Whole Children Fall Classes Open
2025-09-03 17:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | MA

“Art Fest on State”
2025-09-04 11:00 - 14:00 | MA
The Fourth Annual “Art Fest on State” will take place on Thursday, September 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at 622 State Street in Springfield. This free exhibition, presented by CHD’s Adult Mental Health-Springfield and our STAR Psychiatric Day Treatment Program, will include food and beverages, music and dancing, poetry readings, a photo booth, and arts and crafts for sale by participants in various CHD programs, as well as by staff.

This year’s event will include free “make and take” craft tables. You can make your own project and take it home!

Learn at Lunch
2025-09-04 17:00 - 18:00 | MA

September First-time Homebuyer Workshop
2025-09-06 09:00 - 14:00 | MA
September 6 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
$75

Become a certified first-time homebuyer with Way Finders! Learn from local real estate professionals about the homebuying process.
The course covers finding, financing, purchasing, and maintaining a home. Participants receive a certificate of completion that is necessary to access several down payment assistance programs and special mortgage products.
This is a two-part VIRTUAL workshop:
Saturdays, 9am-2pm
September 6 and 13
Cost of the workshop is $75 per household, nonrefundable.

COSA Meets
2025-09-09 10:00 - 11:00 | MA
COSA Meets on Sep 9th

Join COSA as we start the new year of programming with a COSA Community Check-in!

This will be a virtual members meeting where we’ll have plenty of time for announcements about your programs and upcoming events, and time to connect with other COSA members. We will facilitate an informal conversation about how things are going with your organizations right now, and how COSA can be of support this year. If you have ideas for topics and presenters at monthly COSA meetings in 2025-26, we’d love to hear them! Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

Join us Tuesday, September 9th 10am-11am on Zoom

September Credit Success Workshop
2025-09-09 10:00 - 13:30 | MA
September 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
$10

Whether you want to buy a house or a car, pay off your student loan debt, or understand how to build your credit, Way Finders is here to help.
Our Credit Success Workshop provides the tools you need to reach your financial goals. Learn directly from a Way Finders’ certified counselor through interactive and engaging activities. After you complete your workshop, you will have the opportunity to meet with a HUD-certified housing counselor to discuss your individual goals.
There is a $10 fee to reserve your seat for the workshop. This fee will be refunded upon workshop completion.
Way Finders is dedicated to assisting low-to-moderate income clients achieve financial stability and success. You will not be turned away for inability to pay.
To request a one-time time waiver please contact our support department at homeownership@wayfinders.org or 413-233-1621.

Northampton Recovery Center hosts Annual Recovery Month Ice Cream Social
2025-09-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Recovery Center, 25 Armory Street, Northampton, MA, 01060, United States
Please join us at the Northampton Recovery Center, 25 Armory St., Northampton on Tuesday, 9/9/25 from 2:00 – 5:00pm for our annual Ice Cream Social to celebrate Recovery Month!!
Free and open to the public, learn about the NRC, have a free scoop of Herrell’s Ice Cream, and connect. This is a safe/sober and family friendly event. We look forward to seeing you!

The Labor of Becoming We the People webinar series
2025-09-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
This is a collaborative project of Growing A New Heart and Arise for Social Justice.
Attend one or all sessions.
Episode 1, 9/10: Kinship Mind in Our Transformative Work. Facilitators will guide reflection on what it means to move from transactional relationships to transformative ones
Episode 2, 9/17: Undoing whiteness: A Psychiatric Survivor’s Perspective. Explores how whiteness shapes care systems and how we unlearn it for collective healing.
Episode 3, 9/24: Undoing whiteness: A Psychiatric Survivor’s Perspective. Explores how whiteness shapes care systems and how we unlearn it for collective healing.
Episode 4, 10/1: Happy, Hard to Fool, and Moisturized. Joy without discernment is foolery. Together, we’ll explore care, clarity, and joy that strengthen our “we” in the labor of liberation.
Episode 5, 10/15 AT 12PM-1PM: Really Tired, Really Loving: Dangerous Acts of Solidarity. Solidarity is risky. This session explores how we stay loving, even when tired, and why that’s the most dangerous and transformative act.

