🌱 Why Maple Street’s ‘Chicken Run’ is suddenly famous nationwide
Morning East Longmeadow! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Maple Street’s ‘Chicken Run’ is suddenly famous nationwide
Also on today's calendar: Holiday Spectacular and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 42 and low of 23 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 43, low: 36.
- Friday: Windy; rain in the morning, with a high of 57 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• East Longmeadow's ‘Chicken Run' grows into viral holiday attraction (wwlp.com) — East Longmeadow’s Maple Street has transformed into a whimsical “Chicken Run,” with dozens of inflatable holiday chickens drawing visitors, media coverage, and hundreds of online followers. Neighbors are expanding the display, sharing updates on social media, and even backing a petition to nickname part of the street “Chicken Run” as a proud, lighthearted town tradition. 
📸 Around East Longmeadow
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Upcoming Events in
East Longmeadow
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★ Featured events ★
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Holiday Spectacular
Worthington Vineyards & Winery, 359 Mountain Rd, Somers
12:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
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Let's Get Messy
East Longmeadow Public Library , 60 Center Square , East Longmeadow
10:00 am -
After School Chorus
East Longmeadow, MA Calendar East Longmeadow, MA 01028
2:30 pm -
Bookbinding with Kate: Make a Softcover Journal
Chicopee Main Library , 449 Front Street , Chicopee
5:00 pm -
East Longmeadow vs West Springfield
West Springfield High School , 425 Piper Rd , West Springfield
5:30 pm -
By Law Review Committee
East Longmeadow, MA Calendar , Council on Aging Conference Room 328 North Main St , East Longmeadow
6:00 pm -
Yoga with Carolyn Ruszala
Chicopee Main Library , 449 Front Street , Chicopee
9:30 am -
Grow Play Learn
East Longmeadow Public Library , 60 Center Square , East Longmeadow
9:45 am -
The Scrabble Club
Chicopee Main Library , 449 Front Street , Chicopee
10:00 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Holiday Luncheon
The Starting Gate at GreatHorse , 128 Wilbraham Rd Banquet Hall , Hampden
11:30 am -
Maker Time!
Liberty Branch , 136 Surrey Rd. , Springfield
1:00 pm -
Knot Just Knitters
Liberty Branch , 1187 Parker St. , Springfield
1:00 pm -
Adult Chess Club
East Forest Park Branch , 136 Surrey Rd. , Springfield
2:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- PR Management Corp posted a job opening for Food Service Associate - Pay: $17 - $19.50/hr East Longmeadow in East Longmeadow. Apply here.
- Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Porter - Front End - 0404 in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Longmeadow here.
🗞 Nearby News
Longmeadow
- Springfield Menorah lighting brings hope and unity after tragic Sydney shooting (wwlp.com)
Hampden
- TICKET TV: Messalonskee Eagles Visit Hampden Academy Broncos in Girls' Varsity Basketball (wearebangor.com)
- Governor Healey mum on knowledge of fired aide's 2001 incident (wwlp.com)
- Holyoke students learn ways to spot warning signs of dating violence (westernmassnews.com)
Springfield
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