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Running with
a Purpose
Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts held its annual spring 5K on June 3 at Western New England University. More than 1,000 girls participated in the event, along with their families, coaches, running buddies, and community members. Girls on the Run is a positive, physical-activity- based, youth-development program that uses running games and dynamic discussions to teach life skills to girls grades 3-8. During two 10-week programs each year, girls participate in lessons that foster confidence, build peer connections, and encourage community service while they prepare for an end-of-season, celebratory 5K event.
Commemorating Juneteenth
Juneteenth was recognized in numerous ways around Western Mass. this year. Pictured at left, Old Sturbridge Village presented activities geared toward helping visitors better understand the day’s significance, including musical and poetry performances, an “Uncomfortable Truths” walking tour, storytelling, soul food, and more. In Springfield (right), the community came together for a flag raising at Court Square and then filled Symphony Hall to enjoy the first annual Juneteenth Concert Celebrating Freedom, featuring guest conductor Kevin Scott, Avery Sharpe and his quartet, the Extended Family Choir, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Chorus, and the orchestra’s musicians. (Photos by Old Sturbridge Village and Silver Photography)
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Executive Leadership
Breakfast
Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll (pictured
with Elms College President Harry Dumay) was the keynote speaker at the college’s sixth annual Executive Leadership Breakfast on June 27.
More than 150 people attended the event and heard Driscoll speak about the administration’s vision for the Commonwealth and for Western
Mass. “Governor Healey and I are committed to making Massachusetts more affordable, competitive, and equitable,” Driscoll said. “Together, we will move Massachusetts forward and deliver results for every region of our state, including Western Mass.”