Leaders Lounge
2025-09-11 08:30 - 10:00 | MA
Join Us for Drop-in Coffee Hours with UWPV!

Special Guest: Sarah Tanner, Principal at Financial Development Agency
What to Expect: One-on-one conversations with specialists in board and leadership development. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, discuss governance topics, and network with peers in a laid-back environment.
Grab a coffee and learn more about Community Leadership Connect, OnBoard & leadership development.

Dance and Movement Open House
2025-09-11 18:00 - 18:45 | MA

River Valley Counseling Center 10th Annual Golf Tournament
2025-09-12 10:00 - 18:00 | East Mountain Country Club, 1458 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA, United States
Save the date! River Valley Counseling Center’s 10th Annual Golf Tournament, presented by CATALDO AMBULANCE SERVICE is taking place Friday, September 12, 2025, at East Mountain Country Club in Westfield.
Grab your clubs and make a difference! Your participation supports the children, teens, and their families in need of our programs. By improving mental health, we help children be more focused and involved in school, setting them up for a brighter future.
The day will include 18 holes, golf cart, lunch, dinner, gift bag, contests, and prizes too.
To register individually, as a foursome, or to learn more about the various sponsorship and in-kind donation opportunities, please visit www.rvccinc.org/golf

Pampered Chef FUNraiser
2025-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
Let’s raise funds and raise awareness for Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity. Mark your calendar, and invite a friend or two! You’ll learn recipes and tips to help get delicious meals quickly on your table. Based on party sales, 10% or 15% of your order will go to this beloved organization.

Financial Wellness Seminar
2025-09-16 08:30 - 12:00 | MA
Are you ready to take control of your financial future?

MHA will be hosting a Financial Wellness Seminar, in partnership with Liberty Bank, on September 16, 2025, at our Main Office in Chicopee! This event is open to the public! Learn how to budget like a pro, build credit, plan for long-term wealth, and more!

For questions and more information, contact Traci Heath at theath@mhainc.org. Let’s build your path to financial freedom!

HSF I.T. Roundtable
2025-09-18 09:00 - 10:30 | Online via Zoom
A benefit for HSF members. IT professionals in Human Services — you are not alone! Join peers in a monthly roundtable discussion to connect with others who understand your work, crowdsource solutions, and share challenges. We are stronger together.

Email Jeff Tingley for more information.

CHD All In Trailer Trash Benefit Concert
2025-09-19 19:00 - 22:00 | MA
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. | Music starts at 8:00 p.m.
The Elks Lodge
69 Chapin Street
Ludlow, MA

Buy your tickets now to our annual Trailer Trash Benefit Concert held at The Elks Lodge in Ludlow. This annual concert helps raise funds to support All In’s Springfield Thunderbirds Sled Hockey team. Proceeds of the concert will go to purchasing new adaptive equipment, ice time, and travel time for our 2025-2026 season!

September Post-Purchase Workshop
2025-09-20 09:00 - 14:00 | MA
September 20 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free

If you’ve already purchased your home, come to our Post-Purchase workshop for a fun-filled time of interactive learning and home care demonstrations from our partnering presenters.
Everyone who attends receives a 65-piece took kit and will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $100 gift card!
Our workshop also includes information on:

Construction rehabilitation loans,
Seasonal home maintenance and home repair,
Being green in and around your home,
Weatherization,
And much more!

This meets the MHP Post-Purchase workshop requirement.

Will Bike 4 Food
2025-09-21 07:00 - 17:00 | MA
Presented by:
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Lion’s Club Pavillion, Hatfield MA

This annual fundraiser for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts returns for it’s 15th year and brings together cyclists of all levels and ages to pedal towards a hunger-free future on scenic routes through the Connecticut River Valley. Ride and fundraise individually or with a team of friends, family, or coworkers!
Participants can choose between a:

100 Mile Century Ride
50 Mile Half Century Ride
25 Mile Quarter Century Ride
12 Mile Family Fun Ride
4 Mile Family Fun Ride
Or ride virtually anytime during Hunger Action Month in September!

