Community Calendar

In a world marked by uncertainty, emotional overwhelm, and constant stimulation, many people find themselves absorbing more than they realize. Join author and intuitive teacher Wendy De Rosa for a transformational weekend exploring the difference between healthy empathy and over-absorption. Through teachings on the chakra system, guided healing experiences, meditation, and self-discovery practices, participants will learn how to strengthen boundaries, release emotional burdens, develop greater self-trust, and reconnect with their intuition. Wendy De Rosa is the author of Becoming an Empowered Empath and founder of the School of Intuitive Studies, with more than 30 years of experience teaching intuition, energy healing, and personal transformation.

In a world marked by uncertainty, emotional overwhelm, and constant stimulation, many people find themselves absorbing more than they realize. Join author and intuitive teacher Wendy De Rosa for a transformational weekend exploring the difference between healthy empathy and over-absorption. Through teachings on the chakra system, guided healing experiences, meditation, and self-discovery practices, participants will learn how to strengthen boundaries, release emotional burdens, develop greater self-trust, and reconnect with their intuition. Wendy De Rosa is the author of Becoming an Empowered Empath and founder of the School of Intuitive Studies, with more than 30 years of experience teaching intuition, energy healing, and personal transformation.

Monday Night Tango's 8 week Argentine tango series for absolute beginners runs Mondays, July 13 through August 31, at East Street Dance Center in Hadley.

Each night starts with a beginner class from 7 to 8 PM covering the walk, the embrace, musicality, floorcraft, and figures you'll actually use at a social dance.

Class is followed by a practica from 8 to 10 PM. That means guided practice and social dancing, where the night's material turns into real dancing.

No partner or experience needed. Coming solo is normal, and partners rotate.

East Street Dance Center, Studio 4
47 East St, Hadley, MA 01035

Look for the water tower, then the red door on the street side of the building. Plenty of parking in back.

Full series: $200
Drop in class and practica: $20 to $40 sliding scale, suggested $30
Practica only: $10 to $20

Details and signup:
https://abtango.com/beginnerseries

Questions:
andibriantango@gmail.com

In this four-session class at the Norman Rockwell Museum, participants will be introduced to the fundamental elements of drawing practice. Our classroom will be the galleries of American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell, the Museum’s summer exhibition commemorating the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. Each class will focus on a single drawing technique. We will study how different artists in the exhibition have used these techniques in their own work. Participants can try their hand at making their own drawings inspired by close observation of work on view in the Museum’s galleries. This process of studying and working directly from the work of other artists is one of the most time-honored ways artists have educated themselves and developed their technical skills.

Materials are included. Those who prefer to work with their own sketchbooks are welcome— please note that only graphite pencils are allowed in the galleries.

Every Wednesday in August from 1 – 3 pm

Recommended for ages 16+

Instructor: Artist Caren Kinne is Manager of Learning and Engagement at Norman Rockwell Museum and has a BFA in painting and a master’s in art education. Her work has been exhibited in non -profit and commercial galleries across the US and in Italy. Kinne is an enthusiastic and supportive educator. She taught a popular outdoor pastel workshop at the Museum recently and looks forward to welcoming new art students to the Museum this summer.

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/drawing-american-stories-a-workshop-series-for-beginners-and-beyond/

Monday Night Tango's 8 week Argentine tango series for absolute beginners runs Mondays, July 13 through August 31, at East Street Dance Center in Hadley.

Each night starts with a beginner class from 7 to 8 PM covering the walk, the embrace, musicality, floorcraft, and figures you'll actually use at a social dance.

Class is followed by a practica from 8 to 10 PM. That means guided practice and social dancing, where the night's material turns into real dancing.

No partner or experience needed. Coming solo is normal, and partners rotate.

East Street Dance Center, Studio 4
47 East St, Hadley, MA 01035

Look for the water tower, then the red door on the street side of the building. Plenty of parking in back.

Full series: $200
Drop in class and practica: $20 to $40 sliding scale, suggested $30
Practica only: $10 to $20

Details and signup:
https://abtango.com/beginnerseries

Questions:
andibriantango@gmail.com

This two day workshop will serve as an introduction to Natural Building Systems.
Building with straw, earth, and wood can create highly efficient homes that are healthy for their inhabitants, resilient shelters, and sustainable to construct. During this course we will discuss the structural and hygrothermal dynamics of natural wall systems, the skills and techniques to build with these materials, and how to work with current building codes. The course will focus on strawbale and straw-clay walls, but concepts will apply to most natural walls like hempcrete and straw-panels. We will also touch on various other aspects of building a natural home including foundations, roofing, interior and exterior finishes, passive solar design and more. Students will work hands on with two different wall assemblies: a traditional timberframe straw-bale wall and hybrid wall system using light straw-clay and woodfiber insulation. We will put together the components of these walls during the weekend course and apply a basecoat of earthen plaster to the walls on Sunday. The finish coat of plaster will be applied during Barnfest on October 10th for anyone interested in seeing the wall through to its final finish.
We hope this course will be an excellent primer and skill builder for both professionals and DIYers looking into straw-bale or straw-clay construction and earthen plasters. We will have space available to answer specific questions related to people’s individual projects. Join us for a day of education and inspiration!

This two day workshop will serve as an introduction to Natural Building Systems.
Building with straw, earth, and wood can create highly efficient homes that are healthy for their inhabitants, resilient shelters, and sustainable to construct. During this course we will discuss the structural and hygrothermal dynamics of natural wall systems, the skills and techniques to build with these materials, and how to work with current building codes. The course will focus on strawbale and straw-clay walls, but concepts will apply to most natural walls like hempcrete and straw-panels. We will also touch on various other aspects of building a natural home including foundations, roofing, interior and exterior finishes, passive solar design and more. Students will work hands on with two different wall assemblies: a traditional timberframe straw-bale wall and hybrid wall system using light straw-clay and woodfiber insulation. We will put together the components of these walls during the weekend course and apply a basecoat of earthen plaster to the walls on Sunday. The finish coat of plaster will be applied during Barnfest on October 10th for anyone interested in seeing the wall through to its final finish.
We hope this course will be an excellent primer and skill builder for both professionals and DIYers looking into straw-bale or straw-clay construction and earthen plasters. We will have space available to answer specific questions related to people’s individual projects. Join us for a day of education and inspiration!

Kick off fall with style. Get creative with Dabble by painting and decorating a tote and a bandana.

In this two hour workshop, Dabble will share design making techniques and provide eco-friendly, handmade acrylic paints to splatter and stencil, hand-dyed embroidery floss to adorn, and local flowers to eco-print to your heart’s content. 1 white cotton tote and 1 white cotton bandana will be provided, or bring your own items to embellish!

Mount Washington Valley Rock Fest
September 18-20, 2026

The International Mountain Climbing School introduces the Mount Washington Valley Rock Fest to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, September 18–20, 2026. Inspired by a vibrant climbing community, a love for music, and the longtime success of the MWV Ice Fest, the team—alongside world-class guides—aims to build Rock Fest into the premier rock climbing festival in the East.

The weekend will offer clinics ranging from beginner-friendly to expert, across multi-day, single-day, and privately guided climbs. The "Sundown Showdown" bouldering competition will provide a platform for all levels. Beyond climbing, Rock Fest will feature music, presentations, camaraderie, and leading outdoor brands. Set in a community deeply rooted in adventure, Rock Fest welcomes outdoor enthusiasts of all backgrounds. Visit www.mwvrockfest.com to sign up for updates and additional information.

Mount Washington Valley Rock Fest
September 18-20, 2026

The International Mountain Climbing School introduces the Mount Washington Valley Rock Fest to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, September 18–20, 2026. Inspired by a vibrant climbing community, a love for music, and the longtime success of the MWV Ice Fest, the team—alongside world-class guides—aims to build Rock Fest into the premier rock climbing festival in the East.

The weekend will offer clinics ranging from beginner-friendly to expert, across multi-day, single-day, and privately guided climbs. The "Sundown Showdown" bouldering competition will provide a platform for all levels. Beyond climbing, Rock Fest will feature music, presentations, camaraderie, and leading outdoor brands. Set in a community deeply rooted in adventure, Rock Fest welcomes outdoor enthusiasts of all backgrounds. Visit www.mwvrockfest.com to sign up for updates and additional information.