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Greater Westfield Chamber St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Set for March 18

WESTFIELD — The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce will hold its St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast on Friday, March 18 at Westfield State University’s Scanlon Hall, located at 577 Western Ave., Westfield. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m., breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m., and the program will begin at 7:50 a.m.

The guest speaker is Ramon Torrecilha, the new president of Westfield State University. The chief greeter will be Mike Knapik. “We are so pleased and excited to have our business community hear from Dr. Torrecilha regarding his vision and relationship with our great community,” said Kate Phelon, executive director of the chamber.

The chamber will also recognize this year’s Sons of Erin Colleen, Victoria Weltlich, and her court, Samantha Dolan, Anna Grady, Alyssa Manna, and Grace Silva. Other invited guests include parade marshal Jim Madigan, Irishwoman of the Year Lynda Cavanaugh, and Irishman of the Year Dermot Hurley.

This event is sponsored by Westfield Bank, platinum sponsor; Westfield Gas & Electric, gold sponsor; and Prolamina, silver sponsor. Sunshine Village is the coffee bar sponsor. Entertainment will be provided by Cassin Academy of Irish Dance. There will also be a 50/50 raffle to support two Westfield & Southwick Dollars for Scholars scholarship awards.

The cost is $25 for members and $30. for general admission. To purchase tickets or donate a door prize, contact Pam Bussell by March 14 at (413) 568-1618 or [email protected].