Line Dancing at Amherst College Power House
April 14, 2026
Line dancing returns to the Power House on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM. The event is open to all regardless
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Belchertown Earth Day Cleanup & Can/Bottle Drive
April 13, 2026
Belchertown will celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026 (rain or shine) from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Registration begins at 9:30 AM at
Pound the Pavement 5K & 10K in Sunderland
April 10, 2026
The Pound the Pavement 5K Run/Walk and 2 Mile Walk will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Sunderland Elementary School, 1 Swampfield Drive.
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Ballerina Story Time at Sunderland Library
April 14, 2026
Pioneer Valley Ballet ballerinas will host a special story time on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM. In celebration of their production of Cinderella, the
Bird Talk: Birds of Western Massachusetts at Sunderland Library
April 14, 2026
Amateur birder and photographer Bob Gale will present “Birds of Western Massachusetts” on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The talk, illustrated with color
Author Talk on Nuclear Abolition at Sunderland Library
April 14, 2026
Local author Timmon Wallis will discuss his new book, Nuclear Abolition: A Scenario, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Wallis argues that nuclear weapons
Dance Performance “We Remember Forward” at Mead Art Museum
April 14, 2026
The Mead Art Museum will present “We Remember Forward: A dance ethnography inspired by the photographs of Kwame Brathwaite,” created and performed by students in
Denim Day at Amherst College – Wear Jeans to Support Survivors
April 14, 2026
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Health & Wellbeing Education and the Peer Educators invite the community to participate in Denim Day on Wednesday,
24-Hour Healing Fire for Survivors of Sexual Violence at Amherst College
April 14, 2026
The 10th Annual 24-Hour Healing Fire for Survivors of Sexual Violence will take place from Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM through Friday, April
Talk on Compassion with Dalai Lama’s Translator at Amherst College
April 14, 2026
Geshe Thubten Jinpa, Ph.D., renowned Tibetan scholar and principal English translator to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, will deliver a talk titled “Why Compassion Matters
Christianity & Science Panel at Amherst College
April 14, 2026
A panel discussion on the relationship between science and Christianity will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in
National Fentanyl Awareness Day Pop-Up in Belchertown
April 14, 2026
Belchertown Overcoming Adversity Together (BOAT) will host a pop-up event for National Fentanyl Awareness Day on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00
UCP of Western Massachusetts Hiring Service Navigator in Amherst
April 13, 2026
UCP of Western Massachusetts is seeking a full-time Service Navigator to help connect individuals with essential services and resources. The role involves working directly with
Town of Amherst Hiring Seasonal Greens Keeper
April 13, 2026
The Town of Amherst is seeking a dedicated Greens Keeper for a seasonal position maintaining golf course grounds. The role involves outdoor, hands-on work requiring
Wildwood Cemetery Spring Events 2026
April 12, 2026
Wildwood Cemetery in Amherst will host a series of free spring events (donations welcome). The schedule includes: For more information and to RSVP (where required),
Call for Vendors: Queer Artisan Market at The Mill District
April 10, 2026
The Queer Artisan Market will be held on Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 91 Cowls Road, North Amherst. Organizers are
Stretch and Sip into Spring: Pilates & Wine Tasting in Amherst
April 10, 2026
Balanced Birch Studio and Provisions will host “Stretch and Sip into Spring” on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at 77
Weekly Storytime at Jones Library for Ages 0-5
April 9, 2026
The Jones Library will host weekly storytime for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers on Thursdays in April 2026 (April 2, 9, 16, 23, and
College Admissions Without Anxiety, Talk at Jones Library
April 9, 2026
Local author Jill Margaret Shulman will discuss the college admissions process, including writing the college essay, stress reduction, and building community support, on Thursday, April
National Drug Take Back Day in South Hadley
April 9, 2026
The South Hadley Police Department will host a drive-thru medication disposal event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 41
Horseshoe & Cornhole Tournament & Smoke-Off at Shutesbury Athletic Club
April 9, 2026
The Shutesbury Athletic Club will host a Horseshoe and Cornhole Tournament and Smoke-Off Competition on Saturday, May 16, starting at 12:00 PM. The tournament costs