October 9, 2023
October 14, 2023 67 Amity Street
November 10, 2023
November 23, 2023 - November 24, 2023
December 22, 2023
Behind Verite Building off of Belchertown Road - look for gravel driveway
These "Community Days" are hosted by the Fort River Garden Circle, a group of volunteers, Healthy Hampshire and Conservation Department staff that have been hard at work getting the garden ready. Come to one of the Community Days to: Talk to current volunteers and decide if you'd like to apply for a garden plot Help out with garden tasks that need to be done Get a tour of the garden area For more information / Clarke Bankert, cbankert@collaborative.org, 413-588-5581 Stephanie Ciccarello, ciccarellos@amherstma.gov, (413) 259-3149
Join the celebration at the first annual Amherst Pride at The Mill District, with activities happening all throughout the weekend beginning Saturday, June 4th: Queer Pop-Up Market 4 PM - 7 PM: Shop with queer makers from all over the Valley! Candles, Jewelry, skincare, pottery, and so much more! Kids Pride Parade 3 PM - 5:30 PM: Hosted by the Mill District General Store - head there for face painting, flag making, and all the pre-parade activities. The Parade marches from the store at 5 PM - around the Square! Outtire Fashion Show 6 PM - 6:45 PM: Catch event sponsor Outtire's Amherst Pride line, walking the runway in collaboration with local favorite The Closet! Pride After Dark Drag Ball 7 PM - 10 PM: DJ KSTYLES spins this dance party, with Drag performances from Damela Cuca Deville, Veronica Midnight Lockhart, and Mz. October May Lay!