Open Mic Block Party Edition at The Drake
August 28, 2026
Free Admission – Hosted by Tank Hood, Featuring UMass Songwriting & Production Club The Drake hosts an Open Mic Block Party Edition on Thursday, September
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Featured Notices
Auditions for Disney’s Frozen – Amherst Community Theater
August 27, 2026
Multigenerational Production – All Experience Levels Welcome Amherst Community Theater announces auditions for Disney’s Frozen (Broadway musical), directed by Kimberly Overtree Karlin, with Musical Direction by Cindy
ARPS Bus Routes Now Available for 2026-2027 School Year
August 26, 2026
View Updated Routes, Stops & Pick-Up Times Online – Call 413-362-1854 for Assistance Amherst Regional Public Schools (ARPS) has released bus routes for the 2026-2027
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March 5, 2026
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March 4, 2026
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WriteAngles 2026 Conference: October 24 at Bay Path University
August 28, 2026
22 Craft Workshops, Agent Meetings & Keynote Essie Chambers – Tickets Available Straw Dog Writers Guild presents WriteAngles 2026 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at
Northampton Artisan Fair 2026 – Call for Artists
August 28, 2026
6th Annual Fair on Small Business Saturday, November 28 – Juried, $60-$120 Fee The Northampton Center for the Arts invites local artists and artisans to
Walk For Every Body in Northampton
August 28, 2026
Free Registration – Free Pie & Bandana – Supports Accessible Healthcare Tapestry Health hosts the second annual Walk For Every Body on Sunday, September 27,
Understanding Gender Identity Workshop via Zoom
August 28, 2026
Free Online Workshop – Build Inclusive, Welcoming Communities Amherst Neighbors hosts “Understanding Gender Identity: Building Inclusive, Welcoming Communities,” a free online workshop on Thursday, September
Erastus Salisbury Field Talk at Sunderland Library
August 27, 2026
Survey of 19th-Century Folk Artist’s Life & Career – Sponsored by Swampfield Historical Society The Swampfield Historical Society presents “The Life and Art of 19th-Century
Virtual Author Talk: Danielle Raad on “Above the Oxbow”
August 27, 2026
Free Online Event – Stories of Mount Holyoke’s History & Preservation South Hadley Public Library hosts a virtual author talk with Danielle Raad on Wednesday,
Tales & Tunes at Shutesbury Library: Wednesdays
August 27, 2026
Free Music & Activity Program for Children – Fall 2026 Schedule Shutesbury Public Library (66 Leverett Road, Shutesbury) hosts Tales & Tunes with Katie on
Virtual Reading: 2026 Edith Wharton & Straw Dog Writers-in-Residence
August 27, 2026
Free Online Event – Q&A with Writers About Their Residency Experience Straw Dog Writers Guild hosts a virtual reading featuring the 2026 Edith Wharton &
Emerging Writer of Color Fellowship – Apply by September 15
August 27, 2026
$3,000 Grant, Mentorship, Residency & More – Straw Dog Writers Guild Straw Dog Writers Guild is accepting applications for the 2027 Emerging Writer of Color
Fort River Cleanup & Festival
August 26, 2026
Clean Up the Watershed, Then Celebrate with Food, Music & Ice Cream Join the Fort River Watershed cleanup on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9:30
North Star 30th Anniversary Celebration
August 26, 2026
Alums, Parents, Staff & Friends Welcome – RSVP Requested North Star: Self-Directed Learning for Teens (45 Amherst Road, Sunderland) hosts a 30th Anniversary Celebration on
Source to Sea Cleanup – 30th Anniversary
August 26, 2026
Clean Up the Connecticut River Watershed – All Ages Welcome Join the 30th Anniversary Source to Sea Cleanup of the Connecticut River Watershed on Saturday,
Run Your City Amherst-UMass Returns
August 26, 2026
Free 6-Week Running Program for Grades K-8 – Led by UMass Student-Athletes Run Your City Amherst-UMass returns for a six-week program starting Sunday, August 30,
Soul of Gaza Fundraiser in Northampton
August 26, 2026
Palestinian Meal, Film “Angel of Gaza” & Presentations – Supports Displaced Families “Soul of Gaza,” a special Palestinian meal and program fundraiser, will be held
Bay Road Bridge Closure in Hadley
August 25, 2026
Fully Closed Overnight – Single Lane During Daytime, Expect Delays The Bay Road Bridge over Fort River in Hadley will be fully closed to traffic
MassHire Fall Multi-Industry Job Fair at Hampshire Mall
August 25, 2026
35+ Employers – Free Admission, No Pre-Registration Required MassHire Franklin Hampshire hosts a Fall Multi-Industry Job Fair on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 2:00 PM
Elder Law Education Program in Sunderland
August 25, 2026
Protect Your Assets & Plan for Long-Term Care – Free Presentation The Massachusetts Bar Association hosts an Elder Law Education Program on Thursday, August 27,
Sunflower Maze Grand Opening in Belchertown
August 25, 2026
Pollinator Garden at Swift River Elementary – Donations Appreciated The Belchertown Sunflower Maze Grand Opening takes place on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM