AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS
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SNAP Cuts & Federal Food Shipment Reductions Increase Need – Donate Today The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is facing increased demand as 23,000 people
Clean, Untorn Bags Accepted – Drop Off During Open Hours The Amherst Survival Center (138 Sunderland Road, Amherst) is seeking donations of clean, untorn brown
Applications Due August 16 – Open to MA Artists Within One Hour The Mill District Local Art Gallery (91 Cowls Road, Amherst) is accepting applications
Roads May Be Closed or Alternating One-Way Traffic – Emergency Access Maintained The Belchertown Department of Public Works will conduct road work from Monday, July
Entire Length Closed to Through Traffic – Local Access from Granby End The Belchertown Department of Public Works will conduct road work on Wednesday, July
Closed to Through Traffic – Access Transfer Station via George Hannum Street The Belchertown Department of Public Works will conduct road work on Wednesday, July
Broom Corn, Folk Art, Bridges, Ferries & Whisk Broom Workshop Swampfield Historical Society presents a series of free programs at Sunderland Public Library (20 School
Four Protest Music Traditions – Civil Rights, Irish Rebel, Nueva Canción & Yiddish Labor “Four Roads to Freedom” brings together powerful protest music traditions on
Meet Fellow Cyclists, Get Fundraising Tips & Find a Team – Free Event Will Bike 4 Food hosts a free pre-ride meetup on Thursday, August
Free Salsa Class & Latin Dance Social – Rain or Shine Salsa con Tacos presents “Salsa in the Park” on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from
2nd Thursday of Each Month, 1:00-3:00 PM – Space Limited Hadley Council on Aging offers respite care for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s and other
Open Conversation on Inflation, Jobs, Housing & More – Submit Questions in Advance State Representative Mindy Domb joins the Amherst Survival Center (138 Sunderland Road,
Free Workshop for Aspiring & Existing Business Owners – Expert Guidance & Practical Tools Valley Community Development hosts a free Small Business Fundamentals workshop on
60 One-, Two- & Three-Bedroom Apartments – Opening January 2027 Way Finders is accepting applications for The Clover, a new 60-unit affordable rental building at
Free Tech Help from Amherst Neighbors Volunteers – Reserve a Spot Amherst Neighbors hosts Tech Time on Monday, August 10, 2026, from 4:00 PM to
Police Department Box Removed; DPW Box Available Until October 1, 2026 South Hadley is phasing out public syringe collection boxes. The Police Department box has
Build-a-Bouquet, Farming History, Crafts, Photo Booth & Grand Prize Drawing Celebrate the end of the Kids Summer Reading Program on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from
Drop-In Program for Ages 12-18 – Bring Your Own Shirt, Rain Date August 14 Celebrate the end of the Teen Summer Reading Program by tie-dyeing
Drop-In Program for Ages 12-18 – Rain Date August 7 The Clapp Memorial Library (19 South Main Street, Belchertown) invites teens ages 12-18 to upcycle
Celebrate 100 Years of Winnie the Pooh – Bring Your Favorite Stuffy Hadley Public Library (50 Middle Street, Hadley) hosts a special Teddy Bear Tea
Build a Bug Shelter – Ages 7+ – Registration Required Professor Bugman returns to Hadley Public Library (50 Middle Street, Hadley) on Thursday, July 30,
