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SUMMARY:7th Annual Canines Against Cancer Support Walk
DESCRIPTION:The 7th Annual Canines Against Cancer Support Walk is a fun-filled community fundraiser benefiting Each Moment We’re Alive Cancer Support Services. Now in its 7th year\, this special event brings together families\, friends\, cancer survivors\, supporters\, and their dogs for an evening of walking\, food\, music\, and activities. Every step helps ensure that free support groups\, survivorship programs\, and resources remain available to cancer survivors and their families as they navigate life during and after treatment.
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/7th-annual-canines-against-cancer-support-walk/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Each Moment We&#039%3Bre Alive%2CInc":MAILTO:cindy@eachmomentwerealive.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T150000
DTSTAMP:20260708T133833Z
CREATED:20260708T133833Z
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit gatherings STRATEGIC PLAN AND FLEXIBLE FUNDING
DESCRIPTION:Nonprofit Gatherings provide nonprofits and fiscally sponsored organizations with a space to connect\, share\, and learn. You’ll hear about the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts’ Flexible Funding grant opportunity and other resources\, while also having time to ask about our new strategic plan\, build relationships\, and share what would be most helpful to your organization during these times of change. \nAugust 6\, 2026 | 10am – 12pm\nDe La Luz Soundstage\n114 Race St\, Holyoke\, MA\nFeaturing a special presentation from President & CEO Megan Burke on the Foundation’s Strategic Plan \nAugust 13\, 2026 | 3pm – 5pm\nDpict in Eastworks\n116 Pleasant St\, Studio 255\, Easthampton\, MA \nAugust 19\, 2026 | 1pm – 3pm\nBrick House Parents & Family Center\n22 3rd Street\, Turners Falls\, MA \nAugust 24\, 2026 | 1pm – 3pm\nCommunity Foundation of Western MA\n333 Bridge St.\, Springfield\, MA
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/nonprofit-gatherings-strategic-plan-and-flexible-funding/2026-08-24/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T100000
DTSTAMP:20260630T133808Z
CREATED:20260630T133808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T133808Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Posting: Sustainable Social Media and Outreach Strategies for Community Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Many organizations consistently post on social media\, send newsletters\, and promote events\, yet still struggle with low attendance\, poor online engagement\, and outreach fatigue. During periods of burnout\, staffing shortages\, and funding cuts\, communication efforts can easily become reactive\, inconsistent\, or disconnected from the communities organizations hope to reach. \nThis workshop explores practical social media and communication strategies that help organizations increase visibility\, strengthen trust\, and improve participation without relying on constant content production or overextending staff and volunteers. Participants will examine common outreach mistakes\, audience engagement patterns\, messaging strategies\, and low-cost promotional approaches that support more sustainable community engagement. \nObjectives\nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify common communication barriers that reduce community participation during periods of burnout\, low staffing\, and funding cuts\nAnalyze how messaging\, timing\, accessibility\, and audience targeting influence attendance\, trust\, and participation\nExplore low-capacity social media and outreach strategies that support sustainable engagement without relying on constant content production\n\nThis workshop is no cost to HSF Members\n \nBio \nYsabel Garcia is a communications strategist and public health professional leading outreach campaigns\, engagement strategies\, and public-facing communications for nonprofits\, advocacy organizations\, and public health initiatives. She has coordinated multi-channel social media campaigns that generated thousands of views for public education campaigns\, increased attendance at large-scale community events\, and engaged audiences across the United States and internationally. Her work also includes independently building a mental health communications and education platform that gained national and international recognition\, including an invitation to the White House. \nOver the last decade\, she has facilitated trainings on cultural humility\, mental health\, and leadership development\, including serving as a trainer for the Human Service Forum’s Supervisory Skills Certificate Training Program. \nYsabel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Child Psychology and a Master’s degree in Public Health\, grounding her work in human behavior\, systems thinking\, and social context. \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors:
