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SUMMARY:Mindful Childbirth & Parenting: 8 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Join other expectant parents in this groundbreaking\, 8-week in-person mindful birthing course led by Brigid Owino of Perinatal Wellness Partners. Learn to engage the mind to work with pain\, fear\, and anxiety during labor while increasing confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery. This course can also carry you through the early stages of parenthood. Partners are welcome to join. \nIn this Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course\, learn to:\nAccess deep physical and mental relaxation\nEngage the mind to work with pain during labor\nIncrease confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery\nPractice prenatal movement for strength and flexibility\nDevelop skills for managing stress in pregnancy\, parenting\, and daily life\nEnhance partner communication skills\nBecome more aware of your own approach to parenting\nRegistration is required; sign up here: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/childbirth?month=2025-09
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/mindful-childbirth-parenting-8-week-course/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Sunderland Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, 01375\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindful Childbirth & Parenting: 8 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Join other expectant parents in this groundbreaking\, 8-week in-person mindful birthing course led by Brigid Owino of Perinatal Wellness Partners. Learn to engage the mind to work with pain\, fear\, and anxiety during labor while increasing confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery. This course can also carry you through the early stages of parenthood. Partners are welcome to join. \nIn this Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course\, learn to:\nAccess deep physical and mental relaxation\nEngage the mind to work with pain during labor\nIncrease confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery\nPractice prenatal movement for strength and flexibility\nDevelop skills for managing stress in pregnancy\, parenting\, and daily life\nEnhance partner communication skills\nBecome more aware of your own approach to parenting\nRegistration is required; sign up here: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/childbirth?month=2025-09
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/mindful-childbirth-parenting-8-week-course/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Sunderland Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, 01375\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindful Childbirth & Parenting: 8 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Join other expectant parents in this groundbreaking\, 8-week in-person mindful birthing course led by Brigid Owino of Perinatal Wellness Partners. Learn to engage the mind to work with pain\, fear\, and anxiety during labor while increasing confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery. This course can also carry you through the early stages of parenthood. Partners are welcome to join. \nIn this Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course\, learn to:\nAccess deep physical and mental relaxation\nEngage the mind to work with pain during labor\nIncrease confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery\nPractice prenatal movement for strength and flexibility\nDevelop skills for managing stress in pregnancy\, parenting\, and daily life\nEnhance partner communication skills\nBecome more aware of your own approach to parenting\nRegistration is required; sign up here: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/childbirth?month=2025-09
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/mindful-childbirth-parenting-8-week-course/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:Sunderland Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, 01375\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindful Childbirth & Parenting: 8 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Join other expectant parents in this groundbreaking\, 8-week in-person mindful birthing course led by Brigid Owino of Perinatal Wellness Partners. Learn to engage the mind to work with pain\, fear\, and anxiety during labor while increasing confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery. This course can also carry you through the early stages of parenthood. Partners are welcome to join. \nIn this Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course\, learn to:\nAccess deep physical and mental relaxation\nEngage the mind to work with pain during labor\nIncrease confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery\nPractice prenatal movement for strength and flexibility\nDevelop skills for managing stress in pregnancy\, parenting\, and daily life\nEnhance partner communication skills\nBecome more aware of your own approach to parenting\nRegistration is required; sign up here: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/childbirth?month=2025-09
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/mindful-childbirth-parenting-8-week-course/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:Sunderland Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, 01375\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mindful-Childbirth-Parenting-Correct-Dates-scaled.jpg
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SUMMARY:Mindful Childbirth & Parenting: 8 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Join other expectant parents in this groundbreaking\, 8-week in-person mindful birthing course led by Brigid Owino of Perinatal Wellness Partners. Learn to engage the mind to work with pain\, fear\, and anxiety during labor while increasing confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery. This course can also carry you through the early stages of parenthood. Partners are welcome to join. \nIn this Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course\, learn to:\nAccess deep physical and mental relaxation\nEngage the mind to work with pain during labor\nIncrease confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery\nPractice prenatal movement for strength and flexibility\nDevelop skills for managing stress in pregnancy\, parenting\, and daily life\nEnhance partner communication skills\nBecome more aware of your own approach to parenting\nRegistration is required; sign up here: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/childbirth?month=2025-09
