LUDLOW — The Belchertown common was filled with families, entertainment, vendors and amusement rides on Sept. 20, the first day of the 165th Belchertown Fair. Part carnival, part agricultural show, the Belchertown Fair offers a little of everything.
LEVERETT — The Village of Light Ashram will host a second Walk for Peace on Sunday, Oct. 6, to stand with those suffering from war and violence worldwide, and seek an end to the suffering.
AMHERST — The public received a presentation over Zoom on Sept. 25 about conceptual plans for the new shelter and supportive housing that is being developed at the site of the former Amherst Veterans of Foreign Wars on 457 Main St.
AMHERST — The Amherst Survival Center will once again host its fifth annual Hike for Hunger fundraiser all through the month of October, inviting participants to hike when and where they like all month in an effort to raise money for the center.
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Board of Health is considering passing the “Nicotine Free Generation” ordinance, which would ban any tobacco sales in the city to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2004.
NORTHAMPTON — For Northampton resident Maeve Beck, her time in the circus is an opportunity to tell stories and offer people an hour of pure entertainment.