Community Calendar

Plans are officially underway for Holyoke Medical Center’s (HMC) 2026 Gala and Silent Auction, set for Saturday, February 7, 2026, at The Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA. The night features the ACE Awards for Best Supporting Employee, Best Leader, Best Caregiver, Best Nurse, and Best Physician and to honor those individuals who support and exemplify the mission of Valley Health Systems, along with the Lifetime Achievement award. The occasion will raise funds to benefit employee appreciation efforts of the Healthcare Heroes at Valley Health Systems who offer compassionate, award-winning care and services to our community through our affiliates of Holyoke Medical Center, Holyoke Medical Group, and Holyoke Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Life Care.

6:00 PM Complimentary cocktail reception
7:15 PM ACE Award presentations
8:15 PM Multiple-course Chef’s dinner

Dancing • Online Silent Auction

$200 PER PERSON

Black tie optional • Valet parking available

Register by January 19, 2026

Mike's Mission and Red Robin in Brandon have partnered up to create a give back event in the community to raise money for people to have the chance to go to the Autism Speaks Advocacy Forum on April 20-22 in Washington DC to speak with our members of congress to make life in the disabilities community better for everyone to succeed in the country!