Good morning, Springfield.

More than 100 nonprofit leaders, donors, and community advocates will meet on Thursday, May 21 at De la Luz in Holyoke for the final Resilient Valley Community Lunch; $95,000 in matching funds will be distributed as part of more than $170,000 raised for 50 local nonprofits.

Downtown Springfield will host the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Main Street — featuring pancakes with local toppings, live music, and a surprise patriotic flash mob for families.

Springfield Museums will offer free admission to active U.S. military personnel and their families this summer under the Blue Star Museums Program — which runs from Saturday, May 16 to Labor Day — featuring special exhibitions such as Declaration of Innovation: Springfield’s Revolutionary Ideas and Game On.

The Westfield-West Springfield Elks Lodge honored 19 local students during its Youth Week event on May 6 at 56 Franklin St, presenting Americanism Essay, Student of the Year, $4,000 scholarship and Eagle Scout awards to youth advancing to state and national levels.

On April 28, Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts hosted the enTEENpreneur Challenge at the UMass Amherst Center in Springfield, where students pitched ideas and teams from Putnam Vocational Technical Academy won awards while judges evaluated entries plus sponsors included Consulting Web, the UPS Store and UMass Amherst.

State Rep Bud Williams is fighting to keep the Pine Point Post Office inside Gateway Hardware open this summer because it provides essential mail services for seniors & working families.

Springfield updated its memorial on Wednesday when new plaques replaced the faded bronze markers honoring 17 officers who died on duty – families and city officials gathered at the police station to pay their respects.

The $5,600 raised by two unions and the Hockey for Heroes Foundation funded the project.

Officials from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services visited Springfield to gather input on spending $1 billion from pharmaceutical opioid settlement funds.

Social workers and counselors stressed the need for more sober housing, education, and family support, with funds distributed over the next 18 years.

Baystate Health will acquire Mercy Medical Center this fall (deal set to close on Nov.

1) and will add 150-200 new clinical roles while keeping the emergency room open to boost local healthcare services.

Local expert Peter Sadowski on Mallow Hill Road keeps his lawn green by liming, thatching, seeding and fertilizing.

Sixteen Acres Garden Center manager Steve Bordenuk advises residents to apply weed controls in cool early morning hours and to water lawns twice a week as the weather warms up.

MassLive released its final high school baseball rankings yesterday – Springfield Central now sits at No. 2 as teams like Minnechaug and Drury push for strong finishes in their final games, with Minnechaug set to play today at 5 p.m.

Westfield Starfires Baseball Game

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Bullens Field — Tickets available online — Catch the collegiate summer action with the Westfield Starfires.

Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto

June 5-11 — MassMutual Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical adventures of Frozen and Encanto brought to life on ice.

Kristin Chirico Live Comedy Show

8:30 – 10:00 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket information available — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Kristin Chirico, known for her unique perspectives and engaging performances.

IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon - Western Massachusetts

Sunday, Jun 7th — Mass Mutual Center — Registration required — Experience a challenging 70.3 triathlon featuring a scenic swim, bike, and run through beautiful Western Massachusetts.

The Savage Brothers Live at The Landing

4:30-7:30 p.m. — The Landing — Free admission — Experience vibrant funk music from the acclaimed Savage Brothers band in a lively outdoor atmosphere.