Bay State Lt. Governor Tim Murray shelled out the big bucks in the wake of two highly publicized scandals. According to the Boston Herald, Murray paid $6,500 for damage control in January.
CHARLESTOWN – A local hospital is scrambling to figure out how files containing patient information wound up on the ground outside a Charlestown office complex.
BOSTON – Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is expected to sign a settlement Thursday with five major banks for their roles in the foreclosure crisis.
A local mother is urging a popular store to clean up its act. She wants Urban Outfitters to put its more racy products away from the eyes of impressionable kids.
BOSTON – Dozens of people were evacuated from a Chinatown apartment building over concerns the structure is not safe. Residents were evacuated from the Harrison Avenue building Wednesday afternoon.
The Beehive Queen, Christine Ohlman, and her hard-rockin' Montez boys make their premier appearance at this fab performance space which includes both a cozy coffee bar AND a real one where you knock back a few of the alcoholic variety! We invite all our Berkshires and Central Massachusetts friends to join us.... Becca Byram & The Bigwigs open at 7:30 pm. Advance tix $20. Purchase advance tix at: http://www.theartsblock.com/calendar/at-the-arts-block-cafe?task=view_event&event_id=59
When: Feb 24, 2012 9 PM in Greenfield, Massachusetts (Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21 )
The 21st century world offers fantastic opportunities and poses daunting challenges. What choices can we make to survive and succeed in our lives, our businesses, our communities, and our world? What tools, techniques, and models can we adopt or adapt to help in the process?
InCommN presents FREE workshops for people in business, the arts, public affairs, and non-profits. Workshops meet monthly. You can join anytime. Common themes include: sustainability, collaboration, globalization, technology, generational change, local economies, and creativity.
Workshops include introductions, time for participants to get help with opportunities and challenges they face, and presentations from InCommN topic specialists. Sessions are lively, fast-paced, informative and FUN.
We'll be asking you to help us design and build InCommN. Please think about what you'd like in your community network and share your ideas and dreams with us.
When: Feb 22, 2012 9 AM to Feb 22, 2012 11 AMin Greenfield, Massachusetts Cost: 21st C. Business Workshop 0.00
What are you doing at noon on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month?
How about having lunch with us - the business, tech and cultural community of the Franklin County area?
Don't Eat Lunch Alone Greenfield (DELA) brings people in Western Massachusetts together for free, informal networking twice a month. It's a free, fun way for business, professional and creative people to get out and mingle. We chose Fridays because we all know Friday afternoon is really the start of the weekend.
A different group shows up each time but we're always lively and interesting. People make new friends and business contacts and get to see what's going on in Greenfield (come have a look - it's pretty dynamic!).
Why don't you join us? DELA meets the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at 12:00 Noon at the Queen of Cups Tearoom, 289 Main Street, Greenfield, MA.
When: Feb 24, 2012 12 PM to Feb 24, 2012 2 PMin Greenfield, Massachusetts Cost: DELA Greenfield 0.00
What are you doing at noon on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month?
How about having lunch with us - the business, tech and cultural community of the Franklin County area?
Don't Eat Lunch Alone Greenfield (DELA) brings people in Western Massachusetts together for free, informal networking twice a month. It's a free, fun way for business, professional and creative people to get out and mingle. We chose Fridays because we all know Friday afternoon is really the start of the weekend.
A different group shows up each time but we're always lively and interesting. People make new friends and business contacts and get to see what's going on in Greenfield (come have a look - it's pretty dynamic!).
Why don't you join us? DELA meets the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at 12:00 Noon at the Queen of Cups Tearoom, 289 Main Street, Greenfield, MA.
When: Feb 10, 2012 12 PM to Feb 10, 2012 2 PMin Greenfield, Massachusetts Cost: DELA Greenfield 0.00
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ANNOUNCEMENTS :: Music Line-Up Announced!!! (More TBA) Ziontific has EXPANDED to 2 stages for 2012!!!!! ... This years Summer Solstice Festival will be all ages! THANK YOU to everyone who has purchased Early Bird Tickets! If you missed out... Advance Tickets will be on sale 1/15!!!! www.ziontificproductions.com/tickets •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 Days, 3 Nights of Good vibes, Music, Camping and Nature in the middle of the Green Mountains, VT! Checkout our photos on facebook.com/zionpro to see what went down at our 1st annual..... FRIEND www.facebook.com/zionpro LIKE www.facebook.com/ziontificproductions TICKETS www.ziontificproductions.com (On sale 1/15) VENDOR INFO email info@ziontificproductions.com MUSIC LINE-UP:: The Alchemystics (2 nights), Fear Nuttin Band, Viral Sound, Rhythmic Circus, Danny Pease & the Regulators, Problemaddicts, Wolfman Conspiracy, Doctor Doom Orchestra, Pulse Prophets, Ready Set Flo, Political Animals, Educated Advocates, Grant Street Orchestra....More TBA!!! TICKET PRICES:: Adult (16+):: Advance (1/15-6/14) :: $75 weekend :: $60 2 day, 2 night Gate :: $90 weekend :: $75 2 day, 2 night Ages 12-15 (must be accompanied and supervised by an adult):: Advance (1/15-6/14) :: $65 weekend :: $50 2 day, 2 night Gate :: $80 weekend :: $65 2 day, 2 night Kids 11 and under:: FREE!! (must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. When you purchase your ticket, please provide # of children so we can plan our kids activities accordingly!!) Day passes will be available at the gate. Friday :: $40 Saturday :: $50 Sunday :: $30 Strangers Helping Strangers will also be doing a food drive during this event. So stock up on non-perishables now!!!! NO open fires as there will be a community bonfire, NO nitrous, NO dogs, BYOB, NO glass bottles, NO fireworks, YES respect the property and staff! YES enjoy the music, YES dance! We want this weekend to be one for the ages for all parties involved, so please come with respect or don't come at all!See More
When: May 26, 2012 6:24:00 PM in Greenfield, Massachusetts (Sat, 26 May 2012 18:24:00 )
The Brick + Mortar International Video Art Festival presents cutting edge video art works from around the world in Greenfield, MA. The downtown is transformed into a temporary arts district with a selection of contemporary video art exhibitions displayed in a variety of historic buildings. 2012 Curator is Denise Markonish of MASS MoCA.