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/beyond-posting-sustainable-social-media-and-outreach-strategies-for-community-engagement/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260728T133811Z
CREATED:20260728T133811Z
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SUMMARY:Taller de Credito
DESCRIPTION:Nuestro Taller de Éxito Crediticio le proporcionará las herramientas que necesita para alcanzar sus metas financieras. \nAprenderá directamente de un consejero certificado de Way Finders a través de actividades interactivas y atractivas. Después de completar su taller\, tendrá la oportunidad de reunirse con un consejero de vivienda certificado por HUD para discutir sus objetivos individuales. También tendrá la opción de recibir un informe de crédito tri-merge soft-pull gratuito valorado en $ 39.99 (a través de proveedores en línea). \nEste curso es un taller de un día programado para el 12 de Julio 2025 Way Finders 1780 Main Street\, Springfield\, MA 01103. \nHabrá señalesra guiarte a nuestro taller. El taller comenzará puntualmente a las 10AM 12 de Julio 2025. Ya sea que desee comprar un automóvil\, pagar su deuda de préstamo estudiantil o comprender cómo construir su crédito\, Way Finders está aquí para ayudarlo. Nuestro Taller de Éxito Crediticio le proporcionará las herramientas que necesita para alcanzar sus metas financieras. Aprenderá directamente de un consejero certificado de Way Finders a través de actividades interactivas y atractivas
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/taller-de-credito-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260818T153157Z
CREATED:20260818T153157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T153157Z
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SUMMARY:Valor Overdose Awareness Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/valor-overdose-awareness-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tapestry Health":MAILTO:events@tapestryhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T123000
DTSTAMP:20260728T134025Z
CREATED:20260728T134025Z
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SUMMARY:How to be a successful renter
DESCRIPTION:Getting an apartment these days is very competitive. There are many tenants looking for quality rentals\, and landlords can be pickier than ever. Learn how to up your game and increase your chances of getting the apartment you desire. In this workshop we will cover: \n\nUnderstanding your credit score and addressing any credit issues.\nHow to figure out what you can afford – and what resources can help\nUnderstanding a rental agreement or lease\nHow to communicate effectively with a landlord\n\nAnd lots more topics that will help you become a successful tenant. After this workshop\, you can schedule a one-on-one meeting with our HUD-certified housing counselors to review your free credit report (valued at $39.99). Together you will discuss your individual goals. \nThis is a FREE one-day workshop held on Thursday\, August 27\, from 9:30am-12:30pm at Way Finders’ Springfield Housing Center.
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/how-to-be-a-successful-renter-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T140305Z
CREATED:20260714T140305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T140305Z
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SUMMARY:Catchafire Day
DESCRIPTION:HSF Members have saved almost $2\,000\,000 by using pro bono support and services through CATCHAFIRE. Will your project push us over? \nIf you work at a HSF member organization\, YOU have access to Catchafire (not just the senior leaders).  Not sure how to use it? Join us as HSF Executive Director Becca Cooolong walks through how easy it is to use this time and money saving resource. for everyone!\nFollowing the informational hour Becca will give technical assistance to start or move forward your projects. \nSupport for Catchafire is thanks to The Beveridge Foundation\, Community Foundation of Western Mass\, and the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation. \n \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors:
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/catchafire-day/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T153909Z
CREATED:20260818T153909Z
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SUMMARY:21 Songwriters – Fundraiser for the Food Bank
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a day of celebrating original music with 21 of Western New England’s best musicians. This amazing collection of talent (even including a Grammy Award winner & several New England Music Award winners)\, will all be in one place and in one show. They’ll be sharing their songs with you to raise funds to benefit the vital work of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Bigger Beast Records. in partnership with New Music Alliance\, has put together this show at Bright Ideas Brewery. Starting at 5:00 pm\, there will be alternating performances on 2 stages with 3 artists sharing each stage throughout the evening. This will be an evening you’ll never forget!
