Amherst Morning Brief, Tuesday, Oct. 20

From Amherst News

• Council on Aging previews fall senior programming. The Amherst Council on Aging discussed expanding senior programs and began planning an Aging in Place Fair, weighing venues including the high school gym, Munson Library, Saint Bridgid and Wildwood gym.Amherst News

Happening Wed, Oct 21

• 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Drop-In Nursing Hours At The Public Health Department: Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop-In Nursing Hours At The Public Health Department is listed on the town calendar for Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Shakespeare: Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Shakespeare is listed on the town calendar for Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Fit Forward: Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fit Forward is listed on the town calendar for Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Friends of the Amherst Senior Center Meeting: Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friends of the Amherst Senior Center Meeting is listed on the town calendar for Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Town of Amherst
• 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Dance & Move: Wednesday at 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dance & Move is listed on the town calendar for Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• 4:00 p.m.: Transportation and parking panel meets Wednesday. The Transportation and Parking Commission holds its regular meeting Wednesday, October 21, from 4 to 6 p.m.Town of Amherst
• 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Energy and Climate Action Committee meets Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Energy and Climate Action Committee meets Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Town of Amherst
• 6:00 p.m.: Human Rights Commission meets Wednesday evening. The Human Rights Commission meets Wednesday, October 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.Town of Amherst
• 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.: 5/6th Grade Girls Suburban Basketball Tryout: Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. 5/6th Grade Girls Suburban Basketball Tryout is listed on the town calendar for Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at 170 Chestnut St.Town of Amherst

Amherst on Tue, Oct 20

• Town plans improvements at Amethyst Brook Conservation Area. The Town of Amherst and the Kestrel Land Trust are planning several phases of improvements at the Amethyst Brook Conservation Area at 132 Pelham Road.Town of Amherst

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 22, 4:00 p.m.: Flu and COVID vaccine clinic set for Thursday. The Amherst Public Health Department hosts a flu and COVID vaccine clinic Thursday, October 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bangs Community Center; registration is recommended due to limited walk-in space.Town of Amherst
• Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 p.m.: Planning Board holds public hearing Thursday. The Planning Board and Community Resource Committee of the Town Council hold a joint public hearing Thursday, October 22, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.Town of Amherst
• Thu, Oct 22, 9:00 a.m.: Jones Library trustees meet Thursday morning. The Jones Library Board of Trustees meets Thursday, October 22, from 9 to 10 a.m.Jones Library
• Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 a.m.: National Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday. Residents can drop off unused medications Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 71 Strong Street as part of National Drug Take Back Day.Town of Amherst
• Sat, Oct 24, 2:00 p.m.: Dog park hosts Halloween Pawty Saturday. The Amherst Dog Park holds its Halloween Pawty Saturday, October 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Old Belchertown Road.Amherst Dog Park
• Sun, Oct 25, 12:00 p.m.: Halloween Spooktacular planned Sunday downtown. A Halloween Spooktacular runs Sunday, October 25, from noon to 3:30 p.m. at 35 South Pleasant Street.Town of Amherst
• Mon, Oct 26, 12:30 p.m.: Regional listening session planned on energy siting law. A regional listening session on the new energy facility siting law is set for Monday, October 26, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at 66 Leverett Road in Shutesbury.Town of Amherst
• Mon, Oct 26, 3:30 p.m.: Ribbon cutting set for Amethyst Brook Elementary. The town holds a ribbon cutting ceremony for Amethyst Brook Elementary School Monday, October 26, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 70 South East Street.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Oct 27, 4:15 p.m.: Sister city Kanegasaki visitors welcomed Tuesday. The town holds a welcome ceremony for visitors from its sister city of Kanegasaki, Japan, Tuesday, October 27, from 4:15 to 5 p.m. at 4 Boltwood Avenue.Town of Amherst

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