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

Amherst Historic Commission – Monday

The Historic Commission meets on Monday evening to review and approve a preservation restriction agreement with the Amherst Woman’s Club as well as to discuss next steps with the Wildwood Cemetery. Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm on Zoom. MORE

Jones Library Board of Trustees – Tuesday

The Trustees of the Jones Library meets on Tuesday and will hear updates on backup building project planning and the capital campaign. Tuesday, 9:00-11:00 am on Zoom.  MORE

Planning Board Public Hearing & Meeting – Wednesday

The Planning Board is hosting a public hearing as part of its meeting on Wednesday about the proposed development on University Drive at Amity Street. The project proposes to redevelop existing commercial space into an 85 residential unit and commercial space Mixed-use development. Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 pm on Zoom.  MORE

Garden Party & Herbal Infusion Demo – Wednesday

Head to the Hitchcock Center on Wednesday for a garden party in the Center’s gardens. Enjoy a demonstration on how to make a variety of infusions with seasonal herbs and flowers and learn more about the work of the Hitchcock Center with Executive Director Billy Spitzer. Light refreshments from the garden will be served. Wednesday, 5:00 pm at the Hitchcock Center. Free. MORE

Whitey Morgan & The 78s with Taylor Hunnicutt – Thursday

Described by Rolling Stone as a “Waylon Jennings acolyte…modern day outlaw [with a] hard hitting blue-collar brand of music,” Whitey Morgan headlines a night of country at The Drake on Thursday. Also appearing is Taylor Hunnicutt. A gritty, soulful southern rocker steeped in country, Hunnicutt crosses genre lines to give audiences an engaging storytelling experience. Thursday, 8:00 pm at The Drake. $ MORE

Strings @ Strong – Saturday

The Amherst Historical Society’s annual Strings at Strong music series kicks off on Saturday. Held in the garden at the Strong House in the heart of downtown Amherst, the concert series offers a wonderful way to spend the afternoon outside enjoying local musicians. This Saturday, the FIKA Quartet performs. Saturday, 2:00-3:30 pm at the Strong House. 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.

Have an event you’d like us to spotlight? Email us TheAmherstCurrent@gmail.com.