Community Calendar

Discover the Pioneer Valley, one bookshop at a time! Visit 10+ bookstores to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing to win $800 in bookstore gift cards. Each additional bookstore you visit is another entry into the drawing! And the more bookstores you visit, the greater your chances of winning. More info: http://tinyurl.com/pvbc26

We're thrilled to share that we are moving to a brand-new home,
leaving Northfield with gratitude and arriving in Bernardston with excitement.
Please join us for our grand opening on Sunday, July 19, from 3-6pm.
showcasing an exhibition of original artwork by our talented DVAA members
as well as beautiful, handcrafted items in our gift shop.
Check our website for more details, https://www.deerfieldvalleyart.org/

The Thistles Plus One Concert – Sunday July 19, 2026, 5-7 PM
West Stockbridge Village Congregational Church, 45 Main St.
An Evening of Contemporary Classical & Jazz-Inspired Melodies
Experience the evocative compositions of Bill Taylor, a composer whose music blends contemporary classical with jazz, show tunes, and the rhythms of nature and love. Join Bill on piano alongside:
Jaye Alison (Vocals), Terry Keevil (Oboe & Duduk), Gerold Mohn (Clarinet), Lesley Rosenthal (Electric Violin)
The evening features intimate duo, trio and quartet arrangements from Bill’s three albums, a selection of standards, solo highlights (including Terry's moving duduk piece), and a premiere poem by Lesley Rosenthal.• Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM. Includes a 15-minute intermission and a brief reception afterward
• Tickets: at the door or reserve in advance via Venmo, PayPal, or check.
• Cause: A portion of all proceeds supports the West Stockbridge Food Pantry.
• Merch: Music CDs available for purchase.
• Reservations, price info: 707-272-1688.

Dear Esteemed Colleagues, Researchers, and Innovators!
It is with great honor and anticipation that we welcome you to the 2nd International Conference on Diabetes and Endocrinology, to be held in the historic and inspiring city of Paris, France, on July 20–21, 2026.
Theme: “Global Perspectives on Endocrine Health and Diabetes”
We are delighted to cordially invite professionals from around the world to participate in the International Conference on Diabetes and Endocrinology 2026, hosted by Intelli Meetings. This prestigious event offers a unique platform for Endocrinologists, healthcare professionals, academics, and researchers to connect, share insights, and collaborate across global boundaries.
More about us: https://diabetesconferences.org/
Register: https://diabetesconferences.org/registration

Discover the Pioneer Valley, one bookshop at a time! Visit 10+ bookstores to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing to win $800 in bookstore gift cards. Each additional bookstore you visit is another entry into the drawing! And the more bookstores you visit, the greater your chances of winning. More info: http://tinyurl.com/pvbc26

The Northampton Scrabble Club prides itself on being a welcoming group where the priority is on FUN, not strict competition. Come in at any point in the evening and we'll get you in a game! Some players stay for one game, others for multiple games. We have a wide variety of skill levels represented, so come join the fun!

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

Discover the Pioneer Valley, one bookshop at a time! Visit 10+ bookstores to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing to win $800 in bookstore gift cards. Each additional bookstore you visit is another entry into the drawing! And the more bookstores you visit, the greater your chances of winning. More info: http://tinyurl.com/pvbc26

Peaceful Forest delivers a powerful, high-energy Japanese taiko experience that goes beyond a typical concert. This family-based ensemble creates an immersive live performance filled with thunderous drumming, dynamic stage presence, and moments of audience participation that make the entire room come alive.

Led by award-winning performer Takumi Kato, the show blends traditional Japanese taiko with modern stage energy and storytelling. Audiences don’t just watch—they feel the rhythm, the intensity, and the emotional impact of each performance.

This is an unforgettable cultural experience designed to inspire, energize, and connect people of all ages through the universal language of rhythm.

Discover the Pioneer Valley, one bookshop at a time! Visit 10+ bookstores to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing to win $800 in bookstore gift cards. Each additional bookstore you visit is another entry into the drawing! And the more bookstores you visit, the greater your chances of winning. More info: http://tinyurl.com/pvbc26