When you’re finished with your ride, celebrate with food and drinks at the Will Bike 4 Food After Party
Presented by:

Special Education Forum for Parents
2025-09-24 20:00 - 21:00 | MA
The Special Education Forum is an opportunity for parents
and caregivers to share information amongst each other and
gain insight from Nancy Farnsworth, Autism Connections’
Information & Resource Coordinator and Special Education
Consultant.
Join the Zoom meeting for a conversation about experiences,
concerns, problem solving and success stories in a safe and
supportive environment. The group’s concerns determine
the topics of the meetings, while Nancy provides educational
updates for that month.
Important information about the Forum:
• The Forum is for parents/caregivers only and registration
is required.
• The meetings will not be recorded, to respect private
conversations.
• Any handouts discussed during the meeting will be
emailed within a few days to attendees.
* Special dates

Celebrating the Career of Clare Higgins
2025-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 | MA
Join us for a special evening honoring Clare Higgins’ extraordinary decades of leadership while launching the Clare Higgins Fund for Community Resilience —a vital initiative to ensure Community Action Pioneer Valley (CAPV) can continue providing essential programs and support for the 28,000+ neighbors we serve each year across Franklin and Hampshire counties.
Honoring Clare’s Legacy
Clare Higgins has dedicated her career to the belief that all people, regardless of income or circumstance, deserve opportunity, voice, and respect. Her decades of service have powerfully shaped CAPV’s work—rooted in dignity, equity, and community-led change. As Clare retires, we celebrate her vision of stronger, more just, and more connected communities.
The Clare Higgins Fund for Community Resilience
Each year, CAPV partners with over 28,000 neighbors across Franklin and Hampshire counties to build paths toward economic stability, resilience, and thriving lives. As federal funding becomes less reliable, the Clare Higgins Fund will provide long-term support to preserve the essential programs, staffing, and infrastructure that serve as lifelines for thousands of families.
This fund reflects Clare’s core belief in opportunity and respect for all, ensuring that CAPV can continue to be a trusted source of stability and hope—even in uncertain times. A gift to the Fund is an investment in the future: a future where communities are stronger, more just, and more connected—just as Clare envisioned.
Our goal is to raise $100,000 at this event to contribute to the Clare Higgins Fund for Community Resilience, with a total goal of $500,000 to honor her leadership while securing the future of vital community services.
Event Goal
Our goal is to raise $100,000 at this event to contribute to the Clare Higgins Fund for Community Resilience, honoring leadership while securing the future of vital community services.

Vaping & Nicotine Pouches: Understanding the New Landscape
2025-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Join us for an informative webinar as we explore the evolving landscape of tobacco and nicotine use, with a special focus on vaping and nicotine pouches like Zyns. This session will offer a high-level overview of emerging products, usage trends, and potential mitigation strategies—especially relevant for youth, families, community-based organizations (CBOs), and municipalities. Featured Speakers include Heather Warner from Collaborative for Educational Services and Dr. Nicole Porther, from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, with moderation by Jessica Collins from PHIWM.

September Massachusetts Landlord Workshop
2025-09-27 09:00 - 14:00 | MA
September 27 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
$119.95

This virtual workshop includes an overview of basic residential rental property management in Massachusetts that provides an introduction to the Massachusetts laws that govern the rental relationship. Important for all owners of rental properties, including owners of 2-4 family homes.
Topics covered include:

proper tenant screening
relations with tenants
lead paint laws
types of tenancies
State Sanitary Code
fair housing laws
the eviction process
how to deal with drug problems

Certificates of completion are awarded at the end of the session; this workshop satisfies the course requirement for first-time buyers of multi-family homes.
Registration fee is $119.95 (non-refundable & includes Way Finders’ Property Management Manual, valued at $29.95).

