Community Calendar

Learning a craft like sewing is tremendously rewarding, and even more so when someone complements your bag, pants, blanket, or shirt and you get to say, "thanks! I made it".

Join a summer sewing class at the Grove House Sewing Studio in Florence, MA this summer and learn to sew in a welcoming, joyful, and mistakes-friendly environment. Can't make a class? Sign up for a private sewing class and receive specialized support.

Interested to simplify your belongings to create space? Overwhelmed by the prospect of moving yourself or a loved one? Having a hard time feeling settled in your new home?

All That Matters Organizing & Move Management will share helpful tips and tricks for tackling the often daunting task of downsizing, moving and resettling.

Contact Ross Education now to get information on training programs in Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing and more!

Calling all artists for a FREE Grant Writing Workshop that Wylder Ayres teaching! Wylder will support all participants in all the ins and outs of the application process, communication strategy, and materials organizing for the MassCultural Council’s Grant for Creative Individuals. These awards are unrestricted grants of $5,000 to Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners with the intention of equitably advancing state-wide creative expression throughout diverse communities.

I believe that public art is public health. As a development director, teaching artist, musician, and arts advocate, I am committed to uplifting and supporting historically marginalized artists.

Please bring a laptop. If you don’t have access to a computer - bring a phone or reach out to wylderayres@gmail.com for questions & support.

For more information on the grant: https://massculturalcouncil.org/artists-art/grants-for-creative-individuals/

Join us for fun and interactive programming inspired by the art of Norman Rockwell and Walter Wick, creator of the I Spy books for children. Try your hand at making art inspired by these beloved illustrators. You’ll want to return again and again with a variety of fun and engaging experiences for the whole family; it’s the perfect way to spend some quality time together!

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/list/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=795&hide_subsequent_recurrences=1

Capture the beauty of the Berkshires in this beginner-friendly “plein air” soft pastel workshop set on the Museum’s picturesque grounds. Surrounded by sweeping views, historic architecture, and vibrant late-summer landscapes, participants will explore pastel application techniques, composition, and color blending in an outdoor setting. All materials provided; no experience necessary.

Instructor: Caren Kinne, Manager of Learning & Engagement, Norman Rockwell Museum and practicing artist. Caren holds a BFA in Painting and a master’s in art education. Her work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally.

Rain Date: Saturday September 20 at 1:00 – 2:30pm.

For more information, visit https://www.nrm.org/events/from-nature-to-paper-beginner-pastel-workshop/

Join Northampton Arts Council Chair Kaye Carroll for an in-depth info session about FY26's Local Cultural Council Grant.

Kaye will go over the questions asked on the application, talk about how the Arts Council evaluates grant proposals, and give some tips on how to make your application stand out.

Examples of outstanding applications and the do's and don'ts of applying will also be discussed.

There will be a dance break and an opportunity for open Q&A as well!

NAMI Western Massachusetts is pleased to offer their NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program in person, starting Tuesday, September 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Holyoke.
What is the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program?

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 9-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.
NAMI Western Massachusetts and its dedicated volunteers, members, and leaders work tirelessly to raise awareness and provide essential education, advocacy, and support programs for people in our community living with mental health conditions and their loved ones.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
For more information contact: Tamari Cole at tamari_c@yahoo.com or visit: namiwm.org

Dr. Claudia Gold presents her book Getting to Know You, which is relevant not just for practitioners working with infants, but also parents and caregivers. The book comes from both developmental science and extensive clinical experience and describes how taking a stance of not-knowing can help us find our way into another person’s experience, offering the greatest opportunity for connection, growth, and healing.

NAMI Western Massachusetts is pleased to offer their NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program in person, starting Tuesday, September 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Holyoke.
What is the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program?

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 9-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.
NAMI Western Massachusetts and its dedicated volunteers, members, and leaders work tirelessly to raise awareness and provide essential education, advocacy, and support programs for people in our community living with mental health conditions and their loved ones.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
For more information contact: Tamari Cole at tamari_c@yahoo.com or visit: namiwm.org