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/21-songwriters-fundraiser-for-the-food-bank/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T183000
DTSTAMP:20260824T151958Z
CREATED:20260824T151958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T151958Z
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SUMMARY:Overdose Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/overdose-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T142823Z
CREATED:20260825T142823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T142823Z
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SUMMARY:Fifth Annual “Art Fest on State”
DESCRIPTION:The Fifth Annual “Art Fest on State” will take place on Thursday\, September 3\, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.\, at 622 State Street in Springfield. This free exhibition\, presented by CHD’s Adult Mental Health-Springfield and our STAR Psychiatric Day Treatment Program\, will include food and beverages\, music and dancing\, poetry readings\, a photo booth\, and arts and crafts for sale by participants in various CHD programs\, as well as by staff.\n\n\nThe exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore a diverse array of artistic expression\, each piece reflecting the personal story and imaginative vision of its creator. This year’s event will include free “make and take” craft tables. You can make your own project and take it home!
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/fifth-annual-art-fest-on-state/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260902T123657Z
CREATED:20260902T123657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T123657Z
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SUMMARY:Stone Soul Festival
DESCRIPTION:September 5 – Stone Soul Festival (12 – 4 PM)\, Springfield \nOur team will be in Springfield to celebrate African American culture and share information about our programs and services.
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/stone-soul-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tapestry Health":MAILTO:events@tapestryhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260812T120314Z
CREATED:20260812T120314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T120314Z
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SUMMARY:Northampton Recovery Center Annual Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate Recovery Month with us! \nThe Northampton Recovery Center at 25 Armory St. in downtown Northampton is celebrating Recovery Month (September) with an Ice Cream Social! All are invited to drop by the center on Tuesday\, 9/8/25 between 1:00 and 4:00\, have some free ice cream\, listen to a bit of live music and check out the center. This is a safe/sober and family friendly event. \nThe Northampton Recovery Center is a safe\, peer-driven community that provides a positive welcoming environment for people on all pathways and in all stages of recovery from addiction\, as well as for their families\, friends\, and allies. Together we share support\, resources\, and hope. Peers lead and design opportunities for social\, educational\,l and wellness activities that support recovery. The NRC honors the value of lived experience and provides a creative place for people to heal and grow in mind\, body\, and spirit. \nAll are welcome! Please stop by\, we would love to get to know you!
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/northampton-recovery-center-annual-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:Northampton Recovery Center\, 25 Armory Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 1060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northampton Recovery Center":MAILTO:Lferro@wmtcinfo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T100000
DTSTAMP:20260303T184920Z
CREATED:20260303T184920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T184920Z
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SUMMARY:Leaders Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Leaders Lounge—a free\, informal monthly meetup on the second Thursday of every month for nonprofit leaders and community builders. \nHosted by United Way of Pioneer Valley’s Community Leadership Connect\, it’s a space to share ideas\, test solutions\, and learn of best practices. All are welcome to join the conversation! \nCome as you are to connect\, grow\, and recharge in a welcoming\, relaxed atmosphere. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/leaders-lounge-4/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:United Way of Pioneer Valley\, 1441 Main Street\, Suite 137\, Springfield\, MA\, 1103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260811T145713Z
CREATED:20260811T145713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T145713Z
UID:10008392-1789063200-1789074000@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:“The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State“
DESCRIPTION:“The Artificial State is the factory farming of humans\, the sorting and segmenting\, the isolation and alienation\, as if humans were becoming to machines what animals had become to humans.” —Jill Lepore \n“Much in history is headlong but few grand transformations have been more precipitate or more heedless than the rise of . . . the Artificial State\,” writes Jill Lepore in this passionate account of how rule by machine has ravaged the world. Inspired by Hannah Arendt’s The Origins of Totalitarianism\, which argued in 1951 that the machinery of modern life was reshaping the very fundamentals of human existence\, Lepore\, profoundly disturbed by the technology revolution and by the soulless inundation of artificial intelligence\, unfurls a new history for our own twenty-first century. \nBuilding on an essay in The New Yorker in 2024\, Lepore’s clarion call traces our increasing dependence on and strangulation by data. Political campaigns\, awash in an avalanche of fake bots\, have been reduced to attention-mining algorithms\, while multinational media corporations dictate public discourse\, and the era of the liberal nation-state seems to be coming to a rapid end\, replaced by billionaire technocrats reliant on autocracy and the tools of AI. \nWith Orwellian overtones\, The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State demonstrates how technology has corroded global democracy\, leading to the destruction of both human community and capacity for self-government\, creating a new form of AI government\, a digital citizen’s assembly\, where AI will recommend the course of action to humans in place of human-run legislatures. Especially sobering with this proliferation of “dizzying\, ever-changing schemes\, prophesies\, and predictions” is that the Artificial State has come at the expense of the natural world\, leading to catastrophic loss of wildlife habitat and biodiversity. \nDeliberately alarming\, The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State\, despite its abundance of dire facts\, is not a funeral dirge; rather\, it’s an inspiring wake-up call\, written in Lepore’s typically elegiac prose\, which demonstrates that nothing about the Artificial State was inevitable\, for it is a “government without consent\, even government without humans.” It can\, Lepore asserts\, be dismantled. Other heinous systems\, like feudalism\, fascism\, and slavery\, have also been dismantled\, but disassembly requires identifying the parts\, tracing the sources. It requires telling a new history. This is the purpose of The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State. \nJill Lepore is the David Woods Kemper ’41 Professor of American History at Harvard University\, professor of law at Harvard Law School\, and a staff writer at The New Yorker. Her many books include the New York Times bestsellers These Truths and We the People.
