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		<title>Westfield on Weekends&#8217; Annual Meeting!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:52:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>patti</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ February 8, 2012; 5:30 pm; ] 

When:  Wed Feb 8, 2012 5:30pm to Wed Feb 8, 2012 9pm  EST


Where:  Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm Street, Westfield
A FREE, entertaining, informative preview of Westfield in 2012!  Be one of the first to see what WOW has in store!
5:30 p.m. Hors D’oeuvres
 6:00 p.m. Meeting
R.S.V.P. to lisasullivan1@comcast.net
“THINGS ARE JUMPING WESTFIELD!  HOP ON AND COME ALONG [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr class=""><td colspan="3">February 8, 2012</td></tr><tr class=""><td colspan="3">5:30 pm</td></tr></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/wp-content/uploads/WOW-logo.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4213" title="WOW logo" src="http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/wp-content/uploads/WOW-logo.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="132" /></a></p>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><strong>When:</strong>  Wed Feb 8, 2012 5:30pm to Wed Feb 8, 2012 9pm  EST</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Where:</strong>  Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm Street, Westfield</div>
<p style="text-align: left;">A FREE, entertaining, informative preview of Westfield in 2012!  Be one of the first to see what WOW has in store!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>5:30 p.m. Hors D’oeuvres</strong><br />
<strong> 6:00 p.m. Meeting</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">R.S.V.P. to lisasullivan1@comcast.net</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>“THINGS ARE JUMPING WESTFIELD!  HOP ON AND COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE!”</em></p>
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		<title>Dueling Piano Event &#8211; Sponsored by the Boys &amp; Girls Club</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:11:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>patti</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ February 11, 2012; 6:00 pm; ] A Night of Music and Fun
Introducing the Boys &#38; Girls Club on a High Note

Tickets: $75 each (each ticket includes an entry into a drawing for a week stay at a two bedroom condo on the water in Marco Island, FL with airfare for two. Those who can not attend, can still purchase raffle tickets online.)

When: Saturday, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr class=""><td colspan="3">February 11, 2012</td></tr><tr class=""><td colspan="3">6:00 pm</td></tr></table><h1 style="text-align: center;"><strong>A Night of Music and Fun</strong></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><em>Introducing the Boys &amp; Girls Club on a High Note</em></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/wp-content/uploads/music-notes.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4228" title="music notes" src="http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/wp-content/uploads/music-notes.gif" alt="" width="390" height="99" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Tickets:</strong> $75 each (each ticket includes an entry into a drawing for a week stay at a two bedroom condo on the water in Marco Island, FL with airfare for two. Those who can not attend, can still purchase raffle tickets online.)</p>
<p><strong>When:</strong> Saturday, February 11, 2012</p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong> Boys &amp; Girls Club of Greater Westfield / 28 West Silver Street, Westfield, MA 01085</p>
<p><strong>Time:</strong> Cocktails &amp; Building Tours 6pm / Heavy Hors D&#8217;Oeuvres 7pm  (catered by Tuckers Restaurant) / Entertainment 8pm</p>
<p>* This DUELING PIANOS show is currently the #1 Dueling Pianos show experience performing in America. The show is especially unique, as it is the only real &#8220;All-Request&#8221; dueling pianos show around. These high-energy performers rack up more than 250 hilarious, fun-filled audience interaction events every year throughout the country! Don&#8217;t Miss Out!!!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>To purchase tickets, please use the following link:<br />
<a href="https://www.eservicepayments.com/cgi-bin/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=tYgT1GfNxRUldiimjHMvOR4-kXbEs7lwfH7ldWs5H8zbto7rg8irIX1_lb7hFlma2evTpo0mld6BrVzd2nG0p1oVMKKClPaYnCh9etEusbU%20=&amp;ver=3">https://www.eservicepayments.com</a></p>
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		<title>Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail Monthly Meeting Schedule</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:53:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>patti</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ January 17, 2012; 6:30 pm; February 21, 2012; 6:30 pm; March 20, 2012; 6:30 pm; ] GENERAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

Monthly Meetings
Friends of the
Columbia Greenway Rail Trail
3rd Tuesdays, monthly
6:30 p.m.
Shaker Farms Country Club
866 Shaker Road
Westfield, MA
columbiagreenway@gmail.com
413-572-6219]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr class="ec3_past"><td colspan="3">January 17, 2012</td></tr><tr class="ec3_past"><td colspan="3">6:30 pm</td></tr><tr class=""><td colspan="3">February 21, 2012</td></tr><tr class=""><td colspan="3">6:30 pm</td></tr><tr class=""><td colspan="3">March 20, 2012</td></tr><tr class=""><td colspan="3">6:30 pm</td></tr></table><p><a href="http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/wp-content/uploads/greenway_trail_opt.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4143" title="greenway_trail_opt" src="http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/wp-content/uploads/greenway_trail_opt.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="164" /></a>GENERAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT</p>
<p>Monthly Meetings<br />
Friends of the<br />
Columbia Greenway Rail Trail<br />
3rd Tuesdays, monthly<br />
6:30 p.m.<br />
Shaker Farms Country Club<br />
866 Shaker Road<br />
Westfield, MA<br />
<a href="mailto:columbiagreenway@gmail.com">columbiagreenway@gmail.com</a><br />
413-572-6219</p>
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		<title>Best Retail Practices Grant Workshop</title>
		<link>http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/2012/01/10/4129/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:18:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>patti</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ February 28, 2012; 7:45 am to 10:15 am. ] Due to a scheduling conflict the "Best Retail Practices" workshop originally scheduled for January 10th is being "rescheduled" to February 28th, 2012.      

