FIFTH ANNUAL ‘TEE-TIME” GOLF TOURNAMENT

The ASBAC is   holding their  fifth annual Golf Tournament on Wednesday, September 15 at St. Anne Country Club, Agawam.

You can download the flyer (and registration form, too) by going to our website www.asbac.net

Please join us for an afternoon of inexpensive fun!!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010
6:30pm to 8:30pm

SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUR BUSINESS

The workshop will cover:

What is Social Media?

Why small businesses need Social Media

Different kinds/most popular sites of Social Media

Pros and Cons of Social Media

How to effectively use Social Media for your business

And tips galore!

Workshop conducted by ALFONSO SANTANIELLO

(of the Creative Strategy Agency))

The workshop begins at 6:30pm, and lasts two hours, and will be held in the Cafeteria at the Agawam Senior Center, 954 Main Street, Agawam.

Admission is free, but seating is limited, so advance reservations are necessary. Our registration lists are filling up fast. If you are interested in attending this workshop, don't wait too long. You can get all the information (and can also register on line) by going to our website at www.asbac.net or you can call 786-0172 and leave a message.

BRIGHT NIGHTS 5K ROAD RACE
REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE

Beginning Wednesday, September 1, 2010, the Spirit of Springfield will accept registration forms for the 5th annual Bright Nights 5k Road Race that will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at 6PM in Forest Park. Forms are available on-line at www.brightnights.org on the activities page, as well as at the Spirit of Springfield, 101 State Street, Suite 220, or by calling 413-733-3800. The race is open to the first 500 to submit completed registration forms including the $35 registration fee. Participants must be at least 14 years old on race day.

Runners will take their mark under the Seuss Land arch. When the gun is fired, they head for the Giant Poinsettia Candles by Route 5, and then return back to the arch. Along the way, they enjoy the splendor of all the magnificent displays. This year, there will be prizes for best costume to acknowledge those that dress in lights, as Santa and other unique holiday attire.

“It is a unique way to experience Bright Nights at Forest Park,” said committee chair Maryellen Sullivan. “It is a sell out every year.”

Participants receive an embroidered long-sleeve shirt with the Bright Nights 5k Road Race logo, enjoy a post-race reception when prices are awarded and receive a complimentary pass to enjoy the lights from the comfort of their vehicle.

People walking, pushing strollers or wearing headphones will not be allowed to participate.

The Bright Nights 5k Road Race is sponsored by A Runner from the Back of the Pack, Charlie and Carol Casartello, New England Orthophedic Surgeons and more.  Additional support is provided by 104th Fighter Wing – Barnes Air National Guard Base and the Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management.

Members of the Bright Nights 5k Road Race Committee are Sullivan, Tom Keenan, Honorary Chair, Ronald Berger, Michael Butler, Attorney Charles Casartello, Charlie Contant, Arthur Grodd, Arthur Roberts and William Toner. They are tending to every detail to insure a safe and fun run for all.

Bright Nights at Forest Park will open for its 16th season on Wednesday, November 24th and operate Wednesday through Sunday until December 5th. Beginning Wednesday, December 8th, the lights will be lit nightly through Sunday, January 2nd. The Bright Nights 5k Road Race will be held on one of the evenings the park is not open to vehicular traffic.

For more information about the Bright Nights 5K Road Race, visit brightnights.org or call the Spirit of Springfield at (413) 733-3800.

Nova Fashion Week 2010

Revolutionizing excellence in fashion, business and community

Nova Fashion Week (NOVAFW) is revolutionizing the art, business and social consciousness of fashion. An integral part of the growing Northern Virginia fashion industry, NOVAFW is exposing buyers and tourists from around the world to this “secret fashion Mecca” and all that Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland area has to offer both in fashion and international flair. NOVAFW will celebrate the region while creating both an impact and boon for its local economy. The event will take place from October 21-24, 2010 in Old Town Alexandria at Waterfront Park overlooking the National Harbor. A complete schedule is available on the event’s official website.

NOVA Fashion Week is a premier event for patrons, fashion aficionados, art and architect lovers, businesses and fashion industry insiders. NOVAFW offers an eagle’s eye view of the most sophisticated styles that Northern Virginia has to offer. NOVAFW utilizes the support of local and national based businesses to ultimately increase economic growth and opportunities for designers and business owners. NOVAFW builds and showcases a designer’s brand by highlighting fashion trends, and by supporting up and coming student designers in their pursuit to make names for themselves within the fashion industry.

NOVA Fashion Week is also an environmentally conscious leader in the region. Currently spearheading a campaign of informing the general public about what it means to be Fair-Trade, this exclusive event is also striving to help people learn about reducing their carbon footprint and become more eco-friendly using Waterfront Park in the heart of Old Town district of the city of Alexandria, as a walking hub and backdrop. Visitors can shop in the Old Town Boutique District, dine at several fine restaurants, and visit historical monuments such as the George Washington Masonic Memorial, the old Torpedo Factory and more.

The event’s proceeds will go to three amazing charities: The Lupus Foundation of America, Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, and Baby Haven. In setting the stage for the upcoming event, NOVAFW has revamped its website, which now enables visitors to donate directly to these charities, read about the latest happenings during fashion week, see sponsors and of course discover the latest fashion trends through its designers.

Prepare yourself for designs by; Posh Couture, KAS Collection Inc, Tashia Senn, Natalia Sanz, Aidah, Project Runway’s Ra’mon-Lawrence Coleman, Elizabeth St. John, Andrew Harris and Durkl.