Hadley Summer Movie Series – Free Family Nights Under the Stars
July 30, 2026
The Goonies, Back to the Future & Jumanji – Live Music & Yard Games Starting at 6:00 PM The Town of Hadley Park & Recreation
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Project Backpack School Supply Drive – Amherst Police Department
July 29, 2026
Donate New School Supplies for Students in Need – Through August 12 The Amherst Police Department is collecting new school supplies for Project Backpack, in
Bridge the Food Gap – Donate to Support Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
July 28, 2026
SNAP Cuts & Federal Food Shipment Reductions Increase Need – Donate Today The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is facing increased demand as 23,000 people
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“Hope Grows at Home” Wildlife Presentation at South Hadley Library
July 30, 2026
Wildlife Ecologist Brad Timm on Creating Pollinator-Friendly Spaces & Native Plantings South Hadley Public Library (2 Canal Street, South Hadley) hosts a presentation by wildlife
South Hadley Community Meeting on Town Finances & Operations
July 30, 2026
In-Person at Senior Center or Join on Zoom – Share Ideas & Concerns Join Town Administrator Lisa Wong and School Superintendent Jennifer Voyik for a
Friends of South Hadley Public Library Annual Meeting
July 30, 2026
Learn About the Library’s Non-Profit Supporters – New Members Welcome The Friends of the South Hadley Public Library will hold their annual business meeting on
Brie’s Balloons Magic Show at Shutesbury Library
July 30, 2026
Free Balloon Magic Show for Kids of All Ages – Colorful Creations & Laughs Shutesbury Public Library hosts Brie’s Balloons for a fun-filled balloon magic
Multi-Chamber River Cruise on The Lady Bea
July 30, 2026
Networking Event with 30-Minute Cruise, Appetizers & Cash Bar – Tickets Will Sell Out The Amherst Area, South Hadley & Granby, and West of the
Purple Heart Community Designation Ceremony in Amherst
July 30, 2026
Town Hall Ceremony – Unveiling Signs & Recognizing Purple Heart Recipients The Town of Amherst has officially become a designated Purple Heart Community. A ceremony
“United States’ Democracy: 250 Years in the Making” Exhibit at Amherst Town Hall
July 30, 2026
Explore the Evolution of Constitutional Rights – On Display Through July 31 The Amherst Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion presents an exhibit at Amherst
Valley Community Development Now Offering Microloans for Small Businesses
July 30, 2026
$1,000–$10,000 Loans for Inventory, Payroll, Rent & More – Operating in Hampden, Hampshire & Franklin Counties Valley Community Development is now offering microloans from $1,000
Poetry Reading with Daniel Bouchard & Jim Dunn at Amherst Books
July 29, 2026
Final Reading of the Season – Razor Zigzag & Angry Bull’s Cadence Amherst Books (8 Main Street, Amherst) hosts a poetry reading with Daniel Bouchard
Edible Plant Series with Alex Klein
July 29, 2026
Foraging Walks – Botanical ID, Ethical Harvest & Wild Food Preparation Local herbalist, arborist, and avid forager Alex Klein leads the Edible Plant Series on
Belchertown Police Hiring Full-Time Patrol Officer – Competitive Benefits
July 29, 2026
$59k-$75k Starting Salary, Education Incentives & Specialty Assignments The Belchertown Police Department is hiring full-time Police Patrol Officers. Applicants must be POST Certified or Full-Time
Belchertown Annual Awards Nominations Close August 1, 2026
July 29, 2026
Citizen, Employee & Volunteer of the Year – Nominate Someone Today Nominations for Belchertown’s Citizen of the Year, Employee of the Year, and Volunteer of
Belchertown Road Work: July 27-31, 2026
July 29, 2026
Roads May Be Closed or Alternating One-Way Traffic – Emergency Access Maintained The Belchertown Department of Public Works will conduct road work from Monday, July
Stebbins Street Closed for Repaving in Belchertown
July 29, 2026
Entire Length Closed to Through Traffic – Local Access from Granby End The Belchertown Department of Public Works will conduct road work on Wednesday, July
Hamilton Street Road Closure in Belchertown
July 29, 2026
Closed to Through Traffic – Access Transfer Station via George Hannum Street The Belchertown Department of Public Works will conduct road work on Wednesday, July
Swampfield Historical Society Fall 2026 Programs at Sunderland Public Library
July 28, 2026
Broom Corn, Folk Art, Bridges, Ferries & Whisk Broom Workshop Swampfield Historical Society presents a series of free programs at Sunderland Public Library (20 School
Four Roads to Freedom Concert at Bombyx
July 28, 2026
Four Protest Music Traditions – Civil Rights, Irish Rebel, Nueva Canción & Yiddish Labor “Four Roads to Freedom” brings together powerful protest music traditions on
Will Bike 4 Food Pre-Ride Meetup in Northampton
July 28, 2026
Meet Fellow Cyclists, Get Fundraising Tips & Find a Team – Free Event Will Bike 4 Food hosts a free pre-ride meetup on Thursday, August