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3/1/2011Attention: Early Childhood Educators - Training March 11, 2011
31st Annual Early Childhood Conference
9/17/2010The Cast of Beatlemania - September 25, 2010 in West Hartford CT.
Features members of the Broadway and Touring Company that recreated the magic and timelessness of The Beatles
9/10/2010Paradise City Arts Festival Starts Ocober 7, 2010
Volunteers Needed For The Festival.
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Brown: Allow women into combat units

BOSTON - U.S. Sen. Scott Brown is urging top defense officials to let women serve in front line combat, saying barring women from those units could make it harder for them to rise up the military ranks.

(Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:52:58 GMT)
State workers with $100K salaries rises

BOSTON - Under the watchful eye of the Patrick administration, the number of state workers with six-figure salaries has skyrocketed by 38 percent since 2007.

(Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:02:08 GMT)
Ex-cop's brutality trial starts

CHICOPEE, Mass. - The trial of a former Springfield police officer accused of severely beating a man with a flashlight during a traffic stop is getting started.

(Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:21:31 GMT)
Jury to be picked in genocide case

CONCORD, N.H. — Jury selection is starting in federal court in the case of a Manchester woman accused of lying about her role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

(Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:08:55 GMT)
Man arrested after stopping burglar

Police arrest man for firing warning shot at thief - FARMINGTON, N.H. - A New Hampshire man who's facing a criminal charge for helping to catch a suspected burglar in his home says he doesn't regret firing his gun, but he might do things differently in the future.

(Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:36:23 GMT)
Arrest in attack on Wheaton student

Bouncer arrested in attack on college student
EASTON – A bouncer is under arrest for the alleged sexual assault on a female Wheaton College student. Paul Panaikas, 38, of Taunton, was taken into custody Wednesday morning in Easton by Norton Police Detectives.

(Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:04:42 GMT)
Youth baseball organization robbed

PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The baseball season is fast approaching and a Pittsfield youth league finds itself needing to replace up to $1,000 worth of gear after thieves broke into its storage area and stole hats, belts and socks.

(Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:47:40 GMT)
Trial in 1974 Mass. slaying gets started

WORCESTER -- The murder trial of Fitchburg man accused of killing a woman nearly four decades ago has started.

(Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:43:24 GMT)
Blue Ivy trademark fight

Local woman takes on Beyonce & Jay-Z - She says she had the name first, so that local woman is trying to protect her brand. The Boston Business Journal reports that CEO Veronica Alexandra has filed a competing trademark application for the name Blue Ivy.

(Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:36:13 GMT)
Key witness back on the stand Wednesday

BOSTON — A key witness for the prosecution in a multi-murder case in Mattapan is expected back on the stand Wednesday.

(Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:18:11 GMT)

 
Sports
8/2/2008Local racer Mike O'Sullivan wins at Thompson Int'l Speedway
Mike O’Sullivan of Springfield, MA, turned a recent string of bad luck around with a popular win in the Pro Stock division.
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Springfield Falcons vs St Johns IceCaps
When: Apr 14, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19 )
Big Time Wrestling


When: Mar 9, 2012 8 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20 )
Harlem Globetrotters
When: Feb 23, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19 )
Forever Kings
When: Feb 29, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19 )
Springfield Falcons vs Portland Pirates
When: Mar 16, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19 )
Springfield Falcons vs Adirondack Phantoms
When: Apr 13, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19 )
Irish Comedy Tour
When: Feb 25, 2012 8 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20 )
Springfield Falcons vs Connecticut Whale
When: Feb 25, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19 )
One Night of Queen
When: Apr 4, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19 )
2012 MAAC Basketball Tournament
When: Mar 5, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19 )
2012 MAAC Basketball Tournament
When: Mar 1, 2012 11:55:00 AM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:55:00 )
Irish Comedy Tour
When: Feb 24, 2012 8 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20 )
Springfield Falcons vs Wilkes Barre Scranton Penguins
When: Mar 11, 2012 3 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15 )
Springfield Falcons vs Bridgeport Sound Tigers
When: Feb 24, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19 )
Springfield Falcons vs Providence Bruins
When: Mar 31, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19 )
Joan Rivers
When: Mar 23, 2012 8 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20 )
Harlem Globetrotters
When: Feb 22, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19 )
Springfield Falcons vs Bridgeport Sound Tigers
When: Mar 23, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19 )
2012 MAAC Basketball Tournament
When: Mar 4, 2012 2 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14 )
Dada Life