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/mindful-childbirth-parenting-8-week-course/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Sunderland Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, 01375\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindful Childbirth & Parenting: 8 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Join other expectant parents in this groundbreaking\, 8-week in-person mindful birthing course led by Brigid Owino of Perinatal Wellness Partners. Learn to engage the mind to work with pain\, fear\, and anxiety during labor while increasing confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery. This course can also carry you through the early stages of parenthood. Partners are welcome to join. \nIn this Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course\, learn to:\nAccess deep physical and mental relaxation\nEngage the mind to work with pain during labor\nIncrease confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery\nPractice prenatal movement for strength and flexibility\nDevelop skills for managing stress in pregnancy\, parenting\, and daily life\nEnhance partner communication skills\nBecome more aware of your own approach to parenting\nRegistration is required; sign up here: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/childbirth?month=2025-09
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/mindful-childbirth-parenting-8-week-course/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Sunderland Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, 01375\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T130849Z
UID:10001805-1761904800-1766143800@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Mindful Childbirth & Parenting: 8 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Join other expectant parents in this groundbreaking\, 8-week in-person mindful birthing course led by Brigid Owino of Perinatal Wellness Partners. Learn to engage the mind to work with pain\, fear\, and anxiety during labor while increasing confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery. This course can also carry you through the early stages of parenthood. Partners are welcome to join. \nIn this Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course\, learn to:\nAccess deep physical and mental relaxation\nEngage the mind to work with pain during labor\nIncrease confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery\nPractice prenatal movement for strength and flexibility\nDevelop skills for managing stress in pregnancy\, parenting\, and daily life\nEnhance partner communication skills\nBecome more aware of your own approach to parenting\nRegistration is required; sign up here: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/childbirth?month=2025-09
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/mindful-childbirth-parenting-8-week-course/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:Sunderland Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, 01375\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T170000
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SUMMARY:Eastwards Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Eastworks Open Studios 2025! \nExplore four floors of creativity\, community\, and inspiration. Discover more than 40 artist studios\, small businesses\, and nonprofit organizations inside Eastworks. Meet celebrated creators\, learn about your favorite artist’s process\, view works in progress\, participate in hands-on workshops\, purchase one-of-a-kind items\, or stop by one of our restaurants or food trucks for a bite to eat. \nThis event is free and open to the public!
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/eastwards-open-studios/
LOCATION:Eastworks\, 116 Pleasant Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Entertainment,Community,Food and Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastworks":MAILTO:eastworksopenstudios@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142105
CREATED:20250630T143807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T133927Z
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SUMMARY:PrideLands: White Lion Wednesday (Outdoors)
DESCRIPTION:The iconic White Lion Wednesday kicks off the event week with music\, food\, games\, and social interaction at 1477 Main Street (Tower Square Park).\n4:30pm until 9pm. \nWeekly Entertainment\, cigar bar\, games\, etc.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/pridelands-white-lion-wednesday-outdoors/2025-11-05/
LOCATION:Tower Square Park\, 1500 Main St\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:Arts and Entertainment,Business / Networking,Community,Food and Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Lion Brewing":MAILTO:rberry@whitelionbrewing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T123000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142105
CREATED:20250819T130849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T130849Z
UID:10001806-1762509600-1766752200@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Mindful Childbirth & Parenting: 8 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Join other expectant parents in this groundbreaking\, 8-week in-person mindful birthing course led by Brigid Owino of Perinatal Wellness Partners. Learn to engage the mind to work with pain\, fear\, and anxiety during labor while increasing confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery. This course can also carry you through the early stages of parenthood. Partners are welcome to join. \nIn this Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course\, learn to:\nAccess deep physical and mental relaxation\nEngage the mind to work with pain during labor\nIncrease confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery\nPractice prenatal movement for strength and flexibility\nDevelop skills for managing stress in pregnancy\, parenting\, and daily life\nEnhance partner communication skills\nBecome more aware of your own approach to parenting\nRegistration is required; sign up here: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/childbirth?month=2025-09
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/mindful-childbirth-parenting-8-week-course/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:Sunderland Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, 01375\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mindful-Childbirth-Parenting-Correct-Dates-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T205635Z
UID:10001870-1762596000-1762614000@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:18th Annual Pawzaar for TJO Animals
DESCRIPTION:Our longest-running fundraiser is back for year 18-the holiday Pawzaar! \nThis craft fair will feature 30-40 local vendors selling their hand-made products\, a donation-only bake sale and drinks\, over 30 raffles including a scratch ticket Christmas wreath worth over $200\, and discounted pet merchandise for sale from TJO! Enjoy holiday music while shopping and snacking! \nThis event is run by the Foundation for TJO Animals\, a 501c3 nonprofit that raises funds that provide resources and support for critical veterinary care and enrichment for the animals at the Thomas J O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center serving Springfield\, Chicopee and Holyoke. \nJoin us on Saturday\, November 8th from 10am to 3pm at 52 Sumner in Springfield for some festive fun-all to raise money for the animals at TJO!
