Melha Shriners

Chili Cook-Off
2020-02-08 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
Melha Shriners Sportsman Club Chili Cook-off Saturday February 8, Noon to 3 pm at Clarion Hotel, 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield. So You Think You Can Cook? Well, here’s a chance to put your chili where your mouth is. The Melha Shrine Sportsman Club challenges you a good old fashioned chili smack down on Saturday February 8, from Noon until 3:00 PM.
Whether you want to cook and compete or come and eat fantastic chili, you are bound to have a whole lot of fun. It’s only $20 to compete for cash prizes, trophies and the bragging rights for of the best chili in town.
General admission is $7 (with children 10yrs. & under free) which includes chili tasting and three voting ‘beans’ for the “People’s Choice Award”. Additional voting ‘beans’ are available for purchase to promote your favorite chili. There will be beverages and hot dogs for ‘chili dogs’ available for sale. There is ample free parking.
Stay tuned for further information on how to get a contestant entry packet.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners Sportsman Club activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Dance The Night Away!! 2019 First Lady Project Fundraiser
2020-01-25 18:00 - 21:00 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
Come dance the night away!!! With members of LOCAL LIVE BAND “LOWER LEVEL”.
Saturday, January 25th, 2020 6-9pm
This musical fundraiser is hosted by Melha’s 2019 First Lady, Jody Devine. ALL PROCEEDS go directly to the 2019 First Lady’s Project at the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield!
Admission is $10, Dancing, 50/50 raffle, Pizza $2/slice, Raffle prizes and MORE!!! Join the dance party at the Clarion Hotel, Riverdale Road – West Springfield
*For tickets or “?”s call Jody Devine at 413-584-9275
DISCLOSURE: The proceeds from the 2019 Melha First Lady’s Chicken BBQ & Concert Fundraiser will benefit the 2019 Melha First Lady’s project.

Breakfast With Santa
2019-12-08 10:00 - 11:30 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
December 8th, 10:00 am to 11:30 am seating for the Melha Shriners Festival of Trees 2nd Annual Breakfast With Santa.
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus, our special guests from the North Pole, for this once-a-year, family-orientated breakfast. Photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus, don’t forget your camera!. Breakfast will be $5 per-person with children 3 and under free. You also get entry into our Feztival of Trees and time to browse the trees, crafts and visit with Santa.
Space is limited – Reservations required in advance.
To see the list of all dates/times for our Breakfast With Santa click here.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Feztival of Trees
2019-12-08 09:00 - 14:00, 2019-12-07 10:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-06 16:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-04 16:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-03 16:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-02 16:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-30 10:00 - 20:00 and 1 more date | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
New Location!!! Our annual Feztival of Trees event is back again this year from November 28th thru December 8th. Feztival is held at the Clarion Hotel & Aqua Lagoon Waterpark at 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA.
If you’re interested in putting a tree into this years Feztival of Trees we have a pdf with the form and all the details that you can download by click here.
Admission is only $2 (children 12 and under free) and ample free parking.
Take your chance at taking home one of the many creative and decoratively designed trees. For $5 you get 15 raffle tickets. You can then put the tickets into the buckets for the tree or trees you’d like to try to win. The drawing is done at the close of the Feztival on December 8. You don’t need to be present to win, but it’s fun to watch the drawings.
Shop at our Craft Fair. Enjoy live entertainment from local children and other groups. Come have lunch or dinner, there is plenty of food for you to enjoy. Take a souvenir photo with Santa Claus and capture a memory of the true spirit of Christmas.
On Tuesday, December 3rd we have a sensory friendly evening to allow children with special needs an easier night to come see the trees and visit with Santa. We have time slots so reservations can be made to visit with Santa. Click here for details and to make a reservation.
Follow the latest event details on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/events/336020853737503/
Event dates and times are:
November 29 – 10AM to 8PM
November 30- 10AM to 8PM
December 1 – 9AM to 5PM
December 2 – 4PM to 8PM
December 3 – 4PM to 8PM
December 4 – 4PM to 8PM
December 5 – 4PM to 8PM
December 6 – 4PM to 8PM
December 7 – 10AM to 8PM
December 8 – 9AM to 2PM
This year our Feztival of Trees also made it on the list of things to do in Springfield from the New England Magazine, check out the article and the list here: bostonhotels.org/magazine/things-to-do-springfield/
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.
#FeztivalOfTrees #MelhaShriners #MelhaFeztivalOfTrees

