May 1, 2012 issue
Events
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May 2012
EVENTS
On-Going
Calling All Graduates of the High School of Commerce Class of 1962 for 50th Reunion Gala
Where:
Elks Club Lodge, Springfield, MA
Info:
Larry at 413.782.4632 or sandrapagnoni@gmail.com
MAY THRU OCTOBER
Hampden Bank Farmer's Market
When:
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Where:
Wilbraham Branch Office, 2005 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA
When:
EVERY FRIDAY
Where:
Indian Orchard Branch Office, 187 Main Street, Indian Orchard, MA
FOR ADDITIONAL MAY EVENTS, SEE ADS ON PAGES 7, 16
Wednesday—9 thru Friday—11
St. John’s Congregational Church 2012 Annual Stewardship Revival with Bishop Victor T.
Curry as Guest Preacher
When:
7pm Nightly
Where:
St. John’s Congregational Church, 643 Union Street, Springfield, MA
Info:
413.734.2283; www.sjkb.org
Revival Time Evangelistic Center W.I.N. Women’s Empowerment Crusade, “Women in the
Now” with Dr. Rita Twiggs and Bishop Iona Locke
When:
7pm Nightly
Where:
Marriott, Downtown Springfield, Springfield, MA
IInfo:
413.734.4861; www.revivaltimeministries.org
Thursday—10
Dr. Maya Angelou
When:
7:30pm
Where:
The Bushnell, Hartford, CT
Info:
$35 and up; 860.987.5900; www.uniquelives.com
Saturday—12
World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast
When:
8—11am
Where:
Main Street, Springfield, MA
Info:
FREE and open to the public
Annual Power to End Stroke Gospel Brunch
When:
9am—12noon
Where:
St. Anthony’s Maronite Church, Island Pon Road, Springfield, MA
Info:
FREE and open to the public educational event; Pre-registration is required at 413.735.2102; or
Kari.franceschina@heart.org
“Who’s On My Side?” Stage Play Based on Novel by Keshawn Dodds, Directed by Keshawn
Dodds and Benjamin Smith
When:
1pm Matinee; 6pm Feature Show
Where:
American International College, Griswold Theater, 1000 State Street, Springfield, MA
Info:
$5 Matinee; $10 Feature Show; For tickets contact Benjamin Smith 413.739.1500;
dreamgala10@aol.com; keshawndodds@gmail.com (See ad on page 17)
Union Baptist Church’s All Saints Day: A Wo-Men’s Celebration present South African All-
Male Thula Sizwe “A Capella” Chorus
When:
4pm
Where:
Union Baptist Church, 1921 Main Street, Hartford, CT
Info:
$20; 860.247.0648; www.unionbaptisthartford.org
Tuesday—15
Springfield Parent Academy Hosts Workshop for Parents of Tweens and Teens, "Get Out of My
Life ― Understanding Your Teen" presented by national parent educator and author, Bill
Corbett
When:
6—8pm
Where:
Kiley Middle School, 180 Cooley Street, Springfield, MA
Info:
FREE and open to the public; 413.750.2831; Advance registration requested at
www.SpringfieldParentAcademy.com
Wednesday—16
White Brook Middle School presents An Evening of Jazz with Recording Artist/Multi-
Instrumentalist Jo Sallins
When:
6:30—8pm
Where:
White Brook Middle School Auditorium, 200 Park Street, Easthampton, MA
Info:
FREE and open to the public
Wednesday—16 thru Friday—18
The Mt. Calvary Baptist Church celebrates its 93rd Anniversary where Dr. Mark E. Flowers,
Senior Pastors, presents Thirst: Because A Dry Church Worships God Desperately
When:
7pm Nightly with different guest preachers
Where:
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Street, 17 John Street, Springfield, MA
Info:
413.737.9583; mountcalvarybaptistchurchspringfield.org
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