Hampshire Campus Zoning Study Virtual Information Session
July 20, 2026
Learn About the Study, Ask Questions & Hear Updates from Town Staff The Town of Amherst hosts a virtual information session on the Hampshire Campus
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Road Work in Belchertown: July 21-22, 2026
July 19, 2026
Road Closures or Alternating Traffic on Bay Road, George Hannum St & North Liberty St The Belchertown Department of Public Works conducts road work on
Kids Crafternoon: Seed Planting & Story at Jones Library
July 17, 2026
Free Program for Kids – Story, Seed Planting & CSA Learning The Jones Library Kids Room (101 University Drive, Amherst) hosts a Kids Crafternoon with
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Amherst Cooling Centers & Heat Safety Resources
July 20, 2026
Indoor Cooling Centers, Outdoor Pools & Spray Pad – Stay Safe in Extreme Heat The Town of Amherst offers multiple cooling centers and outdoor facilities
Paint Your Own Planet Circle T-Shirt Workshop at Shutesbury Library
July 20, 2026
Upcycle a Gently Used T-Shirt into Wearable Art – Bring Your Own T-Shirt Shutesbury Public Library (66 Leverett Road, Shutesbury) hosts “Paint Your Own Planet
Wounds We Wear Patch-Making Workshop at Shutesbury Library
July 20, 2026
Design & Embroider Patches for UMass Exhibition – All Ages, No Experience Needed Shutesbury Public Library (66 Leverett Road, Shutesbury) hosts “Wounds We Wear” with
Weedy Wednesdays at Shutesbury Library
July 20, 2026
Weekly Weed Pulling – Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – Drinks & Treats Provided Shutesbury Public Library (66 Leverett Road, Shutesbury) hosts “Weedy Wednesdays” on Wednesdays at
The Gathering at Sirius Community: Sauna, Potluck, Ecstatic Dance & Bonfire
July 20, 2026
Outdoor Edition – Wood-Fired Sauna, Vegetarian Potluck & Drum Circle Under the Stars Sirius Community (72 Baker Road, Shutesbury) hosts a special outdoor Gathering on
Insect Dharma Workshop at Sirius Community
July 20, 2026
Buddhist Meditation Techniques to Deepen Connection with Insects – Donation-Based Sirius Community (72 Baker Road, Shutesbury) hosts “Insect Dharma: Meditations on Sacred Connection” on Sunday,
Hospice of the Fisher Home 20th Anniversary Celebration
July 20, 2026
Dinner, Drinks & Stories at Union Station, Northampton – Tickets & Sponsorships Available Hospice of the Fisher Home celebrates 20 years of hospice care on
Youth Media Maker Space at Amherst Media
July 20, 2026
Drop-In for Ages 7-18 – Camera, Lighting, Editing & Podcast Equipment Amherst Media hosts Youth Media Maker Space drop-in sessions on Thursday, July 23, and
Belchertown Veterans Volunteer Network – Help Support Local Veterans
July 19, 2026
All Are Welcome – Wreath Laying, Headstone Cleaning, Event Planning & More The Belchertown Veterans’ Services Department is launching the Veterans Volunteer Network and seeks
DIY Day at Sugarloaf Gardens
July 19, 2026
Gardening Q&A Sessions – Stone Work, Water Gardens, Lawn Care & More Sugarloaf Gardens (25 Amherst Road, Sunderland) hosts DIY Day on Saturday, July 25,
“Emily & J.G.” Living History Conversation at Clapp Library
July 17, 2026
Emily Dickinson’s Correspondence with Belchertown’s J.G. Holland – Free Event Clapp Memorial Library (19 South Main Street, Belchertown) hosts “Emily & J.G.” on Monday, July
Sashiko Pincushions Workshop at Munson Memorial Library
July 16, 2026
Waitlist Available – Japanese Embroidery for Adults & Teens 16+ The Sashiko Pincushions Workshop at Munson Memorial Library (1046 South East Street, South Amherst) on
Joanna & Ruth: Strings and Song at Leverett Village Co-op
July 16, 2026
Free Outdoor Concert – Beatles, Gillian Welch, Paul Simon & More Joanna and Ruth perform “Strings and Song” on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 6:00
Amherst Regional Middle School Roof Replacement – Temporary Remote Operations
July 16, 2026
Building Access Restricted – Central Office & ARMS Remote Starting July 15 at 1:00 PM Due to the ongoing roof replacement project at Amherst Regional
Electronics Recycling Event in Hadley
July 15, 2026
Accepting Electronics, Appliances & Bicycles – Small Fees Apply Green Day Recycling hosts an Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9:00 AM
The Biggest Tiny Art Show in North Amherst – Free, Drop-In & Public Art Exhibit
July 15, 2026
2″x2″ Canvases Provided – Paint at the Gallery, at Home, or Bring Your Own Mill District Local Art Gallery (91 Cowls Road, North Amherst) invites
Summer Art Opening 2026 at Mill District Gallery
July 15, 2026
Free Event – 30+ Local Artists, Live Piano Jazz & Light Refreshments The Mill District Local Art Gallery (91 Cowls Road, North Amherst) hosts a
Try Sled Hockey Events – Free & Open to All
July 15, 2026
Partnering with UMass Men’s Hockey & Springfield Thunderbirds Sled Hockey CHD’s All In: Barrier-Free Recreation hosts two free Try Sled Hockey events. Open to anyone