Community Calendar Submission Instructions:
The community calendar only accepts notices from non-profit organizations and charities.
For on air mentions: A completed 30 second script for events must be submitted no later than 3 weeks in advance. We can only publicize events and benefits from established 501c3 corporations with 100% of proceeds benefiting the charity.
(Due to overwhelming demand, we cannot guarantee any on air mentions.)
Send only edited pertinent info regarding event: who, what, when, where, why.
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Upcoming Events
Harmony House of Western Mass Italy Raffle
06/05/2026 - All Day at
Win a Trip to Italy for Two!
Support Harmony House of Western MA and enter for a chance to experience the beauty, history, and cuisine of Italy!
ROME & AMALFI
Capri • Anacapri • Paestum • Pompeii • Positano • Ravello
For the second year, Harmony House is excited to offer the opportunity to win a trip to Italy for two for October 10-20, 2026. All profits from the raffle will help provide compassionate care and companionship to hospice patients in need.
Flutie 5k for Autism
06/13/2026 - 10:30 am at Pratts Field
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Join Us to Run, Walk or Roll!
Join us on Saturday, June 13th as the Flutie 5K for Autism returns to Bernardston, MA at Pratts Field at 10:30AM with post-race festivities taking place immediately after at Incandescent Brewing Company! The 2nd annual Kids Race will take place right before the 5K at 10:15 at Pratts Field.
Together with The United Arc, this fully inclusive event will make a difference in the autism community across Massachusetts!
Bingo and Brews with the Queens
06/14/2026 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Fort Hill Brewery
30 Fort Hill Rd
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of laughs, bingo, and brews with the Queens!
Join us for Bingo & Brews with the Queens on Sunday, June 14, at Fort Hill Brewery in Easthampton! Enjoy exciting bingo games, fabulous entertainment, great beer, and plenty of fun — all while supporting Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity.
Tickets are just $30 and are going fast!
Register today: bit.ly/3NiLzbU
Steve Nagle’s Summer Kickoff Party
06/20/2026 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Vanished Valley Brewing
782 Center St
Celebrate the start of Summer and help raise funds for Rick’s Place!
Hey, it’s Steve Nagle… Join me and the Rock 102 crew for a family-friendly Summer Kickoff Party on Saturday, June 20th, at Vanished Valley Brewing in Ludlow, powered by Dave Miner Exterior Home Improvements, Aqua Pump, Father and Son Garage Door, and the Hawkman!
We’ll have live music from Jack and His Guitar, a visit from the Zoo at Forest Park and Boomer from the Springfield Thunderbirds, touch a truck with the Ludlow Fire Department, loads of activities to keep the kids entertained, and a bunch of cool prizes to be won!
Plus, food & drinks for sale from Vanished Valley, Hot Rod Doggs Food Truck and the Moolicious Ice Cream Truck!
Best of all, every penny raised from this event will go directly to Rick’s Place. This wonderful organization provides free support to grieving children, teens, and their families – they were a real help to me and my family, and this is a great way to help them continue their important work.
Tickets are just $10.21 (plus a small ticketing fee) and can be purchased now!
Thunder in the Valley Festival
06/27/2026 - 11:30 am - 10:00 pm at Molitoris Farm
95 Park Hill Road
Get ready for one of Western Massachusetts’ most exciting and unifying Independence Day celebrations—an all-day, all-ages experience that blends music, patriotism, family fun, and purpose. Thunder in the Valley returns for its 11th year, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest yet!
This is more than a festival. It’s a movement that uplifts our community while supporting children battling cancer and those facing trauma. All profits are donated to the Children’s Miracle Network at Baystate Children’s Hospital, so every ticket purchased helps change young lives.
An Explosive Live Music Lineup
Family Fun, Thrills & Attractions
Axe Throwing
Obstacle Course Bounce House
Huge Food Truck Festival featuring some of the area’s most incredible food trucks
Children’s Play Area
Vendors for all ages
Special character appearances including Batman, The Grinch, Mickey Mouse, Tommy Thunder, and many more
Patriotic Jeep Parade
Fireworks That Will Move You
Event Details
Saturday, June 27
Gates Open: 11:30 AM
Event Ends: 10:00 PM
Rain or Shine Event
Presented by Unbroken Wings Inc.
Everyone is welcome—this is a truly unifying community celebration.
Molitoris Farm
95 Park Hill Rd. Easthampton, Ma. 01027
Tickets
Advance Tickets (Best Value): Adults: $20, Children (6–15): $10, Children under 5: FREE
At the Gate: Adults: $25, Children (6–15): $10, Children under 5: FREE
Lost Acres Fire Dept Car Show
08/01/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Salmon Brook Park
Salmon Brook Park rd
Pets Rock
08/08/2026 - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm at
The Foundation for TJO Animals is celebrating 10 years of Pets Rock this year, and we want YOU to be part of the celebration!
Join us Saturday, August 8th at the Springfield Elks, located at 440 Tiffany Street in Springfield from 12:00pm – 5:00pm for an amazing afternoon concert, all in support of the TJO animals.
EVENT DETAILS:
Admission is $25.00/person.
Tickets at the door day of event are $30.00
*All registrations include 1 raffle ticket for our special lottery basket door prize.
Pets Rock event tees available to purchase for $20 while supplies last.
10th anniversary special t-shirt $40 – Limited supply.
Event Highlights:
A rockin’ concert with the bands Project 267, Tough Customer, and The Berkshires. Pat Kelly from Rock 102.1 will be our emcee for the day! Enjoy a fabulous line up of food trucks including: Madd Eatz, Crave, Sweet Treats 413, Citrus & Soiree, and Squirrel– A Dog Bistro. Vendors, raffles, cash bar, and our Foundation favorite Booze Toss game!
Our friends from HydroDog will be on-site to give your four-legged friend a fresh wash and grooming, and our partners from Dogwalkers will be there with a special raffle you don’t want to miss out on!
We will be collecting donations for the Reese Pet Food Initiative. Bring a pet food donation and receive a raffle ticket for our lottery basket door prize!
Please note: limit one raffle ticket per person, regardless of the amount donated.
Donation items we will be collecting:
Dog & Cat Food (Wet and Dry)
Treats – No raw hides please
New Toys.
There will be lots of shaded areas for dogs and their humans including a covered pavilion. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the concert!
**Dogs who are comfortable with the chaos of noise, people, and other dogs are welcome. Pups who attend should be on a leash at all times. No Flexi-leads** No coolers or outside alcohol permitted.
For more information: 413-306-5161 info@tjofoundation.org
Proceeds from Pets Rock go directly to the Foundation for TJO Animals to benefit the animals in need at the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center.
