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| The community honors Javeria Mir, Gul Ahmed, Dr.Hazratji, Mohammed Abdelaal, Liza Lozovaya, and the many other Muslimish Americans who follow the Sunnah, the sayings and practices of Mohammad. |
South Hadley welcomes newlyweds and proud parents Javeria Mir and her husband Gul Ahmed, a chemical engineer from Pakistan. The Mirs both work with numerous public safety and health organizations to help prepare Massachusetts for the next terrorist attack.
The community also welcomes Chaplains Mohammed Abdelaal and Elizveta Lozovaya and their family to the area.
HAMPSHIRE MOSQUE IN GRANBY?
Local Muslims have been working tirelessly with the ISWM' to find a new "target property" for the Hampshire mosque.
“We don’t have any target property right now that appeals to us.” - Dr. Hazratji '10
Now with Allah's help they have acquired a large farm which might be the perfect place.
El-Kader (pronounced Al-queda) Farm Holdings LLC - 7 Sansouci Dr. South Hadley
Red Fire Farm - 7 Carver St. Granby
Stony Brook Valley Farm - 34 Carver St. Granby
Islamic Council of New England - 7 Sansouci Drive, South Hadley
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| Elkader Farm Holdings Red Fire Farm - Stony Brook Farms - Granby MA |
The community looks forward to seeing Javeria, Gul, Mohammed, Elizveta, and many other Muslimish Americans at our community celebrations for the United States and our Independence Day.
In Springfield, Star Spangled Springfield gets underway at 6:30 p.m. at Riverfront Park followed at 9:30 p.m. by the pyrotechnic wizardry of Fireworks by Grucci.
Fourth of July events around Western Massachusetts
from Masslive.com
Agawam
Home to the new Bonzai Pipelines water ride, Six Flags New England is not only celebrating July 4 today with fireworks at dusk, but will salute all active military with free admission when they show their ID. Also, any thrill seeker who loves roller coasters and who brings in a Coke product early morning on July 4, will be able to enjoy a special ride time on four fun coasters beginning at 9 a.m. before the park opens at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com/newengland
Amherst
An evening’s worth of live music, food, and fun activities such as pie eating and corn husking contests, all ending with fireworks tonight at 9:30 p.m., is planned by the Town of Amherst’s Leisure Services and Supplemental Education. The fun begins at 5 p.m. on the fields behind the UMass McGuirk Alumni Stadium where there will be children’s games, carnival rides, a rock climbing wall and performances by Hoopoe the Clown and Mr. Balloon for You. The Independence Day celebration also includes Re/Max hot air balloon rides and music by the Deerfield River Ensemble and Amherst Community Band. Special UMass transit to the stadium will be provided, otherwise, there is a $5 parking fee at the stadium. For more information, visit www.lsse.org
Chesterfield
Chesterfield’s 66th Annual July 4th Parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. from the corner of South and Bryant Streets with floats, marching bands, antique cars, animals and more around the theme “The Children Are Our Future.” A day’s worth of activities are also planned around the parade beginning at 7 a.m. this morning with a pancake breakfast at the Firehouse, followed by a Heritage Pops Concert, chicken barbecue, fireman’s muster, petting zoo, family softball, hilltown art display and more in and around Chesterfield Town Center.
East Longmeadow
The town’s annual Fourth of July parade begins today at 10 a.m. from East Longmeadow High School and features marching bands galore, floats, military and other units, and plenty of dignitaries walking the 2.3 mile route.
Enfield
The Fourth of July celebration in Enfield will be held Friday at 5 p.m. for three days on the Town Green. Events include live concerts, crafts, road race, kid’s rides and games, contests from pie and spaghetti eating to sidewalk chalk art, to a parade and plenty of food as part of the annual Taste of Enfield. The event’s grand finale on Sunday will be a fireworks display choreographed by the “World Famous Zambelli Family” beginning at 9:45 p.m. Prior to Enfield’s big blast, the Hartford Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. For a complete listing of events over the three days, visit www.enfieldcelebration.org
Greenfield
The Fourth of July celebration continues in Greenfield on Saturday with fireworks launching at 9:35 p.m. The party begins at Beacon Field at 4 p.m. where there will be food, special activities and music, including performances by the Devlin Miles Band, Greenfield Military Band, Small Change and others. The fireworks will be preceded at 9:30 p.m. by the singing of the National Anthem by Daisy Skelton. Raindate is Sunday.
