The Next Generation Short Story Awards, an international nonprofit competition, is accepting submissions for its 2026 awards until Thursday, February 26, 2026. Entries include: Prizes: Fees: Submit entries: shortstoryawards.com
MassHire Franklin Hampshire will host a Fall Multi-Industry Job Fair on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Hampshire Mall,
Leverett Crafts & Arts presents a September exhibit featuring two local artists: Exhibit Details: Free and open to the public. For details, visit leverettcraftsandarts.org.
UMass Downtown (108 N Pleasant St) and the Amherst Business Improvement District (BID) host a free poetry reading on Thursday, September 11, 2025, 7:00 PM, curated by local poet Michael Mercurio. The
Texas Roadhouse (280 Russell St, Hadley) hosts a free Teacher Social Hour on Monday, September 1, 2025, 4:00–6:00 PM. The event offers: Eligibility:Open to all educators (bring school ID).
The Belchertown Cultural Council (BCC) is accepting applications for its 2026 grant cycle from September 2 to October 16, 2025. Grants support local projects in: Eligible Applicants: Apply/Learn More: massculturalcouncil.org
The Town of Amherst seeks residents to join the Cherry Hill Working Group, an ad hoc committee to evaluate the long-term viability of Cherry Hill Golf Course (323 Montague Rd).
Straw Dog Writers Guild hosts a virtual panel on Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM, exploring how children’s books shape cultural identity. Featured presenters include Crystal Boateng,
The South Hadley Health Department will host a free seminar on the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code (105 CMR 410.000) for landlords, tenants, and property managers on Saturday, September 6, 2025,
The South Hadley Redevelopment Authority and Falls Neighborhood Association invite local business owners and community members to a listening session on Saturday, September 13 at the South Hadley Public Library (2 Canal St). Agenda: RSVP: Falls
