Community Corner

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 25

Storybook characters, relief drives and more.

  1. Do you feel like your exercise program isn’t enough? The YMCA has you covered this weekend with Sunday’s “,” featuring an appearance by biggest loser contestant and Springfield native Mark Pinhasovich.
  2. Springfield’s municipal offices will be closed on Monday in observance of George Washington’s birthday. 
  3. Beloved children's storybook character Curious George .
  4. And in other child-friendly activities news, the Great Swamp OEC is hosting its annual Maple Sugar Festival on Saturday. More info . 
  5. The Community Conference of Springfield Schools' Parents Group is collecting donations on behalf of the family displaced in this week's . Email them for more information: ccsspg@gmail.com


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