Breakfast With Santa
2019-12-08 08:00 - 09:30 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
December 8th, 8:00 am to 9:30 am seating for the Melha Shriners Festival of Trees 2nd Annual Breakfast With Santa.
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus, our special guests from the North Pole, for this once-a-year, family-orientated breakfast. Photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus, don’t forget your camera!. Breakfast will be $5 per-person with children 3 and under free. You also get entry into our Feztival of Trees and time to browse the trees, crafts and visit with Santa.
Space is limited – Reservations required in advance.
To see the list of all dates/times for our Breakfast With Santa click here.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Feztival of Trees
2019-12-05 16:00 - 20:00 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
New Location!!! Our annual Feztival of Trees event is back again this year from November 28th thru December 8th. Feztival is held at the Clarion Hotel & Aqua Lagoon Waterpark at 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA.
If you’re interested in putting a tree into this years Feztival of Trees we have a pdf with the form and all the details that you can download by click here.
Admission is only $2 (children 12 and under free) and ample free parking.
Take your chance at taking home one of the many creative and decoratively designed trees. For $5 you get 15 raffle tickets. You can then put the tickets into the buckets for the tree or trees you’d like to try to win. The drawing is done at the close of the Feztival on December 8. You don’t need to be present to win, but it’s fun to watch the drawings.
Shop at our Craft Fair. Enjoy live entertainment from local children and other groups. Come have lunch or dinner, there is plenty of food for you to enjoy. Take a souvenir photo with Santa Claus and capture a memory of the true spirit of Christmas.
On Tuesday, December 3rd we have a sensory friendly evening to allow children with special needs an easier night to come see the trees and visit with Santa. We have time slots so reservations can be made to visit with Santa. Click here for details and to make a reservation.
This year our Feztival of Trees also made it on the list of things to do in Springfield from the New England Magazine, check out the article and the list here: bostonhotels.org/magazine/things-to-do-springfield/
Follow the latest event details on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/events/336020853737503/
Event dates and times are:
November 29 – 10AM to 8PM
November 30- 10AM to 8PM
December 1 – 9AM to 5PM
December 2 – 4PM to 8PM
December 3 – 4PM to 8PM
December 4 – 4PM to 8PM
December 5 – 4PM to 8PM
December 6 – 4PM to 8PM
December 7 – 10AM to 8PM
December 8 – 9AM to 2PM
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.
#FeztivalOfTrees #MelhaShriners #MelhaFeztivalOfTrees

Sensory Friendly Santa
2019-12-03 16:00 - 20:00 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
One night only. On Tuesday, December 3rd we will have a Sensory-Friendly Evening at our Feztival of Trees. This will consists of low lights, no music, adapted activities for the children and appointments to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus without having to wait in line. Admission will be free! All craft vendors will be available, tickets for trees will be available for purchase as well as food and drinks.
To RSVP for a visit with Santa please scroll down and select the time slot, one time slot per family, please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before the time slot. If you cannot keep your time slot please let us know ASAP so we can release it to someone else by emailing us at editor@melhashriners.org or by calling Wendy at (413) 285-3148. Time slots are available in 10 minute increments from 4:00pm until 7:40pm.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Breakfast With Santa
2019-12-01 10:00 - 11:30 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
December 1st, 10:00 am to 11:30 am seating for the Melha Shriners Festival of Trees 2nd Annual Breakfast With Santa.
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus, our special guests from the North Pole, for this once-a-year, family-orientated breakfast. Photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus, don’t forget your camera!. Breakfast will be $5 per-person with children 3 and under free. You also get entry into our Feztival of Trees and time to browse the trees, crafts and visit with Santa.
Space is limited – Reservations required in advance.
To see the list of all dates/times for our Breakfast With Santa click here.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Breakfast With Santa
2019-12-01 08:00 - 09:30 | The 1080 (Former Clarion Hotel), 1080 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
December 1st, 8:00 am to 9:30 am seating for the Melha Shriners Festival of Trees 2nd Annual Breakfast With Santa.
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus, our special guests from the North Pole, for this once-a-year, family-orientated breakfast. Photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus, don’t forget your camera!. Breakfast will be $5 per-person with children 3 and under free. You also get entry into our Feztival of Trees and time to browse the trees, crafts and visit with Santa.
Space is limited – Reservations required in advance.
To see the list of all dates/times for our Breakfast With Santa click here.
All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Halloween Dance & Costume Party
2019-11-01 18:00 - 23:00 | Chicopee Elks Club, 431 Granby Road, Chicopee, MA, 01013, United States
Join the Melha Shriners for a Halloween Dance & Costume Party, Friday November 1st from 6pm to 11pm at the Chicopee Elks Club, 431 Granby Road, Chicopee, MA 01020. Tickets are $15 per person and are available at the door or down below on this website. We will have DJ Music, Dancing, Raffles, 50/50 (Proceeds from 50/50 are for the benefit of the Ladders of Smiles), Costume Contest and Cash Bar. Food will be available for purchase from 6pm to 8pm or you can bring your own snacks.
A portion of the proceeds are for the benefit to the Melha Shriners activities, and payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Melha Shriners Annual Clambake
2019-09-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Melha Family Fun Center, 126 W Main St, Ware, MA, 01082-1335, United States
CANCELLED!!! This event has been cancelled, all tickets purchased will be refunded, contact the Melha Shrine Office at (413) 736-3647 with any questions.
September 21st Noon until 5pm, the Melha Shriners Annual Clambake is back again this year at the Melha Shriners Family Fun Center at 126 West Main Street, Ware, MA. Rain or Shine tickets will be on sale until September 16th.
Cash Bar is available, Meal Options are as follows:
$50 – Whole Lobster, New England Clam Chowder, Fresh Steamers, 1/2 Grilled Chicken, Baked Potato, Corn on the Cob
$30 – 1/2 Grilled Chicken, Baked Potato, Corn on the Cob
For questions or more information please contact Garth Parker at garthparker@yahoo.com or Mike Cote at bakdraft88@outlook.com.
Disclaimer: All proceeds are for the benefit of Melha Shriners activities, and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Melha Sportsman Club Fun Shoot
2019-09-15 10:30 - 19:00 | Easthampton Fish and Game Club, 92 College Highway, Southampton, MA, 01073, United States
The Melha Sportsman Club is putting on a Fun Shoot on September 15th starting at 10:30am at the Easthampton Fish and Game Club, 92 College Highway, Southampton, MA. This will be rain or shine, and the annual Sportsman Club Raffle drawing will take place following the event. You can choose skeet, trap or both. $25 will get you the chicken BBQ lunch and 50 clays for the shoot, additional rounds available for $7.00. A 22 rim fire steel match will be held for additional raffle tickets. To purchase tickets or for more details please contact noble Dave Greenberg at (413) 364-0723 or at greene911@aol.com.