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-artificial-state/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260902T124746Z
CREATED:20260902T124746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T124746Z
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SUMMARY:Community Syringe Pick-Up
DESCRIPTION:September 12 – Community Syringe Pick-Up\, Holyoke \nOn the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (weather permitting). \nVolunteers are welcome—please wear closed-toed shoes and arrive by 9:45 AM for a brief training before the pick-up begins.
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/community-syringe-pick-up/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tapestry Health":MAILTO:events@tapestryhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260825T142456Z
CREATED:20260825T142350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T142456Z
UID:10008415-1789372800-1789405200@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:CHD's Annual Cancer House of Hope Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:We are just four weeks away from ‘ on September 14 at Twin Hills Country Club! Thank you to our amazing sponsors and supporters. There are still many ways to be part of this special event.. Purchase a ticket at https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/…
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/179045/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260902T160238Z
CREATED:20260902T160238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T160238Z
UID:10008428-1789387200-1789390800@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:Financial Wellness Lunchtime Series (5 Part Series)
DESCRIPTION:Academy for Financial Wellness is a step-by-step program designed to help you build financial independence. Through expert-led sessions\, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to\nmanage your money\, improve your credit\, and achieve short term and long financial goals. Series is presented over Zoom Mondays 12pm to 1pm (over lunch hour) 9/14 to 10/12. Presented by Liberty Bank and HSF! \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n-Create Your Path – assess your financial health to set goals for your short and long term financial wellness\n-Budget Like a Pro – Create & maintain a personalized spending plan that fits your life\n-Build & Repair Credit – Tools designed to help improve your score and uncover financial opportunities\n-Becoming a Homeowner – Learn about buying a home and understand mortgage options & down payment programs available to you\n-Plan for Long-Term Wealth –Explore Saving\, investing & retirement planning and tools for sustaining financial independence over time \n \nSeries Partner:
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/financial-wellness-lunchtime-series-5-part-series/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260804T114900Z
CREATED:20260804T114900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T114900Z
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SUMMARY:In-Service Training - Scope of Aquired Brain Injury
DESCRIPTION:Description: The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) is dedicated to educating the public about brain injury\, as well as providing the latest information and resources to survivors\, professionals\, caregivers\, and families. The “Scope of\nABI” presentation highlights what a brain injury is\, its prevalence\, and ways in which one may be able to utilize resources and support services at BIA-MA. We review the common causes of acquired brain injury (ABI)\, discuss factors which affect recovery and\noutcomes\, and describe common consequences of ABI – including cognitive\, physical\, and behavioral changes. \nPresented by: ​Helen Stewart\, Consultant & Amy Chapman-Johnson – NeuroResource Facilitator
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/in-service-training-scope-of-aquired-brain-injury/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260902T125045Z
CREATED:20260902T125045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T125045Z
UID:10008427-1789650000-1789653600@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Naloxone Training
DESCRIPTION:September 17 – Virtual Naloxone Training \nAttend a free Overdose Prevention Training and learn the signs of an overdose and how you can administer naloxone to reverse the overdose. Register here! Trainings are brought to you by the Opioid Task Force in partnership with Tapestry Health.
