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Multiple Vacancies Across Housing, Equity, Climate, Planning & More The Town of Amherst is seeking volunteers to serve on town boards, committees, and commissions with
24-Hour Water Use Restrictions for Invasive Plant Control As part of a comprehensive lake management program, Lake Holland and Lake Arcadia will be treated with
Free Summer Cookout at Mill River Park The Amherst Survival Center will host its annual Community Cookout on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 12:00 PM
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
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
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
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
Free Virtual Workshop for iPhone Pro Models 14-17 The Jones Library will host “Up Close & Incredible: The Magic of iPhone Macro Photography” on Thursday,
Free Art Studio for Ages 16+ – All Materials Provided The Jones Library will host a Drop-In Collage Making session on Thursday, May 14, 2026,
Free Morning Storytime with Songs & Books The Jones Library will host weekly storytime for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers on Thursdays in May
Discussion of “Laxmi’s Mooch” for Ages 5-9 Amherst Feminist Generation and the Jones Library will host a storytime and craft on Saturday, May 16, 2026,
Teen-Led Global Storytime for Ages 5-9 The Jones Library will host “Our World, Our Stories,” a storytime and conversation led by a teen volunteer, on
Family Event for Ages 0-6 with Hitchcock Center & North Amherst Library The North Amherst Library and the Hitchcock Center have teamed up to host
Sports, Chess, Readers Theater, STEM & More The Belchertown Recreation Department has opened registration for its Summer 2026 programs. Offerings include sports, chess, readers theater,
Teen Volunteers Critical to Summer Reading Programs The Clapp Memorial Library in Belchertown is accepting applications for Junior Volunteers (JVs) for summer 2026. Responsibilities include
Free Hands-On Instrument Event for All Ages The Springfield Symphony Orchestra will bring its Musical Petting Zoo to Christopher Heights of Belchertown, 99 Front Street,
Updated Locations for June, July & August Food Truck Fridays return to Belchertown for summer 2026 on the third Friday of June, July, and August,
Joanna Margaret & Joy Deva Baglio on Creating Suspense in Fiction Pioneer Valley Writing Workshops (PVWW) and Odyssey Bookshop will host a craft discussion on
Inaugural Race Supports Police & Firefighter Associations The Belchertown Police Officers’ Association and Belchertown Firefighters Association will host the first-ever Belchertown First Responders 5K Run
Explore Identity & Belonging Through Writing and Art Christine Mirabal will lead an art journaling workshop, “In-Between: Writing and Illuminating Your Way Home,” on Saturday,
Danny Botkin Shares 30+ Years of Homesteading Wisdom Farmer, teacher, and retired social worker Danny Botkin will present “Laughing Dog Farm’s Permaculture Journey” on Monday,
