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

Public Forum on Capital Improvement Program – Monday

The Town Council and the Finance Committee are hosting a public forum Monday about the proposed budget for capital improvement. Monday, 6:30-6:45 pm in Town Hall and on Zoom. MORE 

Town Council – Monday

After the public forum, the Town Council meets with a packed agenda. Among the many topics is a presentation and discussion about the Jones Library Building Project, a discussion about the process to appoint a member of the Trustees of the Jones Library to replace departing member Robert Pam, and more. Monday, 6:45-10:30 pm in Town Hall and on Zoom. MORE

Finance Committee – Tuesday

The Finance Committee will work to finalize its report and recommendation on the FY25 budget at its meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday, 2:00-4:00 pm on Zoom. MORE

Jones Library Trustees and Jones Library Building Committee – Tuesday

The Jone Library Trustees meet on Tuesday in a joint session with the Jones Library Building Committee to discuss the contract with architects Finegold Alexander and to discuss proposed options for value management. Tuesday, 5:00-7:00 pm on Zoom.  MORE

Planning Board – Wednesday

The Planning Board meets on Wednesday for two public hearings as well as to continue discussions about a potential overlay zone on University Drive to enable more housing and mixed-use development. Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 pm on Zoom. MORE

“Indigo Girls: It’s Only Life After All” Film – Wednesday

Head to Amherst Cinema Wednesday evening for a screening of the film, “Indigo Girls: It’s Only Life After All.” With forty years of making music as the iconic folk-rock band Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have made their mark as musicians, songwriters, and dedicated activists. 

Still, Amy and Emily battled misogyny, homophobia, and a harsh cultural climate chastising them for not fitting into a female pop star mold.

With joy, humor, and heart-warming earnestness, Sundance award-winning director Alexandria Bombach brings us into a contemporary conversation with Amy and Emily—alongside decades of the band’s home movies and intimate present-day verité. Wednesday, 7:00 pm at Amherst Cinema. $ MORE

Zoning Board of Appeals – Thursday

The Zoning Board of Appeals will host a public hearing about a proposed solar array project on Shutesbury Road. Thursday, 6:00-8:30 pm on Zoom. MORE

Veterans Breakfast for All – Friday

Twice a month on the first and third Fridays, CRESS hosts a veterans breakfast for the community. Let’s build a thriving veterans community ~ there are 387 Veterans in town! Make new friends, get to know Amherst Veterans and hear their stories. At each breakfast (bagel/donut/coffee), a veteran or veteran ally, will tell their personal story regarding military service. Friday, 8:00-9:00 am in the Bangs Community Center. Free. MORE

Tony Trischka-EarlJam: A Tribute to Earl Scruggs – Friday

Head to The Drake on Friday for a special album release show with Tony Trischka, consummate banjo artist and “perhaps the most influential banjo player in the roots music world.” Tony will be honoring the music of Earl Scruggs, pioneer of the three-finger banjo style and one of the most important musicians in bluegrass, or, in Tony’s opinion, in any genre. Friday, 8:00 pm at The Drake. $ MORE

3rd Annual Mill River Basketball Tournament – Sunday

The Human Rights Commission in collaboration with Citizens for Race Amity Now and the Mill River Basketball Tournament Committee invite you to the 3rd Annual Mill River Basketball Tournament on Sunday. Registration begins at 9:00 am and competition begins at 10:00 am. A lunch follows the tournament and at 2:00 pm Youth Hero Awards will be presented and the Race Amity Day celebration begins. Sunday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Mill River Recreation Area. $ 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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