Community Calendar

For adults and teens. Migrant birds are now returning from various regions in the south. Join the park interpreter to search them out 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 […]

Come meet and view the works of J. Bryant II. His large and vibrant illustrative pieces are now on exhibit.  Finger food will be provided. This temporary exhibit is on display from April 1 to May 31. Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor Center also hosts permanent exhibits depicting waterpower, mill industries, Mountain Park, and immigrant lives. Public programs and tours are also offered throughout the year. A complete listing of children and adult programs and further park information is available at the park’s website. Admission is free. Visitor Center is open year-round, Tuesday through Sunday, from noon until 4:00. The […]

Join Registered Dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino, to learn tips for preparing heart-healthy lunch options. Oftentimes adding in sources of healthy fats, whole grains and high fiber fruits and vegetables can boost flavor and decrease your risk for chronic disease.

Holyoke Mall will be hosting an in-person job fair on Wednesday, April 12 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM on the Lower Level Macy’s Court. The Get Hired Job Fair provides employers the opportunity to interview and hire workers on the spot, as well as help job seekers connect with area businesses who are in need of their skills. Employers from a variety of industries will be in attendance looking for candidates at all skill levels. This event will be open to the public and FREE to job seekers! Participating Employers:  C&S Wholesale Coca – Cola Cooley Dickinson Girls Inc Valley […]

Find the Right Career for you and apply on the spot!  Please dress business casual, and bring your resume and references.  Good Luck!  

Join the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Team for the summer! DCR maintains and welcomes visitors to natural, recreational, and cultural sites across Massachusetts, including Mt. Tom and Holyoke Heritage State Parks, where local history and natural history come together! Perhaps you want to gain experience running a public facility, or maybe it will be the start of a life-long career with DCR. DCR opportunities include an array of summer jobs from presenting educational programming, to landscaping, to supervising, to tinkering behind the scenes on the mechanics that keep the parks running. Join us at this job fair to […]

Do you or a loved one have diabetes? Did you know even some of your favorite foods can fit into a healthy routine...especially carbs? Balancing foods across various nutrient groups can help with blood sugar management. Join Registered Dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino, to learn tips for preparing diabetes-friendly snacks.

THE IRON MAIDENS Formed in 2001, The Iron Maidens have quickly established themselves as one of southern California’s most popular tribute acts and are rapidly gaining international recognition. The band boasts beauty as well as excellent musicianship, lively stage presence, and a remarkable stage show with theatrical scenes interspersed throughout. The line-up is Kirsten “Bruce Chickinson” Rosenberg on vocals, Linda “Nikki McBURRain” McDonald on drums, Courtney “Adriana Smith” Cox and Nikki “Davina Murray” Stringfield on guitars, and Wanda “Steph Harris” Ortiz on bass.  

Host a brunch that everyone can enjoy! Here we will introduce you to breakfast foods that are completely plant-based but definitely exciting. Learn tips and tricks to heightening flavors. Learn how to cook a fluffy tofu scramble with turmeric... and make it delicious. We will rediscover other breakfast favorites such as savory home fries, the side of fruit that gets left behind and make an Avocado Toast that is better than theirs. One can start off their day from the roots up with this quick to make balanced meal.

For adults and teens. Migrant birds are now returning from various regions in the south. Join the park interpreter to search them out 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 […]