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/18th-annual-pawzaar-for-tjo-animals/
LOCATION:52 Sumner\, 52 Sumner Ave\, Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Charity / Fundraiser,Commerce / Retail,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for TJO Animals":MAILTO:jbrown@tjofoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T150000
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SUMMARY:Pawzaar for TJO Animals
DESCRIPTION:The 18th annual Pawzaar is a local craft fair with holiday flare! Join the Foundation for TJO Animals on Saturday\, November 8th at 52 Sumner as we host over 30 vendors with hand-made\, local crafts\, a donation-only bake sale\, over 30 raffles-including Trisha Yearwood tickets\, a $250 value scratch ticket wreath\, cat and dog baskets\, kid-themed raffles\, and more! Get your holiday shopping started early with a festive atmosphere that is all to benefit the animals at the Thomas J O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center! \nThanks to the Springfield PD\, who will be helping people cross the street for the fair! Parking is across Sumner Ave. at the old Friendlys building!
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/pawzaar-for-tjo-animals/
LOCATION:52 Sumner\, 52 Sumner Ave\, Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Charity / Fundraiser,Commerce / Retail,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for TJO Animals":MAILTO:jbrown@tjofoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T210000
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CREATED:20250630T143807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T133927Z
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SUMMARY:PrideLands: White Lion Wednesday (Outdoors)
DESCRIPTION:The iconic White Lion Wednesday kicks off the event week with music\, food\, games\, and social interaction at 1477 Main Street (Tower Square Park).\n4:30pm until 9pm. \nWeekly Entertainment\, cigar bar\, games\, etc.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/pridelands-white-lion-wednesday-outdoors/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Tower Square Park\, 1500 Main St\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:Arts and Entertainment,Business / Networking,Community,Food and Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Lion Brewing":MAILTO:rberry@whitelionbrewing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142105
CREATED:20251028T155615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T155615Z
UID:10001890-1763035200-1763046000@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:The BizGrow Conference Springfield
DESCRIPTION:The BizGrow Conference in Springfield offers free legal assistance and business resources to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Attendees will get the chance to meet one-on-one with a specialized business attorney on topics ranging from contracts and entity formation\, to intellectual property and real estate. This event will be hosted at the Springfield Central Library (220 State Street\, Springfield\, MA). \nAt the 2025 BizGrow Springfield Conference\, participants will:\n– Meet one-on-one with volunteer attorneys for free legal advice on business issues;\n– Connect with local and state organizations that provide vital small business resources and support; and\n– Network with other small business owners and entrepreneurs across Western Massachusetts. \nRegister for this free event: bit.ly/BizGrowSpringfield2025
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/the-bizgrow-conference-springfield/
LOCATION:Springfield Central library
CATEGORIES:Business / Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lawyers for Civil Rights | BizGrow":MAILTO:bizgrow@lawyersforcivilrights.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T123000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142105
CREATED:20250819T130849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T130849Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Childbirth & Parenting: 8 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Join other expectant parents in this groundbreaking\, 8-week in-person mindful birthing course led by Brigid Owino of Perinatal Wellness Partners. Learn to engage the mind to work with pain\, fear\, and anxiety during labor while increasing confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery. This course can also carry you through the early stages of parenthood. Partners are welcome to join. \nIn this Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course\, learn to:\nAccess deep physical and mental relaxation\nEngage the mind to work with pain during labor\nIncrease confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery\nPractice prenatal movement for strength and flexibility\nDevelop skills for managing stress in pregnancy\, parenting\, and daily life\nEnhance partner communication skills\nBecome more aware of your own approach to parenting\nRegistration is required; sign up here: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/childbirth?month=2025-09