When: Feb 23, 2012 8 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20 )
2012 MAAC Basketball Tournament
When: Mar 3, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Sat, 03 Mar 2012 19 )
2012 MAAC Basketball Tournament
When: Mar 3, 2012 2 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14 )
2012 MAAC Basketball Tournament
When: Mar 2, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19 )
The Midtown Men
When: Mar 2, 2012 8 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20 )
Springfield Falcons vs Syracuse Crunch
When: Mar 10, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19 )
Farmers Market & CityBlock Lunchtime Concerts
The Farmers Market takes place on Fridays from 10:00am-3:00pm and includes fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs and flowers and home baked goods from area farmers.
The CityBlock Lunchtime Concerts take place in the same park from noon-1:30pm. These lunchtime concerts feature various musicians and are a good way to take a break from work and bring your lunch outside to enjoy the sounds of such talented performers for free. There are plenty of seats, sun and shade!

When: Sep 29, 2012 12 AM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00 )
Almost Elton John
When: Apr 11, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19 )
Country Royalty
When: Mar 28, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19 )
Paul Venier
When: Apr 21, 2012 8 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20 )
Springfield Armor vs. Canton Charge
When: Mar 24, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19 )
How to Deal with Difficult Employees Seminar
How to Deal with Difficult Employees:How to turn your difficult employees into high-performersAn informational seminar with Harry Gilligan of Breakthrough Business Advisors, LLC Thursday, May 10, 20128:30am - 12:30pmLocation: Hilton Garden Inn800 West Columbus Ave, Springfield, MA What you will learn:
  • How to Communicate with Problem Employees
  • 5 Steps to Dealing with Problem Employees
  • How to hire only High Performers
  • How to Transform Problem Employees into High Performers

And Why It is Important to Your Business:

  • Payroll expenses are the largest expenses for small and mid-size companies
  • Difficult employees are a significant drain on company resources
  • Not dealing with employee issues will de-motivate your top performers
  • You will avoid costly litigation



When: May 10, 2012 8 AM to May 10, 2012 12 PMin Springfield, Massachusetts
Cost: Chamber Member 129.00

3 or more Chamber Members from same company 99.99

Regular 149.00

3 or more Regular from same company 119.00

(Thu, 10 May 2012 08 )
Springfield Armor vs. Sioux Falls Skyforce
When: Mar 29, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19 )
Springfield Armor vs. Maine Red Claws
When: Mar 27, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19 )
Springfield Armor vs. Canton Charge
When: Mar 8, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19 )
Planetarium Shows
The Springfield Science Museum is home to the Seymour Planetarium, the oldest operating planetarium in the United States. The star ball in the Seymour Planetarium can project more than 7,000 stars which vary in brightness. Call ahead for showtimes or check online.


When: Feb 24, 2012 2 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts
Cost: $3; $2 child (Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14 )
Old Masters to Monet Sunday Docent Programs

11 am-2 pm
Docents will be available in the gallery to provide information and answer questions about the special exhibition.

2-3 pm
Docent-led gallery tour. Reservations not required.Learn more about Old Masters to Monet

Exhibit organized by the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, Connecticut. Funded in part by the Michele and Donald D’Amour Fund, established in 2008 to bring world class art exhibitions to the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.



When: Mar 25, 2012 12 AM to Mar 3, 2012 12 AMin Springfield, Massachusetts (Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00 )
Old Masters to Monet Sunday Docent Programs

11 am-2 pm
Docents will be available in the gallery to provide information and answer questions about the special exhibition.

2-3 pm
Docent-led gallery tour. Reservations not required.Learn more about Old Masters to Monet

Exhibit organized by the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, Connecticut. Funded in part by the Michele and Donald D’Amour Fund, established in 2008 to bring world class art exhibitions to the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.



When: Feb 26, 2012 12 AM to Feb 3, 2012 12 AMin Springfield, Massachusetts (Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00 )
Old Masters to Monet Sunday Docent Programs

11 am-2 pm
Docents will be available in the gallery to provide information and answer questions about the special exhibition.

2-3 pm
Docent-led gallery tour. Reservations not required.Learn more about Old Masters to Monet

Exhibit organized by the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, Connecticut. Funded in part by the Michele and Donald D’Amour Fund, established in 2008 to bring world class art exhibitions to the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.



