Winterfest Amherst 2019: February 2-9
Looking for free (for the most part) fun stuff to do with your friends and kids in early February? Check out all the great activities planned for Amherst’s 2019 Winterfest (Feb. 2-9): indoor mini-golf, sledding, skating, crafts, dancing, basketball…the list is endless. Hope to see some familiar faces at various events!
Learn MoreSinging Supper Fundraiser at ARHS
Come support the Amherst Regional High School Chorus by eating homemade lasagna and listening to them sing during their annual Lasagna Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 31! Seatings are at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door and cost $6 for students/seniors and $12 for adults.
Learn MoreFood Drive for Survival Center
Orchestra teacher Heather O’Mara has organized a food drive for the Amherst Survival Center to take place at both the Crocker Farm orchestra concert (January 10, 6:30 p.m.) and the Wildwood orchestra concert (January 11, 6:30 p.m.). Non-perishable food items are welcome. Thank you
Learn MoreExploratory Day of the Arts
Multi-Arts invites children to join in an exploratory day of the Arts on January 21 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day). Children will work with professional artists exploring different types of art, dance, creating stories, mime, and more. A day of immersion in the arts is valued at $75, but families can pay by DONATION! For families of children […]
Learn MoreNext Steps for Farm-to-School Program
The district’s Farm-to-School work that began at the start of this school year is ready to move into the next phase. Expanding on the essential relationships with local farmers, strong in-house food services program, and school garden program, the aim is to work together toward the vision of “Building a stronger, healthier community through diversity, food access […]
Learn MoreWinter Activities for Children
Never fear…help is here! Check out all the fun activities available for your children during the winter season.
Learn MoreJones Library Holidays at Hogwarts: Thursday, Dec. 20
Calling all Harry Potter fans…. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate with like-minded friends!!!
Learn MoreThird Annual 2-Day Ski & Winter Gear Sale
Pre-Season Consignment Event for the Amherst Historical Society’s Third Annual 2-Day Ski & Winter Gear Sale Selling gently used ski equipment at the historical society’s two-day sale has grown so popular, we are hosting a special Pre-Season Consignment Event to accommodate everyone wanting to sell their gently used ski and winter gear. The Pre-Season Consignment Event is on Thursday, December 13, 2018, […]
Learn MoreDOE Seeks Input on Proposed Charter School Expansion
The Department of Education is seeking public input on the proposed expansion of the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School in Hadley. The proposal would increase the maximum allowed enrollment to 952 students. Input can be sent to the Commissioner and Board of Education at charterschools@doe.mass.edu on or before Monday, December 3. Thank you.
Learn MoreMedieval Feast Celebration @ Jones Library: Nov. 8, 5-7 p.m.
This event is inspired by the Redwall and Mouse Guard series of books. Registration is required—sign up ASAP so you don’t miss this fun celebration.
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