A reception to announce the winners was held June 10th at the Athenaeum. Along with the judged photos, over 200 ballots were counted for the “People’s Choice” award… What a great response!

The photographs judged by Abe Reismen, past President of the NECCC, in the first Faces and Places of Westfield Photo Contest received the following awards:
$100 Winner
“Soft Contour” by Gerald Tracy

$25 Winner
“Stanley Park Duck Pond” by Richard M. Auclair
“Westfield Sunset” by Norman Boulanger

$100 People’s Choice Award Winner
“Fun in the Sun” by Shannon Curto

The following photographs received Honorable Mention:
“Curtain Call” by Michelle M. Moniz
“Faith” by Sandra Bongiovanni
“Autumn Colors” by Chip Colton
“Mama Bear” by Linda Burzdak
“Moon Man Emerging” Carl Hartdegan
“At Amelia Park” by Skip Demarais
“Church on the Green” by Kristin Halls
“Sunset at Home” by Jennifer Giffone
“The College Sky” by Miriam Matsuk
“Stanley Park in Autumn” by Richard M. Auclair
“Welcome” and “White Iris” and “Orange” by Barbara Chiampa
“Post 124″ By James Markvart

Gift certificates were awarded to the winners from the following WBID member bussinesses: Westfield Gas & Electric Co., The Tavern Restaurant, Main Street Hair Salon, The TeaPot Gallery, and Elm Street Mobile.

The Kiwanis Club of Westfield presents
Lights of Liberty Fireworks Celebration (rescheduled from July 3)  
Sunday, August 3, festivities begin at 5:00 pm in Stanley Park
(raindate: Sunday, August 10)    The cost is free!

Westfield Athenaeum’s Wild Reads
Various dates until August 8
Boys and Girls Library Summer Reading Club!!
The cost is Free!

 http://www.westath.org/.

American Legion Band Concerts
Wendesdays at 7:30 pm until July 23
At the Beveridge Pavilion and the cost is free!

Friday Mornings for Children
Fridays at 10:00 am until August 22
At the Beveridge Pavilion and the cost is free!

Sunday Concerts
6:00 – 8:00 pm Sundays until August 31
At the Beveridge Pavilion and the cost is free!

www.stanleypark.org

Professional Equity Theatre in The District
Another wonderful community colaboration between WSC, WBID and WOW.

“Westfield State College’s Theatre Downtown” Presents:
The Belle of Amherst  by William Luce
August 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 & 16 at 8:00 PM
At Piccolo’s Ristorante, 110 Elm Street 
Adults $15,  Seniors/Students $10

Tickets are available at door and at the Westfield Athenaeum. 

For Reservations Call 562-2277.

                                http://www.wsc.mass.edu/

Outdoor Summer Concerts held in beautiful Amelia’s Garden. Every Tuesday evening from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. until August 26th and the cost is Free! Bring your lawn chair, snacks, and enjoy! For entire list of concerts be sure to check out the website! www.ameliapark.org

Every Saturday Night Starting June 21st to Labor Day from 6pm -11pm join us on the green with the excellent Musicians that are scheduled to perform their talents for this special event series to entertain us. Every Saturday night you can come and hear the great music, see your friends and meet new ones, and get a 10% Coupon off the Restaurant sponsor of the Night’s menu. We will have menus from all the participating sponsor Restuarants and coupons from the Sponsor Restaurant of the night, and the best thing is you can get your food delivered right to the show by visiting the Main Sponsorship Table.

The weekly schedule is listed at http://www.teapot-gallery.com.