
Sewing & Mending Workshop at Amherst Survival Center
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 Clothing Repair – Sign Up for 2-Hour Session The Amherst Survival Center will host sewing and mending workshops on Thursday, June 11, and Thursday,

Free Rabies Vaccine & Microchip – While Supplies Last The Belchertown Animal Relief Committee (BARC) sponsors a free rabies and microchip clinic on Saturday, June

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





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

Community Welcome to Reflect on Past Year & Look Ahead The Amherst Survival Center will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from

Outdoor Music at Sweetser Park, Town Common, McGuirk Stadium & More Free summer concerts return to Amherst with performances at multiple locations. Bring a lawn

How It Works – Drop Off Complete Puzzles, Get Tickets, Swap The South Hadley Public Library will host its annual Jigsaw Puzzle Swap. Drop off

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

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

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

Free Groceries – No Eligibility Requirements – All Welcome The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts releases its June 2026 Mobile Food Bank schedule, offering free

Edible Plant Series, Battle of the Botanicals & Summer Season Program The Hitchcock Center for the Environment offers three adult programs in June 2026: Register

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

Preschool Classes, Afterschool, Nature Walks & School Vacation Days The Hitchcock Center for the Environment opens registration for fall programs on Wednesday, June 10. Offerings

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

Live Music, Speakers & Community Connection at Pulaski Park The first annual Feed the Hungry Benefit Concert will take place on Saturday, June 27, 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

Honoring Youth Heroes & Celebrating Interracial Friendship The Town of Amherst Human Rights Commission will host the annual Youth Hero Awards in conjunction with Race

Informal Chat with Town Manager & DEI Director The Town of Amherst invites the community to the monthly “Cuppa’ Joe with Paul” on Friday, June

Town Invites Feedback on Compliance & Future Community Cable Needs The Town of Amherst invites the community to a public hearing on Wednesday, June 10,

Public Health Nurse on Tickborne Disease, Treatment & Prevention Public Health nurse Sarah Fiske will present a Tick Talk on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at