Amherst Area Business Expo 2026 at Inn on Boltwood
May 18, 2026
Showcasing New Chamber Members & Local Businesses The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2026 Amherst Area Business Expo on Wednesday, June 24,
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Featured Notices
Free Small Business Advising Sessions in Belchertown & Amherst: 2026 Dates
May 15, 2026
One-on-One Guidance with MA SBDC Regional Director The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MA SBDC), UMass
Friends of South Hadley Athletics Fundraiser
May 14, 2026
Athletics Programs Reduced or Eliminated Due to Override Vote Failure The recent override vote did not pass, leaving South Hadley Public Schools facing significant financial
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Amherst Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks: July 3, 2026
May 18, 2026
Free Family Event – 250th Nation & 175th Town Tradition Anniversaries The Town of Amherst will host its annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks on
Amherst FY27 Proposed Budget Released
May 18, 2026
Budget Includes Municipal, Schools, Library & Capital Town Manager Paul Bockelman has submitted the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget to the Town Council. The budget
On-Street EV Charging Public Presentation
May 18, 2026
Town Explores Charging Options for Renters & Residents Without Driveways The Town of Amherst will host a virtual public presentation on Tuesday, May 26, 2026,
May Fest for Grades 7-12 at Bangs Center
May 18, 2026
Weekly Youth Events with CRESS & Jones Library The Town of Amherst, CRESS (Community Responders for Equity, Safety & Service), and the Jones Library will
Watercolor Painting for Beginners in Greenfield
May 15, 2026
6-Week Evening Course at Looky Here Artist Giselle Harrington will teach “Watercolor Painting for Beginners” on six Mondays, June 15 through July 20, 2026, from
Yoga for Nervous System Regulation at Cancer Connection
May 15, 2026
Gentle, Trauma-Informed Yoga for Cancer Patients & Caregivers Cancer Connection will offer a 4-part yoga series, “Yoga for Nervous System Regulation,” with instructors Safara Fisher
Author Talk: “Preparing for End of Life for Dummies” with Virginia Chang
May 15, 2026
Free Virtual Discussion on End-of-Life Planning Cancer Connection will host a free virtual author talk and discussion with Virginia Chang, Ph.D., certified end-of-life doula, educator,
Watercolor Painting for Beginners at Smith Vocational
May 15, 2026
6-Week Course on Traditional Watercolor Techniques Artist Giselle Harrington will teach “Watercolor Painting for Beginners” on Tuesdays from June 30 to August 4, 2026, 10:00
Painting Landscapes in Watercolor Workshop in Northampton
May 15, 2026
6-Week Course for All Skill Levels at Smith Vocational Artist Giselle Harrington will teach “Painting Landscapes in Watercolor” on Tuesdays from June 30 to August
Peer Support Group for People with Aging Parents (online)
May 15, 2026
Weekly Zoom Sessions for Caregiver Support & Connection A new peer support group, “Our Parents, Ourselves,” will meet online via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from
The Hive Collective Grand Opening in Downtown Amherst
May 14, 2026
New Multifunctional Arts Hub at 49 Boltwood Walk The Hive Collective will officially open on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Dine-In Fundraiser at The Boathouse for South Hadley Athletics
May 14, 2026
15% of Food Sales Donated to Support Student-Athletes Friends of South Hadley Athletics will host a dine-in fundraiser at The Boathouse Restaurant (1 Alvord Street,
Brookfield Farm Annual Seedling Sale
May 14, 2026
Organic Vegetable & Flower Seedlings Grown in Amherst Brookfield Farm will hold its 2026 Annual Seedling Sale on Saturday, May 16, Sunday, May 17, and
Honoring Steve Connor: Veterans Breakfast & Retirement Celebration
May 13, 2026
Community Breakfast to Thank Outgoing Veterans’ Services Director The community is invited to honor Steve Connor, Director of Central Hampshire Veterans’ Services, who is retiring
Amherst Town Boards & Committees Seeking Volunteers
May 13, 2026
Multiple Vacancies Across Housing, Equity, Climate, Planning & More The Town of Amherst is seeking volunteers to serve on town boards, committees, and commissions with
Town of Amherst Statement on Hampshire College Closure
May 13, 2026
College to Permanently Close After Fall 2026 Semester The Town of Amherst has issued a statement regarding the announced closure of Hampshire College at the
Amherst Ballet Presents “Amaterasu” at Munson Memorial Library
May 13, 2026
Japanese Folk Tale Ballet Performance for All Ages Amherst Ballet will present excerpts from Amaterasu, a classic Japanese folk tale, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from
Upcoming Commencement Celebrations in Amherst
May 13, 2026
Expect Increased Traffic and Activity on Campus and Downtown Several colleges in Amherst will hold commencement ceremonies over the coming weeks. Residents and visitors should