Monson
Monson is holding its annual Summerfest today with a Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by the Monson Girl Scouts, from 6:30 to 9 a.m. at the Monson Fire Station. There’s also a Fourth of July parade at 10 a.m. along Main Street, followed by a host of activities, including a vintage baseball game, Academy Hill Derby, frog jumping contest, Thomas the Train rides, car show, as well as all kinds of booths serving up food, and crafts and wares for sale. Music throughout the day will include performances by Mack Truck Mary, Exit 8, Phil Newland, and Old Post Road Orchestra. For more information, visit www.monsonsummerfestinc.com
North Adams
An evening of Fourth of July fun is planned today at Joe Wolfe Field at about 9:30 p.m. following the annual Fourth of July SteepleCats game. For more information, call (413) 664-6180.
Sturbridge
Old Sturbridge Village will celebrate Independence Day today with some old-fashioned, patriotic family fun, including a fireworks display over the Village’s farm fields planned in addition to OSV’s regular daytime activities. After daytime celebrations conclude at 5 p.m., OSV will reopen at 6 p.m. for an evening of music, magic, family games and activities followed by 21st century fireworks at dusk. Guests can bring their own picnics or enjoy a July 4th buffet at the Village’s Oliver Wight Tavern from 4 to 7:30 p.m. where reservations are requested. Fireworks tickets, separate from daytime admission, are $12 per person before July 1. Beginning July 1, tickets are $15 per person. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and food will also be offered for sale. For more information, call 800-733-1830 or visit www.osv.org
Westfield
A parade will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Hampton Ponds Plaza. It will conclude at the Hampton Ponds Community Building, where there will be a short program.
On Saturday, fireworks will light the sky over Stanley Park as part of the Westfield Rotary Club-sponsored Fireworks for Freedom. Featuring food, fun and music by Cory and the Knightsmen and the Westfield High School Jazz Combo, the event begins at 4 p.m. Raindate is Sunday.
West Springfield
West Springfield will celebrate the Fourth of July on the Town Common today where participants can enjoy a full chicken dinner served up by West Springfield Unico from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be performances by City View Ensemble at 10:30 a.m., LHQ Dance Force at 11:30 a.m., and Pioneer Valley Band at 1:30 p.m. Tickets for the dinner should be purchased in advance. For more information, call (413) 896-0506. Events
FIREWORKS DISPLAYS from Boston Central
Happy fourth of July 2013!
Acton 7/4/2013 9:30 PM Behind Nara Park [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Agawam 7/4/2013 at Six Flags 1623 Main Street ($$ fee to enter park)
Amesbury 7/4/2013 9:30 PM Woodsoms Farm [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Amherst 7/4/2013 at 9:30PM at McGuirk Stadium at UMass, College Drive ($ for parking)
Andover 7/3/2013 9:20 PM Andover High School [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Attleboro 7/4/2013 9:20 PM Hayward Field [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Auburn 7/3/2013 9:15 PM Pappas Recreation Complex [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Ayer 7/6/2013 9:15 PM Pirone Park [Rain Date 7/7/2013]
Bellingham 7/4/2013 9:00 PM 100 Blackstone Street [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Beverly 7/4/2013 9:15 PM Barge off West Beach [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Billerica 9/14/2013 9:00 PM [Rain Date 9/15/2013]
Braintree 6/29/2013 10:00 PM Braintree High School [Rain Date 6/30/2013]
Bridgewater 7/4/2013 9:30 PM Legion Field [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Brockton 6/14/2013 9:00 PM Brockton Fairgrounds
Brockton 6/21/2013 9:00 PM Brockton Fairgrounds
Brockton 6/29/2013 10:00 PM Brockton Fairgrounds [Rain Date 7/6/2013]
Brockton 6/30/2013 10:00 PM Brockton Fairgrounds [Rain Date 7/6/2013]
Brockton 7/12/2013 9:00 PM Brockton Fairgrounds
Brockton 7/26/2013 9:00 PM Brockton Fairgrounds
Brockton 7/3/2013 10:00 PM Brockton Fairgrounds [Rain Date 7/6/2013]
