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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
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
Multiple Vacancies Across Housing, Equity, Climate, Planning & More The Town of Amherst is seeking volunteers to serve on town boards, committees, and commissions with
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
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
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,
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
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
Weekly Zoom Sessions for Caregiver Support & Connection A new peer support group, “Our Parents, Ourselves,” will meet online via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from
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
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,
Organic Vegetable & Flower Seedlings Grown in Amherst Brookfield Farm will hold its 2026 Annual Seedling Sale on Saturday, May 16, Sunday, May 17, and
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
