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Some Testimonials on Northampton Web Developers Meetup Group!
Leah, project manager at Skytemple, has been organizing group meetings and workshops with web developers from around Northampton and the Pioneer Valley. These gatherings have been very useful for meeting new people in the business and sharing knowledge on web development. Here’s a list of testimonials from people who have attended the events.
PS. If you are interested in joining us visit our group at MeetUp to register and check out our upcoming events!
“ Great group of people, very welcoming to new visitors. ”
— Carole Singh on Aug 31, 2010.
“ Spirited discussion, interesting topics. ”
— Bill Arduser on Aug 30, 2010.
“ The Northampton Web Developers/Web Designers Meetup Group attracted a knowledgeable and diverse set of attendees with whom to share information. I’ve attended several CMS-related meetups and groups CT/MA region over the past month. This meetup group had the richest turnout and best organization. ”
— Dr. Mark A. Friedman on Aug 29, 2010.
“ quick access to expert knowledge a pulse on whats going on in the IT field from programming to graphic design some excellent world class speakers present talks – the organization has the backing of Microsoft and apparently Mass Mutual. ”
— Barry Roth on Oct 26, 2009.
“ The obvious! Networking your thoughts with others will only help in the further development of the construct. ”
— Kurt on Aug 6, 2009.
“ I think this group could really facilitate some great work. I’ll be back. ”
— Kim on Jun 12, 2008.
Free gifts! Mime performances! Cool toys!
Mime performances deserve lots of exclamation points!!!
And this little event deserves some attention!
It’s about much more than mimes. It’s a cool new toy store with a lot of personality.
Saturday, September 25th & Sunday, September 26th in Northampton, MA
GRAND OPENING: Hilltown Families sponsor, The Top Stop will be celebrating their Grand Opening this weekend, Saturday, September 25th & Sunday, September 26th. Located at 271 Pleasant Street in Northampton, The Toy Stop offers creative, eco-friendly toys and games that inspire play, laughter and learning. All are invited to stop in for giveaways and a free gifts with every purchase all weekend long. – The Toy Stop. Laugh. Play. Learn. (413) 727-8821 http://www.thetoystoplaughplaylearn.com
Ack! Vote today for an awesome comic!
Yahoo!
Just a few hours left to vote for the hilarious comic by Hilary Price: Rhymes With Orange so that it replaces the Cathy comic in Pennsylvania.
Voting is easy! Just visit the voting page (and make sure all your Penn friends do, too) and vote!
Happy Birthday Modern Myths!
Modern Myths, the best comic shop in Northampton, is celebrating their 8th birthday! It seems like just yesterday that I stumbled in looking for a Dungeons and Dragons book and ending up in a Dungeons and Dragons game run by the austere yet warm owner and operator Jim Crocker.

Harvey Pekar and Jim Crocker: kindred souls
Congrats guys; like a fine wine, you’ve only gotten better with age!
Join us on Friday, September 17th…
for our 8th Birthday Party. We’ll have pizza, soft drinks, birthday cupcakes, door prizes for ALL!
Come back on Saturday the 18th for an all-day Birthday GAMING Party!







