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View Updated Routes, Stops & Pick-Up Times Online – Call 413-362-1854 for Assistance Amherst Regional Public Schools (ARPS) has released bus routes for the 2026-2027
35+ Employers – Free Admission, No Pre-Registration Required MassHire Franklin Hampshire hosts a Fall Multi-Industry Job Fair on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 2:00 PM
Discounted Tickets – Supports South Hadley Youth Football UMass Football hosts Youth Day on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 3:30 PM at McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
Clean Up the Watershed, Then Celebrate with Food, Music & Ice Cream Join the Fort River Watershed cleanup on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9:30
Alums, Parents, Staff & Friends Welcome – RSVP Requested North Star: Self-Directed Learning for Teens (45 Amherst Road, Sunderland) hosts a 30th Anniversary Celebration on
Clean Up the Connecticut River Watershed – All Ages Welcome Join the 30th Anniversary Source to Sea Cleanup of the Connecticut River Watershed on Saturday,
Free 6-Week Running Program for Grades K-8 – Led by UMass Student-Athletes Run Your City Amherst-UMass returns for a six-week program starting Sunday, August 30,
Palestinian Meal, Film “Angel of Gaza” & Presentations – Supports Displaced Families “Soul of Gaza,” a special Palestinian meal and program fundraiser, will be held
Fully Closed Overnight – Single Lane During Daytime, Expect Delays The Bay Road Bridge over Fort River in Hadley will be fully closed to traffic
Protect Your Assets & Plan for Long-Term Care – Free Presentation The Massachusetts Bar Association hosts an Elder Law Education Program on Thursday, August 27,
Pollinator Garden at Swift River Elementary – Donations Appreciated The Belchertown Sunflower Maze Grand Opening takes place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM
Support Youth Mentoring in Hampshire County – Bilingual Preferred CHD’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County is seeking a Case Manager to recruit, screen,
Grades K-12 – $250 Savings Bond Prize – Submit Online or Drop Off The Red, White and Belchertown Essay Contest is open to students in
Select Board, Planning, Creative Economy & EDIC – In-Person & Virtual A special joint economic development meeting featuring the Select Board, Planning Board, Creative Economy
12-Week Hybrid Program for Early-Stage Business Owners – Wednesdays, 5-7 PM The Franklin County CDC offers an Entrepreneurship Accelerator program for early-stage entrepreneurs ready to
Support America’s VetDogs – $150 Golfer, $30 Reception-Only The 8th Annual Salute to Soldiers Fundraiser and 2nd Annual Golf Tournament takes place Friday, September 18,
Welcome Event – Games, Crafts, Music & Library Resources Libapalooza returns on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the W.
Capacity-Building Support for Nonprofits – Letters of Interest Due Sept 8 The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts is seeking consultants or consultant partnerships to provide
South Entrance for Buses Only – North Entrance for Parent Drop-Off – Expect Delays Classes at Amethyst Brook Elementary School begin Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Free Event – Film Screenings, Guided Tours & Living History J.A. Skinner State Park in Hadley hosts a free weekend celebration for the 175th anniversary
Celebrate 30 New Affordable Homes – Parking On-Site, Snacks Provided Valley Community Development invites the community to a ribbon cutting celebration for Amherst Community Homes
