River Valley Co-op Strawberry Ice Cream Social to aid Center for New Americans

EASTHAMPTON — River Valley Co-op will hold its annual Strawberry Ice Cream Social and Austin Miller Co-op Hero Awards on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the co-op's Easthampton site.
This outdoor celebration will honor community leaders and welcome the arrival of strawberry season with music, food, family fun, and a deep sense of gratitude for local changemakers.
State Rep. Homar Gomez will join River Valley Co-op directors in presenting the Austin Miller awards, which recognize local individuals, nonprofit groups and businesses that exemplify cooperative values and uplift the community.
All proceeds from this year's Ice Cream Social will benefit the Center for New Americans in Northampton, a nonprofit group providing immigrants and refugees with education and support to help them thrive in their new communities.
This year's award recipients include:
Local nonprofit: Center for New Americans
Local farm or food producer: Thomas Farm, Goat and dairy cheese makers
Local business: Real Pickles
Local individual: Linda Frogameni, of the Northampton Early Childhood Center
The event will feature live music from The Gaslight Tinkers, known for their Afro-Caribbean, Latin, and funk grooves.
A fresh summer menu will be available for purchase with favorites, like burgers, corn on the cob and locally sourced strawberry sundaes. Sundaes are specially priced at just $3 for the event. All proceeds go to CNA.
Family-friendly activities and games on the patio. This event is free to enter and open to all.
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