When: Oct 12, 2012 12 AM to Oct 13, 2012 12 AMin Greenfield, Massachusetts (Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00 )
? Double Take Fringe Festival is coming on November 11 and 12, 2011 from 6:30-10 pm, in venues in the heart of Greenfield all within a stones' throw of one another and near restaurants and pubs. Double Take will take over the downtown scene and present fringe theater pieces all about 30 minutes long over two days in a variety of buildings - some vacant, some restaurants, some alternative spaces. You will be entertained, amazed, and in awe of your community, as the performers all come from the Pioneer Valley.
When: Nov 9, 2012 12 AM to Nov 10, 2012 12 AMin Greenfield, Massachusetts (Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00 )
This is the premier Franklin County Music event of the year! A two day, three stage event we take the best national talent, the greatest local food and fine crafts, the most beautiful hot air balloons and put them smack dab on the grounds of Greenfield Community College and VOILA! You are happy!
When: Jul 14, 2012 12 AM to Jul 15, 2012 12 AMin Greenfield, Massachusetts (Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00 )
Description THE EMPIRE SHALL FALL http://www.facebook.com/theempireshallfall?ref=ts w/special guests Western Massacre http://www.facebook.com/WesternMassacre Aggressive By Nature http://www.facebook.com/aggressivebynature Domination of Presence http://www.facebook.com/pages/Domination-Of-Presence/175246682501090 If for whatever reason you don't know, this band has the original vocalist from Killswitch Engage and is also the vocalist for Times Of Grace as well. $5.00 in advance $7.00 at the door Advanced tickets are available and easy to order just ask.
When: Feb 11, 2012 8 PM in Greenfield, Massachusetts (Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20 )
Hey guys, We are entered into Metalympics! Come see us and a few other awesome bands. We will be going there for 7pm but the first band goes on at 9:30pm. Its 21+ and only $3.00 at the door! Remember this is a battle of the bands so we are going to need as much support as possible! Save the date and bring everyone you know! Check out Metalympics on facebook for a full description.
When: Feb 18, 2012 8 PM in Greenfield, Massachusetts (Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20 )
Class time is approximately 5 hours in length and will cover:
The Pet First Aid and CPR progrom covers:
Restraining and Muzzling
Primary Assessment
Rescue Breathing
Canine and Feline CPR
Choking Management
Snout-To-Tail Assessment
Assessing the Pet's Vitals
Handbook
Insect Bites & Stings and snake bites
Heat & Cold Injuries
Seizure
About your instructor.
Jim Helems currently owns Jim Helems' Dog Pals. As a dog behavior consultant and dog trainer Jim deals with dogs and other pets on a daily basis. Along with his 22 years as a military medic, Jim is uniquely qualified to teach this class.
Certified by both the American Red Cross and Pet Tech, (the leader in pet first aid training) as an instructor in many pet health fields.
Currently Jim is involved with several Disaster Animal Response Teams at the local, state and national levels assisting in local disasters and also assists the ASPCA and the International Fund for Animal Welfare in rescuing dogs from illegal puppy mills.
Most importantly Jim has used these skills to help save the lives of several dogs from car accidents, illness and more.
When: May 19, 2012 11 AM to May 19, 2012 4 PMin Greenfield, Massachusetts Cost: Pet Tech First Aid and CPR, 4.5 - 5 hour class. Cost includes Pet Tech training manual, certificate, Wallet card and emergency muzzle. Pet Tech First Aid and CPR 99.00
Pet Tech certificate, with gold seal, wall mountable quality 10.00
Knowing Your Pet's Health book 10.00
Pet Tech Patch 10.00
Pet First Aid Kit 67.00
Package, First aid class, book, patch, cert. 1 first aid kit 175.00
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