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SUMMARY:First Time Homebuyer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:July 9 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm\n$75\n\n\n\n\nBecome a certified first-time homebuyer with Way Finders! Learn from local real estate professionals about the homebuying process. \nThe 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. \nThis is a three-part ONLINE workshop: \nWednesdays\, 5:30-8:30pm\nJuly 9\, 16\, and 23 \nCost of the workshop is $75 per household\, nonrefundable.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/first-time-homebuyer-workshop-6/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T120000
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SUMMARY:Leadership Luncheon Empowering Women in Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring and educational Leadership Luncheon featuring a keynote address by Lisa Totz\, the current President of the Women Business Owners Alliance of Pioneer Valley (WBOA). Since 1982\, the WBOA has been dedicated to elevating the impact of women in business by providing a platform for women to share their experiences\, support each other\, and foster the growth of the next generation of female entrepreneurs. \nAs a 501(c)(3) organization\, WBOA is focused on the education and empowerment of women business owners. Our events typically incorporate educational components covering a wide range of topics including business finances\, systems\, social media\, insurance tips\, and much more. Through active engagement\, WBOA promotes women-owned businesses by sharing success stories\, enhancing social media presence\, and creating a supportive community. \nAt this luncheon\, Lisa Totz will share her professional journey\, which spans significant roles with major U.S. employers such as Boeing in Seattle\, Raytheon in Tucson\, and ITT in West Springfield. Her impressive career includes leadership in organizations like YESnet (Young Engineers and Scientists Network) and Raytheon Women on the Move\, along with her entrepreneurial ventures as the owner of LT Consulting. Lisa’s contributions to the community are further highlighted by her roles as President of the Jimmy Fund Council of Western Massachusetts\, BNI President\, and Race Director for various triathlons. \nLisa’s journey of navigating business\, career\, and personal goals will provide valuable insights and inspiration to all attendees. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and gain knowledge from a leader who has successfully transitioned from corporate roles to impactful community engagement and entrepreneurship.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/leadership-luncheon-empowering-women-in-business/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T130000
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SUMMARY:17th Annual July 4th Naturalization Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 4th at 11:00 AM (weather permitting) for our 17th annual Naturalization Ceremony on the lawn of the Hampshire County Courthouse. \n\n\nFor more information about volunteering (setting up and taking down chairs) and/or supporting our program by sponsoring this event\, please email here. \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/17th-annual-july-4th-naturalization-ceremony/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T140021Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Clothing Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We’re overflowing with beautiful\, gently used and new women’s clothing\, and we’d love to help these pieces find new homes. Whether you’re looking for something new-to-you for work\, everyday wear\, or just for fun\, this is the perfect chance to browse a wide variety of sizes and styles.\nPlease be advised- this is the day before we close for our Summer Break. We do anticipate that it will be busy. Please bring your patience and a smile!\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/108926/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250604T122338Z
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SUMMARY:Housing Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE community Housing Resource Fair hosted by Live Well Springfield’s Transforming Communities Initiative! \n\nConnect with housing assistance organizations and experts\,\nDiscover resources and information for renters\, homeowners\, and aspiring buyers\, and\nLearn about vital housing advocacy.\n\nEnjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with a Kids’ Activity Zone and delicious Food Trucks!  Plus\, the first 100 registrants receive a special goodie bag! \nMark your calendar: Saturday\, June 28\, 2025\, from 11:00 am -2:00 pm at Brookings Elementary School.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/housing-resource-fair/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250603T170741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T170741Z
UID:10007085-1751101200-1751115600@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Post Purchase Workshop
DESCRIPTION:June 28 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nIf 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. \nEveryone who attends receives a 65-piece took kit and will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $100 gift card! \nOur workshop also includes information on: \n\nConstruction rehabilitation loans\,\nSeasonal home maintenance and home repair\,\nBeing green in and around your home\,\nWeatherization\,\nAnd much more!\n\nThis meets the MHP Post-Purchase workshop requirement.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/post-purchase-workshop-9/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250515T163608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T163608Z
