Community Calendar

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 […]

Come celebrate spring outside at the Holyoke Public Library. Holyoke resident and professional forester Tom Kass will lead a tour of the library’s grounds and introduce the many species of trees in Library Park. The flowering cherries will be in full display and are a must see. While other trees will be showing characteristics only observed this time of year, Tom will describe their features and what to watch for over the seasons. The walking tour around the library building will take approximately one hour. Free and open to the public. No pre-registration needed. Sponsored by the Holyoke History Room.

Deborah Leopold and David Sacks, and the Holyoke History Room, invite you to a celebration of the donation of The Esther and Edward Sacks Press Photograph Collection. Eddie and Esther Sacks were for many years a fixture in Holyoke's political and cultural scene. Both Holyoke natives, Eddie (auctioneer, realtor, Constable and Deputy Sheriff for seven decades) and Esther (insurance broker, auctioneer, and community group leader) were also both active in many Jewish community organizations, as well as other local organizations. Over many years Esther obtained newspaper photos of the couple's public activities. The photos hung in their downtown offices and later in their son […]

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music as Wistariahurst welcomes John Dalton and his trio, a talented group of musicians and leaders of the Spheres of Influence ensemble, to perform on April 15th. With their modular ensemble that specializes in original compositions, standards, and well-known repertoire, this group promises to deliver a truly unique and dynamic performance. As the main performer, John Dalton will lead the trio alongside Jim Robitaille and Evan Palmer. Their combined musical prowess has been showcased at various concerts and occasions throughout the greater Boston area, demonstrating their versatility and creativity. Together, they are sure […]