Salsa in the Park at Mill River Recreation Area
June 17, 2026
Free Salsa Class & Latin Dance Social – Rain or Shine Salsa con Tacos presents “Salsa in the Park” on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from
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Triangle Family Dental Ribbon Cutting & Grand Reopening
June 16, 2026
Celebrating Resilience After 2025 Flood – Tours, Tea & Sweets Triangle Family Dental will celebrate its grand reopening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday,
Belchertown Senior Center Limited Operations Due to Partial Power Outage
June 15, 2026
No Meals on Wheels, No In-House Dining, Classes Canceled Due to a partial power outage, the Belchertown Senior Center (60 State Street) is operating at
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Leverett Community Mini Art Show Reception
June 17, 2026
Celebrate 200+ Mini Canvases – Free Treats & Community Art The Leverett Library invites the community to the Community Mini Art Show Reception on Saturday,
Hadley Historical Society 250th Anniversary Exhibition
June 17, 2026
Rare Declaration of Independence Engravings & Revolutionary War Artifacts The Hadley Historical Society will host a special exhibition on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the
Western Mass Farm Crawl
June 17, 2026
Weekend Celebration of Agriculture with Farm Visits & Producer Connections Massachusetts Young Agriculture Professionals invite the community to the Western Mass Farm Crawl on Saturday,
Double-Feature at Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum: Book Talk & Folk Concert
June 17, 2026
Free Book Talk at 5:00 PM + Concert at 6:30 PM The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum in Hadley hosts a rare double-feature on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
End-of-School-Year Celebration at Amherst Family Resource Center
June 17, 2026
Free Community Event with Games, Raffles & Ice Cream Truck The Amherst Family Resource Center will host an End-of-School-Year Celebration on Tuesday, June 23, 2026,
World Cup Watch Party at Amherst Family Resource Center
June 17, 2026
Free Community Viewing Event – Registration Recommended The Amherst Family Resource Center will host a World Cup Watch Party on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from
Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival at Court Square
June 17, 2026
Two Days of Music, Culture & Community in Downtown Springfield The Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival returns to Court Square on Friday, July 10, and
Grant Writing Seminar: 4-Session Series – Free on Zoom
June 17, 2026
Learn Step-by-Step Grant Writing Strategy with Dr. Kimberly Mack A free four-session Grant Writing Seminar will be held on Monday evenings at 7:00 PM, June
Sugarloaf Gardens 4th Saturday Event Series
June 17, 2026
Pollinator Celebration, DIY Skills, Pottery Market & Fall Farmers Market Sugarloaf Gardens (25 Amherst Road, Sunderland) announces its 2026 season of 4th Saturday events, running
Community Action Hiring Head Start Site Director in Amherst
June 17, 2026
Full-Time Leadership Role in Early Childhood Education Community Action Pioneer Valley is seeking an experienced leader to oversee educational services at a Head Start site
Town of Amherst Hiring Crew Supervisor II – Highway Division
June 17, 2026
Full-Time Role Overseeing Road Maintenance & Infrastructure The Town of Amherst is seeking an experienced Crew Supervisor II to oversee Highway Division operations, including road
Town of Amherst Hiring Youth Sports Summer Clinic Instructors
June 17, 2026
Seasonal Part-Time Roles in Volleyball, Baseball, Basketball & Tennis The Town of Amherst Recreation Department is seeking enthusiastic instructors to lead Youth Sports Summer Clinics.
Amherst Contra Dance at Pacific Masonic Lodge
June 16, 2026
Easy-to-Learn Community Folk Dance – Beginners Welcome The Amherst Contra Dance will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Pacific Masonic Lodge, 99 Main
“Leave It to Beavers” Presentation & Walk in Belchertown
June 16, 2026
Learn About Beavers – All Ages Welcome The Town of Belchertown and the Belchertown Recreation Department invite the community to “Leave It to Beavers,” a
Belchertown Town Beach: Weekend Hours Until June 22, 2026
June 15, 2026
Open Weekends 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM; Daily Service Starts June 22 The Belchertown Town Beach is currently open on weekends only (Saturday and Sunday),
Summer Concerts at Berkshire Hills Music Academy
June 12, 2026
Andean Music & Saxophone Performances – Free Parking, Suggested Donation Berkshire Hills Music Academy (BHMA) will host two free summer concerts on campus in the
MHSA Seeks Lived Experience Fellows – Apply by July 10
June 12, 2026
Opportunity for Individuals with Experience of Homelessness The Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) is now accepting applications for its new Lived Experience Fellowship. MHSA
Amherst Police Free Vacant House Checks – Request Online
June 12, 2026
Going on Vacation or to the Hospital? Officers Will Watch Your Property The Amherst Police Department offers a free Vacant House Check Program for residents