Multi-Industry Job Fair at Hampshire Mall
March 9, 2026
MassHire Franklin Hampshire will host a multi-industry job fair on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The event will be held
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Public Presentation on Amherst Downtown Design Standards
March 8, 2026
The Town of Amherst will host a presentation and open house on the updated Downtown Design Standards on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 6:00 PM
Picture Book Fair at South Hadley Library
March 7, 2026
The South Hadley Public Library will host its first-ever Picture Book Fair on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The event features local authors and illustrators who
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Talk with Judie Teraspulsky, Founder of Judie’s Restaurant, at AWC
March 10, 2026
Judie Teraspulsky, founder of the iconic Judie’s Restaurant in Amherst, will share her story on Monday, March 23, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
Author & Illustrator Ruth Sanderson Talk at Amherst Woman’s Club
March 10, 2026
Local artist and children’s book author/illustrator Ruth Sanderson will present “My Fairy Tale Life” on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Drop-In Crafternoon: Decorate Pysanky Eggs at Leverett Library
March 9, 2026
A drop-in crafternoon for kids will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 12:45 PM to 2:45 PM. Children are invited to help decorate
Soil Blocking Workshop at Leverett Library
March 9, 2026
A hands-on workshop on soil blocking for seed starting will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Led by
Talk on Understanding Gender Identity at Sunderland Library
March 8, 2026
A presentation, “Understanding Gender in Today’s World: Information, Misinformation & Disinformation,” will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Dr. Genny Beemyn,
Open Sensory Play Day at Sunderland Library
March 8, 2026
An open sensory play session for children of all ages will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Activities
Winter Ecology Snowshoe Walk at Mount Warner
March 8, 2026
A winter ecology snowshoe walk, led by Adventure East, will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Participants will
Pie Day Celebration at Sunderland Library
March 8, 2026
The Sunderland Public Library will host a Pie/Pi Day event on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Attendees can enjoy slices
Virtual Talk: “Voices from the Yiddish Stage” at Yiddish Book Center
March 8, 2026
A virtual presentation, “Voices from the Yiddish Stage,” will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM on Zoom. Christa P. Whitney, director
Cuppa’ Joe with Paul at Amherst Coffee
March 8, 2026
The monthly “Cuppa’ Joe with Paul” community conversation will be held on Friday, March 13, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at Amherst Coffee, 28
Adult Swim Lessons at ARMS Pool
March 8, 2026
Amherst Aquatics is offering adult swim lessons for beginner and developing swimmers. The “Learn to Swim” program focuses on water comfort and foundational skills in
Learn to Dive Clinic for Ages 11-18 at ARMS Pool
March 8, 2026
Amherst United is offering a learn-to-dive clinic for youth ages 11 to 18. The program focuses on fundamental 1-meter dives, including forward, backward, inward, and
Lecture on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women at South Hadley Library
March 8, 2026
A lecture on the campaign for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM in
History Bites Lecture: Love and Loss After Wounded Knee
March 8, 2026
A free lecture, “Love and Loss After Wounded Knee,” will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Dr. Julie
History Bites Lecture: Revisiting Shays’ Rebellion at Bangs Center
March 8, 2026
A free lecture, “Revisiting Shays’ Rebellion,” will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Tom Goldscheider will explore why
SSO Musical Petting Zoo at South Hadley Library
March 7, 2026
The Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s Musical Petting Zoo will visit the South Hadley Public Library on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Children and families
Owl Music Program for Families in Sunderland
March 6, 2026
A free music and movement program for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will be held on four Saturdays: February 28, March 7, March 14,
UMass Founders Day Design Contest
March 6, 2026
The UMass MStore is accepting submissions for its annual Founders Day crewneck design contest. The winning design will be featured on this year’s crewneck, and