Sewing & Mending Workshop at Amherst Survival Center
June 10, 2026
Free Clothing Repair – Sign Up for 2-Hour Session The Amherst Survival Center will host sewing and mending workshops on Thursday, June 11, and Thursday,
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Free Rabies & Microchip Clinic in Belchertown
June 9, 2026
Free Rabies Vaccine & Microchip – While Supplies Last The Belchertown Animal Relief Committee (BARC) sponsors a free rabies and microchip clinic on Saturday, June
35th Annual Pancake Breakfast for Puffer’s Pond
June 8, 2026
All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes at Mill River Recreation Area The Friends of Puffer’s Pond will host their 35th annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from
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Lake Holland, Lake Arcadia & Lake Metacomet Treatment Notice
June 10, 2026
24-Hour Water Use Closure for Invasive Plant Control As part of a comprehensive lake management program, Lake Holland and Lake Arcadia will be treated with
Amherst Survival Center Annual Meeting
June 10, 2026
Community Welcome to Reflect on Past Year & Look Ahead The Amherst Survival Center will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from
Free Summer Concerts 2026 in Amherst
June 9, 2026
Outdoor Music at Sweetser Park, Town Common, McGuirk Stadium & More Free summer concerts return to Amherst with performances at multiple locations. Bring a lawn
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap at South Hadley Library
June 9, 2026
How It Works – Drop Off Complete Puzzles, Get Tickets, Swap The South Hadley Public Library will host its annual Jigsaw Puzzle Swap. Drop off
Virtual Author Talk: Matt Dinniman of “Dungeon Crawler Carl”
June 9, 2026
Free Online Event with New York Times Bestselling Author The South Hadley Public Library presents a free virtual author talk with Matt Dinniman, author of
“It’s Time For a Few Good Laughs” Cartoon Talk on Zoom
June 9, 2026
Illustrated Talk with William Bonney on “Official Comics” Amherst Neighbors presents an illustrated talk with cartoonist William Bonney on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 4:00
Kathak Dance Performance at Leverett Elementary
June 8, 2026
Classical Indian Dance for All Ages – No Registration Required The Leverett Library presents a free Kathak dance performance by Meenakshi Verma-Agrawal of the Chhandika-Chhandam
Mobile Food Bank Schedule for June 2026 in Western MA
June 8, 2026
Free Groceries – No Eligibility Requirements – All Welcome The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts releases its June 2026 Mobile Food Bank schedule, offering free
Adult Programs at Hitchcock Center: June 2026
June 8, 2026
Edible Plant Series, Battle of the Botanicals & Summer Season Program The Hitchcock Center for the Environment offers three adult programs in June 2026: Register
Little Bear Nature Walks for Toddlers: June 2026
June 8, 2026
Free Nature Walks for Ages 0-5 with Hitchcock Center The Hitchcock Center for the Environment offers Little Bear Nature Walks for children ages 0-5 and
Hitchcock Center Fall Programs 2026
June 8, 2026
Preschool Classes, Afterschool, Nature Walks & School Vacation Days The Hitchcock Center for the Environment opens registration for fall programs on Wednesday, June 10. Offerings
12th Annual Bueno Day Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters
June 8, 2026
50% of Sales Donated at Five Bueno Y Sano Locations Monday, June 29, 2026, is the 12th Annual Bueno Day. Fifty percent of all sales
Feed the Hungry Benefit Concert in Northampton
June 8, 2026
Live Music, Speakers & Community Connection at Pulaski Park The first annual Feed the Hungry Benefit Concert will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026,
“A Barefoot Citizen” Virtual Program at Emily Dickinson Museum
June 8, 2026
Exploring Dickinson Family Objects & National Identity In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Emily Dickinson Museum will host a free virtual program, “A Barefoot
Youth Hero Awards & Race Amity Day in Amherst
June 8, 2026
Honoring Youth Heroes & Celebrating Interracial Friendship The Town of Amherst Human Rights Commission will host the annual Youth Hero Awards in conjunction with Race
Cuppa’ Joe with Paul at West Street Coffee & Tea
June 8, 2026
Informal Chat with Town Manager & DEI Director The Town of Amherst invites the community to the monthly “Cuppa’ Joe with Paul” on Friday, June
Public Hearing on Comcast Cable Television License Agreement
June 8, 2026
Town Invites Feedback on Compliance & Future Community Cable Needs The Town of Amherst invites the community to a public hearing on Wednesday, June 10,
Tick Talk at Shutesbury Public Library
June 8, 2026
Public Health Nurse on Tickborne Disease, Treatment & Prevention Public Health nurse Sarah Fiske will present a Tick Talk on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at