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South Entrance for Buses Only – North Entrance for Parent Drop-Off – Expect Delays Classes at Amethyst Brook Elementary School begin Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
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
Virtual Flipbook – No More Printed Brochures – Register Online Amherst Recreation has transitioned to a virtual program guide. The Fall 2026 flipbook is now
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
Free Event – Film Screenings, Guided Tours & Living History J.A. Skinner State Park in Hadley hosts a free weekend celebration for the 175th anniversary
$15 – All Supplies Included, Light Refreshments – Registration Required South Hadley Council on Aging hosts “Brush and Bites,” a painting workshop with instructor Tammy
Free to Apply – Display Artwork or Perform in Downtown Amherst Amherst Arts Night Plus returns this November. Visual artists and musicians in the Amherst
Free Family Event – Q&A with Scientist, Guided Tour & Passport Stamping NEPM’s DinoMap Live comes to the Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst
Join Committee for Amethyst Brook Elementary School Art Selection – Apply by September 1 The Town of Amherst is seeking two resident art professionals to
Refreshments, Music by Amherst Autoharp Workshop – Free, All Welcome A reception for the Amy Dawn Kotel exhibit will be held on Friday, August 21,
20-Minute Sign-Up Slots for Repairs & Houseplant Help – Registration Required South Hadley Public Library (2 Canal Street, South Hadley) hosts a Fix-It Clinic on
Free Family Program – Japanese Picture Books with Kanae Nagasaki South Hadley Public Library (2 Canal Street, South Hadley) hosts Japanese Storytime on the first
Affordable Secondhand Fashion – Open Since August 2025, Located at 48 North Pleasant Street ReApparel, a secondhand fashion store at 48 North Pleasant Street in
Snacks, Prizes & Games for Ages 11-17 – Celebrate Summer Reading Jones Library hosts a Teen End of Summer Party on Friday, August 21, 2026,
Free Community Picnic – Pizza & Hot Dogs Provided, Bring a Dish to Share The District One Neighborhood Association (DONA) hosts its Annual Potluck Picnic
Meet Superintendent, Principals & First Responders – Sensory-Friendly Hour 4:30-5:30 PM Amherst Regional Public Schools hosts a First Day Celebration on Monday, August 24, 2026,
No Insurance or Appointment Required – Extended Evening Hours Amherst Survival Center (138 Sunderland Road, Amherst) offers free back-to-school physicals with no insurance or appointment
Hands-On Activities for Ages 5 & Under – Dress for a Mess Shutesbury Public Library (66 Leverett Road, Shutesbury) hosts a Sensory Play Party on
Back to School Storytime – Free, All Ages Welcome Hadley Public Library (50 Middle Street, Hadley) hosts a special “Back to School” celebrity storytime with
Welcome New Leaders & Reconnect with Colleagues The University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce host the 59th Annual Community Breakfast
Donate Notebooks, Backpacks & More – Drop Off at Veterans’ Services Office The Belchertown Veterans’ Services Office is collecting back-to-school supplies for veterans and their
