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May 1, 2012 issue
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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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