10th Annual SOAAR 5K & Recovery Rally
August 9, 2026
Free Community Event – 5K, Music, Youth Vendor Village & Celebration of Recovery The 10th annual SOAAR 5K & Recovery Rally takes place on Saturday,
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Featured Notices
New Chip/Tap EBT Cards Rolling Out in Massachusetts
August 8, 2026
Cards Mailed Automatically – Activate by Making a Purchase or Calling 1-800-997-2555 New chip/tap EBT cards are being mailed automatically to Massachusetts recipients over the
Amherst Rotary Town Fair on the Town Common
August 7, 2026
Carnival Rides, Food & Fun – Proceeds Support Scholarships & Nonprofits The Rotary Club of Amherst presents the annual Town Fair on the Amherst Town
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March 5, 2026
Cale Makar: The UMass hockey star who won Olympic silver
March 4, 2026
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More Notices
2026 A+ Awards Nominations Open – Deadline August 21
August 9, 2026
Nominate an Individual, Business or Organization – Chamber Membership Not Required The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2026 A+ Awards.
9/11 First Responder Talk with Joseph T. Bonanno
August 9, 2026
Watch Parties at Library, Senior Center & High School – Registration Required In observance of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the South Hadley Public Library,
Juggle Jam at Shutesbury Library
August 9, 2026
Free Community Juggling – All Levels Welcome, Equipment & Instruction Provided Shutesbury Public Library (66 Leverett Road, Shutesbury) hosts a free Juggle Jam on Thursday,
Storytime at Jones Library for Ages 0-5: Thursdays in August
August 9, 2026
Free Weekly Storytime – Songs & Stories for Little Ones Jones Library (101 University Drive, Amherst) hosts weekly storytime for children ages 0-5 and their
Free Mill District Movie Nights in Amherst
August 8, 2026
Outdoor Movies Under the Big White Tent – Bring Chairs & Blankets The Mill District hosts free movie nights under the big white tent in
Phosphorescence Poetry Reading: August 2026
August 8, 2026
Virtual Program with Aimie Whittemore, Aimee Nezhukumatathil & Amy Wright – Free, Registration Required The Emily Dickinson Museum presents the Phosphorescence Contemporary Poetry Series on
Cuppa Joe with New Senior Services Director Dan Garcia
August 8, 2026
Meet Dan Garcia – Coffee & Conversation at Black Sheep Deli The community is invited to Cuppa Joe with new Director of Senior Services Dan
Feed the Spirit Gala – ASC 50th Anniversary Celebration
August 8, 2026
Amherst Survival Center’s 50th Anniversary Gala at UMass Student Union Ballroom The Amherst Survival Center celebrates its 50th anniversary with “Feed the Spirit,” a gala
Food Pantry Registration & Support in Haitian Creole at ASC
August 8, 2026
Haitian Creole Interpreter Available – Register for Food Pantry & Learn About Programs Amherst Survival Center (138 Sunderland Road, Amherst) offers Food Pantry registration and
Clapp Memorial Library Hiring Library Page
August 8, 2026
Age 14+ – No Experience Required – Mondays & Fridays, 3:00-6:00 PM The Clapp Memorial Library in Belchertown is hiring a Library Page to shelve
Dulces by Vera Hiring Part-Time Morning Baker in Amherst
August 8, 2026
Bakery Experience Preferred – Send Inquiries to sunia@laveracruzana.com Dulces by Vera in Amherst is seeking a part-time morning baker. Bakery experience is preferred. All inquiries should
Sewing & Mending Workshop at Amherst Survival Center
August 8, 2026
Free Clothing Repair – Learn to Fix Clothes Yourself – Sign Up Required Amherst Survival Center (138 Sunderland Road, Amherst) hosts sewing and mending workshops
Cuddles with Chara at Shutesbury Library
August 8, 2026
Therapy Dog Visits – Children Welcome to Read & Snuggle Shutesbury Public Library hosts “Cuddles with Chara” on the second Saturday of each month from
St. Francis of Assisi Giant Tag Sale on Belchertown Common
August 7, 2026
Over 16 Departments – Rain or Shine – No Early Birds St. Francis of Assisi Parish hosts its Giant Annual Tag Sale on Saturday, August
Joys of Nature Live Animal Show at Clapp Library
August 6, 2026
Hands-On Program for Ages 3-11 – Registration Required – 10 AM Full, 11 AM Open Clapp Memorial Library (19 South Main Street, Belchertown) hosts “Amazing
Senior Ice Cream Social at Buttery Brook Park
August 6, 2026
Free Ice Cream for Seniors – Reservations Required – Rain Date September 3 The Friends of the South Hadley Seniors host a free Ice Cream
Lunch & Learn: Helping Leaders Lead with Impact
August 6, 2026
Free for Chamber Members – $25 for Future Members – Registration Required The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a Lunch & Learn workshop on
Amherst-Area Employers Internship Fair 2026
August 6, 2026
Connect with UMass Students – $100 For-Profit, $50 Non-Profit, Free for Arts Orgs The 2026 Amherst-Area Employers Internship Fair takes place Friday, September 11, 2026,