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SUMMARY:Dialogues Across Differences
DESCRIPTION:Dialogues Across Differences is a training intensive offered in the tradition of Popular Education on the zoom platform in three four- hour blocks. This institute strengthens participants’ current abilities to effectively dialogue across profound differences of social location\, experience\, identity and understanding in a way that finds and amplifies the inherent value of all community members while cultivating connection. \nDrawing on teachings from Popular Education\, ten global wisdom teachings\, Dialogue Education and theories of adult learning\, we will practice shaping dialogue and engaging in productive conversations across differences in a way that strengthens us all. Learners practice skills and receive feedback in a respectful\, challenging\, and energetic forum. \nIn this session\, we will apply these skills to dialoguing with survivors of sexual and domestic violence who are in recovery from substance use disorder. \nUpon completion of this training\, participants will\n–Engage others in a process of dialogue that employs a set of Popular Education principles that are respectful\, empowering\, and accountable.\n–Apply content about intersectional oppression\, anticipating tensions to address common and predictable misconceptions\, values\, and conflicts in our communities and cultures.\n–Describe restorative resources for oneself in a body-centered\, trauma-informed manner.\n–Demonstrate when to apply this learning and when best to hold back or switch to a companion skill set.\n–Identify powerful facilitative questions that embody respect while de-escalating tensions.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/dialogues-across-differences-2/2025-06-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250625T123008Z
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SUMMARY:MTCP Comic Book Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Please join our MTCP\, Tobacco Free Communities Program to celebrate our youth for being brave to create art and share it with the world. We’d like to invite you to the MTCP Comic Book Showcase. This project was a joint effort with the 84movement\, and the Master Heo’s Tae Kwon Do Center in Holyoke to give youth a creative outlet to express themselves and their experiences when it comes to tobacco products and vaping.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/mtcp-comic-book-showcase/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250522T163739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T130754Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast: 40 Years of HSF Begins NOW!
DESCRIPTION:Join HSF as we kick off our 40th anniversary with a special networking breakfast!Enjoy coffee and a breakfast buffet while we celebrate our community and reflect on the impact we’ve made together. Executive Director Becca Coolong will say a few words on HSF’s Past\, Present\, and where we are going next! Thank you for being part of our journey! \n  \n*if you would like to leave a statement or testimonial to be included\, please email Jeff at jtingley@humanserviceforum.org. \n  \n$50 Members \n  \nHSF Breakfast Sponsors: \n \nKyle.K.Sullivan@bbrown.com\n\n \n \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n    
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/breakfast-40-years-of-hsf-begins-now/
LOCATION:450 Memorial Banquets\, 450 Memorial Drive\, Chicopee\, MA\, 01020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T130000
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SUMMARY:Fighting for Air: Updates on the proposed biomass plant in Springfield
DESCRIPTION:The Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition has been working for 20 years to support families and decrease asthma rates. Two recent court decisions have revived permits for a biomass plant in Springfield\, MA\, which could reverse the strides made to prevent poor asthma outcomes. Biomass energy involves burning organic matter such as wood\, which pollutes our air with harmful particulate matter. Community groups and health advocates have been fighting against this proposed plant for more than a decade. \nNow\, there’s a critical opportunity: state law\, proposed by Sen. Adam Gomez and Rep. Orlando Ramos\, aims to eliminate state financial incentives for biomass\, making the proposed plant less viable. \nJoin us for a webinar on Wednesday\, June 25\, 2025\, from 12:00-1:00 pm to understand the health impacts of biomass\, how this vital legislation can help block it\, and what you can do to make a difference.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\nState Senator Adam Gomez\nMichael Fenton\, Springfield City Council President\nRusty Polsgrove\, Associate Director\, Arise for Social Justice\nDr. Matthew Sadof\, pediatrician\, Baystate Health
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/fighting-for-air-updates-on-the-proposed-biomass-plant-in-springfield/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250415T171516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T142802Z
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SUMMARY:Retention: Rewards & Accountability
