Community Calendar

Nueva Esperanza Inc. in partnership with other amazing organizations like Enlace de Familias, Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative, One Holyoke, Holyoke Public Schools, Hope Worldwide, VCare, Wistariahurst Museum, etc., is happy to announce the continuation of the giving tradition this holiday season with the 23rd Annual Three Kings Day Celebration. Nueva Esperanza Inc. 23rd Annual Three Kings Day Celebration will be held on Thursday, January 5th, 2023 from 5pm- 8pm at Morgan Elementary School. This day we come together to honor & celebrate our Puerto Rican cultural tradition and keep it alive in Holyoke with our children, music, 3 kings (Melchior, […]

Applications are due by December 28 – click here to apply For tickets or any questions please contact Abby, Kelsey or Kathy: abbyscanlon@gmail.com, kelseylecca@gmail.com, g.dulchinos@verizon.net

Heart Healthy Breakfast - What is a Carb Do you or a loved one have a family history of heart disease?  Did you know certain foods can lower your risk of heart disease or help to manage it, while other foods may increase your risk?  Making heart healthy changes to your daily meal plan does not have to be hard or boring. 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. Join Registered Dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino, to learn tips for preparing heart-healthy meals.

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. Making small adjustments to your daily meal plan does not have to be hard or boring. Oftentimes adding in sources of healthy fats, whole grains and high fiber fruits and vegetables can boost flavor and variety. Join Registered Dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino, to learn tips for preparing diabetes-friendly meals.

Join the Council for Human Understanding for their Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Breakfast to be held Friday, January 13, 2023 at 8:00am. The guest speaker will be Dr. Shirley Jackson Whitaker, celebrated artist and activist who will provide a video presentation of “Ashes to Ashes” by Natalia Munoz from her series “A MORE PERFECT UNION” The event will take place at the Summit View Banquet House on Route 5 in Holyoke, 555 Northampton Street. Tickets are $25.00/per person in advance and $30.00/per person at the door For reservations, please send a check to: The Council for Human […]

A free community event hosted by the United Congregational Church of Holyoke on the second Friday of every month. Excellent dinner and family movie open to everyone. Meal begins at 5:00 and movie at 6:00.

An intensive course designed to prepare students for professional studies in the baking and pastry arts. Focus will be on understanding characteristics of the ingredients used in baking and pastry as well as developing a working knowledge of how ingredients react physically and chemically. Basic baking competence will be developed via hands-on preparation of products through the use of introductory baking methods. Chef coats will be provided. Scholarships are available! Classes will run Tuesday evenings for the spring semester: 1/17-5/9

Heart Healthy Lunch - What is Fat Do you or a loved one have a family history of heart disease?  Did you know certain foods can lower your risk of heart disease or help to manage it, while other foods may increase your risk?  Making heart healthy changes to your daily meal plan does not have to be hard or boring. 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. Join Registered Dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino, to learn tips for preparing heart-healthy meals.

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. Making small adjustments to your daily meal plan does not have to be hard or boring. Oftentimes adding in sources of healthy fats, whole grains and high fiber fruits and vegetables can boost flavor and variety. Join Registered Dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino, to learn tips for preparing diabetes-friendly meals.

Wolfman Jack comes to The Divine Theater with special opener, Shantyman! Wolfman Jack is a live music project of veteran musicians from the New England area performing the psychedelic and electrifying Live Dead era of The Grateful Dead. A true dance band in the style of such legendary venues as The Fillmore West, Carousel Ballroom and Avalon Ballroom. They recreate those vintage sets from when the Grateful Dead were first cutting their teeth as a live music act. Don’t miss it! Stop into Judd’s Restaurant for dinner or to the Bistro for snacks!

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 our 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

Heart Healthy Dinner - What is Protein Do you or a loved one have a family history of heart disease?  Did you know certain foods can lower your risk of heart disease or help to manage it, while other foods may increase your risk?  Making heart healthy changes to your daily meal plan does not have to be hard or boring. 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. Join Registered Dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino, to learn tips for preparing heart-healthy meals.

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. Making small adjustments to your daily meal plan does not have to be hard or boring. Oftentimes adding in sources of healthy fats, whole grains and high fiber fruits and vegetables can boost flavor and variety. Join Registered Dietitian, Marissa Chiapperino, to learn tips for preparing diabetes-friendly meals.

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 at the ARTery for a free all-ages in-store art workshop on Saturday, February 4th from 11 to 5. We'll be hosting a Make & Take Valentine drop-in workshop where you can use our art supplies and templates to craft a valentine of your own design. We'll also be hosting the launch of Postcards for my Future Self, a new mail art project funded by the Holyoke Local Cultural Council, where participants are encouraged to create small, able to be mailed artworks inspired by what they see in the city. We'll have prompts and ideas for you at our […]