Community Calendar

The ALANA Men in Motion program will host a panel discussion showcasing "stories of resilience" with guest speakers sharing their personal stories and discussing how resilience helps men of color overcome systemic barriers. This event is free and open to the public. Please email alana@hcc.edu with any questions. KC 301/303, Holyoke Community College, 303 Homestead Ave., Holyoke Can't join us in person? Register for the Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/rveea32h

Together we can spell S-U-C-C-E-S-S for Holyoke kids! Kick off this spring with an evening of drinks, food, fun and . . . a uniquely Holyoke twist on a classic Spelling Bee contest! Join us on April 27th at Mill 1 as teams comprised of local community members, businesses and civic leaders vie for the honor and glory of being the Homework House Spelling Bee Champs! Think your team can "bee" the Champion? Got a great team costume idea for you and your co-workers? Team registration fee is $200 for a team of three.  Tickets are $25 in advance/$30 at […]

Join Registered Dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino, to learn tips for preparing diabetes-friendly breakfast options.

Come celebrate Arbor Day 2023 with a ceremonial tree planting event at the Holyoke Senior Center! Light refreshments will be served Arrive right at 10 am to hear a tree-ish speech and Arbor Day Proclamation by Mayor Joshua Garcia!

The annual Spirit of Girls event is a long-standing Girls Inc. of the Valley tradition. This fundraising event supports our ability to provide free summer programming to young people in under-resourced communities across the Valley. Learn more about our mission and our free in-school, after-school, and summer programs at www.girlsincvalley.org.

Who doesn't like ramen? Dive into this course and learn how to make delicious ramen bowls. We will discuss the term "Umami" and how to use it to our advantage. The ramen will be broken down into its three main components: the broth, the noodles, and the toppings. We will familiarize ourselves with ingredients such as flavorful miso, savory & spicy bean paste, and the powerful shiitake mushrooms. We will pair the unique noodle bowls with a crisp wakame salad a creamy matcha ice cream for dessert. You will leave this course wanting more.

For adults and teens. Migrant birds are now returning from various regions in the south. Join the park interpreter to search for birds in canals, trees, ground cover and riverside. Learn of the amazing distances they travel, difficulties they face, and how climate change is affecting them. Be ready to walk around Holyoke Heritage State Park and up to Pulaski Park. Bring binoculars. A few sets are available to borrow. A spotting scope is available for participants’ use. Program is free. Meet at the Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center. Dress for the weather. Severe weather cancels. Call for more […]

Join us on Saturday, April 29th for a day of activities at Scott Tower and Anniversary Hill Park! 9am-noon, Scott Tower Cleanup: Join the Friends of Scott Tower group to clean up and beautify the area . Driving access to Scott Tower will be available from the Community Field parking lot. 1-2pm, Anniversary Hill Park Restoration Update: Meet at the Community Field picnic pavillion for an update on the city's restoration plans for Anniversary Hill Park and Scott Tower Questions? Call the Office of Conservation & Sustainability at 413-322-5615

Mini Golf and Games at the Library! – a series of FUN activities inside and outside of the Holyoke Public Library on Saturday, April 29: Mini Golf in the Library, for all ages (under 5 free), 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, 18 holes of  miniature golf inside the building!   Games outside in Library Park, 10:30 am – 3pm, featuring Human Foosball with teams of 6 competing for bragging rights and prizes. There may also be other outdoor activities for all ages.  Lucky Ticket auction with a range of donated prizes and services.  Since 2016, “Mini Golf in the Library!” has been a significant fundraiser for our Library.  This event […]

The 9th annual Flywheel Zine Fest (formerly known as the Pioneer Valley Zine Fest) is happening in Holyoke for the first time! Join dozens of zine makers, creators, and distributors from all over the Northeast as they sell their self-published 'zines (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zine), comics, and more on a variety of interesting topics. Students from Holyoke Public Schools will also be tabling and selling their zines. Organized and run by Flywheel, a 24 year old, volunteer-run, non profit arts collective. Sponsored in part with generous support from the Holyoke Local Cultural Council. Contact infoflywheelartsorg for more info on tabling, visiting, etc.