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PIONEER VALLEY STAMP CLUB The Pioneer Valley Stamp Club will meet on May 10 and 24 at The Greenwood Senior Center on Maple Road. Activities for the evening include a mini-auction and a short meeting. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a Shop & Swap. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Visitors, collectors and other interested parties are welcome. Visit www.pioneervalleystampclub.org for more info.


DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR BREAKFAST Longmeadow Democrats to honor Treasurer Steve Grossman at May 1 Democrat of the Year Breakfast at 9:30 a.m., Twin Hills County Club. Everyone is welcome. Reservations: $25 a person by April 27 to LongmeadowDemocrats@gmail.com.


CLUB 6.9.3 The Storrs Library will offer a book discussion of “In Day of the Dragon King” by Mary Pope Osborne for kids in grades 2 and 3 on April 27 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Gathering includes games, art activities, snacks and conversation. Call 565-4182, the Youth Service Department to register.


JUNIOR IMAGINEERS On April 28 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. at the Storrs Library, the Junior Imagineers Club will meet, welcoming those who love a challenge, enjoy building with Legos and are in grade 2 and above. Take the challenge and register by visiting the Philip Michael Lauro II Discovery Room or by calling 565-4182.


MLB PITCH, HIT AND RUN Longmeadow Little League will host a free Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run Competition for area youth on May 7 at 10 a.m. at Wolf Swamp Fields. All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and fill out a registration/waiver form prior to the start of competition. For more info, contact Tom Walbridge tpwalbridge@comcast.net.


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ENFUSE FITNESS Strength coaches Ryan Travis and Tyler Pratt will present a program at the Storrs Library on May 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The co-owners of the local fitness company, EnFuse Fitness, will discuss their approach to weight loss and maintaining a healthy life style. The program is free and open to the public. Call the Reference Desk at 565-4181 to register.


UNICO BLOOD DRIVE The Longmeadow UNICO’s outdoor blood drive will take place April 30 in the parking lot of the Longmeadow Shops from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be grilling food for those who donate blood and donors are also entered into a raffle to win two tickets to UNICO’s annual Food and Wine Tasting at the Basketball Hall of Fame in October.


ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT Bay Path College Performing Arts Department will present its annual spring concert April 30 at 8 p.m. and May 1 at 2 p.m. in Mills Theatre, 588 Longmeadow St. The event is free and open to the public. For more info, visit www.baypath.edu.


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MYSTERY TRIP The Springfield Golden Age Club will sponsor a mystery trip with a narrated cruise, a delicious lunch and a nice visit on July 12. Cost: $65 for members; $69 for non-members. For more info, call Annemarie Pajer at 785-5408.


PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Springfield 16 Acres Lions Club will host a pancake breakfast on May 15 at St. Catherine’s Parish Hall, 1023 Parker St. from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Menu: pancakes (all you can eat), sausage, juice, coffee, tea or milk and pastries. Price at the door: adults $5; children 10 and younger $3 or call 783-1775 or 782- 3013.


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A trip to Mohegan Sun will depart from the Jewish Community Center (JCC) on May 16 at 8 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. Cost: $25 and includes $15 food coupon or free buffet, and three $5 free bets. Register at the JCC, 1160 Dickinson St., or call 739 4715. For more info, visit www.springfieldjcc.org.


SPRINGFIELD PAC MEETING The next meeting of the Springfield PAC will be on May 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St. Sandra Fitzpatrick from the Federation for Children with Special Needs will present a free public workshop on Basic Rights in Special Education. Register in advance by e- mailing purchased@sps.springfield.ma.us or by calling (800) 331-0688 ext 0.


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