Community Calendar

Rachel Loeffler brings the magical, otherworldly spirit of the boreal forests of Finland to Gallery A3, with paintings and three-dimensional interactive works celebrating the beauty of Norway spruces, Scots pines, and silver birches, along with abstract patterns based on the interplay of light, shadow, and leaves.

Opening Reception: July 3, 5:00-7:00pm
Art Forum on Zoom: Thursday, July 16, 7:30 pm, register at www.gallerya3.com

The Pan-Mass Challenge is a Massachusetts-based bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the country. Held annually on the first weekend in August, the PMC raises funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. The PMC has 14 different route combinations, ranging from 25 to 177 miles, for riders to choose from.

Riders can choose from three locations:

- The College of The Holy Cross: 1 College St, Worcester, MA 01610
- Babson College: 231 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 02457
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy: 101 Academy Dr, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

Riders may ride on Saturday, Sunday, or both days. On Saturday, riders start in either Wellesley or Worcester and finish in Bourne. On Sunday, riders may start in Bourne or Wellesley; finish lines are in Provincetown and Wellesley.

Cost of event varies by route ($125 - $275).

Fundraising commitments vary by route ($2000 - $6000), due by October 1st

Register to ride here! https://www.pmc.org/

The Third Annual Belchertown Community Yard Sale is Almost Here!

🗓️ When:
July 31 - August 2 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

🌧️ Rain Dates:
August 7 - 9 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Where to Start:
60 State Street, Belchertown, MA

Stop by the Town Fields at the Belchertown Senior Center to grab your official $5 yard sale map*
Maps will be available only at our booth, and only during event hours.

Looking for unique treasures, or just to get outside and enjoy a weekend of community fun? This is your chance!
This year’s event promises to feature over 100 households across Belchertown offering a wide variety of items from antiques and furniture to books, clothes, and unexpected gems.

In addition to yard sales across town, you’ll also find vendors set up at the Town Fields next to the Senior Center. That means more sellers, and more treasures... all in one convenient spot!

Proceeds will benefit the Clapp Memorial Library, strengthening a vital community resource that provides education, access, and connection for Belchertown residents.

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🏠 Register to Sell Your Stuff - www.belchertownyardsale.com

📲 Stay in the loop - Join our Facebook Group

Let’s make the first weekend in August a weekend to remember!

*Please note: maps will not be sold inside the Senior Center or before the event.

The Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum is seeking donations of gently used adult and children’s books, DVDs, and jigsaw puzzles for their upcoming book sale. Donations will only be accepted by curbside drop-off at the back door of the First United Methodist Church, 16 Court St., Westfield, during the weeks of April 6-11 and April 13-18 as follows: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10-1; Tuesday and Thursday from 4-7, and Saturday from 9-12.
Please note that we cannot accept musty or damaged books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, textbooks, Reader’s Digest books, or outdated manuals, travel books, or self-help books.
The book sale will be held at the Church on Thursday, April 23, 10-7; Friday, April 24, 10-5; and Saturday, April 25, 10-2. On Thursday only, we are offering a $5.00 discount for educators (bring your ID!) and new Friends members joining at the door.
The Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum is an all-volunteer 501(C)3 not-for-profit organization that supports the programs and services of the Westfield Athenaeum.

Join Museum Educators weekly, June - August 2026, for artmaking activities for all ages inspired by the American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell exhibition. Explore the galleries and then get creative. Everyone is welcome.

Free with Admission, Drop-in – no reservation required.

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

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

During the winter of 1775-76, Henry Knox’s “Noble Train of Artillery” passed through several nearby towns en route from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. There, the 59-pieces of captured British ordinance, hauled 300 miles over frozen rivers and snow-covered mountains by oxen and horse, played a crucial role in forcing the British evacuation of the city in the Spring of 1776.

In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Knox’s remarkable achievement, this extraordinary feat will come to life on the grounds of the historic Thomas Smith House as costumed educators from Fort Ticonderoga, with (non-firing) cannon and live oxen, present engaging oratory and dramatic demonstrations.

This fascinating living history event is perfect for the whole family!

The c. 1757 Thomas Smith House and 1920 Delmore Hawthorne Garage will also be open for tours.

This event is free and open to the public.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Agawam Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Rachel Loeffler brings the magical, otherworldly spirit of the boreal forests of Finland to Gallery A3, with paintings and three-dimensional interactive works celebrating the beauty of Norway spruces, Scots pines, and silver birches, along with abstract patterns based on the interplay of light, shadow, and leaves.

Opening Reception: July 3, 5:00-7:00pm
Art Forum on Zoom: Thursday, July 16, 7:30 pm, register at www.gallerya3.com

The Pan-Mass Challenge is a Massachusetts-based bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the country. Held annually on the first weekend in August, the PMC raises funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. The PMC has 14 different route combinations, ranging from 25 to 177 miles, for riders to choose from.

Riders can choose from three locations:

- The College of The Holy Cross: 1 College St, Worcester, MA 01610
- Babson College: 231 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 02457
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy: 101 Academy Dr, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

Riders may ride on Saturday, Sunday, or both days. On Saturday, riders start in either Wellesley or Worcester and finish in Bourne. On Sunday, riders may start in Bourne or Wellesley; finish lines are in Provincetown and Wellesley.

Cost of event varies by route ($125 - $275).

Fundraising commitments vary by route ($2000 - $6000), due by October 1st

Register to ride here! https://www.pmc.org/

The Third Annual Belchertown Community Yard Sale is Almost Here!

🗓️ When:
July 31 - August 2 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

🌧️ Rain Dates:
August 7 - 9 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Where to Start:
60 State Street, Belchertown, MA

Stop by the Town Fields at the Belchertown Senior Center to grab your official $5 yard sale map*
Maps will be available only at our booth, and only during event hours.

Looking for unique treasures, or just to get outside and enjoy a weekend of community fun? This is your chance!
This year’s event promises to feature over 100 households across Belchertown offering a wide variety of items from antiques and furniture to books, clothes, and unexpected gems.

In addition to yard sales across town, you’ll also find vendors set up at the Town Fields next to the Senior Center. That means more sellers, and more treasures... all in one convenient spot!

Proceeds will benefit the Clapp Memorial Library, strengthening a vital community resource that provides education, access, and connection for Belchertown residents.

w
🏠 Register to Sell Your Stuff - www.belchertownyardsale.com

📲 Stay in the loop - Join our Facebook Group

Let’s make the first weekend in August a weekend to remember!

*Please note: maps will not be sold inside the Senior Center or before the event.