AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS
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No Meals on Wheels, No In-House Dining, Classes Canceled Due to a partial power outage, the Belchertown Senior Center (60 State Street) is operating at
Teen Cupcake Decorating Competition – Grades 7-12 The Clapp Memorial Library invites teens in grades 7-12 to a Summer Reading-themed edition of Cupcake Wars on
Free Family Shows – Comedy Magic, Puppets, Music & Variety The South Hadley Recreation Department presents free kids’ summer performances at Buttery Brook Park band
Open Weekends 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM; Daily Service Starts June 22 The Belchertown Town Beach is currently open on weekends only (Saturday and Sunday),
Andean Music & Saxophone Performances – Free Parking, Suggested Donation Berkshire Hills Music Academy (BHMA) will host two free summer concerts on campus in the
Opportunity for Individuals with Experience of Homelessness The Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) is now accepting applications for its new Lived Experience Fellowship. MHSA
Going on Vacation or to the Hospital? Officers Will Watch Your Property The Amherst Police Department offers a free Vacant House Check Program for residents
Proposition 2.5 Override Vote Scheduled for September 1 Election The South Hadley Selectboard will hold a public forum on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 7:00
Free Family Folk Concert & Summer Reading Registration The Munson Memorial Library will host a Summer Reading Kick-off event on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from
Document Your Garden with Drawing & Watercolor – Ages 16+ The Jones Library will host a Garden Sketchbooks workshop on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from
Girl Scouts Hosts First Aid, Safety & Campfire Building for Rising Kindergartners Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts invites families to a free “Where
Free Public Talk with PhD Candidate Genny Dorgan UMass Downtown and the Graduate School launch the Summer Seminar Series on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from
Free Family Crafts, Games & Activities – No Registration Required UMass Downtown presents Fun Saturday Mornings, a free, family-friendly program series on Saturdays from July
2 & 3 Bedroom All-Electric Homes – Max Sales Price $200,000 Franklin Hampshire Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for energy-efficient, deed-restricted affordable homes in
24-Hour Water Use Closure for Invasive Plant Control As part of a comprehensive lake management program, Lake Holland and Lake Arcadia will be treated with
Community Welcome to Reflect on Past Year & Look Ahead The Amherst Survival Center will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from
Free Clothing Repair – Sign Up for 2-Hour Session The Amherst Survival Center will host sewing and mending workshops on Thursday, June 11, and Thursday,
Free Rabies Vaccine & Microchip – While Supplies Last The Belchertown Animal Relief Committee (BARC) sponsors a free rabies and microchip clinic on Saturday, June
Outdoor Music at Sweetser Park, Town Common, McGuirk Stadium & More Free summer concerts return to Amherst with performances at multiple locations. Bring a lawn
How It Works – Drop Off Complete Puzzles, Get Tickets, Swap The South Hadley Public Library will host its annual Jigsaw Puzzle Swap. Drop off
Free Online Event with New York Times Bestselling Author The South Hadley Public Library presents a free virtual author talk with Matt Dinniman, author of