DESCRIPTION:HSF’s most popular workshop series is returning for Spring. \nGive 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. \nRegister 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. \nThis series is presented over Zoom and runs 8 consecutive weeks starting  May 7th 9am-12:30pm all session. \n \nSeries Dates and Topics: \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability Wed June 25th 2025\n\nPeople 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. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n    \n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/choose-your-training-supervisory-skills-certificate-series-spring-2025-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250312T124602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T122745Z
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SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:HSF’s most popular workshop series is returning for Spring. \nGive 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. \nRegister 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. \nThis series is presented over Zoom. Series runs 8 consecutive weeks starting  May 7th 9am-12:30pm all session.  Full series is $600 for members\, $1200 for nonmembers. \n \nSeries Dates and Topics: \n\nLeadership Communication Wed May 7th 2025\n\nThis 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. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n\nEmployment Law Wed May 14th 2025\n\nAvoid 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. \nPresented by Skoler-Abbott \n\nCyber Security Wed May 21st 2025\n\nWith 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. \nPresented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey \n\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution Wed May 28th 2025\n\nThrough 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. \nPresented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon \n\nLiability and Benefit- Thurs June 5th 2025\n\nGain 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. \nPresented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International \n\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Wed June 11th 2025\n\nJoin 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. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \n\nLead with Influence- Wed June 18th 2025\n\nWhether 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. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability Wed June 25th 2025\n\nPeople 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. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n    \n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-spring-2025/2025-06-25/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T200000
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SUMMARY:2025 Kids 4 Harmony Summer Gala Concert
DESCRIPTION:Our 2025 Guest Artist \n\nThis year we welcome guest artist and Haitian-American cellist Francesca McNeeley to join Kids 4 Harmony on stage. Francesca enjoys an eclectic career in the Boston area as a chamber musician\, orchestral player\, and modern music advocate. She is a member of the A Far Cry chamber orchestra\, Castle of Our Skins\, and has performed and toured as a substitute cellist with the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops Orchestras.\n2025 Gala Honoree\, Ed Bride \n \nEd Bride has been a longtime member of the Kids 4 Harmony Advisory Committee\, past chair of the Gala Committee\, and passionate supporter of the program. Many people know Ed as the president and founder of Berkshires Jazz\, Inc.\, whose mission is to present jazz performances and encourage jazz education in Berkshire County. Through his influence\, Kids 4 Harmony has been able to collaborate with jazz artists including Ted Rosenthal and Grace Kelly. We’re so grateful to Ed for his years of service to 18 Degrees as a volunteer and donor\, ensuring the lasting success of the Kids 4 Harmony program. Thank you\, Ed\, for all that you do to bring music to the Berkshires! \nOur Annual Charitable Fundraising Event for Kids 4 Harmony \nEach year\, the Summer Gala Concert raises funds for the Kids 4 Harmony program\, a youth development program of 18 Degrees. \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/2025-kids-4-harmony-summer-gala-concert/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250603T175739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T175739Z
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SUMMARY:Goat Yoga Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 22\nRain date: July 13\, 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. \n  \nJoin us for CHD All In Barrier-Free Recreation’s first ever Goat Yoga Fundraiser! We are super excited to offer a new way to join together and help support people in our community with disabilities. The first class is an All-Inclusive class for all ability levels (10+). The second class is a Sensory-Specific class for those on the spectrum (4+) where the instructor will use sensory enhanced movements for self-regulation. \n2:00 p.m.: All-Inclusive Goat Yoga Class\n3:15 p.m.: Sensory-Enhanced Goat Yoga Class-Autism Specific \nCloverbrook Farm\n39 Parker Street\nEast Longmeadow\, MA \n\n$35 per person\n45-minute outdoor baby pigmy goat yoga classes\n30 minutes of goat snuggles after each class\nBeginners or yogis welcome\nClass is with a certified yoga instructor.\nBring your own mat or rent one for $5\nPony rides will also be available for $10 from 2:00 m.-4:30 p.m\nFresh lemonade and treats will be available for purchase.\n\n*If an individual who is signed up needs extra support\, we ask that someone signs up with them to help them with movements. There will be volunteers to help as well. The instructor will be modifying movements to fit everyone’s ability level.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/goat-yoga-fundraiser/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T140000
