AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS
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SNAP Cuts & Federal Food Shipment Reductions Increase Need – Donate Today The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is facing increased demand as 23,000 people
Clean, Untorn Bags Accepted – Drop Off During Open Hours The Amherst Survival Center (138 Sunderland Road, Amherst) is seeking donations of clean, untorn brown
Applications Due August 16 – Open to MA Artists Within One Hour The Mill District Local Art Gallery (91 Cowls Road, Amherst) is accepting applications
Free Salsa Class & Latin Dance Social – Rain or Shine Salsa con Tacos presents “Salsa in the Park” on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from
2nd Thursday of Each Month, 1:00-3:00 PM – Space Limited Hadley Council on Aging offers respite care for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s and other
Open Conversation on Inflation, Jobs, Housing & More – Submit Questions in Advance State Representative Mindy Domb joins the Amherst Survival Center (138 Sunderland Road,
Free Workshop for Aspiring & Existing Business Owners – Expert Guidance & Practical Tools Valley Community Development hosts a free Small Business Fundamentals workshop on
60 One-, Two- & Three-Bedroom Apartments – Opening January 2027 Way Finders is accepting applications for The Clover, a new 60-unit affordable rental building at
Free Tech Help from Amherst Neighbors Volunteers – Reserve a Spot Amherst Neighbors hosts Tech Time on Monday, August 10, 2026, from 4:00 PM to
Police Department Box Removed; DPW Box Available Until October 1, 2026 South Hadley is phasing out public syringe collection boxes. The Police Department box has
Build-a-Bouquet, Farming History, Crafts, Photo Booth & Grand Prize Drawing Celebrate the end of the Kids Summer Reading Program on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from
Drop-In Program for Ages 12-18 – Bring Your Own Shirt, Rain Date August 14 Celebrate the end of the Teen Summer Reading Program by tie-dyeing
Drop-In Program for Ages 12-18 – Rain Date August 7 The Clapp Memorial Library (19 South Main Street, Belchertown) invites teens ages 12-18 to upcycle
Celebrate 100 Years of Winnie the Pooh – Bring Your Favorite Stuffy Hadley Public Library (50 Middle Street, Hadley) hosts a special Teddy Bear Tea
Build a Bug Shelter – Ages 7+ – Registration Required Professor Bugman returns to Hadley Public Library (50 Middle Street, Hadley) on Thursday, July 30,
Free Community Event Celebrating Disability Pride & Independence – Vendors Wanted Stavros Center for Independent Living hosts Rock, Roll and Stroll on Saturday, July 25,
Learn About Indigenous Land Stewardship & Rematriation – Select Sundays, 10 AM-2 PM The Belchertown Nipmuc Farm Conservation Alliance (BNFCA) will table at the Belchertown
Volunteer Coaching Opportunity – Empower Girls, Make Connections, Make a Difference Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts is seeking volunteer coaches to inspire confidence and
Ribbon Cutting, Giveaways & 15% Off – Permanent Location at 69 Cowls Road Herrell’s Ice Cream celebrates the grand opening of its permanent Mill District
Tour 149 Taylor Street, Granby – Live Music, Food Trucks & Raffles Signature Realty hosts a Broker’s Open and fundraiser benefiting Neighbors Helping Neighbors on
Drop Off Unused Supplies Aug 17-21 – Shop the Swap Aug 22 (Free After 11:30 AM) South Hadley Public Library (2 Canal Street) hosts a
