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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/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T083000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T170000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T210000
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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:20250611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T123000
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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-2025/2025-06-11/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Supervision
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\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/choose-your-training-supervisory-skills-certificate-series-spring-2025-4/
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:20250611T170000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T190000
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SUMMARY:ASC Annual Meeting
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/asc-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T170000
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CREATED:20250514T145853Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T173000
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CREATED:20250603T180048Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000
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CREATED:20250430T144426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T130431Z
UID:10005932-1749891600-1749902400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Bikes Fight Cancer
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/bikes-fight-cancer-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T053030
CREATED:20250528T105521Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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