Community Calendar

Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery in 1838 and lived for many years in Massachusetts. He delivered the Fourth of July speech on July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, to the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society. The most celebrated orator of his day, Douglass' powerful language, resolute denunciations of slavery, and forceful examination of the Constitution challenge us to think about the histories we tell, the values they teach, and if our actions match our aspirations. To quote Douglass, "We have to do with the past only as we can make it useful to the future." Register: https://tinyurl.com/2v986w25

Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Party at Uno Pizzeria & Grill Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Reservations required. Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée. Call: 413-534-3000 50 Holyoke St, Holyoke, MA 01040

Teaching & Learning as Resistance: The Truth School – Building Social Movements Through Education Register: https://tinyurl.com/46n5j2m6

Join us for a screening of the ViewPoint video highlighting the city of Holyoke.  Hosted by Denis Quaid these videos highlight cities across the country. The Holyoke viewPoint video highlights our manufacturing as well as our assets as a tourism city. Interviews in the video include Hazen Paper Company, United Paper Box Company, Peoples Bank, the Springdale Dinner/Cajun ladies and both former Mayor Murphy and current Mayor Garcia. The city is excited to release this video during the 150th Celebration of Holyoke. Doors open at 5:30 - video will screen at 5:50 with a short speaking program.

All Are Welcome to join us for Dinner and a Movie! On February 10, 2023 we'll have our monthly Community Meal at 5pm, this month featuring grilled cheese and either tomato or chicken noodle soup. After, we'll screen a family-friendly film at 6pm. This is FREE and we hope to see everyone there!   United Congregational Church of Holyoke, 300 Appleton St., Holyoke, MA

EDWARD HITCHCOCK was one of 19th-century America's most eminent scientists. He was the first American scientist to publicly embrace the theory of continental glaciation, but he is better known for his landmark research on what he called the "fossil footmarks" of the Connecticut Valley. Although he was subject to criticism and ridicule at the time, Hitchcock became recognized as the first scientist to find evidence of dinosaurs in North America. No biography had been written of him until 2021, when All the Light here Comes from Above: The Life and Legacy of Edward Hitchcock was published by retired HCC biology professor […]

Gateway City Arts presents the RACE STREET BAZAAR starting January 22, 2023! Open to the public EVERY SUNDAY, 10 AM – 2 PM in the large music hall. Our café will be open offering coffee, tea, soda, snacks and pastries for purchase. The BAZAAR will feature used clothing/items, collectibles, housewares, records, books, toys & more! VENDORS: tables cost $25/day or prepay 4 weeks for $20/week. Vendors can share a table or rent multiple tables. Vendors must remove everything they bring at the end of the day–donation options will be available at the event. For more information or to reserve a table, email hello@gatewaycityarts.com […]

Join us for a 45 minute tour of holiday decorated Wistariahurst, home of textile industrialist William Skinner and his family.   Learn about how and why the building was moved from the Skinnerville to Holyoke. This docent lead tour includes The great hall, library, gallery, leather room, dining room, butlers' pantry and breakfast room Second floor walk through to see private living spaces Family and business history and context to the community Stories of the staff who worked here Dinosaur tracks Free access to the gardens and grounds