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SUMMARY:Springfield Puerto Rican Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Springfield Puerto Rican Parade will kick off at 11:00 a.m. The parade will part from between Main and Wason Ave and will march through downtown ending where Boland Way and Main Street. \nThe parade highlights Latino music and traditions and is a way for residents in Western Massachusetts to learn about the culture and celebrate it as well. \nThe Springfield Puerto Rican Parade envisions a world where Puerto Rican heritage is recognized and celebrated for its unique contributions to society. We aspire to be a leader in promoting cultural awareness\, unity\, and empowerment within the Puerto Rican community and beyond. Our goal is to create a legacy of inclusiveness and cultural pride that will continue to inspire future generations.
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SUMMARY:Art on Market Street
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for fun\, creative art projects each week!\nJoin us on Saturday\, August 22 for our final activity of the summer: Create Your Own Trading Cards! Kids will get to design and create their very own custom trading cards to take home. \nIn a world where trading cards and collectibles are at an all time high\, it seems as if there isn’t any room for you. Well\, I have good news\, the Artoonist is here to bring a fun creative filled class that will allow you to create your very own custom trading cards. Come spend the day with fellow artists of every skill level and trade your art cards with everyone( even the World Famous Artoonist)! \nBe sure to sign up and join us for one last creative Saturday on Market Street! \nThis free\, family-friendly activity is perfect for kids of all ages. No experience or supplies are needed—just bring your imagination! \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\n  \n75 Market Street (by NOSH) \n11 AM – 1 PM \nArt programs will continue each Saturday through Aug. 22. Each program is free\, tailored to children\, and needed materials will be provided each week. \nFree & Family-Friendly \nRegistration is encouraged — then show up and get creative!
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SUMMARY:Springfield Annual Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the City’s 390th birthday the “World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast” returns to Main Street in Downtown Springfield as the community sits down at Springfield’s breakfast table in celebration of the city’s May 14\, 1636 founding. The World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast has been a celebration of Springfield’s spirit since 1986\, when Springfield celebrated its 350th birthday. \nSaturday at 8AM and will last until the last flapjack has been flipped. The breakfast table will stretch down Main Street to Court Square.  There will be three cooking tents\, four ticket tables\, 12 beverage stations and more than 300 volunteers. \nThe breakfast menu continues to expand. In addition to the traditional pancakes\, milk\, juice\, and coffee\, Smithfield Packaged meats is offering a side of bacon\, something they have been doing since 2007. Scrumptious Little Bites\, courtesy of Bimbo Bakeries USA\, are also returning this year. \nThere will be lots of entertainment on two stages\, photo ops\, companies and community service organizations to interact with\, friends and neighbors to meet\, and new acquaintances to be made.  Of course\, there will be piles of pancakes\, creamy butter to top them along with sweet syrup. There will be cups of coffee\, mugs of milk\, jugs of juice\, and bottles for water. \nAdmission and beverages are free. A serving of pancakes with a side of bacon is $3 for adults\, $1 for children\, and free for the more than 65\,000 area school students with tickets. \nENTERTAINMENT \nSponsored by GoNetSpeed \n  \nBruce Landon Way \n  \n8:00AM to 9:00AM \nRed Grass Ministries BRKN Music \n  \n9:00AM to 10:00AM \nCommunity Music School \n  \n10:00AM to 10:30AM \nLibertas Academy \nCharter School \n  \n10:30AM to 11:00AM \nSpringfield Prep \nCharter School \n  \nHarrison Avenue \n  \n8:00AM to 9:30AM \nSci-Tech Jazz Band \n  \n9:30AM to 10:00AM \nSpeaking Program \nwith St. Michael’s Academy Chorus \n  \n10:00AM to 10:15AM \nOhana School of Performing Arts \n  \n10:15AM to 10:30AM \nThe Choco Band \n  \n10:30AM to 11AM \nMary Ann’s \nStudio of Dance \nFor a complete schedule\, visit spiritofspringfield.org. \n \nWorld’s Largest Pancake Breakfast\nRECIPE \nTo serve the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast\, the recipe is not calculated in ounces or boxes. It is calculated in pounds and cases. It all adds up to a delicious and delightful morning with friends and neighbors. \nIt takes: \n• Pancake Mix – 20 Cases \n• Pancake Syrup – 17 Cases \n• Butter – 205 pounds \n• Bacon – 1\,050 pounds \n• Little Bites – 200 cases \n• Milk – 576 gallons \n• Orange Juice – 280 gallons \n• Coffee – 225 gallons
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SUMMARY:Polish Center\, Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interesting lecture on current events in Poland and Ukraine and the important role they play. \nThe World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts and the Polish Center of Discovery and Learning will present an Instant Issues lunchtime discussion featuring Joshua Spero\, special assistant to the president and professor of Political Science and International Relations at Fitchburg State University\, on “How Poland and Ukraine Anchor Europe’s Defense.” The program will take place on Thursday\, Feb. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. at 1350 Main St.\, ninth-floor gallery\, in downtown Springfield. \nSpero focuses on international security\, particularly European and Eurasian security\, and government decision making. Before transitioning to academia\, he served as senior civilian strategic planner for the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s J-5 Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate in the Europe-NATO Division (1994-2000)\, national security analyst at the Institute for National Strategic Studies (1990-94)\, and deputy assistant for Europe and the USSR at the Office of the Secretary of Defense (1988-90). From 1988 to 1994\, he also served as the U.S. Army’s Ft. Leavenworth-based Soviet Army/Foreign Military Studies Office liaison officer in Washington\, D.C. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and Atlantic Council. In 2003\, he received the Knight Cross of the Order of Merit from Poland’s president. \nThis event will also serve as the Western Mass. exhibit opening of “Neighbors in Unity: A Visual Journey Through the Ukrainian War.” Photographs from a traveling exhibition documenting the Russian invasion of Ukraine will be on display in the ninth-floor gallery until 2 p.m. \nFor those who purchase a meal\, box lunches with a choice of sandwich — turkey\, tuna\, roast beef\, or vegetarian — will be available (first come\, first served). Lunches also include deli salad\, a cookie\, chips\, and soda or water. Alternatively\, attendees may bring their own lunch or choose not to eat. Registration deadline for a lunch provided is Feb. 9. Click here to register.
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SUMMARY:Downtown Springfield\, Chanukkah Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Mayor Domenic J. Sarno will once again attend the Lighting of the Menorah in Court Square in downtown Springfield. \n \nHanukkah and the tradition of lighting a candle of the menorah each day during what is also called the Festival of Lights celebrates an ancient Jewish victory over the Seleucid Empire. \nHanukkah (or Chanukah) begins at sundown on Thursday\, December 7\, 2023\, and ends the evening of Friday\, December 15\, 2023 (8 nights).
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