Open-Play Pickleball at Mill River Recreation Area
June 22, 2026
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Drop-in to play pickleball at Mill River Recreation Area (95 Montague Road, Amherst) every Tuesday,
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Featured Notices
Amherst Mobile Market Summer Schedule 2026
June 20, 2026
Weekly Locations in Amherst – Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays The Amherst Mobile Market is back for the summer, bringing fresh, locally grown produce to neighborhoods
“In Defense of Our Just Rights & Liberties” Exhibit at Amherst History Center
June 19, 2026
Primary Source Documents Bring Amherst’s Revolution Story to Life The Amherst History Center presents a new exhibit, “In Defense of Our Just Rights & Liberties:
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Hands-On Dumpling Making Workshop at Lao Hu Tong
June 22, 2026
Two Sessions – 3:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 45 Minutes Each Lao Hu Tong (63 Main Street, Amherst) hosts a hands-on dumpling making workshop
Senior Sips at The Commonwealth Restaurant
June 22, 2026
Social Event for Ages 60+ – Snacks Provided, Beverages Available Senior Sips takes place on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Food Drive for Neighbors Helping Neighbors
June 22, 2026
Drive-Up & Drop-Off at South Hadley High School – Rain or Shine The South Hadley Democratic Town Committee hosts a food drive on Saturday, June
South Hadley Senior Center Seeking Peer Technology Mentors
June 22, 2026
Volunteer to Help Fellow Older Adults Build Tech Confidence – Apply by June 26 The South Hadley Senior Center is launching a Peer Technology Mentor
League of Women Voters Giant Book Sale 2026
June 22, 2026
Book Donations Accepted July 2-12 – 5 Box Limit The League of Women Voters of Amherst will hold its Giant Book Sale at a new,
Daniel Garcia Appointed New Amherst Director of Senior Services
June 22, 2026
Garcia Brings 20+ Years in Education, Community Engagement & Human Services Town Manager Paul Bockelman has announced the appointment of Daniel Garcia as the new
Amherst DPW Building Committee Seeking Resident Member
June 22, 2026
Join Committee Advising on Design & Construction of New DPW Facility Town Manager Paul Bockelman is seeking one resident to join the Department of Public
South Hadley Solicitor Rules: Call Dispatch Immediately
June 20, 2026
Solicitors Must Be Registered – Call 413-538-8231 (Press 0) The South Hadley Police Department reminds residents that all commercial solicitors must have a valid certificate
South Hadley Water District No. 2 Hydrant Flushing
June 20, 2026
Milky or Discolored Water Possible – Run Cold Water Until Clear South Hadley Water District No. 2 crews will begin annual hydrant flushing throughout the
The Glass Plates of Lublin Talk at Yiddish Book Center
June 20, 2026
Discover a Treasure Trove of Prewar Jewish & Polish Life The Yiddish Book Center presents a talk with author and translator Piotr Nazaruk on Thursday,
Author/Illustrator Christine Copeland at Sunderland Library
June 20, 2026
Storytime, Book Creation & Forest Levels Craft – Ages 4-8 The Sunderland Public Library hosts author/illustrator Christine Copeland on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 1:00
Henna Art with Magic Tree Henna at Sunderland Library
June 20, 2026
Drop-In Program – Beautiful Hand-Drawn Henna Designs The Sunderland Public Library hosts a henna art program with Magic Tree Henna on Monday, July 13, 2026,
Meet the Animals with Lupa Zoo at Sunderland Library
June 20, 2026
Live Animals & Reptiles – All Ages Welcome Lupa Zoo from Ludlow will bring live animals and reptiles to the Sunderland Public Library on Saturday,
Down by the River Concert Series at Sunderland Library
June 20, 2026
Outdoor Concerts – Packing Shed (July 10) & Chick’n’Wire (Aug 21) The Sunderland Public Library presents the “Down by the River” outdoor concert series at
Plantmobile Workshop at Sunderland Library
June 20, 2026
Learn About Ecosystems & Make a Mini Terrarium – Ages 5+ The Sunderland Public Library hosts the Massachusetts Horticultural Society Plantmobile on Tuesday, July 7,
Incredible Earthworms Workshop at Sunderland Library
June 20, 2026
Learn About Worms, Observe Live Earthworms & Make a Worm Farm The Sunderland Public Library presents “Incredible Earthworms!” on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 11:00
3D Cardboard Letter Craft at Sunderland Library
June 20, 2026
Learn to Make & Paint Colorful 3D Letters – Ages 11+ The Sunderland Public Library hosts a 3D Text craft workshop on Saturday, June 20,
Lost Soccer Balls at Groff Park – Blue Bag with Original Boxes
June 20, 2026
New World Cup Soccer Balls Left Under a Tree Near Parking Lot A 12-year-old left brand new World Cup soccer balls at Groff Park in