CHD's All In Day
2025-09-27 09:00 - 17:00 | MA
Join us for “CHD’s All In Day” at Mike’s Maze at Warner Farm on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Warner Farm in Sunderland, MA. Lots of fun family games and activities including a huge corn maze where anyone who completes it will get a free ‘prize’ pumpkin. Other fun activities include potato cannons, pedal carts, a petting zoo, giant playground, and hayrides. Try their apple cider donuts made fresh daily at their onsite cafe. Bring the whole family for a fun day of #FallFun! Plus, $1 for every ticket will go to All In!

Walk for Every Body!
2025-09-28 11:30 - 15:00 | MA
On September 28, 2025, gather with us in downtown Northampton to walk, raise funds, and take action for Tapestry Health. Every step supports reproductive rights, gender-affirming care, and access to healthcare for all. Show up and show your support for your community!

Start a team, walk with friends, and make an impact in your community.

Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Fall 2025
2025-10-01 09:00 - 12:30 | MA
HSF’s most popular workshop series is returning.
Give new supervisors the skills they need to succeed. If you are planning on promoting, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course. With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view, we cover theory, soft skills, and hard facts. Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you, and much much more.
Register an individual who is eligible for a certificate, or a space for your agency to send someone different to each session depending on who the topic will benefit most. Select to attend in person at our offices in Easthampton or virtually over Zoom.
This series is presented over Zoom. Series runs 8 consecutive weeks starting October 1st to November 19th 9am-12:30pm all session. Full series is $650 for members, $1300 for nonmembers.

Series Dates and Topics:
Retention: Rewards and Accountability Wed October 1st 2025
People don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them, creating an environment where employees want to stay. Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team, how to discipline in a way that productive, and how to praise, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention.
Presented by Diana Brooks
Team Building and Conflict Resolution Thurs October 9th 2025
Through discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong, cohesive, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts, drive unity, and be able to address conflict when it does happen.
Presented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon
Culturally Responsive Supervision- Wed October 15th 2025
Join us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership, our organizations and the people we serve. Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience. We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting, creative and connected diverse working relationships.
Presented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart
Liability and Benefit- Wed October 22nd 2025
Gain a better understanding of Insurance, and how it affects you, your team and your organizations. Understand what coverage you have, and might need, in a variety of situations from daily operations to special fundraising events. Learn the various forms of benefits available to understand what you have and be able to help explain to your team what their options are.
Presented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International
Employment Law Wed October 29th 2025
Avoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation. Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs.
Presented by Skoler-Abbott
Cyber Security Wed November 5th 2025
With the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise, with an increased focus on social engineering, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok. With a focus on practical, simple, daily steps that one can take, this session seeks to minimize risk to you, your organization, and your clients.
Presented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey
Lead with Influence- Wed November 12th 2025
Whether they mean to or not, each person exerts influence over others. With this session learn 10 steps a person could take to add intentionality to that and influence people like a leader. Create a sphere of impact that leaves a lasting positing impression on those you work closely with, leading to them influencing others positively as well.
Presented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC
Leadership Communication Wed November 19th 2025
This session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others. In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision. Learn to avoid noise and interference, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding.
Presented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum
Supervisory Skills Series Sponsor:

HSF Annual Sponsors:

Retention: Rewards & Accountability- Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Fall 2025- Choose Your Training
2025-10-01 09:00 - 12:30 | MA
Single sessions of HSF’s Supervisory Skills Series are now available for registration.
Give new supervisors the skills they need to succeed. If you are planning on promoting, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course. With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view, we cover theory, soft skills, and hard facts. Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you, and much much more.
Retention: Rewards and Accountability Wed October 1st 2025
People don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them, creating an environment where employees want to stay. Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team, how to discipline in a way that productive, and how to praise, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention.
Presented by Diana Brooks
This series is presented over Zoom. 9am-12:30pm all session. Each Session is $150 for members, $250 for nonmembers.

