Amherst Public Art Commission Calls for Artists
July 23, 2026
Electrify Amherst Utility Box Designs – $650 Stipend, Due August 7 The Amherst Public Art Commission is seeking artists to paint original designs on utility
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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
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
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School Supply Swap at South Hadley Library
July 23, 2026
Drop Off Unused Supplies Aug 17-21 – Shop the Swap Aug 22 (Free After 11:30 AM) South Hadley Public Library (2 Canal Street) hosts a
Indoor Mini-Golf & Summer Reading Celebration at South Hadley Library
July 23, 2026
Free 9-Hole Mini-Golf Course Through the Library – All Ages Welcome South Hadley Public Library (2 Canal Street) hosts an indoor mini-golf event on Friday,
Baby Lapsit Storytime at South Hadley Library
July 23, 2026
Songs, Lap Bounces & Board Books for Pre-Walking Infants – New Day: Thursdays South Hadley Public Library (2 Canal Street) hosts Baby Lapsit Storytime for
Massachusetts Center for the Book Moving to Easthampton
July 23, 2026
Moving from Northampton to 1 Cottage Street, Easthampton – Slower Response in Early August The Massachusetts Center for the Book is moving from Northampton (17
Broom Corn Talk at Sunderland Library
July 23, 2026
Faith Deering on Broom Making History & Craft – Hosted by Swampfield Historical Society Faith Deering of Florence, MA, presents a talk on broom corn
DIY Pocket Journals Workshop at Sunderland Library
July 23, 2026
Design, Bind & Decorate Your Own Mini Journal – Ages 11+ Sunderland Public Library (20 School Street, Sunderland) hosts a DIY Pocket Journals workshop on
Sax Masters & Five Saxy Guys Concert at BHMA
July 23, 2026
Saxophone Ensemble Featuring All Five Sizes – Contemporary, Classical & Jazz Berkshire Hills Music Academy (48 Woodbridge Street, South Hadley) welcomes the return of the
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
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