Good morning, Springfield.

Volunteers from local schools (including scouts and the Westover Young Marines) placed flags at over 2,200 veteran graves at the St. Thomas Cemetery in West Springfield Saturday to honor those who served our country.

About 75 community members gathered at 1655 Boston Rd. in Springfield on May 25 to hold a vigil for George Floyd on the fifth anniversary of his death and to urge protection of reforms that improved racial equity.

Leaders like Bishop Talbert W. Swan II called on the community to unite—warning that recent changes in government and business policies have threatened past progress.

Springfield Museums has opened an exhibit titled 'Witch Panic!

Massachusetts before Salem' (on display through Nov. 2) that shows how fear of witches spread in Springfield 40 years before the Salem witch trials. Curated by Elizabeth Kapp and her team, the exhibit uses original records (including trial details of Hugh and Mary Parsons) to share a key part of our town’s early history.

Springfield public schools are working to help students overcome the challenges of poverty and trauma by using early intervention, assigning each student a trusted adult, and creating safe, supportive classrooms.

Educators say these efforts will boost learning outcomes — and community programs are also offering additional support.

A special report shows that many children in Springfield and across Massachusetts suffer from trauma due to violence, poverty and a lack of mental health services.

Lawmakers and community advocates say more trauma-informed support is needed to help kids grow up safer and stronger.

30th Anniversary Self Advocacy Conference

9 AM – 4 PM — Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel — Registration required — Celebrate three decades of self advocacy and connect with like-minded individuals.

Open Home Tour

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — 47 Garfield St, Springfield, MA — Free entry — Explore a charming property listed by J Barrett & Company.

On-Site Tour of Best Senior Living Amenities

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — 370 Pine St, Springfield — Free entry — Explore exceptional senior living dining and activities at this informative tour.

IRONMAN 70.3 Western Massachusetts

8 AM — Downtown Springfield, MA — Various costs for bike rentals — Compete in a scenic triathlon with a swim in the Connecticut River and bike through charming New England landscapes.

Walking Tour: Springfield’s Lost Riverfront

10:30 a.m. — Riverfront Park — Free entry — Explore the historical significance of Springfield’s Lost Riverfront with local historians and experts.

David O’Connell: Live Music

6-9 p.m. — Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub at the Irish Cultural Center — Dinner reservations available — Enjoy an evening of live music while dining on Irish delights.

The Willie J. Laws Band

9-11:59 p.m. — Theodore's Blues, Booze, and BBQ — Cover charge at the door — Enjoy a unique blend of Texas roots music infused with funk and jazz from a celebrated local band.