Community Calendar

Let’s be real: mumbling through your brilliance is no longer an option.

If you’ve been holding back your voice—whether out of nerves, habit, or some old story that says you’re “not ready yet”— join Johanna Walker, TEDx speaker and storytelling expert, for a free public speaking class called Say It Like You Mean It.

It’s for reluctant speakers, mission-driven quiet folks, and TEDx-dreamers who secretly know they’ve got something to say… but still find themselves hiding behind a screen or playing it small when it’s their turn to speak. This isn’t about becoming a “perfect speaker.” It’s about finding your voice, and learning how to stand in it—clearly, courageously, and unapologetically -- every time you speak. Tuesday August 26, 6-8:30 IN PERSON in Easthampton MA

The Northampton Area League of Women Voters is hosting two Candidates Forums for Northampton candidates running for mayor, City Council in Wards 1, 3 and 5, and for City Councilors at-large, prior to the Preliminary Election on September 16th.

This is an unprecedented moment in Northampton voting history. Normally there are too few candidates to hold candidate forums for Preliminary Elections. The League is celebrating this great surge of candidates. THIS IS DEMOCRACY IN ACTION, more important now than ever before. While the federal government is weaponizing government against Americans, local and state governments must take on greater responsibility to protect our public health and safety. Our local officials are more important than ever.

On August 26th we will hear from candidates for Mayor and City Councilors at-large. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required. Kathy Campbell from the Amherst LWV will moderate. Jean Cherdack, Franklin County LWV, will alternate asking questions for the candidates with Alexander MacDougall from the Hampshire Gazette. Everyone is encouraged to submit questions on our web page at www.lwvnorthamptonarea.org. Questions will also be collected from forum attendees who can submit questions on note cards.

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

Most locations are available daylight hours every day.

The Norman Rockwell Museum is honored to present a rare series of early twentieth century lighting advertisements by Norman Rockwell and fellow Golden Age illustrators Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, Dean Cornwell, Stanley Arthurs, Worth Brehm, and Charles Chambers created for Edison Mazda Lamps, a division of the General Electric Company. These luminous, richly painted works were widely circulated in published advertisements through the 1920s and are on loan to the Museum for the first time through the generosity of GE Aerospace.

The fair will celebrate 206 seasons of family fun with thrilling midway rides, live music, the Royal Hanneford Circus, interactive Stingray Exhibit, Dinosaur Adventure, motorsports, livestock shows, exhibits, vendors and tasty carnival eats.

Park Stage entertainment includes country music star Bryan Martin (7:30pm Friday), DJ KDeuce, Shannon Roy and The Boys, Vinny Michaels Band, Donny Elvis, Legacy, APB, Lennox, Black Mountain Symphony, Girl Blue, and Simply Swifties - Taylor Swift Tribute.

Visit the website for grandstand events including truck & tractor pulls, demolition derbies and Monster Truck Freestyle.

Fair admission: $15 ($13 online pre-sale), $2 Wednesday, free for kids under 14. Parking is free.

Deal Days:
• Wednesday - $2 admission, $2 rides (10-ride min. purchase), $2 menu items at select vendors
• Thursday - BOGO unlimited ride wristbands, $5 senior admission, free admission for military
• Friday - BOGO admission (till 5pm)

Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" & taller) are $30 Wednesday - Friday and $35 Saturday - Monday. See the website for advance savings on rides.

Fair hours: 10am-10pm. Rides open daily at noon.

More information: 518-753-4411 or SchaghticokeFair.org

Local transgender artist Jacob Clayton's black and white photo series Paradise City POV focuses on the intangible imprint that the glaring public display of acceptance in Northampton, Massachusetts, will have on those navigating a difficult path in life.

Debuting during Arts Night Out in the Emerging Artist Showcase from August 2 through August 29, 2025, at the Barn Door Gallery – 33 Hawley Street, Northampton. The opening reception is Friday, August 8 from 5 to 8 PM. Artist talk at 7PM. Admission is free.

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.

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.

Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016!

Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Almost all of our adventures are designed to be wheelchair and stroller friendly and all are carefully crafted to be entertaining and informative with something to appeal to all ages. Complete the adventure as quickly as possible to win first place or take your time and enjoy the journey. Price is per team, not per person. Groups can be any size, but small groups are recommended for the best experience.

Enter the code EVENTPASS on the payment page for a $10 discount!

Most locations are available daylight hours every day.

The Norman Rockwell Museum is honored to present a rare series of early twentieth century lighting advertisements by Norman Rockwell and fellow Golden Age illustrators Maxfield Parrish, N.C. Wyeth, Dean Cornwell, Stanley Arthurs, Worth Brehm, and Charles Chambers created for Edison Mazda Lamps, a division of the General Electric Company. These luminous, richly painted works were widely circulated in published advertisements through the 1920s and are on loan to the Museum for the first time through the generosity of GE Aerospace.