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West Springfield’s Big E fair invites New England-based performers and community groups to showcase talent on stages such as the E Stage and Dolly’s Honky Tonk.

The 17-day event runs from Sept. 18 to Oct. 4 and is accepting applications until June 26 for various acts + festive parade entries.

MGM Springfield donated two pallets of school supplies to Square One on Wednesday and celebrated by providing cake and over 300 birthday cards to students for their special day.

MGM donated school supplies to Square One today.

The contribution will help local students as they prepare for upcoming classes.

The Springfield Symphony Orchestra will host its annual Education Connections concert for fourth-graders on Tuesday, March 17 at 10 a.m. at Springfield Symphony Hall, featuring interactive music lessons with nearly 60 musicians to spark interest in classical music.

Phoenix Charter Academy students can now take free college courses through American International College’s Pathway to College program — which offers campus services like student IDs and email — during their first semester.

The initiative gives high schoolers an early taste of college life.

Bay Path University’s ABA program will host its fourth annual Trauma-Informed Practice in ABA Conference on Friday, Apr.

10 (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) online. Experts will share research and practical approaches to trauma-informed care in homes, schools, and clinics.

Two Massachusetts lottery players claimed $1 million prizes on Tuesday from scratch tickets sold at a Union Mart in Westfield & a 7-Eleven in Dorchester amid a record day of claims across the state.

Hall of Fame baseball writer Peter Gammons will host the Westfield Starfires Hot Stove event with Roger Clemens on Saturday, March 28 at Parenzo Hall (Dever Auditorium) at Westfield State University.

Big Irish Jay's Comedy Night

8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticketed event — Experience the charm of stand-up comedy with Big Irish Jay, a favorite among comedy enthusiasts.

Run To End Homelessness 5K10K Walk/Run

10 AM – 12 PM — Old Monkey House — Registration fee applies — Participate in a 5K or 10K walk/run to support efforts to end homelessness.

Foundations of a City: The Institutions that Built Springfield

12:15-1:30 p.m. — Springfield Museums — $4, Members free — Explore the architectural and social history of Springfield's civic institutions.

MercyMe Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Luxury suite experience — Watch MercyMe perform in the comfort of your exclusive box.

Matthew Broussard Comedy Show

8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique humor of a former financial analyst turned comedian with a flair for the educational.

Comedy Night with Matthew Broussard

8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the clever and self-deprecating humor of a financial analyst turned comedian.

Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Hershey Bears

7:05-8:05 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Thunderbirds continue their AHL season with an exciting matchup against the Bears.

Syracuse Crunch vs Springfield Thunderbirds

6:05-7:05 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Check FloHockey to enjoy live streaming of this exciting hockey matchup.

Emo Philips Live at MGM Springfield

8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of humor with one of America's best joke writers.

ROAR! Comedy with Emo Philips

8-11 PM — MGM Springfield — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of laughter with one of America’s best joke writers.