Explore your own creativity and the natural world around you! Amherst Montessori’s LEGO camp enters its 14th year this June, where young friends dive into the world of LEGO, crafting and engaging in STEM-based creation. In July and August, Homestead Camp offers participants opportunities to dig deep into the outdoors: planning and building garden and […]
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Find your fun at Franklin County’s Y summer camps! Camp Apex campers experience outdoor activities and discover new hobbies while surrounded by nature and friends. Kids will gain new interests and develop strong values. From archery to arts & crafts, swimming to gaga ball, campers will leave with full hearts and friends that last. Sports […]
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A 5-session class, called The Stolen Beam Series*, will be held at the Jones Library in May and is sponsored by the Jones Library and the African Heritage Reparation Assembly. The Series was developed by members of the Reparations Committee of the Jewish Community of Amherst and will be co-facilitated by members of that committee. The […]
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The Amherst Education Foundation is hosting its second annual Family Mini-Golf Fundraiser! Join us on Saturday, May 21st for a fun event that will also have raffles and refreshments. All proceeds will go towards funding valuable education grants to public school teachers and staff in Amherst, Pelham, Leverett and Shutesbury. Register to play or purchase raffle tickets here.
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Saturday April 23, 2022, 2:15pm Join the Multi-Arts presentation by children of Project Earth, an imaginative, funny & heart-warming piece. Project Earth is a call to action, a love letter to the Earth, and a reminder that we all have the power to save the future. Come and be inspired! This presentation is part of Hadley Climate DayHadley Senior Center, 46 […]
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The Jones Library Outreach Committee invites you to an Open House to envision and create the future Jones Library. All are welcome! Children’s activities will be provided from 12:00 -1:00pm.
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ARPS, in collaborationwith the Multilingual Parent Advisory Council (MPAC) and the community program Así Hablamos, would like to invite you to our second event of the Linguistic Heritage Month in April celebration: Latino Cultural Café! This event will take place at Fort River Elementary (Gym) on April 9th from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. We hope you and your family can […]
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Amherst Recreation Summer Camp week activities are up on their website. Water games, arts and crafts, time travel; there’s a lot that’s packed into the program. The typical camp day includes: Group Games and activities centered around our weekly themes Instructional and free swim in our outdoor pool Arts & Crafts Group Challenges and Team […]
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Wednesdays from 3:30 – 5:00 pm Homework Help is back at Jones Library. College student volunteer tutors are available on Wednesday afternoons and that are happy to help you with your homework needs. Drop by the Amherst Room to get help with classwork, test prep, and college admissions advice. No reservation required! This program is […]
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Bay State Textiles collects used clothing and other textiles. They accept items in good condition as well as stained clothes, single socks and shoes, worn towels and linens, and other textiles—just make sure they’re clean and dry. You can also recycle stuffed animals, backpacks, pillows… anything that’s soft. Donations should be put in bags before being […]
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The Town of Amherst seeks to understand how our community can best serve older adults and people with dementia. Together, we will explore how we can work together to improve opportunities and outcomes for older adults and people with dementia by becoming an Age and Dementia Friendly Community. You’re invited to take a survey if […]
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From Amherst Community Theater:Auditions will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) musical production of RUMPELSTILTSKIN Monday, April 4, at the Amherst Middle School Cafeteria from 4 to 6:15 p.m. All those auditioning should arrive no later than 4 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of those cast in the show will be asked […]
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Amherst Recreation has opened registration for is spring and summer activities. Options include swim lessons, outdoor hip hop dance, an April vacation camp, summer day camps, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, volleyball, and flag football. You can register here.
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Multi-Arts offers theater, art, music, creating stories, mime, dance and more. Join them for their April Break Camp, Monday, April 18 – Friday, April 22.8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Half Day option: 8:30-12:30 or 11:30-3:30. They are also offering a one day option so you can sign up for a single day, or two, or more. […]
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