Miasha Lee

AGAWAM — The Agawam Zero Waste Club, Agawam High School’s SAVE Club and National Honor Society are hosting the ninth annual Holiday Used Toy Exchange. This event was created to become a source of holiday gifts for residents on tight budgets, as well as increase the lifespan of consumer goods which are discarded long before their usefulness is waned.

Santa arriving at last year’s event. Photo courtesy of Somers Recreation & Leisure Services

Gift-ology of Westfield has closed its storefront and moved to East Longmeadow in the former 4Run3 space in Center Square Plaza.

SOUTHWICK- Tickets are on sale now for the Friends of Southwick Public Library’s Annual Holiday Basket Raffle.

SOUTHWICK - What makes holiday traditions special? They differ between families, cultures, and societies. They create a sense of belonging; they represent customs that are passed down and they can be sacred. Coward Farms at 150 College Highway in Southwick is a family-owned and operated farm that feels strongly about its contributions to families continuing their traditions.

LUDLOW — 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.

Dan Hickey from the Office of state Sen. Peter J. Durant presented Pineapple Express and Kaily Hepburn a citation from the Senate. Photo credit: Ed Hepburn

A look at some of the trees and wreaths collected thus far. Reminder Publishing submitted photo

SOMERS — 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.

SOMERS — The new year has rung, and the town of Somers is getting ready for some big plans which include new establishments, notable projects and major events.