All About Amherst: Civic Academy 2026
August 6, 2026
Free 8-Week Program on Local Government – Wednesdays, September 30 – November 18 The Town of Amherst announces the second annual All About Amherst: Civic
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Featured Notices
Massachusetts Sales Tax Free Weekend: August 8-9, 2026
August 5, 2026
6.25% Tax Waived on Most Retail Items Under $2,500 – Exclusions Apply Massachusetts Sales Tax Free Weekend takes place Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August
Hadley Fire Department Moving to Online Permitting & Payments
August 4, 2026
Full Online System Expected by End of Year – Current Procedures Remain Until Transition The Hadley Fire Department is transitioning to a 100% online permitting
FROM THE GREATER AMHERST BLOG
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March 5, 2026
Cale Makar: The UMass hockey star who won Olympic silver
March 4, 2026
GUIDES TO LIFE IN AMHERST MA
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Joys of Nature Live Animal Show at Clapp Library
August 6, 2026
Hands-On Program for Ages 3-11 – Registration Required – 10 AM Full, 11 AM Open Clapp Memorial Library (19 South Main Street, Belchertown) hosts “Amazing
Senior Ice Cream Social at Buttery Brook Park
August 6, 2026
Free Ice Cream for Seniors – Reservations Required – Rain Date September 3 The Friends of the South Hadley Seniors host a free Ice Cream
Lunch & Learn: Helping Leaders Lead with Impact
August 6, 2026
Free for Chamber Members – $25 for Future Members – Registration Required The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a Lunch & Learn workshop on
Amherst-Area Employers Internship Fair 2026
August 6, 2026
Connect with UMass Students – $100 For-Profit, $50 Non-Profit, Free for Arts Orgs The 2026 Amherst-Area Employers Internship Fair takes place Friday, September 11, 2026,
59th Annual Community Breakfast at UMass
August 6, 2026
Welcome New Leaders & Reconnect with Colleagues The University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce host the 59th Annual Community Breakfast
10th Annual Honest Beginnings 5K & Recovery Rally
August 6, 2026
Family-Friendly Event – 5K, Youth Vendors, Recovery Resources & Field Day Activities The 10th Annual Honest Beginnings 5K & Recovery Rally takes place on Saturday,
Overdose Awareness Candlelight Vigil on Belchertown Common
August 6, 2026
Honoring Lives Lost – 25th Anniversary of International Overdose Awareness Day Belchertown Overcoming Adversity Together (BOAT) hosts an International Overdose Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil on
Drug Awareness Day in Easthampton
August 6, 2026
Hope, Healing & Freedom – Recovery Resources, Guest Speakers & Free Food Calvary Baptist Church and Set Free Recovery present Drug Awareness Day on Saturday,
National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day Pop-Up in Belchertown
August 6, 2026
Free Naloxone, Fentanyl Test Strips, Lockboxes & Disposal Kits – Belchertown Common Parking Lot Belchertown Overcoming Adversity Together (BOAT) hosts a National Fentanyl Prevention and
Free Outdoor Movie: Dolphin Tale at Belchertown Town Beach
August 6, 2026
Pre-Registration Required – Parking Opens at 7:00 PM, Free Popcorn & Concessions BOAT and the Belchertown Recreation Department present a free summer movie night featuring Dolphin
Senior Sips at Ginger Garden
August 6, 2026
Social Gathering for Older Adults – Snacks Provided, Cash Bar Senior Sips takes place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Hadley Council on Aging Hiring Part-Time Van Driver
August 6, 2026
Serve Seniors – Safe, Courteous Transportation – Training Provided The Town of Hadley Council on Aging is seeking a dependable, compassionate Van Driver to provide
Best Pie in Hadley Contest at Hadley Senior Center
August 6, 2026
Taste Pies from Friendly Competition – $5 Entry for Tasters The Hadley Council on Aging hosts the Best Pie in Hadley Contest on Monday, August
Amherst Neighbors August 2026 Updates
August 6, 2026
Save the Date – Fall Gala October 25; Tech Time August 10; Senior Sips August 27 Amherst Neighbors announces upcoming events:
Monthly Movie: The Sound of Music at Amherst Survival Center
August 6, 2026
Free Screening – Sing Along to Beloved Songs – All Welcome Amherst Survival Center (138 Sunderland Road, Amherst) hosts a free screening of The Sound of
Overdose Awareness Day Vigil in Easthampton
August 6, 2026
Candlelight Vigil at Pleasant Green Park – Bring Non-Perishable Food Donation An Overdose Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil will be held on Monday, August 17, 2026,
Lake Wallace Fall Fest – Sponsorship Opportunities Available
August 5, 2026
Support Trail Maintenance, Accessibility & Programming – Tax-Deductible Donations The Lake Wallace Fall Fest Fundraiser returns on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:00 AM to
Lake Wallace Fall Fest – Call for Vendors, Performers & Volunteers
August 5, 2026
Community Celebration at Sensory Trail – Booths, Talent, Food Trucks & More The Lake Wallace Fall Fest returns on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:00