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/mindful-childbirth-parenting-8-week-course/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Sunderland Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, 01375\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businesswest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mindful-Childbirth-Parenting-Correct-Dates-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142105
CREATED:20251015T183125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T183125Z
UID:10001884-1763125200-1763136000@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Resilient Leadership: ​Improv to Improve Flexibility in Uncertain Times
DESCRIPTION:A Professional Development Training\nwith Meghan Lynch\, CEO\, Six-Point Strategy & Pam Victor\, President/Founder\, Happier Valley Comedy\nFriday\, November 14th\, 2025\n1:00 – 4:00pm​\n​Happier Valley Comedy\n1 Mill Valley Rd.\, Hadley\, MA\n​$95 \nLife seems to have an endless supply of curveballs up its sleeve\, doesn’t it? We set long-term strategic goals and show up each day with a plan … only to have the unexpected barge in. Fortunately\, improvisers are trained to eat flexibility for breakfast and resilience for lunch. (Dinner is usually pizza.) So who better to guide leaders in adjusting to change with healthy agility than a professional improviser and a renowned business strategist? \nIn this interactive professional development event for leaders\, Six-Point Strategy CEO Meghan Lynch teams up with Happier Valley Comedy Founder/President Pam Victor to share practical techniques for meeting changes and challenges with greater resilience\, ease\, openness\, and equanimity. Together\, we’ll explore how the principles of improvisation can strengthen strategic decision-making through intention and presence. \nBecause today’s leaders aren’t just facing the occasional disruption. They’re leading in a state of perma-crisis. Research shows that in these moments\, the best leaders don’t cling to old assumptions or wait for perfect clarity; they ask better questions that expand perspective and open new paths. That’s exactly the skill set improvisers train for—and what we’ll practice together in this session. \nIn this fun\, interactive event\, you’ll experience entertaining lessons\, guided discussions\, and interactive exercises to deepen learning and connection with other local leaders. You’ll leave with strategies you can use immediately … and a big smile!
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/resilient-leadership-improv-to-improve-flexibility-in-uncertain-times/
LOCATION:Happier Valley Comedy\, 1 Mill Valley Road\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education / Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Happier Valley Comedy":MAILTO:info@happiervalley.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142105
CREATED:20251027T142739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T142739Z
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SUMMARY:2025 A+ Awards Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating excellence\, impact and legacy! Each year\, the Amherst Area Chamber bestows A+ Awards to individuals and organizations that enrich the life of the community through their work in business\, education\, and civic engagement across the area that the Chamber serves: Amherst\, Belchertown\, Hadley\, Leverett\, Pelham\, Shutesbury\, and Sunderland. \nThe 2025 Annual A+ Awards Dinner will be held on Tuesday\, November 18 in the Student Union Ballroom at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 5 – 8 PM. \nThis Year’s Awardees: \nYoung Professional Award: Alyssa Petrides\, Nature & Nurture Preschool\nCommunity Service Award: Sarah Maroney\, Belchertown Creative Economy Committee\nLeader In Sustainability Award: Weston Dripps\, Amherst College\nChamber MVP Award: Robert Allingham\, Amherst Business Improvement District\nLegacy Award Award: Clare Higgins\, Community Action Pioneer Valley\nLifetime Achievement Award: Tullio Inglese\, TIA Architects
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/2025-a-awards-dinner/
LOCATION:41 Campus Center Way\, 41 Campus Center Way\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business / Networking,Chamber Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142105
CREATED:20250630T143807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T133927Z
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SUMMARY:PrideLands: White Lion Wednesday (Outdoors)
DESCRIPTION:The iconic White Lion Wednesday kicks off the event week with music\, food\, games\, and social interaction at 1477 Main Street (Tower Square Park).\n4:30pm until 9pm. \nWeekly Entertainment\, cigar bar\, games\, etc.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/pridelands-white-lion-wednesday-outdoors/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:Tower Square Park\, 1500 Main St\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:Arts and Entertainment,Business / Networking,Community,Food and Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Lion Brewing":MAILTO:rberry@whitelionbrewing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T123000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142105
