Lunch & Learn: Energy Incentives for Small Businesses at UMass Downtown
February 28, 2026
A Lunch & Learn panel discussion on energy incentives for small businesses will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00
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Additional Audition Date for “The Tempest” in Amherst
February 27, 2026
Valley Players have added an audition date for their June production of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM, due to
Logo Contest for Two Amherst Elementary Schools
February 25, 2026
Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to submit logo designs for two new Amherst schools: Amethyst Brook Elementary School and Chestnut Street Academy.
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Free Workshop: Reset 2026 for Health & Fitness
February 28, 2026
A free workshop, “Reset 2026: Vibrant Year of Health and Fitness Series #1,” will be offered in person on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 2:00
Support Amherst Community Connections at Stop & Shop in Hadley
February 27, 2026
During February 2026, Amherst Community Connections has been selected as the partner nonprofit for the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program at the Hadley location
Missoula Children’s Theatre Auditions in Amherst
February 27, 2026
Missoula Children’s Theatre will visit Amherst to present a week-long theater residency for students in grades K-12. Auditions will be held on Monday, March 23,
Charity Basketball Game: BHS Seniors vs. First Responders
February 27, 2026
The Belchertown High School Senior Class of 2026 will face off against local first responders in a friendly charity basketball game on Monday, March 2.
9th Annual Black Art Matters Festival at Amherst College
February 26, 2026
The ninth annual Black Art Matters Festival will take place March 5 and 7, 2026, celebrating Black student artists and creators. The festival includes: For
Matching Gift Campaign for Hospice of the Fisher Home
February 26, 2026
An anonymous donor is matching all donations made through March 2026 dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $20,000, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of
SAC Annual Member Spaghetti Dinner at Shutesbury Athletic Club
February 26, 2026
The Shutesbury Athletic Club will host its annual free member dinner on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The meal includes
Salamander Migration Volunteer Info Session at Hitchcock Center
February 26, 2026
The Hitchcock Center for the Environment will host a volunteer information and training session for the “Big Migration” on Monday, March 2, 2026, from 6:00
Board Nominations Open at Hitchcock Center
February 26, 2026
The Hitchcock Center for the Environment is accepting board nominations through March 1, 2026. The organization seeks individuals passionate about climate change, sustainability, and environmental
Film Screening “In Our Nature” at Hitchcock Center
February 26, 2026
A free screening of the documentary “In Our Nature” will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Directed by
Skating Penguin Painting Class for Kids at Hadley Library
February 25, 2026
A children’s acrylic painting class, “Skating Penguin Painting,” will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Hosted by Pop
Pajama Storytime at Hadley Library for Read Across America
February 25, 2026
A special pajama storytime celebrating Read Across America Day will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The event encourages children to
Science Cafe on Permafrost & Climate Change at Hadley Library
February 25, 2026
A Science Cafe event featuring Dr. Julie Brigham-Grette of UMass Amherst will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Crossroads: Touring New England Grant Applications
February 25, 2026
The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) is accepting applications for Crossroads: Touring New England (formerly NEST 3/Expeditions). The program provides grants to New
Virtual Huddle for Arts Solidarity Across States
February 25, 2026
A virtual huddle to build solidarity among creatives, sector leaders, and advocates will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00
Multilingual Parent Advisory Council Meeting on Zoom
February 25, 2026
The next Multilingual Parent Advisory Council (MPAC) meeting for families in the Amherst Regional Public Schools district will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026,
Lost: Right Hand Black Leather Glove on UMass Campus or Route 31
February 25, 2026
A right-hand black leather glove with fleece lining was lost on February 13, 2026. It was likely lost on Route 31 heading to Sunderland, on
The Drake Secures $250K Gift to Endow New Director Position
February 25, 2026
The Drake: Live Performance and Music Venue has received a $250,000 donation from Amherst residents to endow a new Director position. The gift supports the