Every Monday, we spotlight the town government meetings, and cultural, recreational, and athletics events that caught our eye. Read on and mark your calendars!

ARHS Varsity Sports at Home – Monday through Saturday

Catch the varsity action at home. Girls Lacrosse Monday at 4:15 pm vs. Northampton and Friday at 4:15 pm vs. Hoosac Valley. Girls Tennis Monday at 4:15 pm vs. Pope Francis and Wednesday at 4:15 pm vs. Northampton. Girls Softball Tuesday at 4:30 pm vs. Gateway. Bx Ultimate Frisbee Friday at 7:00 pm vs. Northampton. Boys Baseball Saturday at 2:00 pm vs. Hopkins. MORE.

War Memorial Pool Planning Public Meeting – Monday

Kuth Ranieri Architects will give a presentation on the War Memorial Pool project at this public meeting on Monday. After the presentation, the community is invited to offer feedback and ask questions during the public comment period. Monday, 7:00-8:30 pm on Zoom. MORE

Jones Library Building Committee Meeting – Tuesday

After receiving a single bid for the project a week ago that was millions higher than the estimate, the Building Committee will meet to hear finance and project updates. Tuesday, 5:00-7:00 PM on Zoom. MORE

School Committees Meeting – Tuesday

The Regional School Committee and the Superintendency Union 28 Committee meet jointly on Tuesday to discuss and potentially vote on a contract with the newly appointed superintendent for the Regional, Amherst, and Pelham school districts, Dr. E. Xiomara Herman. There will be no public comment period at this special meeting of the committees. Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 pm online and on Amherst Media. MORE

ARHS Hurricane Singers at South Church – Tuesday

South Church Amherst continues its celebration of its 200th anniversary with a concert of choral music on Tuesday. Presented by the Amherst Regional High School Hurricane Singers, with Todd Fruth directing. Free-will donations at the door will be shared by ARHS music and South Church. MORE

Cambodians in Amherst events – Wednesday & Saturday

Two events this week explore the lives and experiences of Cambodians who resettled in Amherst after escaping the Khmer Rouge genocide in Cambodia. On Wednesday, Amherst Cinema hosts a screening of the film Rebuilding the Temple: Cambodians in America followed by a discussion with filmmakers and Cambodian community members. Wednesday, 7:00 pm at Amherst Cinema. $  MORE.

On Saturday, the Amherst Historical Society hosts an opening ceremony for its exhibit Cambodians in Amherst – A History of the Khmer Community. In the early 1980’s members of the Amherst community organized to give refuge to survivors of the Khmer Rouge genocide in Cambodia. Faith communities and their partners helped many Cambodian families escape the desperate circumstances they faced in refugee camps in Southeast Asia and resettle in Amherst. This exhibit tells the story of the courage and compassion of these communities and the journeys they took to rebuild lives destroyed by war and genocide. Saturday, 12:00 pm at the Simeon Strong House. MORE 

Affordable Housing Trust Meeting – Thursday

African Heritage Reparation Assembly members Michele Miller and Dr. Amilcar Shabazz will present the Assembly’s recommendations for affordable housing at this meeting of the Affordable Housing Trust. Thursday, 7:00-9:00 pm on Zoom. MORE

Film: Story & Pictures By – Thursday

Story & Pictures By is the first feature documentary to take audiences behind the scenes to meet the boundary pushers who create children’s picture books. The film follows Christian Robinson, Yuyi Morales, and Mac Barnett—the stars of the new “golden age” of children’s literature—as they create experimental work that reflects the mysteries of childhood, champions the marginalized, and provides children with windows and mirrors, even when the creators’ own lives are not fairytales. Through rare archival, untapped insights, and stop-motion paper animation, we also come to understand why classics such as Goodnight Moon, Where the Wild Things Are, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and The Snowy Day changed the art form and stand the test of time. Thursday at The Eric Carle Museum. Film starts at 6:30 pm. The museum will open at 5:30 for ticket holders to view the galleries and enjoy light refreshments. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $ MORE

Cuppa Joe with CRESS Director, Camille Theriaque – Friday

Each month, Town Manager Paul Bockelman hosts a “Cuppa Joe” gathering where he is joined by a different Town department head or official. Residents and others are welcome to share their concerns, offer suggestions or just get to know one another. This Friday, the special guest will be Camille Theriaque, the recently appointed CRESS Director. Friday, 8:30-10:00 am in Bangs Community Center. MORE

Insect Allies: Bring Back the Bugs! – Saturday

UMass Environmental Education students will be at the Amherst Farmers Market on Saturday hosting an event of craft-making, take-home activities, adopting a ladybug, building bug houses, and so much more! Join them to learn about how we can be neighbors with insects, and why it’s so important to our community! Saturday, 7:30 am – 1:30 pm on the Town Common. MORE

Family-friendly Event at the Yiddish Book Center – Sunday

On Sunday, the Yiddish Book Center invites families for a reading of The Book Rescuer: How a Mentsh from Massachusetts Saved Yiddish Literature for Generations to Come, followed by a hands-on show-and-tell of early 20th century Yiddish children’s illustrated books. Afterward, explore the Center’s new exhibition, Yiddish: A Global Culture, with a family guide featuring the Center’s mascot, Tsiggy the Goat. Sunday, at 10:30 am and at 2:30 pm. Free. MORE

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Want more? We’ve gathered the event and program calendars from the many organizations and committees in Amherst onto Community Calendars. Check it out to find even more upcoming events.

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