Winter Lights Art Auction “Update”

On December 18, 2009 the Winter Lights Art Auction was held at the Westfield Athenaeum.  Local Artists donated beautifully framed artwork based on the theme “Winter Light”.  The auction raised over $2,700 to enhance holiday lighting in downtown Westfield.

Guests enjoyed wine and appetizers while viewing some really impressive artwork and had the opportunity to also meet some of the esteemed artists who were in attendance.  The Pioneer Valley Fiddlers and comedian/musician  Derek Mann provided entertainment throughout the night.

The Holiday Lighting Fund committee would like to extend their thanks to all who helped make this event a success.

Be on the lookout next holiday season for the new lighting this auction provided!

Westfield on Weekends is proud to announce the first of the 2010 Spring Music Hall Series concerts. This year’s inaugural event will be held at the School St Bistro on Feb 13 and will feature the renowned local favorites, Brass Attack. There will be a special dinner menu and a cash bar for all patrons.

This year’s theme will be a celebration of Mardi Gras and the end of winter.  Doors will open at 6:00PM with cocktails served at 6:30PM. The concert and dancing will commence at 7:00PM and Brass Attack will play into the night.

Tickets for Brass Attack are $15 before the show. They can be purchased at the School St Bistro or online at Tix.com by clicking here. Dinner is not included in the price of admission.  Special discounted price of $35, if you purchase tickets for all three Spring Music Hall Concerts.  Also in the series is the Celtic Rock band, Prydein, on March 27th and Kellie Trottier on April 24th.  See below for details.

The 6th Annual Penguin Plunge will be held on January 30, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  at Hampton Ponds in Westfield.  Hot Coffee & Cocoa will be for sale!

Contact The Amelia Park Children’s Museum for more details!  572-4014 or our website @  www.ameliaparkmuseum.org

Plungers must raise at least $50 to participate.

The Boys and Girls Club of Westfield is proud to announce the “First Race” in memory of Gordon Bates. The race will be held on Jan 1 at 11:00AM and will start and finish in front of the South Middle School on West Silver St. There will be two race options: a 5K course and a 10K course. Entry fees are $20 for 5K race, and $25 for the 10K race. You can sign up beforehand by downloading a form at www.westfieldonweekends.org.   Online registration available at:

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1799699

Preregistration will be held before race from 9:30AM until 10:30AM. Fleece hats will be given to first 100 entries. For more info, call the Boys and Girls Club at (413)562-2301 or email Mike at: mikerun26pt2@yahoo.com

Once again, Westfield High School Alumni will face off in an exciting game of hockey. Tickets at the door & 50/50 raffle!

Proceeds will benefit The Amelia Park Children’s Museum.

The SnowFire Celebration returns to Amelia Park on Monday, Dec 21 from 6:30PM until 8:00PM. This year’s celebration will include a huge bonfire, carolers, a special holiday show, and plenty of holiday cheer and treats. Please join us for our annual celebration of the holidays and the return of the Winter Solstice.

Saturday December 19th, Shaker Farms Country Club and Shriner’s Hospital for Children are teaming up and having Breakfast with Santa.  Santa Arrives by helicopter @ 9:30am with breakfast to follow.

Tickets are: $5.00 for Children and $10.00 for Adults in advance.  Prices at the door for tickets are: $6.00 for Children and $12.00 for Adults.

 *raffles, balloons, shriners clowns & more proceeds go to benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children.

For more information contact:

 Nancy Kotowitz
Shaker Farms Country Club
866 Shaker Road
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-4087 ext 10

Sunday, December 13: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Bright Nights Forest Park, Springfield, MA

Buses leave Westfield City Hall at 6 pm.

Tickets by reservation only: $10 for adults $5 for children.

 For reservations – call:

Westfield Business Improvement District (BID)- 572- 1260

or

Westfield on Weekends (WoW) - 562-2277. 

Take a magical bus trip to one of America’s top 100 holiday attractions with a ride through twinkling Forest Park and then back to Westfield for a royal reception at which the Dickens Days characters will greet you for photos, cocoa and cookies. 

Produced in association with Spirit of Springfield. King Ward Tours and Westfield Athenaeum.