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SUMMARY:Girls Inc. of the Valley Unveils New Program Space during Girls Week
DESCRIPTION:Girls Inc. of the Valley invites the community to celebrate the unveiling of their newly renovated program space and the extraordinary achievements of all girls and alumni leading up to Girls Week 2025 and Girls Inc. Together – Day of Giving. Girls Inc. of the Valley is asking the community to join them in breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health\, and championing the actions girls are taking to support their peers and communities. Girls Inc. Week\, taking place from Monday\, May 5th to Friday\, May 9th\, 2025\, will culminate in the second-annual network-wide virtual fundraiser\, Girls Inc. Together – a Day of Giving\, taking place on Thursday\, May 8th\, 2025. Guests and attendees of this exciting unveiling will have the opportunity to walk through Girls Inc. of the Valley’s newly renovated program space on Thursday\, May 1st\, 2025 at 1:00pm\, at Girls Inc. of the Valley located at 480 Hampden Street\, Holyoke\, MA. 
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/girls-inc-of-the-valley-unveils-new-program-space-during-girls-week/
LOCATION:Girls Inc. of the Valley\, 480 Hampden Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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SUMMARY:High School Crew
DESCRIPTION:Spring means it’s time for Holyoke Row’s FREE* comeptetive High School Crew! \nThis rowing team focuses on speed\, teamwork\, and competes in regattas across the region. \nPractices Monday – Friday 3-5pm \n\nSeason begins March 10th. Join anytime in March\nBeginners welcome\nAll equipment provided\n\nRegistration is open now on our website. Come be a part of an exciting water sport right here on the Connecticut River.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/high-school-crew/2025-05-01/
LOCATION:Holyoke Rows\, 25 Jones Ferry Rd\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jumpstart Your Genealogy Class
DESCRIPTION:Jumpstart Your Genealogy Class: May 1st\, 8th\, 15th \nThursdays\, 4:30 – 6:00 PM* \nLed by professional genealogist Hillary Schau. Irisneri Alicea Flores\, who specializes in Spanish-language family history research\, will assist. \nThis three-part class is for you if you are: \n\njust getting started with genealogy\nstarted some time ago\, but set your work aside and want to get restarted\nhave some experience\, but want tips and strategies for staying organized and looking deeper\n\nSeats are Limited. For details and to PRE-REGISTER\, please call the History Room at 413-420-8107. \nA free program made possible by a grant from the Holyoke Local Cultural Council. \n*(4:00 PM Computer Classroom Room opens\, 4:30-6:00 Class Session\, 6:00-  questions and research on your own.)
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/jumpstart-your-genealogy-class/2025-05-01/
LOCATION:Holyoke Public Library\, 250 Chestnut Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eat Drink and be Holyoke
DESCRIPTION:HOLYOKE ROTARY CLUB ANNOUNCES DATE OF EAT\, DRINK\, & BE HOLYOKE \nA Premier Tasting Fundraiser & Silent Auction \nThe Holyoke Rotary Club has announced the date of the 2025 Eat\, Drink\, & Be Holyoke\, their premier tasting fundraiser and silent auction on Thursday\, May 1\, 2025. The event will take place at the Holyoke Council on Aging & Senior Center at 5:30pm and will include live music performed by The Earls & Pearls. \nEat\, Drink\, & Be Holyoke will feature food prepared by Amedeo’s\, Fame\, Pics Pub\, Rusty’s Place\, and Sumo. Beverage tastings will be provided by Quality Beverage and Wine Haus. Tasting samples will include craft beer\, seltzers\, canned cocktails\, and wine. \nTickets are $50 and can be purchased at https://edbh2025.eventbrite.com/. \nEat\, Drink & Be Holyoke is generously sponsored Holyoke Medical Center\, Holyoke Gas & Electric\, Carl & Shirley Eger\, Holyoke Credit Union\, Marcotte Ford\, Mountain View Landscapes\,  Brunault\, Proulx & McGuiness\, Center School\, River Valley Counseling Center\, Dowd Insurance\, Holyoke YMCA\, and Holyoke Mall At Ingleside. \nThe Holyoke Rotary Club is still identifying additional event sponsors\, as well as food and beverage vendors. Local businesses interested in supporting and collaborating together with the Holyoke Rotary Club for this event are encouraged to visit www.holyokerotary.com. \nProceeds will go towards supporting Rotary projects\, mostly within the Holyoke Rotary district of Holyoke\, South Hadley\, and Granby\, Mass. Ongoing Holyoke Rotary projects include providing several annual scholarships\, providing food for those in need through community collaborations\, and fostering community engagement with free summer concerts\, as well as funding international clean water initiatives. \nSince 2008 the Holyoke Rotary Club has raised over $150\,000 to fund various projects\, including the Miracle League of Western Massachusetts Inclusive Playground at Kennedy Field\, the media room at the Holyoke Library\, K-9 vests for the Holyoke Police Department\, and literacy projects with Kelly School and Holyoke Boys’ and Girls’ Club\, among others.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/eat-drink-and-be-holyoke-2/
LOCATION:Holyoke Senior Center\, 291 Pine Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Homework House’s 10th Annual Adult Spelling Bee
DESCRIPTION:The buzz is real—Homework House’s 10th Annual Adult Spelling Bee is taking flight on Thursday\, May 1st\, 2025! \nThis ain’t your elementary school spelling test—this is a high-energy\, high-stakes showdown where teams of three will battle it out letter by letter for the coveted title of Spelling Bee Champions! Will your team be the last one bee-standing? \nWe’re thrilled to announce that this year’s hive is none other than De La Luz Soundstage (formerly Gateway City Arts)—a bee-autiful venue to host our most exciting spelling showdown yet! \nMark your calendars & visit homeworkhouseholyoke.org/Spelling-Bee for more info!\nThink you’ve got what it takes to spell your way to victory?  We’ll see you at the hive!
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/homework-houses-10th-annual-adult-spelling-bee/
LOCATION:De La Luz Soundstage\, 114 Race Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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SUMMARY:DRAG KARAOKE
DESCRIPTION:It’s the first Thursday of the month\, which means the arrival of Drag Karaoke hosted by Serenity Lockhart! \nIndulge in captivating drag performances by Serenity and seize the opportunity to showcase your singing talent through karaoke. \nStarting at 8:00 PM and No cover charge!
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/drag-karaoke-2/2025-05-01/
LOCATION:Fame Lounge/Eatery\, 386 Dwight St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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