Holyoke Merry Go Round\, crafts at the Holyoke Children’s Museum. After that come and make you way out front of City Hall as we’ll be having music\, hot chocolate\, cookies\, popcorn and more! We are tracking Santa and are thinking he may arrive with the Parade of Lights around 6pm\, where he’ll meet up with Mayor Joshua Garcia and our friends from People’s Bank to light the tree! \nBig thanks to our friends @PeoplesBank for sponsoring the tree\, @CurranConstruction for the delivery. Huge shoutout to the DPW who will get the decorations out and make the place wonderful! \nWe always are looking for helping hands for that day/evening so please call the office if you’re interested helping! \n¡¡Es ese momento nuevamente para nuestro evento nocturno de iluminación del árbol de Navidad y desfile de luces! ¡¡¡Marquen esos calendarios para el sábado 7 de diciembre!!!! ¡Consulta la agenda a continuación! ¡Tendremos galletas\, manualidades\, tiovivos\, música\, chocolate caliente\, Olaf y Santa! \nDe 3 a 5 p.m. tendremos paseos en carrusel gratuitos en el Holyoke Merry Go Round y artesanías en el Museo Infantil de Holyoke. Después de eso\, ven y dirígete al Ayuntamiento mientras tendremos música\, chocolate caliente\, galletas\, palomitas de maíz y más. Estamos siguiendo a Santa y creemos que podría llegar con el Desfile de Luces alrededor de las 6 p. m.\, donde se reunirá con el alcalde Joshua García y nuestros amigos del People’s Bank para encender el árbol. \nMuchas gracias a nuestros amigos @PeoplesBank por patrocinar el árbol\, @CurranConstruction por la entrega. ¡Un gran agradecimiento al DPW que sacará las decoraciones y hará que el lugar sea maravilloso! \nSiempre estamos buscando ayuda para ese día/noche\, así que llame a la oficina si está interesado en ayudar.
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