 Retailers, Restaurant Owners, and Storefront Businesses are invited to join in our Best Retail Practices Program,  for details on this Free workshop see below:


Date: Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 

Location: "Prime Available" [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr class=""><td colspan="3">February 28, 2012</td></tr><tr class=""><td class="ec3_start">7:45 am</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">10:15 am</td></tr></table><p><em><em><strong><a href="http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/wp-content/uploads/BRP.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2303" title="BRP" src="http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/wp-content/uploads/BRP-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Due to a scheduling conflict the &#8220;Best Retail Practices&#8221; workshop originally scheduled for</strong></em></em><strong><em> January 10th is being &#8220;rescheduled&#8221; to February 28th, 2012.</em></strong><em><strong>   </strong>  </em><em></em><em> </em></p>
<p><em> </em><em></em><strong>Retailers, Restaurant Owners, and Storefront Businesses</strong> are invited to join in our<strong> Best Retail Practices Program,  for details on this Free workshop see below:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Date: Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 </strong></p>
<p><strong>Location: &#8220;Prime Available&#8221; Commercial Space</strong><br />
<strong>At 170 Elm Street (formerly &#8220;Erins Own Irish Imports&#8221;) </strong></p>
<p><strong>Time: 7:45 am-10:15 am (continental breakfast will be available)</strong></p>
<p>Learn How To: Improve your store&#8217;s appearance, Attract more customers, Sell more products, Improve your bottom line!</p>
<p>You will receive:  *Great info and ideas, One on one consultation (if chosen to receive a grant), An opportunity to apply for Grant $$$</p>
<p>Six (6) stores will receive individual in-store consultation sessions and will each receive up to $1,900 to help with their improvements. But many of the ideas can be done for free!<strong>In order to qualify for the grant you must attend the workshop.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Grant applications will only be available at the workshop!</strong></p>
<p>Register by contacting the WBID office today!</p>
<p>Contact Patti at (413) 572-1260 or e-mail:  <a href="http://patti@thedistrictwestfield.com">patti@thedistrictwestfield.com</a></p>
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		<title>Annual YMCA &#8220;Cook-Off&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/2012/01/25/annual-ymca-cook-off/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/2012/01/25/annual-ymca-cook-off/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:07:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>patti</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ March 3, 2012; 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. ] 


Calling all Chefs!  
&#160;

Westfield YMCA 2012 “Cook Off”
Featuring Chili, Chowder and Chocolate!
Saturday, March 3, 2012
11:30am – 2:00pm

YMCA of Greater Westfield
67 Court Street, Westfield
$5.00 per person
For more information, contact, Cindy Agan at 413-568-8631 x323 or email cagan@westfieldymca.org

PROCEEDS BENEFIT:


of Springfield, MA. 

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr class=""><td colspan="3">March 3, 2012</td></tr><tr class=""><td class="ec3_start">11:30 am</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">2:00 pm</td></tr></table><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #8b0000;"><br />
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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #8b0000;">Calling all Chefs!  </span></h1>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/wp-content/uploads/chef1.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-4170 aligncenter" title="chef" src="http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/wp-content/uploads/chef1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="135" height="135" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #8b0000;"><strong>Westfield YMCA 2012 “Cook Off”</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #8b0000;"><strong>Featuring Chili, Chowder and Chocolate!</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #8b0000;"><strong>Saturday, March 3, 2012</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #8b0000;"><strong>11:30am – 2:00pm</strong></span></p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #8b0000;"><strong>YMCA of Greater Westfield</strong></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #8b0000;"><strong>67 Court Street, Westfield</strong></span></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #8b0000;"><strong>$5.00 per person</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #8b0000;">For more information, contact, Cindy Agan at <a href="tel:413-568-8631%20x323" target="_blank">413-568-8631 x323</a> or email <a href="mailto:cagan@westfieldymca.org" target="_blank">cagan@westfieldymca.org</a></span></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #8b0000;"><strong><br />
PROCEEDS BENEFIT:<br />
</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #8b0000;"><a href="http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/wp-content/uploads/cancer-house-of-hope.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-4166 aligncenter" title="cancer house of hope" src="http://www.thedistrictwestfield.com/wp-content/uploads/cancer-house-of-hope-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="120" height="120" /></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #8b0000;">of Springfield, MA. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #8b0000;"><br />
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		<title>YMCA to Host ARTS @ East Mountain Country Club</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:41:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>patti</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ March 10, 2012 7:00 pm to March 22, 2012 11:00 pm. ] ]]></description>
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