CREATED:20250819T130849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T130849Z
UID:10001808-1763719200-1767961800@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Mindful Childbirth & Parenting: 8 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Join other expectant parents in this groundbreaking\, 8-week in-person mindful birthing course led by Brigid Owino of Perinatal Wellness Partners. Learn to engage the mind to work with pain\, fear\, and anxiety during labor while increasing confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery. This course can also carry you through the early stages of parenthood. Partners are welcome to join. \nIn this Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course\, learn to:\nAccess deep physical and mental relaxation\nEngage the mind to work with pain during labor\nIncrease confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery\nPractice prenatal movement for strength and flexibility\nDevelop skills for managing stress in pregnancy\, parenting\, and daily life\nEnhance partner communication skills\nBecome more aware of your own approach to parenting\nRegistration is required; sign up here: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/childbirth?month=2025-09
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/mindful-childbirth-parenting-8-week-course/2025-11-21/
LOCATION:Sunderland Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, 01375\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142105
CREATED:20250630T143807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T133927Z
UID:10001726-1764174600-1764190800@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:PrideLands: White Lion Wednesday (Outdoors)
DESCRIPTION:The iconic White Lion Wednesday kicks off the event week with music\, food\, games\, and social interaction at 1477 Main Street (Tower Square Park).\n4:30pm until 9pm. \nWeekly Entertainment\, cigar bar\, games\, etc.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/pridelands-white-lion-wednesday-outdoors/2025-11-26/
LOCATION:Tower Square Park\, 1500 Main St\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:Arts and Entertainment,Business / Networking,Community,Food and Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Lion Brewing":MAILTO:rberry@whitelionbrewing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T230000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142105
CREATED:20251118T193335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T193335Z
UID:10001891-1764313200-1764370800@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Weekend Digital Passport
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) will be facilitating a Small Business Weekend Digital Passport\, Friday\, November 28 through Sunday\, November 30\, for a chance to win 1 of 2 prizes – a $100 Downtown Pittsfield e-gift card and a pair of tickets to either Barrington Stage Company or Berkshire Theatre Group. \nTo participate\, scan a QR code at every participating business/location where you make a purchase\, and each unique QR code you scan will entitle you to one entry to win 1 of the 2 prizes. The more entries\, the greater your chance of winning. Only one entry per business/location will be counted per person. \nThe Small Business Weekend Digital Passport QR codes will be available at participating businesses and locations from Friday\, November 28 through Sunday\, November 30. No entries will be accepted before or after these dates. \nPurchases include:\nDine in/Take out\nGift Card Purchases\nFitness Classes\, Passes\, and Memberships\nTheatre Tickets\nAnything money is spent on! \nParticipating Locations: \nRetailers: \n413Shirts\, 1595 East Street (valid on purchases in store only)\nBerkshire Carousel Gift Shop\, 50 Center Street\nBottomless Bricks\, 163 South Street\nBudhaus\, 239 West Street\nDeidre’s Special Day\, 2 South Street\nDiane Firtell Designs (Pop-up at SOLARUIM on Fri. 11/28 and Sat. 11/29. Ornament Decoration Workshop at Dottie’s on Sun. 11/30\, 2:30-4:30 pm)\nDory & Ginger\, 299 North Street\nIndie Readery & Records\, 314 North Street\nKidding Around Consignment\, 700 North Street\nMana Crypt Gaming Center\, 55 West Housatonic Street\nMuseum Outlets\, 31 South Street\nPeace Train Tees\, 2 South Street\nSOLARUIM Plant Shop\, 46 West Street\nThe Hair Studio\, 10 Bank Row\nTruffles by Tarah (Pop-up at Indie Readery & Records on Sat. 11/29 or online at www.trufflesbytarah.com) \nWellness: \nBerkshire Fitness and Wellness Center\, 137 North Street\nBerkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness\, 55 North Street\, Suite 201 \nExperience: \nBerkshire Music School\, 30 Wendell Avenue\nBerkshire Theatre Group\, 111 South Street\nHoliday Inn and Suites\, 1 West Street \nRestaurants: \nAngelina’s\, 97 West Housatonic Street and 100 Dalton Avenue\nDottie’s Coffee Lounge\, 444 North Street\nHot Harry’s\, 37 North Street\nMarie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, 146 North