Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of July.
Good morning, Springfield.
RadSpringfield, a community bike shop celebrating a decade of free and low-cost bikes and repairs, has been serving downtown near Bridge St. It is open on Mondays and Friday afternoons and runs a youth program that teaches local residents to fix bikes and offers donated rides to help new arrivals.
Dakin Humane Society is hosting its 11th annual Barks & Brews fundraiser on Sunday, Oct.
11 at Fort Hill Brewery in Easthampton, offering a VIP preview (from noon to 1 p.m.) and general admission (from 1 to 4 p.m.) with ticket proceeds supporting local animal care.
Freedom Credit Union announced it hired Jason Cutroni as assistant vice president (information security officer) and promoted Eugene Marceau Jr. to IT officer and Luke Sopet to network administrator, strengthening its IT operations in Springfield.
Cornucopia wellness market is set to reopen soon at a new location in Springfield, where it will offer residents a range of wellness products (details on the address and reopening date remain pending).
Local students from five Pioneer Valley high schools will redesign the farm mascot Chick-E for The Big E fair honoring America’s 250th birthday.
The statues display at the New England Center from Sept. 18 to Oct. 4, and visitors can vote for their favorite design.
At an event in Granby on July 16, the Healey-Driscoll administration celebrated the Healthy Incentives Program reaching $100 million in fresh local produce purchases — and announced that vendor applications will soon reopen to support more Massachusetts farms.
A UMass Amherst professor is developing at-home HIV tests with a $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The tests are designed to be easy to use and help more people learn their HIV status early.
After failing to trade for Giannis, the Celtics refused to offer key assets and traded Jaylen Brown to the Sixers, receiving Paul George and draft picks.
ESPN insider Shams Charania explained that Boston aimed to preserve future flexibility in an eventful offseason move.
Yoga on the Landing
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Free entry — Engage in gentle yoga sequences and sound healing while connecting with the community in a serene outdoor environment.
Lawn Party @ The Landing Featuring La Era Del Mambo
4:30-7:30 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Free admission — Enjoy a lively evening of Latin sounds with La Era Del Mambo.
Heritage Pops Orchestra Concert
1-2:30 p.m. — Springfield Armory National Historic Site — Free — Enjoy a patriotic-themed concert on the historic grounds with the Heritage Pops Orchestra.
River of Dreams: A Tribute to Billy Joel
5-7 p.m. — Springfield City Library: Mason Square Branch — Get tickets — Experience the nostalgia of Billy Joel's greatest hits performed live.
Marina Franklin Comedy Show
8:30-10:00 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Check venue for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening with veteran comedian Marina Franklin, known for her engaging humor and impressive TV credits.
5th Annual Mentoring Matters 5K
8 PM — Old Monkey House — $40 registration — Participate in a run/walk that raises awareness for mentorship in under-resourced communities.
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