Straw Dog Writers Guild invites submissions for the 2025 WriteAngles Conference, seeking sessions that explore writing as a tool for resilience, justice, and connection in polarized times. We Welcome:
Start your weekend with gentle yoga and Qigong amidst the natural beauty of Kestrel Land Trust’s headquarters (37 Bay Rd, Amherst) on Saturday, April 19, 2025 (11:00 AM–12:00 PM). Instructor Lynne Nicole
Celebrated Vietnamese author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai will read from her award-winning works, including The Mountains Sing and the forthcoming poetry collection The Color of Peace, at Amherst College’s CHI Think
The Amherst Local Historic District Commission will hold a virtual public meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025 (3:00–5:00 PM) to review: Public Hearings: Discussion Items: Public Participation: Why Attend?Shape decisions affecting
Discover spring’s hidden wonders at Kestrel Land Trust’s guided vernal pool walk in Holyoke’s Gloutak Woods on Saturday, April 12, 2025 (9:00–11:00 AM). Led by wildlife biologist Laurel Carpenter (Holyoke Community College), this family-friendly event
Amherst officials have extended the public comment period for the Jones Library expansion project’s Environmental Review Record by 15 days, with submissions now accepted until April 28, 2025. Key updates: Why
Enjoy a free lunch and live music with Masala Jazz Trio at the Amherst Survival Center (138 Sunderland Rd) on Friday, April 11, 2025 (12:00–1:00 PM). This Leverett-based group blends: Why Go?A midday
Join Michelle Parrish (Historic Deerfield) for a free public talk on Monday, April 14, 2025 (1:30–3:30 PM) at the Amherst Woman’s Club (35 Triangle St). This lecture will: Why Attend?Deepen your understanding of
Join Steven Salaita (American University in Cairo) for the 2025 James Baldwin Lecture on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (6:00–7:30 PM ET) at UMass Amherst Old Chapel (144 Hicks Way) or via Zoom. Drawing from
Bring your little ones (ages 3–10) to the Pelham Library (2 S Valley Rd) on Friday, April 11, 2025 (10:30–11:00 AM) for a lively free performance by beloved children’s entertainer Gene Stamell.
