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For Rising High School Sophomores through Seniors – Monthly Meetings, Policy Recommendations The Governor’s Youth Climate Council (YCC) is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 term.
Certified Technicians – Check Installation, Expiration & Fit – Project Backpack Event Certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians will offer free car seat checks on
Visit Participating Bookstores – Two Amherst Locations: Amherst Books & The Carle Bookshop The Pioneer Valley Book Crawl runs through August 31, 2026. Visit as
Flexible Funding Opportunity, Strategic Plan & Networking – Open to All Nonprofits The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts hosts a Nonprofit Gathering on Thursday, August
Register by August 22 – Mail-In Ballot Applications Due August 25 The Massachusetts State Primary Election is Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Polls are open 7:00
Enter by August 16 – Follow, Like, Share & Comment Elements Hot Tub Spa is giving away a 60-minute tub for two. To enter, like
Free Renaissance Faire-Inspired Celebration – Tarot, Reiki, Art & Dragon Egg Hunt Dreki Soul hosts a free Celestial Dragon Faire on Saturday, August 29, 2026,
Free Food, Family Games & Community Celebration – RSVP Requested The Western Mass Area Labor Federation (AFL-CIO) hosts a Labor Day Cookout on Sunday, September
Free Lunchtime Concert – Traditional Music from Québec, Brittany & France Amherst Survival Center (138 Sunderland Road, Amherst) hosts Tunes @ Noon on Friday, August
Music by Chick ‘n Wire, 17+ Community Partners & Food Truck – Rain Date August 20 South County Senior Center hosts an Informational Fair &
Local Artisans – Plant Pots & Functional Pottery for the Home Sugarloaf Gardens (25 Amherst Road, Sunderland) hosts a Pottery Artisan Market on Saturday, August
Nominate an Individual, Business or Organization – Chamber Membership Not Required The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2026 A+ Awards.
Watch Parties at Library, Senior Center & High School – Registration Required In observance of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the South Hadley Public Library,
Free Community Juggling – All Levels Welcome, Equipment & Instruction Provided Shutesbury Public Library (66 Leverett Road, Shutesbury) hosts a free Juggle Jam on Thursday,
Free Community Event – 5K, Music, Youth Vendor Village & Celebration of Recovery The 10th annual SOAAR 5K & Recovery Rally takes place on Saturday,
Free Weekly Storytime – Songs & Stories for Little Ones Jones Library (101 University Drive, Amherst) hosts weekly storytime for children ages 0-5 and their
Outdoor Movies Under the Big White Tent – Bring Chairs & Blankets The Mill District hosts free movie nights under the big white tent in
Virtual Program with Aimie Whittemore, Aimee Nezhukumatathil & Amy Wright – Free, Registration Required The Emily Dickinson Museum presents the Phosphorescence Contemporary Poetry Series on
Meet Dan Garcia – Coffee & Conversation at Black Sheep Deli The community is invited to Cuppa Joe with new Director of Senior Services Dan
Amherst Survival Center’s 50th Anniversary Gala at UMass Student Union Ballroom The Amherst Survival Center celebrates its 50th anniversary with “Feed the Spirit,” a gala
Haitian Creole Interpreter Available – Register for Food Pantry & Learn About Programs Amherst Survival Center (138 Sunderland Road, Amherst) offers Food Pantry registration and