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SUMMARY:Junio clases para compradores de casa por primera vez de Way Finders
DESCRIPTION:June 21 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm\n$50\n\n\n\n\n\nEsta es una clase completa dividida en dos días: \n21 y 28 de Junio.Horario: 9:00am-2:00pm \nLa clase cubre todos los aspectos de la compra de una casa. Diseñado específicamente para compradores de vivienda por primera vez\, la clase está certificada por CHAPA\, HUD y MassHousing. Se requiere completar la clase para calificar para ciertos productos de asistencia financiera de la ciudad y algunos préstamos hipotecarios.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/junio-clases-para-compradores-de-casa-por-primera-vez-de-way-finders/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250619
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SUMMARY:Whole Children and Milestones Summer Registration
DESCRIPTION:Whole Children™ and Milestones offer social and recreational classes in Northampton for kids\, teens\, and adults of all abilities. We have a ton of new classes this session with options like Preschool Music and Movement\, Comic Writing\, Theater Games\, Intro to Friendship Band\, Improv Class and more! \nSummer session runs from July 8- August 23. \nRegister now: https://www.wholechildren.org/class-schedule
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/whole-children-and-milestones-summer-registration/
LOCATION:Inclusive Community Center\, 41 Russell St.\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T200000
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SUMMARY:Rays of Hope Survivors’ Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an uplifting and inspiring event dedicated to our survivors.\nThis Survivors’ Day is all about connection and creating a space where survivors’\, caregivers and supporters can come together to share and celebrate their own cancer journeys. We are excited to welcome local author and breast cancer survivor\, Leslie Lawrence\, who will share her powerful story of resilience and hope. Her debut memoir\, I’m a lucky woman: A Photographic Memoir of a Breast Cancer Survivor\, reveals a compelling portrait of one woman’s triumphant cancer journey. \nDiscover valuable resources from our community partners\, take part in our expressive writing workshop led by Camille St. Onge\, LICSW\, and meet other survivors who understand the struggles and milestones of a cancer diagnosis. A ticket also includes dinner and drinks\, an opportunity to shop the Rays of Hope summer merchandise collection and explore a carefully curated book selection of mindful reads at the Rumspringa Books Pop-Up. All are welcome; a pre-purchased ticket is required for entry.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/rays-of-hope-survivors-day/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250527T163219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T163219Z
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SUMMARY:Bloom for Change
DESCRIPTION:A Garden Party to Advance Gender Equity\nCultivating Community\, Friendship & Collective Action\nTuesday\, June 17th | 4:30 – 7:00 PM\nHosted by Lynn Griesemer and Bryan Harvey\nPrivate Home | Amherst MA | Address provided in follow-up emails\n \nJoin us for Bloom for Change: A Garden Party to Advance Gender Equity! It will be an inspiring evening of purpose and possibility. \nSurrounded by beautiful blooms and good friends\, we’ll celebrate the power of community to empower women and girls across our region. Together\, we’ll cultivate a future where all can flourish through friendship\, philanthropy\, and collective action. \nThis is a fundraising event—an opportunity to connect with the Women’s Fund\, invest in gender equity\, and introduce others to the movement. We hope you’ll invite a friend who would be inspired to grow with us. \nWhile your presence at our Garden Party is a wonderful show of support\, we invite you to consider making an additional contribution to help our initiatives for women\, girls\, and gender diverse individuals to flourish. Every gift\, like each raindrop in a garden\, combines to create remarkable growth. We are anticipating that the new year\, which for us begins on July 1\, will begin our transformation as we embark on strategic planning and coordinating the groundwork for our 30th anniversary celebration. \nRSVP by Friday\, June 6th. Capacity is limited. \nQuestions? Contact: info@mywomensfund.org \nLet’s gather. Let’s celebrate. Let’s grow something powerful—together. \nYou can support the Women’s Fund in many ways. Learn how here!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/bloom-for-change/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250528T105521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T105521Z
UID:10007077-1749893400-1749900600@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:ALL Abilities Learn to Curl