Brockton 7/4/2013 10:00 PM Brockton Fairgrounds [Rain Date 7/6/2013]
Brockton 7/6/2013 10:00 PM Brockton Fairgrounds
Chesterfield 7/6/2013 9:00PM Cummington Fairgrounds [Rain Date 7/7/2013]
Chicopee 6/29/2013 9:30 PM Szot Park [Rain Date 7/6/2013]
Danvers 7/3/2013 9:30 PM Plains Park [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
E. Longmeadow 7/3/2013 10:00 PM High School Athletic Fields
Easthampton 6/29/2013 9:30 PM White Brook Middle School [Rain Date 6/30/2013]
Edgartown 6/14/2013 8:30 PM Barge off Fuller Beach
Edgartown 7/4/2013 9:15 PM Edgartown Harbor [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Falmouth 7/4/2013 9:15 PM Barge off Falmouth Beach [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Falmouth 7/5/2013 9:00 PM West Falmouth Harbor [Rain Date 7/7/2013]
Fitchburg 6/23/2013 9:30 PM Bernardian Bowl
Fitchburg 7/3/2013 10:00 PM Rollstone Hill [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Foxborough 7/3/2013 9:30 PM Patriot Place parking lot
Freetown 7/3/2013 8:00 PM Off S. Main St., Adjacent to Cemetery [Rain Date 7/6/2013]
Gloucester 7/3/2013 8:30 PM Fort Area Stage Fort Park
Granby 6/15/2013 10:00 PM Dufresne Park [Rain Date 6/16/2013]
Greenfield 7/6/2013 9:35PM 195 Federal Street [Rain Date 7/7/2013]
Groton 7/8/2013 9:30 PM 99 Main Street
Hanover 6/15/2013 9:00 PM Center School Ball Fields [Rain Date 6/16/2013]
Harvard 7/3/2013 9:15 PM Fruitlands Museum [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Haverhill 7/3/2013 Riverside Park, Fireworks 9PM [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Hingham 6/29/2013 9:15 PM Button Island [Rain Date 6/30/2013]
Holliston 6/30/2013 9:00 PM Holliston High School
Holyoke 6/28/2013 9:15 PM Holyoke Community College [Rain Date 6/29/2013]
Hudson 7/5/2013 9:00 PM 99 Park Street [Rain Date 7/6/2013]
Hull 6/22/2013 9:30 PM Barge off Nantasket Beach [Rain Date 6/23/2013]
Ipswich 6/22/2013 9:00 PM Ipswich Country Club
Ipswich 6/29/2013 9:00 PM Turner Hill Golf Club
Lawrence 7/4/2013 9:30 PM Field across from High School [Rain Date 7/6/2013]
Leicester 6/15/2013 9:00 PM Leicester HS track field [Rain Date 6/16/2013]
Leominster 6/15/2013 9:00 PM Doyle Field [Rain Date 6/16/2013]
Lexington 7/3/2013 at dusk
Lincoln 7/4/2013 9:15 PM Codman Field [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Lowell 6/19/2013 9:30 PM 450 Aiken Street [Rain Date 6/20/2013]
Lowell 6/21/2013 9:30 PM 450 Aiken Street [Rain Date 7/2/2013]
Lowell 6/22/2013 9:30 PM 450 Aiken Street [Rain Date 7/11/2013]
Lowell 6/28/2013 9:30 PM 450 Aiken Street [Rain Date 7/25/2013]
Lowell 6/29/2013 9:30 PM 450 Aiken Street [Rain Date 8/1/2013]
Lowell 7/3/2013 9:30 PM 450 Aiken Street [Rain Date 8/15/2013]
Lowell 7/5/2013 9:30 PM 432 West Sixth Street [Rain Date 7/7/2013]
Lowell 7/12/2013 9:30 PM 450 Aiken Street [Rain Date 8/17/2013]
Lowell 8/2/2013 9:30 PM 450 Aiken Street [Rain Date 8/29/2013]
Lowell 8/16/2013 9:30 PM 450 Aiken Street [Rain Date 9/6/2013]
Lowell 8/31/2013 9:30 PM 450 Aiken Street [Rain Date 9/7/2013]
Lowell 9/1/2013 9:30 PM 450 Aiken Street [Rain Date 9/8/2013]
Lynn 6/14/2013 9:00 PM Fraser Field [Rain Date 8/3/2013]
Lynn 6/28/2013 9:00 PM Fraser Field [Rain Date 8/3/2013]
Lynn 7/1/2013 9:00 PM Fraser Field [Rain Date 8/3/2013]
Lynn 7/19/2013 9:00 PM Fraser Field [Rain Date 8/3/2013]
Lynn 7/3/2013 9:00 PM Barge near Red Rock [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Mashpee 6/30/2013 9:00 PM Willowbend CC Golf Course
Mashpee 7/1/2013 9:30 PM Mashpee High School [Rain Date 7/2/2013]
Mashpee 7/3/2013 9:00 PM Willowbend CC Golf Course [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Mashpee 7/4/2013 9:30 PM New Seabury Country Club
Mattapoisett 7/4/2013 9:15 PM Rebello Lane Golf course [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Milford 7/3/2013 10:00 PM Plains Park [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Monson 6/22/2013 9:15 PM Quarry Hill School ($5 Parking) [Rain Date 6/23/2013]
N. Reading 7/4/2013 8:00 PM Ipswich River Park [Rain Date 7/6/2013]
Nahant 7/4/2013 9:00 PM Nahant Beach [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
New Bedford 7/4/2013 9:30 PM 7 Fish Pier [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Needham 7/3/2013 Dusk - at the high school. Big show!
