Senior Sips at Inn on Boltwood
July 22, 2026
Monthly Social Gathering for Ages 60+ – Light Food & Cash Bar Senior Sips takes place on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 4:00 PM to
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Amherst Area Chamber Online Auction
July 21, 2026
Bid on Original Artwork, VIP Sports Packages, Local Getaways & Unique Experiences The inaugural Amherst Area Online Auction is now live, running from July 13
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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Chair Yoga at Cadence Yoga in Sunderland
July 22, 2026
Mondays at 1:00 PM – Open to South County Senior Center Members Free Chair Yoga classes are offered every Monday at 1:00 PM at Cadence
Balance in Motion Class for South County Senior Center Members
July 22, 2026
Wednesdays at 11:00 AM – Cadence Yoga in Sunderland Free Balance in Motion classes are offered every Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Cadence Yoga, 289
Music Instrument Donation Drive – Drop Off at Banchan Korean Deli
July 21, 2026
Donate Playable Instruments to Support Area School Music Programs A community drive is collecting playable musical instruments to donate to area school music programs. Instruments
MassWildlife Hiring Seasonal Habitat Management Field Technicians
July 21, 2026
$20-$25/hour – Invasive Plant Control on Coastal Plain Ponds The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is hiring three Seasonal Habitat Management Field Technicians
MassWildlife Hiring Seasonal Wildlife Technicians – Two Positions
July 21, 2026
6-Month Contracted Roles – $20/hour – Travel Throughout MA The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is hiring two Seasonal Wildlife Technicians for 6-month
Amherst Awaits Giveaway – Win an Amherst Adventure
July 21, 2026
Prize Includes Inn on Boltwood Stay, The Drake Gift Card, Dinner & Treats Enter for a chance to win an Amherst adventure! The prize package
“Vanished Streets” Virtual Talk: Jewish London Photographs
July 21, 2026
Aviva Dautch & Rachel Lichtenstein Discuss Shloimy Alman’s Unseen Images of East London The Yiddish Book Center presents a free virtual talk, “Vanished Streets: Unseen
Hadley CPA Grant Applications Due August 10 for Special Town Meeting
July 21, 2026
Community Preservation Grants – Contact CPA Committee for Details Applications for Community Preservation Act (CPA) grants in Hadley are due by August 10, 2026, to
Summer Coffee Hour Meet & Greet at Atkins Farms
July 21, 2026
Coffee, Tea & Apple Cider Donuts – Covered Patio – 10% Senior Discount The Friends of Amherst Senior Center and Amherst Council on Aging host
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