Miasha Lee

Massachusetts

Correspondent at The Westfield News

Correspondent at The Reminder (East Longmeadow, MA)

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Friends of Forbes Library garden tour set to return June 14

4 days ago | thereminder.com | Miasha Lee

A photo from this year’s garden tour. Photo credit: Jody RosenbloomNORTHAMPTON — The 31st annual Friends of Forbes Library Northampton Garden Tour will take place Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Garden lovers and fans of Forbes Library will explore six delightful home gardens. Chair Jody Rosenbloom of the Friends of Forbes Library Northampton Garden Tour said, “We have had between 500-700 attendees come through from all over New England.
Enfield Record Riot returns for second year March 15

Mar 5, 2025 | thereminder.com | Miasha Lee

Patrons browse the records at the previous Record Riot. Photo credit: John BastoneENFIELD — Record Riots will have its second Enfield Record Riot on Sunday, March 16 at American Legion, 566 Enfield St. Admission is $5 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and early admission is $10 and begins at 8 a.m. There will be over 40 tables of LPs & CDs. If you’re a music lover and avid record collector, this is your chance to walk into vinyl record heaven, digging in the crates for some of your favorite artists.
Local theater celebrates 40 years of curtain calls

Feb 14, 2025 | thereminder.com | Miasha Lee

LUDLOW — On March 22, Exit 7 Theater will have its 40th celebration Gala at the Ludlow Country Club from 6-10 p.m. The gala will include a red-carpet event. Guests must be 18 and up to attend. Tickets are $60 per person. There will be a dinner buffet, dancing, photo booth and multiple raffles.
Truth seeker plans to share, celebrate Black history

Feb 5, 2025 | thereminder.com | Miasha Lee

Adwoa Bandele-Asante in her portrayal of Harriet Tubman in February 2024 at the Somers Congregational Church Community Room. Reminder Publishing submitted photoSOMERS — On Saturday, Feb. 8, the Somers Cultural Commission will celebrate Black History Month with truth seeker Adwoa Bandele-Asante, daughter of the Afrikan Diaspora performing her one-woman live show, “La Amistad: A Fantastic, True-to-Life Journey of Sorrow, Unity & Triumph” at the Somers Public Library, 2 Vision Blvd.
Local libraries announce new offerings for 2025

Jan 8, 2025 | thereminder.com | Miasha Lee

A group of teens watching a movie at the Somers Public Library during a movie night. Photo credit: Somers Public LibraryThe new year is here, and the Enfield Public Library and Somers Public Library have several new offerings for the community.
Mario’s Pizzeria & Ristorante undergoes renovations, adds new bar

Dec 24, 2024 | thereminder.com | Miasha Lee

Mario’s Pizzeria & Ristorante recently added a new bar to its location at 48 South Rd. in Somers. Reminder Publishing submitted photoSOMERS — Mario’s Pizzeria & Ristorante, located at 48 South Rd. in the Southfield Corners Shops, underwent some in-house renovations and added a brand-new bar. They are now serving draft beer, along with a variety of wines, hard ciders and hard seltzers. “A lot of people had been calling for draft beer,” said Owner Mario Ferrentino.
Toys for Joy spreading lots of cheer to Enfield children

Dec 24, 2024 | thereminder.com | Miasha Lee

Left to right, Rotary Vice President Joe Muller, Randy Daigle, Rotary President Aimee Nieroda and Milton Rosenberg. Photo credit: Kevin Mayo ENFIELD — On Dec. 16, the Enfield Police Department’s Toys for Joy Drive took place at the Powder Hollow Brewery. It’s an annual event every December that helps families that have a need.
Sip and dine with Santa at the Old Mill English Tea Room

Dec 11, 2024 | thereminder.com | Miasha Lee

A family poses with Santa at the first of three “Santa Saturdays” at the Old Mill English Tea Room. Photo credit: Nancy KnorrSOMERS — The Old Mill English Tea Room is spreading some holiday cheer with their Santa Saturdays on Dec. 14 and 21 from noon to 2 p.m. People can come in, have their pictures taken and share a cup of tea with the Christmas icon. “We were completely booked on Dec. 7,” said Owner Nancy Knorr after the first Santa Saturdays occurred.
New book commemorates town of Ludlow’s 250th celebration

Dec 3, 2024 | thereminder.com | Miasha Lee

The cover art of the book. Photo credit: Michelle JohnsonLUDLOW — As part of Ludlow’s 250th birthday celebration, the Ludlow 250 Book Committee created a commemorative 200-page book of the town’s history and milestones. Released on Nov.
Fundraising holiday festival kicks off this weekend

Dec 3, 2024 | thereminder.com | Miasha Lee

A look at some of the trees and wreaths collected thus far. Reminder Publishing submitted photoPALMER — The Palmer Historical and Cultural Center will host its 12th annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Festival on Dec. 6 from 4-7:30 p.m., Dec. 7-8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Dec. 14-15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.There will be periodic live music during the weekends, arts and crafts for kids on Saturdays & Sundays in the Villages Room, and a collection box for the Lions Club of Palmer Toy Drive.