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/virtual-naloxone-training/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tapestry Health":MAILTO:events@tapestryhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T184500
DTSTAMP:20260902T122839Z
CREATED:20260902T122839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T122839Z
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SUMMARY:Dance & Movement Classes Start
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/dance-movement-classes-start/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122721Z
CREATED:20260616T122721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T122721Z
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SUMMARY:60's Groovy Gala
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a far-out evening of psychedelic style\, retro rhythms\, and flower-power flair as Berkshire Hills Music Academy presents our annual gala\, featuring this year’s “Let’s Get Groovy” 1960s-inspired theme!\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the talents and accomplishments of the adults we serve while raising critical funds to support BHMA’s mission. The evening will feature delicious food\, cocktails\, live entertainment\, performances by BHMA participants\, a Groovy Grab wine pull\, exciting auction opportunities\, and our first-ever paddle raise.\nWhether you’re a longtime supporter or attending for the first time\, you’ll enjoy a fun and meaningful evening filled with music\, community\, and purpose.\nTo learn more\, purchase tickets\, become a sponsor\, or make a donation\, visit berkshirehills.org/groovygala
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/60s-groovy-gala/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T190806Z
CREATED:20260521T190551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T190806Z
UID:10008176-1789837200-1789855200@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:60's Groovy Gala at Berkshire Hills Music Academy
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a far-out evening of psychedelic style\, retro rhythms\, and flower-power flair! This retro evening will feature music\, dinner\, dancing\, and auctions — all in support of the participants and programs that make BHMA so special. We’re turning back the clock and turning up the fun. It’s time to party like it’s 1969! As we build toward this special night\, we invite you to be part of it in a meaningful way. Sponsorship is one of the most effective ways to support BHMA while also celebrating alongside our community. Each level offers a unique opportunity to engage\, be recognized\, and make a lasting difference. Visit berkshirehills.org/groovygala to learn how to make an impact and purchase tickets. Whether you’re a longtime member of our community or new to BHMA\, we’d love to welcome you to campus for a joyful night of celebration\, connection\, and fun!
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/60s-groovy-gala-at-berkshire-hills-music-academy/
LOCATION:Berkshire Hills Music Academy\, 48 Woodbridge St\, South Hadley\, MA\, 1075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260818T153627Z
CREATED:20260818T153627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T153627Z
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SUMMARY:16th Annual Will Bike for Food
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: \nSunday\, September 20\, 2026 \n Lion’s Club Pavilion in Hatfield  \n \nThis annual fundraiser for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts returns for its 16th year and brings together cyclists of all levels and ages to pedal toward a hunger-free future on scenic routes through the Connecticut River Valley. Ride and fundraise individually or with a team of friends\, family\, or coworkers! \nWB4F is one of the Food Bank’s biggest events of the year\, and funds raised support the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts to provide nutritious food to those who need it without barrier or stigma. Rates of food insecurity in Western Mass are higher than ever — 50% of households are struggling to afford food. No one should be left wondering if they can afford their next meal\, and your fundraising helps communities across Hampden\, Hampshire\, Franklin\, and Berkshire counties.
