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Applications Open – Artist Deadline September 7, Food Vendor Deadline September 30 The Mill District General Store & Local Art Gallery invites local artists, makers,
For Rising High School Sophomores through Seniors – Monthly Meetings, Policy Recommendations The Governor’s Youth Climate Council (YCC) is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 term.
Certified Technicians – Check Installation, Expiration & Fit – Project Backpack Event Certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians will offer free car seat checks on
Free Reading Challenge – Win Prizes Including Trip to National Book Awards The National Book Foundation’s Summer Reading Adventure runs through August 26, 2026. Complete
Former EconoLodge at 329 Russell Street Transformed into Affordable Housing Valley Community Development has begun renovation work on Russell Crossing, converting the former EconoLodge at
Free Workshop with Michael Favala Goldman – Bring a Short Original Piece Straw Dog Writers Guild presents a free workshop, “How to Nail Your Next
Free Online Training on DTA Connect, Eligibility & Application Process The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) hosts a free Virtual SNAP Workshop on Thursday,
Celebrate 2026 Grant Recipients & Launch Next Grants Cycle – Arcpoint Brewery The Belchertown Cultural Council hosts a Grants Reception on Monday, August 24, 2026,
Free Concert with Nectar & Special Guest Juliana Hatfield – All People & Pups Welcome The Friends of Amherst Dog Park present a free concert
Flexible Funding Opportunity, Strategic Plan & Networking – Open to All Nonprofits The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts hosts a Nonprofit Gathering on Thursday, August
Register by August 22 – Mail-In Ballot Applications Due August 25 The Massachusetts State Primary Election is Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Polls are open 7:00
Enter by August 16 – Follow, Like, Share & Comment Elements Hot Tub Spa is giving away a 60-minute tub for two. To enter, like
Visit Participating Bookstores – Two Amherst Locations: Amherst Books & The Carle Bookshop The Pioneer Valley Book Crawl runs through August 31, 2026. Visit as
Free Renaissance Faire-Inspired Celebration – Tarot, Reiki, Art & Dragon Egg Hunt Dreki Soul hosts a free Celestial Dragon Faire on Saturday, August 29, 2026,
Free Food, Family Games & Community Celebration – RSVP Requested The Western Mass Area Labor Federation (AFL-CIO) hosts a Labor Day Cookout on Sunday, September
Free Lunchtime Concert – Traditional Music from Québec, Brittany & France Amherst Survival Center (138 Sunderland Road, Amherst) hosts Tunes @ Noon on Friday, August
Music by Chick ‘n Wire, 17+ Community Partners & Food Truck – Rain Date August 20 South County Senior Center hosts an Informational Fair &
Local Artisans – Plant Pots & Functional Pottery for the Home Sugarloaf Gardens (25 Amherst Road, Sunderland) hosts a Pottery Artisan Market on Saturday, August
Nominate an Individual, Business or Organization – Chamber Membership Not Required The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2026 A+ Awards.
Watch Parties at Library, Senior Center & High School – Registration Required In observance of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the South Hadley Public Library,
Free Community Juggling – All Levels Welcome, Equipment & Instruction Provided Shutesbury Public Library (66 Leverett Road, Shutesbury) hosts a free Juggle Jam on Thursday,
