Mary Collins: Let’s create 413 Day

St. Louis, Missouri (area code 314) has a yearly event to celebrate their city. Appropriately, it’s called 314 Day.

Begun in 2006 to show love and support for the city, the event includes numerous activities and festivities citywide.

I daresay we should have a 413 Day. April 13 could be a day to praise all things western Mass., from our beautiful rivers, hiking trails, farms, museums, restaurants, independent bookstores and lovely libraries to our music and arts scene and beyond. Let’s appreciate this wonderful piece of earth where we live, in whatever way feels best. Visit a restaurant, a library, pick up trash on the road, thank your farmer or make a purchase at one of the numerous nifty small businesses that abound.

So many things to love here. Proud to be in the 413. Happy 413 Day, everyone!

Mary Collins

Greenfield