Newton 7/4/2013 9:00 PM Albermarle Field
North Adams 7/4/2013 9:30 PM Joe Wolfe Field [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
North Andover 7/3/2013 9:30 PM Hayes Stadium [Rain Date 7/8/2013]
Northampton 6/22/2013 9:30 PM Look Park [Rain Date 6/23/2013]
Northbridge 6/28/2013 9:00 PM Lasalle Field [Rain Date 6/29/2013]
Norton 6/22/2013 9:00 PM Norton Schools ball field [Rain Date 6/23/2013]
Pittsfield 6/14/2013 9:30 PM Wahconah Park [Rain Date 6/15/2013]
Pittsfield 7/4/2013 9:30 PM Wahconah Park [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Pittsfield 7/19/2013 9:30 PM Wahconah Park
Pittsfield 7/25/2013 9:30 PM Wahconah Park
Pittsfield 8/2/2013 9:30 PM Wahconah Park [Rain Date 8/7/2013]
Pittsfield 8/8/2013 9:30 PM Wahconah Park [Rain Date 8/10/2013]
Provincetown 7/4/2013 9:00 PM Barge off McMillian Wharf [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Quincy 6/15/2013 9:00 PM Pageant Field Boat Landing [Rain Date 6/22/2013]
Randolph 7/3/2013 9:30 PM Randolph High School [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Reading 6/15/2013 9:00 PM Baseball field at Reading HS [Rain Date 7/7/2013]
Rutland 7/3/2013 July 3rd at 9:20PM
S. Yarmouth 7/27/2013 8:00 PM Dennis-Yarmouth High School [Rain Date 7/28/2013]
Salem 7/4/2013 9:00 PM Derby Wharf [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Salisbury 6/29/2013 10:15 PM Barge off Salisbury Beach
Salisbury 7/4/2013 10:15 PM Barge off Salisbury Beach
Salisbury 7/6/2013 10:15 PM Barge off Salisbury Beach
Salisbury 7/13/2013 10:15 PM Barge off Salisbury Beach
Salisbury 7/20/2013 10:15 PM Barge off Salisbury Beach
Salisbury 7/27/2013 10:15 PM Barge off Salisbury Beach
Salisbury 8/3/2013 10:15 PM Barge off Salisbury Beach
Salisbury 8/10/2013 10:15 PM Barge off Salisbury Beach
Salisbury 8/17/2013 10:15 PM Barge off Salisbury Beach
Salisbury 8/24/2013 10:15 PM Barge off Salisbury Beach
Salisbury 8/31/2013 10:15 PM Barge off Salisbury Beach
Sandwich 7/3/2013 9:00 PM Ridge Club Driving Range
Seekonk 7/7/2013 9:15 PM Behind Seekonk Speedway [Rain Date 7/8/2013]
Sharon 7/3/2013 9:30 PM Lake Massapoag [Rain Date 7/7/2013]
Somerville 6/27/2013 9:00 PM Trum Field [Rain Date 6/28/2013]
South Hadley 7/3/2013 9:30 PM Michael E. Smith Middle School [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
South Yarmouth 6/29/2013 8:00 PM Dennis-Yarmouth High School [Rain Date 6/30/2013]
Spencer 6/29/2013 9:30 PM Zukas Hilltop Barn [Rain Date 7/1/2013]
Springfield 7/4/2013 at Dusk at Riverfront Park (over Grucci Memorial Bridge)
Stoughton 7/3/2013 9:00 PM West School Complex [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Sturbridge 7/4/2013 6:00PM Old Sturbridge Village (*fee to enter)
Swampscott: 7/3/2013 at dusk
Upton 6/22/2013 10:00 PM Nipmuc Regional High School [Rain Date 6/23/2013]
Wakefield 7/4/2013 9:00 PM end of Beacon Street [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Walpole 7/3/2013 9:30 PM Joe Morgan Field [Rain Date 7/5/2013]
Wareham 6/22/2013 9:20 PM Barge in Buzzards Bay
Weymouth 7/3/2013 9:30 p.m., at Wessagusset Beach
Westfield 7/6/2013 4pm-11pm [Rain Date Sunday, July 7, 2013]
West Springfield 7/4/2013 9:15pm on the Town Common, Wendell Road
Wilmington 7/4/2013 9:00 PM Wilmington High Field *Family Night* [Rain Date 7/6/2013]
Wilmington 7/6/2013 9:00 PM Wilmington High Field [Rain Date 7/7/2013]
Woburn 6/15/2013 10:00 PM DPW Yard off N. Warren Road
Worcester 7/3/2013 Central park Concert at 8pm Fireworks 9:30PM [Rain Date July 5, 2013]
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