• Benefit piano recital tonight at school
EAST LONGMEADOW - What started out as a Girl Scout Gold Award project to provide funds for the maintenance of the concert grand piano at East Longmeadow High School has turned into an annual display of music by talented students.

• Big Y fund-raiser puts food on tables
LONGMEADOW - The Open Pantry's emergency food pantry director Candace I. Larger sees new hungry faces every day.

• Dental service helps fill a need in Enfield
ENFIELD - The Community Health Center of Enfield's Mobile Dental Services will continue to serve the needs of uninsured and underinsured children and some seniors in town.

• 'Musical to benefit troops
EAST LONGMEADOW - Parents, children and even grandchildren will sing and dance together during the upcoming production of "Bye, Bye Birdie" being staged by St. Michael's Players.

• Psychic fund-raiser to boost dog park
ENFIELD - The Enfield Dog Park Action Committee will host a fund-raiser as part of its efforts to raise $40,000 to open a dog park in town.

• Query from Europe seeks photograph
The new Museum of Springfield History is now open. If you are or were a longtime resident of Springfield a visit to this site will provide a delightful experience.

• Staff photos by DAVE ROBACK
Since the Museum of Springfield History opened its doors on Oct. 10, the public has had the chance to relive more than 150 years of local history.

• USO set to accept food donations
CHICOPEE - As Americans continue to take hits from the economy, some of those with loved ones overseas are just trying to make ends meet back at home.