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/16th-annual-will-bike-for-food/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T103000
DTSTAMP:20260910T132458Z
CREATED:20260708T142750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T132458Z
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SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills Certificate Series- Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Give new supervisors the skills they need to succeed.  If you are planning on promoting\, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.  With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view\, we cover theory\, soft skills\, and hard facts.  Conversation topics range from harassment law and cybersecurity to finding common purpose in a team and how to transition from peer to supervisor\, and much much more. \nRegister an individual who is eligible for a certificate\, or a space for your agency to send someone different to each session depending on who the topic will benefit most. \nThis series is presented over Zoom. Series runs 8 consecutive weeks starting  September 24th\, 9am-12:30pm all session.  Full series is $750 for members\, $1500 for nonmembers. \nReimbursement available through the Commonwealth Corporation Express Fund (more information below). Are you an HSF member and NOT eligible for the grant?  Please use promo code HSF50 for a special 50% off discount.  Additional discounts available for groups of 4 or more attendees. Email Jeff Tingley \nSeries Dates and Topics \n\nSupervising Former Peers and Establishing Healthy Boundaries- Thursday September 24th\n\nThis training equips internally promoted leaders with the tools to successfully manage former peers while fostering trust\, accountability\, and healthy team dynamics. Leaders will explore the psychological and practical aspects of  transitioning into authority roles\, develop strategies for setting and enforcing boundaries\, refine their leadership identity\, and enhance their communication and feedback techniques. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \n\nEmployment Law- Thursday October 1st\n\nAvoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation.  Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law\, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls\, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs. \nPresented by Skoler-Abbott \n\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Tuesday October 6th\n\nJoin us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership\,  our organizations and the people we serve.  Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience.  We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues\, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting\, creative and connected diverse working relationships. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability – Thursday October 15th\n\nPeople don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them\, creating an environment where employees want to stay.  Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team\, how to discipline in a way that productive\, and how to praise\, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \n\nCyber Security- Thursday October 22th \n\nWith the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise\, with an increased focus on social engineering\, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok.  With a focus on practical\, simple\, daily steps that one can take\, this session seeks to minimize risk to you\, your organization\, and your clients. \nPresented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey \n\nResource Sharing and Catchafire Overview- Thursday October 29th\n\nLet’s continue to fight the narrative of resource scarcity in nonprofits.  Join us as we will highlight some of the most useful free resources for nonprofits we’ve discovered\, and we invite you to share the tools and supports that have been most valuable to you. Let’s learn from one another and keep building stronger connections! We will also take a look at Catchafire- a worldwide network of professionals volunteering to lend their expertise to nonprofit organizations pro bono\, that our member organizations have access to through HSF. \nPresented by Becca Coolong and Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution- Thursday November 5th\n\nThrough discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection\, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong\, cohesive\, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts\, drive unity\, and be able to address conflict when it does happen. \nPresented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon \n\nLeadership Communication- Thursday November 12th\n\nThis session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others.  In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted\, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision.  Learn to avoid noise and interference\, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n  \nHSF Series Sponsor \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors \n 
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-fall-2026/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T103000
DTSTAMP:20260910T132221Z
CREATED:20260909T184903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T132221Z
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SUMMARY:Supervising Former Peers and Establishing Healthy Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:This training equips internally promoted leaders with the tools to successfully manage former peers while fostering trust\, accountability\, and healthy team dynamics. Leaders will explore the psychological and practical aspects of  transitioning into authority roles\, develop strategies for setting and enforcing boundaries\, refine their leadership identity\, and enhance their communication and feedback techniques. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \nThis session is part of HSF’s Supervisory Skills Series; 8 sessions designed to give new supervisors the skills they need to succeed.  If you are planning on promoting\, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.  With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view\, we cover theory\, soft skills\, and hard facts.  Conversation topics range from harassment law and cybersecurity to finding common purpose in a team and how to transition from peer to supervisor\, and much much more. \nThis series is presented over Zoom. \nSeries Dates and Topics \nOther Sessions: \n\nEmployment Law- Thursday October 1st\n\nAvoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation.  Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law\, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls\, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs. \nPresented by Skoler-Abbott \n\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Tuesday October 6th\n\nJoin us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership\,  our organizations and the people we serve.  Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience.  We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues\, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting\, creative and connected diverse working relationships. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability – Thursday October 15th\n\nPeople don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them\, creating an environment where employees want to stay.  Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team\, how to discipline in a way that productive\, and how to praise\, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \n\nCyber Security- Thursday October 22th \n\nWith the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise\, with an increased focus on social engineering\, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok.  With a focus on practical\, simple\, daily steps that one can take\, this session seeks to minimize risk to you\, your organization\, and your clients. \nPresented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey \n\nResource Sharing and Catchafire Overview- Thursday October 29th\n\nLet’s continue to fight the narrative of resource scarcity in nonprofits.  Join us as we will highlight some of the most useful free resources for nonprofits we’ve discovered\, and we invite you to share the tools and supports that have been most valuable to you. Let’s learn from one another and keep building stronger connections! We will also take a look at Catchafire- a worldwide network of professionals volunteering to lend their expertise to nonprofit organizations pro bono\, that our member organizations have access to through HSF. \nPresented by Becca Coolong and Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution- Thursday November 5th\n\nThrough discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection\, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong\, cohesive\, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts\, drive unity\, and be able to address conflict when it does happen. \nPresented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon \n\nLeadership Communication- Thursday November 12th\n\nThis session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others.  In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted\, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision.  Learn to avoid noise and interference\, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n  \nHSF Series Sponsor \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors \n 
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/supervising-former-peers-and-establishing-healthy-boundaries/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260812T120429Z
CREATED:20260812T120429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T120429Z
UID:10008390-1790334000-1790359200@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:BHN Golf FORE! Kids Charity Tournament 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Behavioral Health Network (BHN) for the annual Golf FORE! Kids Charity Tournament on September 25\, 2026\, at Wyckoff Country Club in Holyoke\, MA. \nEnjoy a day of golf\, networking\, contests\, raffles\, auction items\, prizes\, and a luncheon reception\, all while supporting programs that strengthen and uplift children and families across Western Massachusetts. \nProceeds benefit BHN’s children’s services\, helping provide early intervention\, counseling\, crisis support\, and ongoing behavioral health care for young people and families who need it most. \nWhether you’re registering a foursome\, becoming a sponsor\, or donating an auction item\, your participation makes a meaningful difference in the lives of local children and families.
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/bhn-golf-fore-kids-charity-tournament-2026/
LOCATION:Wyckoff Country Club\, 233 Easthampton Rd\, Holyoke\, 1040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T143000
DTSTAMP:20260908T162434Z
CREATED:20260908T162434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T162434Z
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SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers/2026-09-25/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T235900
DTSTAMP:20260721T202714Z
CREATED:20260721T202714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T202714Z
UID:10008360-1790352000-1790380740@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:Jazz Strut by Northampton Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:We kick off the 2026 Northampton Jazz Festival’s 15th year with the Jazz Strut on Friday Sept. 25. Stop by Pulaski Park at 4:00 PM for two student jazz combo performances\, and then stroll\, sip and dine your way through downtown Northampton to the sounds of jazz ensembles at eight different establishments across town. The Jazz Strut features free evening jazz performances in breweries\, bars and restaurants with a 5:30 PM early set\, a 8:00 PM late set\, and the 10:00 PM jam session that runs ‘til midnight. Each ensemble plays for two hours\, so you can catch a lot of live jazz and good times on Jazz Strut night. Please patronize the host establishment by ordering food and drink while you enjoy the music!
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/jazz-strut-by-northampton-jazz-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northampton Jazz Festival":MAILTO:info@northamptonjazzfest.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260714T131357Z
CREATED:20260714T131357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T131357Z
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SUMMARY:Cider Donut Dash
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/cider-donut-dash/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Alianza":MAILTO:storres@alianzadv.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T183000
DTSTAMP:20260721T202458Z
CREATED:20260721T202458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T202458Z
UID:10008370-1790420400-1790447400@hsf.novacruxltd.com
SUMMARY:Jazz Fest Day by Northampton Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 15th year\, Jazz Fest Day 2026 features internationally touring jazz musicians performing in seven downtown Northampton venues throughout the day. From the “Ask Me About Jazz!” interactive jazz concert for elementary aged kids and their grownups to rising jazz star saxophonist Sarah Hanahan\, pianist William Hill III and vocalist Champian Fulton\, among many others – the Northampton Jazz Fest offers an intimate\, up-close and personal experience of live jazz. Staged throughout the eclectic\, artistic and walkable city of Northampton\, this free jazz festival has become known nationally as a beacon of the spirit and joy that live music in an accessible community can offer.
URL:https://hsf.novacruxltd.com/event/jazz-fest-day-by-northampton-jazz-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Northampton\, Downtown\, Northampton\, MA\, 1060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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