When: Apr 1, 2012 12 AM to Apr 3, 2012 12 AMin Springfield, Massachusetts (Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00 )
Family Life Expo
The 1st Annual "Family Life Expo: tots to teens" is the original event of its kind that focuses on the needs of families with children from birth to age 21 in the Pioneer Valley.
Admission is free and there is plenty of on-site, free parking at the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Got a parenting question? Visit our facebook page and post a question on the wall, or submit your question via email (search Pioneer Valley Family Life Expo). We will post responses* from our parenting experts on Facebook.

When: Mar 11, 2012 12 AM to Mar 11, 2012 12 AMin Springfield, Massachusetts
Cost: FREE * contact the Presenting Organization listed below for ticketing information (Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00 )
Hasbro Games Art Discovery Center

The Art Discovery Center is painted in bold colors and intricate designs inspired by the Asian collections of the museum. Visitors are invited to trace their own Chinese horoscope, try on costumes and armor, play gallery games and more. Stop in and see what creative ideas are unfolding! Supported by Hasbro Games.Group Tours & Field Trips

Enhance your visit to the Springfield Museums at the Art Discovery Center. Groups by appointment only. $1 per person materials fee. Call 413.263.6800, ext. 385, for more information.



When: Feb 24, 2012 12 AM to Feb 3, 2012 12 AMin Springfield, Massachusetts (Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00 )
Burn The Floor
When: May 9, 2012 12 AM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Wed, 09 May 2012 00 )
Open House
When: Dec 18, 2012 11 AM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11 )
Carolyn Martin
Carolyn performs in Country Royalty: Jason Petty and Carolyn Martin's tribute to the music of Hank Williams and Patsy Cline.

When: Apr 1, 2012 3 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15 )
Carolyn Martin
Carolyn performs in Country Royalty: Jason Petty and Carolyn Martin's tribute to the music of Hank Williams and Patsy Cline.

When: Mar 31, 2012 8 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20 )
Disney On Ice: 100 Years of Magic
When: Apr 4, 2012 7 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19 )
Chris Piquette
With the john brandoli band

When: Feb 24, 2012 9 PM in Springfield, Massachusetts (Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21 )
Old Masters to Monet Sunday Docent Programs

11 am-2 pm
Docents will be available in the gallery to provide information and answer questions about the special exhibition.

2-3 pm
Docent-led gallery tour. Reservations not required.Learn more about Old Masters to Monet

Exhibit organized by the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, Connecticut. Funded in part by the Michele and Donald D’Amour Fund, established in 2008 to bring world class art exhibitions to the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.



When: Mar 18, 2012 12 AM to Mar 3, 2012 12 AMin Springfield, Massachusetts (Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00 )
Culture & Cocktails - It’s Not Easy Being Green

Mix up your weekday with a toast to culture, community and conversation. Age 21 and over. This month featuring...

  • Live reptile and amphibian presentation by Teaching Creatures
  • See the special exhibtion Frogs: A Chorus of Colors
  • Browse our farmers market
  • Learn how to start a vegetable garden

Free for Museum members (with card); $5 nonmembers
Includes food and entertainment. Cash bar.Pay at door or RSVP below



When: Apr 5, 2012 12 AM to Apr 8, 2012 12 AMin Springfield, Massachusetts (Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00 )
Hasbro Games Art Discovery Center

The Art Discovery Center is painted in bold colors and intricate designs inspired by the Asian collections of the museum. Visitors are invited to trace their own Chinese horoscope, try on costumes and armor, play gallery games and more. Stop in and see what creative ideas are unfolding! Supported by Hasbro Games.Group Tours & Field Trips

Enhance your visit to the Springfield Museums at the Art Discovery Center. Groups by appointment only. $1 per person materials fee. Call 413.263.6800, ext. 385, for more information.



When: Feb 29, 2012 12 AM to Feb 3, 2012 12 AMin Springfield, Massachusetts (Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00 )
Gordon Bok with special guest Carol Rohl
With resonant bass-baritone voice, 6- and 12-string guitars, Gordon sings of the sea and schooners, of fishes and fishermen, plus mythical sea folk, and more, while Carol adds harmony, harp, and humor.

When: Apr 14, 2012 7 PM to Apr 14, 2012 10 PMin Springfield, Massachusetts
Cost: $15 at the door ? Information/Reservations: 413-562-3990 or edbethui@comcast.net (Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19 )

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