DESCRIPTION:ALL Abilities Learn to Curl June 14\, 2025\n$15.00\n\nInterested in learning how to curl?  All In Barrier Free Recreation in partnership with Colonial Curling Club and Petersham Curling Club will be offering a 1 day learn to curl program.  Space is limited so sign up early to not miss out on this opportunity!  We’ll supply the stones\, you learn how to throw them at houses!\n\nDate: Saturday\, June 14\, 2025\n\nTime: 9:30 AM-11:30 AM\n\nWhere: Amelia Park Arena\n             21 S. Broad St.\n             Westfield\, MA\n\nCost: $15 per person
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/all-abilities-learn-to-curl/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250430T144426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T130431Z
UID:10005932-1749891600-1749902400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Bikes Fight Cancer
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/bikes-fight-cancer-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250603T180048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T180048Z
UID:10007088-1749835800-1749835800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:"Light Up the Night"
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate our 22nd annual Light Up the Night! event to support struggling families in Amherst. \n  \nJune 13\, 2025  |  5:30 p.m. –\nHome of Betsy and Bruce McInnis\, 76 Lincoln Avenue\, Amherst \nLose Yourself in the Magic of a Midsummer’s Night!\nEnjoy Delicious Fresh Food and Fabulous Drink Pairings \nSavor the flavors of exquisite cuisine prepared from local chefs featuring an amazing array of delicacies including tantalizing steak\, shrimp\, 1\,000 oysters\, vegetarian options and more! \nLive and Online Auctions \nFrom getaways and private dinners to tickets for sporting and musical events—plus one-of-a-kind treasures—our auction lineup has something for everyone. We’re thrilled to bring back our live auction this year\, with the inimitable Tony Maroulis returning as our esteemed auctioneer. \nCelebrate with Friends \nLight Up the Night is not just about supporting a great cause; it’s also a chance to gather together in a spectacular outdoor garden setting\, share a lovely evening with good food and friends\, and truly make a difference in the lives of families in our community. \nGet ready for a great night to support a great cause! \n(Festive attire for an al fresco evening. Street parking approved.) \nFOA depends upon LUTN to raise one-third of our annual budget to ensure families avoid homelessness\, hunger\, domestic violence\, and child abuse. Help us keep the door open by participating in Light Up the Night! 2025 by donating today! \nFor more information\, call 413-548-1272 or email Carly Marburger at cmarburger@chd.org.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/light-up-the-night/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250514T145853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T145853Z
UID:10006687-1749715200-1749747600@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Equity in the 413: Western Massachusetts Racial Equity Summit
DESCRIPTION:Equity in the 413: Western Massachusetts Racial Equity Summit is a convening to support relationship building across several industry areas. This call-to-action helps attendees from our region align our efforts to advance racial equity in workplaces and organizations across western Massachusetts. \nIn 2023\, nearly 400 attendees joined us for Equity in the 413 to participate in more than a dozen workshops offered on advancing racial equity in workplaces across industry areas. For 2025\, we’re excited to offer more workshops and self-care opportunities. \nAt the Summit you will: \n\nLearn how to analyze and incorporate data in an asset-based framework to understand how racial inequity is impacting our region and drive our efforts to support advancing racial equity.\nLearn how to create talent acquisition and employee engagement plans that increase diversity in your workforce while building equitable practices across the employee life cycle in an inclusive culture.\nLearn how to develop and enact internal policies and practices that can be changed to support people in moving along a continuum of equitable practices.\nLearn lessons from leaders who have begun to advance racial equity in their organizations.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/equity-in-the-413-western-massachusetts-racial-equity-summit/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250603T144609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T144609Z
UID:10007083-1749663000-1749668400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:ASC Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/asc-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250527T172656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T172656Z
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SUMMARY:2025 First-Time Homebuyer Fair
DESCRIPTION:June 11 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us and speak to homeownership experts to learn about loans\, house shopping\, home inspections and more!\nYou’ll walk from table to table at your own pace\, chatting with local businesses that are ready to answer your questions about buying your first home. You’ll leave with a better understanding of some of the things required when buying a home. There will be raffles\, door prizes and more. \nThis event is free for all to attend! \nPlease note this is not a first-time homebuyer workshop. To register for a future first-time homebuyer’s workshop please visit our website: Way Finders Upcoming Events Page. For other questions\, you may email homeownership@wayfinders.org
