Community Calendar

Join CitySpace for a tour of the second floor of Old Town Hall. Learn about the history of the historic municipal and learn about its current and upcoming restoration projects. While you are at Old Town Hall check out the gallery exhibitions at the Elusie and ECA galleries, CitySpace Bluegrass and the tiny pop-up market. The tour is free and open to the public.

*A Mission Benefit & Servant Celebration on Saturday May 2nd 4PM at First Church in Winsted*
… honoring a life well lived and supporting a continuing Kingdom vision… All donations benefit: ShakanGlobalMission in Uganda testimonials, food, fellowship and Worship w/ BobbyLoo, Covenant Worship, Quigley & The PureHearts, Movements of Fire & MuddyBoots.

*All donations up to $10,000 will be matched by Roseann Dennerlein's brothers!*

Mishoon Camp: Ashfield Hosts Mishoon Burn by Nipmuc-Led Organization

Belding Memorial Park, Ashfield

Friday, May 1 through Sunday May 3, 2026
Open to the public 9:00am to 5:00pm daily
Lighting of the Mishoon: 9:30am on Friday, May 1

A mishoon is a dugout canoe shaped from a single tree trunk through a careful, controlled process using fire, water, and hand tools. Visitors are welcome to come observe and learn about this traditional practice with No Loose Braids, a local Nipmuc-led organization dedicated to continuing and reviving Eastern Woodlands traditions.

The project is a collaboration between the Town of Ashfield and No Loose Braids, with support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

The Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum is seeking donations of gently used adult and children’s books, DVDs, and jigsaw puzzles for their upcoming book sale. Donations will only be accepted by curbside drop-off at the back door of the First United Methodist Church, 16 Court St., Westfield, during the weeks of April 6-11 and April 13-18 as follows: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10-1; Tuesday and Thursday from 4-7, and Saturday from 9-12.
Please note that we cannot accept musty or damaged books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, textbooks, Reader’s Digest books, or outdated manuals, travel books, or self-help books.
The book sale will be held at the Church on Thursday, April 23, 10-7; Friday, April 24, 10-5; and Saturday, April 25, 10-2. On Thursday only, we are offering a $5.00 discount for educators (bring your ID!) and new Friends members joining at the door.
The Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum is an all-volunteer 501(C)3 not-for-profit organization that supports the programs and services of the Westfield Athenaeum.

Join in for a volunteer drop-in session on May 3, 2026 from 10am-1pm. We’ll be drinking coffee, eating bagels, and spiffing up Old Town Hall. Learn about how you can tap into CitySpace's events and family! If you are interested in checking out the venue or learning more about CitySpace opportunities, this is a good time to stop by and check it out plus meet some new friends. 

Each service includes an uplifting talk that touches on real-life experiences—like relationships, resilience, and personal growth—offering down-to-earth reflections to help you navigate life with clarity, compassion, and a sense of connection.

The healing portion of the service begins with a peaceful, guided meditation accompanied by live harp music, creating a calm and supportive space. Those who wish may then receive gentle, hands-on energy healing from certified Spiritualist healers while seated.

The service concludes with a demonstration of mediumship from the podium, where the medium shares messages from loved ones in spirit. These brief, heartfelt messages are intended to provide evidence of the continuity of life and offer comfort, healing, and connection.

Call for artwork
Science, technology, engineering, art, math, an exhibit inspired by and incorporating the sciences.
Exhibit runs April 3 - May 17, 2026
With special events, demos, and fun activities during the course of the exhibit.
Contact margedvaa@gmail.com by March 20 with your interest.

MAR / APR SESSION – SIGN UP NOW
6 WEEKS

Instructor: Beth Gibbs

Sundays 6-7 pm (1 hour)

Mar 22, 29, Apr 12, 19, 26, May 3
(No class Apr 5, Easter Sunday)

Charge: Non-members $72 and members $64.80 per person for this 6 week series.

Class can be done in chair (provided) or on floor (bring your own yoga mat!) All levels welcome!

Sorry NO drop-ins.
Maximum Number of People per Class: 10
Minimum Number of People per Class: 3

Therapeutic yoga is a system of self-care that focuses on easy to learn yoga postures, breathing exercises and meditation that can be done anywhere and anytime to help manage stress and to promote:

Health and balance in the physical body
Efficiency in breathing and energy levels
Relaxation, calm and ease in the mind

Classes are gentle, suitable for beginners and can be done on a yoga mat or in a chair. Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga mat and a light blanket if you will be getting up and down from the floor.

Find out more about the practice visit BethGibbs.com. Questions? Please email classes@windsorartcenter.org

The Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum is seeking donations of gently used adult and children’s books, DVDs, and jigsaw puzzles for their upcoming book sale. Donations will only be accepted by curbside drop-off at the back door of the First United Methodist Church, 16 Court St., Westfield, during the weeks of April 6-11 and April 13-18 as follows: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10-1; Tuesday and Thursday from 4-7, and Saturday from 9-12.
Please note that we cannot accept musty or damaged books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, textbooks, Reader’s Digest books, or outdated manuals, travel books, or self-help books.
The book sale will be held at the Church on Thursday, April 23, 10-7; Friday, April 24, 10-5; and Saturday, April 25, 10-2. On Thursday only, we are offering a $5.00 discount for educators (bring your ID!) and new Friends members joining at the door.
The Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum is an all-volunteer 501(C)3 not-for-profit organization that supports the programs and services of the Westfield Athenaeum.

Call for artwork
Science, technology, engineering, art, math, an exhibit inspired by and incorporating the sciences.
Exhibit runs April 3 - May 17, 2026
With special events, demos, and fun activities during the course of the exhibit.
Contact margedvaa@gmail.com by March 20 with your interest.