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60+ Years of Environmental Education – Community Event at Hitchcock Center The Hitchcock Center for the Environment will host “Hitchcock Harvest: A Celebration of Sustainability”
Celebrate Market Opening with Music, Games & School Readiness Resources The Amherst Mobile Market will host two free community events to celebrate its 2026 opening,
Showcasing New Chamber Members & Local Businesses The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2026 Amherst Area Business Expo on Wednesday, June 24,
Low-Key Fun League for Women Golfers The Cherry Hill Women’s Golf League is a low-key, fun league for women golfers of all skill levels. The
Treasure Hunting in Whately – Vendor Spaces Available Tom’s Famous Long Hot Dog & Grill will host a community tag sale on the field at
Free Community Reiki Circle & Sound Bath The Pelham Library will host a Reiki circle and sound bath on Wednesday, May 20, and Wednesday, June
Free Zoom Session for High School Students & Parents The Jones Library will host a free Zoom webinar, “Creating a Compelling College Application,” on Wednesday,
“Holding On To the Light” Performance by Robert Rivest Wildwood Cemetery in Amherst will host a Solstice Celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 4:00
Call for Local & Regional Artists – Theme: Everyday Sublime Gallery A3 in Amherst announces an open call for its 11th Annual Juried Show, to
Free Family Event – 250th Nation & 175th Town Tradition Anniversaries The Town of Amherst will host its annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks on
Budget Includes Municipal, Schools, Library & Capital Town Manager Paul Bockelman has submitted the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget to the Town Council. The budget
Town Explores Charging Options for Renters & Residents Without Driveways The Town of Amherst will host a virtual public presentation on Tuesday, May 26, 2026,
Weekly Youth Events with CRESS & Jones Library The Town of Amherst, CRESS (Community Responders for Equity, Safety & Service), and the Jones Library will
6-Week Evening Course at Looky Here Artist Giselle Harrington will teach “Watercolor Painting for Beginners” on six Mondays, June 15 through July 20, 2026, from
Gentle, Trauma-Informed Yoga for Cancer Patients & Caregivers Cancer Connection will offer a 4-part yoga series, “Yoga for Nervous System Regulation,” with instructors Safara Fisher
Free Virtual Discussion on End-of-Life Planning Cancer Connection will host a free virtual author talk and discussion with Virginia Chang, Ph.D., certified end-of-life doula, educator,
One-on-One Guidance with MA SBDC Regional Director The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MA SBDC), UMass
6-Week Course on Traditional Watercolor Techniques Artist Giselle Harrington will teach “Watercolor Painting for Beginners” on Tuesdays from June 30 to August 4, 2026, 10:00
6-Week Course for All Skill Levels at Smith Vocational Artist Giselle Harrington will teach “Painting Landscapes in Watercolor” on Tuesdays from June 30 to August
Weekly Zoom Sessions for Caregiver Support & Connection A new peer support group, “Our Parents, Ourselves,” will meet online via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from
New Multifunctional Arts Hub at 49 Boltwood Walk The Hive Collective will officially open on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
