Hadley Council on Aging Annual Health Fair: May 7, 2026
May 6, 2026
Aging in Place Health Fair at Hadley Senior Center The Hadley Council on Aging (HCOA) and Senior Center will host their annual Aging in Place
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Featured Notices
Empowering Youth Career Fair at The Drake
May 5, 2026
Career Exploration Event for Middle & High School Students The Town of Amherst Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will host a Career Fair for
Buttery Brook Park Grand Re-Opening Celebration in South Hadley
May 4, 2026
Family Activities, Fun Run & Magician 12:00-3:30 PM The South Hadley Recreation Department will host a Grand Re-Opening Celebration at Buttery Brook Park on Saturday,
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Hadley Override Vote: Support Fire, Police & School Funding
May 6, 2026
Article 8 Would Restore $850,000 for Critical Services Hadley residents are urged to vote YES on the upcoming override to restore public services that are
Missing Tabby Cat “Yayo” from Lord Jeff Apartments in Belchertown
May 6, 2026
Indoor Cat Missing from Building C Yayo, an indoor brown and black striped tabby cat, went missing Thursday evening, April 30, 2026, from Building C
Lost Cat Found on Atherton Lane in Dana Woods, Belchertown
May 6, 2026
Black and White Tuxedo Cat A black and white tuxedo cat was found on Atherton Lane in the Dana Woods area of Belchertown, May 4,
Lost Rooster in Belchertown – Franklin Street Area
May 6, 2026
Help Find This Rooster’s Owner A rooster was found Tuesday night, April 28, 2026, in the area of 140-150 Franklin Street in Belchertown. The bird
Amherst & UMass Police Youth Adventure Academy 2026
May 6, 2026
One-Week Summer Camp for Grades 6-8 The Amherst and University of Massachusetts Police Departments will host the Youth Adventure Academy from Monday, July 27, to
Help Choose Logos for Chestnut Street Academy & Amethyst Brook Elementary
May 5, 2026
Community Voting Open for New School Identities The Amherst Regional Public Schools (ARPS) district is inviting the community to vote on logo designs for two
Teacher Appreciation Week in Amherst Regional Public Schools
May 5, 2026
Celebrating Educators Across the District Amherst Regional Public Schools (ARPS) is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week from Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, 2026. Throughout
“Cut Time” One-Act Play at UMass Fringe Festival
May 5, 2026
Free Student-Written Play at Curtain Theater “Cut Time,” a new one-act play by Eliza Epstein, will be performed as part of the UMass Amherst Fringe
Massachusetts Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day
May 5, 2026
Students Encouraged to Walk, Bike or Roll to School Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools will participate in Massachusetts Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day on
Collaborative Art Show Reception at Clapp Library
May 5, 2026
BHS Students Transform Elementary Drawings into 3D Sculptures The Belchertown Creative Economy presents a collaborative art show featuring Swift River Elementary students’ 2D monster drawings
ViewFinder Nature Photography Contest & Kids Workshops in Belchertown
May 5, 2026
All-Ages Photo Contest Runs March 21 – May 30 The ViewFinder Belchertown Nature Photography Contest, a juried all-ages competition, runs from March 21 through May
Community Heart and Soul Conversation in Amherst
May 5, 2026
Help Shape Amherst’s Future at Bangs Community Center The Town of Amherst Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) will host a Community Heart and
Sandlot Baseball at Amherst Middle School: Sundays
May 5, 2026
Drop-In Baseball for All Skill Levels Amherst Recreation invites players of all skill levels to Sunday Sandlot Baseball at the Amherst Middle School field, 170
Amherst Mobile Market Fundraiser Gala 2026
May 4, 2026
Elegant Evening of Dinner, Wine & Live Music at Amherst Woman’s Club The Amherst Mobile Market will host its annual Fundraising Gala on Friday, May
Sunset Line Dancing at Amherst College
May 4, 2026
Final Line Dancing Night of the Semester at Humphries House The Amherst Line Dancing Club will host its final line dancing night of the semester
PhAB Senior Panel at Amherst College
May 4, 2026
Physics, Astronomy & BCBP Seniors Share Experiences The PhAB Senior Panel will take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
South Hadley Blood Drive at Public Library
May 4, 2026
Give Blood, Save a Life – Appointments Strongly Recommended The South Hadley Health Department and Baystate Health will host a blood drive on Monday, May
Summer Concert & Cruise Night Series at Buttery Brook Park
May 4, 2026
Johnny Blair Kicks Off Free Concert Series on May 15, 5:00 PM The Friends of Buttery Brook Park will launch their Summer Concert & Cruise