DISCLOSURE: All proceeds are for the benefit of the Sportsman Club activities, and donations are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Melha Shriners Music Feztival
2019-09-07 11:00 - 19:00 | Three County Fairgrounds, 41 Fair Street, Northampton, MA, 01060, United States
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The Melha Shriners, in conjunction with the Three County Fairgrounds, announce a day-long country music feztival at the Northampton fairgrounds on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with six national and local country music acts.
Featured is the “Roots & Boots 90s Electric Throwdown Tour” with Sammy Kershaw, Collin Raye, and Aaron Tippin. Also appearing will be local acts King Kountry, Southern Rain, and Cottonwood.
Tickets are available at https://www.3countyfair.com/events/2019/melha-shriners-music-feztival and are priced as follows:
$30 – General Admission (Advanced Online Purchase), with children 5 and under free
$35 – General Admission (Walk up, day of show), with children 5 and under free
$40 – Reserved Seating (Ticket required for all ages)
The day’s schedule follows:
11:00 a.m. King Kountry
1:00 p.m. Southern Rain
3:00 p.m. Cottonwood
5:00 p.m. Roots & Boots Tour with Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye, & Sammy Kershaw
Gates will open at 10:00 a.m., with $5 on-site parking available. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase.
General Admission ticket holders are encouraged to bring chairs & blankets. No outside food or drink permitted. No beach umbrellas or pop-up tents permitted.
Follow the latest event details on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/406450000202997/
DISCLOSURE: A portion of the event proceeds are for the benefit of the Melha Shriners activities. Ticket purchases are not deductible as charitable contributions.

First Lady's Fundraiser - Chicken BBQ/Concert
2019-08-17 16:00 - 21:00 | Melha Family Fun Center, 126 W Main St, Ware, MA, 01082-1335, United States
Online ticket sales have ended, a limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the door the day of the event.
Chicken BBQ & Concert Fundraiser, proceeds to benefit Melha’s 2019 First Lady’s Project! At the Melha Family Fun Center, located at 126 W Main St, Ware, MA 01082 on August 17th from 4pm to 9pm.
Music from: Charlie Lask as Neil Diamond, Irving Lewis with Motown Revue and more, and topping it all off with hits from the 60’s and today with local band “LOWER LEVEL”.
Food – Music – Cash Bar – Raffles and more!
Tickets are as follows and can be purchased online here.
Adults – $25 per person, including Chicken BBQ and Concert.
Children Under 12 – $10 per person, including Hamburgers, Hotdogs and Concert.
Children Under 5 – Free, including Hamburgers, Hotdogs and Concert.
Follow the latest event details on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/events/2331288630227331/
DISCLOSURE: The proceeds from the 2019 Melha First Lady’s Chicken BBQ & Concert Fundraiser will benefit the 2019 Melha First Lady’s project.