Other Series Dates and Topics:
To sign up for more than one topic click HERE
Team Building and Conflict Resolution Thurs October 9th 2025
Through discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong, cohesive, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts, drive unity, and be able to address conflict when it does happen.
Presented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon
Culturally Responsive Supervision- Wed October 15th 2025
Join us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership, our organizations and the people we serve. Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience. We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting, creative and connected diverse working relationships.
Presented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart
Liability and Benefit- Wed October 22nd 2025
Gain a better understanding of Insurance, and how it affects you, your team and your organizations. Understand what coverage you have, and might need, in a variety of situations from daily operations to special fundraising events. Learn the various forms of benefits available to understand what you have and be able to help explain to your team what their options are.
Presented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International
Employment Law Wed October 29th 2025
Avoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation. Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs.
Presented by Skoler-Abbott
Cyber Security Wed November 5th 2025
With the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise, with an increased focus on social engineering, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok. With a focus on practical, simple, daily steps that one can take, this session seeks to minimize risk to you, your organization, and your clients.
Presented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey
Lead with Influence- Wed November 12th 2025
Whether they mean to or not, each person exerts influence over others. With this session learn 10 steps a person could take to add intentionality to that and influence people like a leader. Create a sphere of impact that leaves a lasting positing impression on those you work closely with, leading to them influencing others positively as well.
Presented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC
Leadership Communication Wed November 19th 2025
This session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others. In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision. Learn to avoid noise and interference, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding.
Presented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum
Supervisory Skills Series Sponsor:

HSF Annual Sponsors:

Celebrity Bartending
2025-10-02 17:30 - 21:00 | MA
Celebrity Bartending – In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 02, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
West Springfield, 429 Morgan Rd, West Springfield, MA 01089, USA

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Join WS Park & Recreation Dept & Each Moment We’re Alive cancer survivors as Celebrity Bartenders.

Ad Club of Western Mass Presents: The Creative Unconference
2025-10-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Holyoke Community College, MA, United States
Join the Ad Club of Western Mass for the Creative Unconference on Saturday, October 4th at Holyoke Community College!
This one-of-a-kind event is designed to inspire, energize, and connect the vibrant creative community of Western Massachusetts and beyond.
Unlike traditional conferences, the Creative Unconference puts attendees in the driver’s seat. You’ll help shape the agenda, choose the topics, and even lead the sessions. It’s a day built on collaboration, peer learning, and open dialogue—not passive listening.
Whether you’re a student just getting started or a seasoned pro, this unique experience is crafted to educate, elevate, and spark new ideas.
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA
Tickets and more info at https://www.adclubwm.org/creative-unconference/
To become a sponsor, email info@adclubwm.org

2025 Buddy Walk!
2025-10-04 10:00 - 14:00 | MA
Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025 for the DSRG Buddy Walk® at Stanley Park , 400 Western Ave in Westfield, MA. Registration opens at 10:00 am with the walk beginning at 11:00am.
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DSRG of Western Mass Buddy Walk®
The DSRG Buddy Walk® gives our community, family, friends and business sponsors an opportunity to come together to celebrate our loved ones with Down syndrome and raise funds for the programming which supports them. Our offerings include: a First Call program for newborns, playgroups for toddlers and school aged children, social groups for teens and adults, scholarships, educational presentations and more. All of these programs directly better the lives of people living with Down syndrome in our community.
NDSS National Buddy Walk® Program
The Buddy Walk® is an advocacy initiative launched in 1995 by The National Down Syndrome Society. It serves as a vehicle to generate significant awareness and understanding of Down syndrome nationally, while simultaneously raising critical funds to support local programs and services offered by The DSRG. As a proud affiliate of The NDSS, a portion of all proceeds from DSRG Buddy Walk® goes to the NDSS to support national advocacy initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of individuals with Down syndrome.

Celebrating 75 Years
2025-10-04 11:00 - 13:00 | MA

Habitat Family Fun Fest
2025-10-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Morgan Street Pavilion, West Springfield, 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
Fun for the whole family! Enjoy free kids’ activities, raffles, food trucks, craft vendors, and community resources all in one lively, all-ages celebration. Don’t miss a day of fun, food, and community spirit!