Street\nMarketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street\nMethuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street \nFor more information on the Small Business Weekend Digital Passport\, visit DowntownPittsfield.com or contact Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501. \nThe mission of Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is to strengthen and promote Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.’s membership through advocacy\, collaboration\, and celebration. \nSince 1983\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) has been the recognized leader\, facilitator\, and principal advocate for downtown. DPI is a membership organization consisting of property owners\, businesses\, residents\, cultural & entertainment venues\, restaurants\, and non-profit organizations who have joined forces to increase economic activity by promoting downtown as a great place to live\, work\, and play.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/small-business-weekend-digital-passport/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commerce / Retail
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T123000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142105
CREATED:20250819T130849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T130849Z
UID:10001809-1764324000-1768566600@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Mindful Childbirth & Parenting: 8 Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Join other expectant parents in this groundbreaking\, 8-week in-person mindful birthing course led by Brigid Owino of Perinatal Wellness Partners. Learn to engage the mind to work with pain\, fear\, and anxiety during labor while increasing confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery. This course can also carry you through the early stages of parenthood. Partners are welcome to join. \nIn this Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) course\, learn to:\nAccess deep physical and mental relaxation\nEngage the mind to work with pain during labor\nIncrease confidence and courage for the experience of labor and delivery\nPractice prenatal movement for strength and flexibility\nDevelop skills for managing stress in pregnancy\, parenting\, and daily life\nEnhance partner communication skills\nBecome more aware of your own approach to parenting\nRegistration is required; sign up here: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/childbirth?month=2025-09
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/mindful-childbirth-parenting-8-week-course/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:Sunderland Library\, 20 School St\, Sunderland\, 01375\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T230000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142105
CREATED:20251118T193335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T193335Z
UID:10001892-1764399600-1764457200@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Weekend Digital Passport
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) will be facilitating a Small Business Weekend Digital Passport\, Friday\, November 28 through Sunday\, November 30\, for a chance to win 1 of 2 prizes – a $100 Downtown Pittsfield e-gift card and a pair of tickets to either Barrington Stage Company or Berkshire Theatre Group. \nTo participate\, scan a QR code at every participating business/location where you make a purchase\, and each unique QR code you scan will entitle you to one entry to win 1 of the 2 prizes. The more entries\, the greater your chance of winning. Only one entry per business/location will be counted per person. \nThe Small Business Weekend Digital Passport QR codes will be available at participating businesses and locations from Friday\, November 28 through Sunday\, November 30. No entries will be accepted before or after these dates. \nPurchases include:\nDine in/Take out\nGift Card Purchases\nFitness Classes\, Passes\, and Memberships\nTheatre Tickets\nAnything money is spent on! \nParticipating Locations: \nRetailers: \n413Shirts\, 1595 East Street (valid on purchases in store only)\nBerkshire Carousel Gift Shop\, 50 Center Street\nBottomless Bricks\, 163 South Street\nBudhaus\, 239 West Street\nDeidre’s Special Day\, 2 South Street\nDiane Firtell Designs (Pop-up at SOLARUIM on Fri. 11/28 and Sat. 11/29. Ornament Decoration Workshop at Dottie’s on Sun. 11/30\, 2:30-4:30 pm)\nDory & Ginger\, 299 North Street\nIndie Readery & Records\, 314 North Street\nKidding Around Consignment\, 700 North Street\nMana Crypt Gaming Center\, 55 West Housatonic Street\nMuseum Outlets\, 31 South Street\nPeace Train Tees\, 2 South Street\nSOLARUIM Plant Shop\, 46 West Street\nThe Hair Studio\, 10 Bank Row\nTruffles by Tarah (Pop-up at Indie Readery & Records on Sat. 11/29 or online at www.trufflesbytarah.com) \nWellness: \nBerkshire Fitness and Wellness Center\, 137 North Street\nBerkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness\, 55 North Street\, Suite 201 \nExperience: \nBerkshire Music School\, 30 Wendell Avenue\nBerkshire Theatre Group\, 111 South Street\nHoliday Inn and Suites\, 1 West Street \nRestaurants: \nAngelina’s\, 97 West Housatonic Street and 100 Dalton Avenue\nDottie’s Coffee Lounge\, 444 North Street\nHot Harry’s\, 37 North Street\nMarie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, 146 North Street\nMarketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street\nMethuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street \nFor more information on the Small Business Weekend Digital Passport\, visit DowntownPittsfield.com or contact Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501. \nThe mission of Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is to strengthen and promote Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.’s membership through advocacy\, collaboration\, and celebration. \nSince 1983\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) has been the recognized leader\, facilitator\, and principal advocate for downtown. DPI is a membership organization consisting of property owners\, businesses\, residents\, cultural & entertainment venues\, restaurants\, and non-profit organizations who have joined forces to increase economic activity by promoting downtown as a great place to live\, work\, and play.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/small-business-weekend-digital-passport/2025-11-29/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commerce / Retail
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T230000
DTSTAMP:20260624T142105
CREATED:20251118T193335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T193335Z
UID:10001893-1764486000-1764543600@businesswest.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Weekend Digital Passport
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) will be facilitating a Small Business Weekend Digital Passport\, Friday\, November 28 through Sunday\, November 30\, for a chance to win 1 of 2 prizes – a $100 Downtown Pittsfield e-gift card and a pair of tickets to either Barrington Stage Company or Berkshire Theatre Group. \nTo participate\, scan a QR code at every participating business/location where you make a purchase\, and each unique QR code you scan will entitle you to one entry to win 1 of the 2 prizes. The more entries\, the greater your chance of winning. Only one entry per business/location will be counted per person. \nThe Small Business Weekend Digital Passport QR codes will be available at participating businesses and locations from Friday\, November 28 through Sunday\, November 30. No entries will be accepted before or after these dates. \nPurchases include:\nDine in/Take out\nGift Card Purchases\nFitness Classes\, Passes\, and Memberships\nTheatre Tickets\nAnything money is spent on! \nParticipating Locations: \nRetailers: \n413Shirts\, 1595 East Street (valid on purchases in store only)\nBerkshire Carousel Gift Shop\, 50 Center Street\nBottomless Bricks\, 163 South Street\nBudhaus\, 239 West Street\nDeidre’s Special Day\, 2 South Street\nDiane Firtell Designs (Pop-up at SOLARUIM on Fri. 11/28 and Sat. 11/29. Ornament Decoration Workshop at Dottie’s on Sun. 11/30\, 2:30-4:30 pm)\nDory & Ginger\, 299 North Street\nIndie Readery & Records\, 314 North Street\nKidding Around Consignment\, 700 North Street\nMana Crypt Gaming Center\, 55 West Housatonic Street\nMuseum Outlets\, 31 South Street\nPeace Train Tees\, 2 South Street\nSOLARUIM Plant Shop\, 46 West Street\nThe Hair Studio\, 10 Bank Row\nTruffles by Tarah (Pop-up at Indie Readery & Records on Sat. 11/29 or online at www.trufflesbytarah.com) \nWellness: \nBerkshire Fitness and Wellness Center\, 137 North Street\nBerkshire Yoga Dance & Fitness\, 55 North Street\, Suite 201 \nExperience: \nBerkshire Music School\, 30 Wendell Avenue\nBerkshire Theatre Group\, 111 South Street\nHoliday Inn and Suites\, 1 West Street \nRestaurants: \nAngelina’s\, 97 West Housatonic Street and 100 Dalton Avenue\nDottie’s Coffee Lounge\, 444 North Street\nHot Harry’s\, 37 North Street\nMarie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery\, 146 North Street\nMarketplace Cafe\, 53 North Street\nMethuselah Bar and Lounge\, 391 North Street \nFor more information on the Small Business Weekend Digital Passport\, visit DowntownPittsfield.com or contact Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. at 413-443-6501. \nThe mission of Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. is to strengthen and promote Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc.’s membership through advocacy\, collaboration\, and celebration. \nSince 1983\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) has been the recognized leader\, facilitator\, and principal advocate for downtown. DPI is a membership organization consisting of property owners\, businesses\, residents\, cultural & entertainment venues\, restaurants\, and non-profit organizations who have joined forces to increase economic activity by promoting downtown as a great place to live\, work\, and play.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/small-business-weekend-digital-passport/2025-11-30/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commerce / Retail
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