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/2025-first-time-homebuyer-fair/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250408T131635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T131635Z
UID:10005510-1749578400-1749589200@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:June First-Time Homebuyer Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In this Zoom webinar presented by Valley Community Development: \nGet the facts from real estate professionals including attorneys\, loan officers\, realtors\, home inspectors & housing counselors.\nLearn tips about how to improve your credit.\nAsk questions to help you proceed & protect your own interests as you approach this life decision.\nA certified course recognized by MHP & MassHousing\, this workshop helps you qualify for special mortgage products.\n$75 for two adults in the same household. Registration is nonrefundable & attendance is required at all three sessions. \nJune sessions are scheduled: \nTuesday\, June 10\nWednesday\, June 11\nMonday\, June 16 \nEach session will be hosted via a unique Zoom Webinar link 6-9 p.m. You will receive the Zoom links on the day of each session.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/june-first-time-homebuyer-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20240905T110429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T112138Z
UID:10003419-1749574800-1749580200@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Books and Brew
DESCRIPTION:A unique book club designed to bring people together; young professionals\, community members and anyone interested in financial empowerment.\nThank you White Lion\, Springfield City Library and Liberty Bank
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/books-and-brew/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250527T162952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T162952Z
UID:10007070-1749544200-1749571200@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:7th Annual Trauma & Resilience Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Jun 10\, 2025\, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM \nGreenfield Community College\, 1 College Dr\, Greenfield\, MA 01301\, USA \n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \nFrom Challenge to Resilience: Maintaining Integrity and Focusing on Equity in Uncertain Times. Join the DMH Western Mass Area for our 7th Annual Trauma & Resilience Symposium! \n \nThe day’s events will include a Keynote Speaker\, morning and afternoon workshops\, Resource Tabling and a Connection Scavenger Hunt.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/7th-annual-trauma-resilience-symposium/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250423T114435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T114435Z
UID:10005921-1749459600-1749488400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Baystate Children's Hospital Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Play a round of golf “fore” a great cause!\nHelp us make the 33rd annual Baystate Children’s Hospital Golf Tournament the biggest and best we’ve had yet! Your round will make a difference in the lives of the youngest patients at Baystate Children’s Hospital. \nThese differences come in many shapes and sizes. You are helping advance research in pediatric health\, purchase kid-sized equipment\, and create friendlier experiences for the children who pass through Baystate Children’s Hospital each day. \nThis tournament is now sold out\, but non-golf sponsorship opportunities are still available. To learn more\, please contact Heather Clark at Heather.Clark2@BaystateHealth.org. \nDate: Monday\, June 9\, 2025\nLocations: \n\nTwin Hills Country Club\, Longmeadow\, MA – Registration: 9 am; Tee Time: 10:30 am (Get directions)  – COURSE FULL\nLongmeadow Country Club\, Longmeadow\, MA – Registration: 9 am; Tee Time: 10:30 am (Get directions) – COURSE FULL
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/baystate-childrens-hospital-golf-tournament-3/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250415T143107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T130016Z
UID:10005899-1749292200-1749304800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:2025 Flutie 5K for Autism
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, June 7th as the Flutie 5K for Autism comes to Bernardston\, MA! Together with The United Arc\, this fully inclusive event will make a difference in the autism community across Massachusetts!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/2025-flutie-5k-for-autism/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T182511
CREATED:20250527T172525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T172525Z
UID:10007073-1749286800-1749306600@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:June First-time Homebuyer Workshop (English)
DESCRIPTION:June 7 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm\n$50\n\n\n\n\nBecome a certified first-time homebuyer with Way Finders! Learn from local real estate professionals about the homebuying process. \nThe 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. \nThis is a two-part in person workshop: \nSaturdays\, 9:00am-2:30pm\nJune 7 and 14 \nWalk-ins are not accepted. Attendance for this workshop will be limited. \nCost of the workshop is $50 per household\, nonrefundable.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/june-first-time-homebuyer-workshop-english/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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