Qi Gong Class

March 20, 2019, 9:30 AM - April 24, 2019, 10:30 AM @ Munson Library

Qi Gong (pronouced CHEE GONG) is a holistic system of cultivating and balancing the body's internal energy which is called qi, translated as " life energy". With roots in Chinese medicine, this mind body awareness exercise is composed of gentle stretching and flowing exercises, rhythmic breathing, and meditation. QiGong benefits include greater flexibility, strength, balance, and vitiality as well as decreasing stress, tension, and stiffness. It is available to everyone no matter how old you are or what shape you are in. QiGong can be done anywhere, requires zero equipment and gives you tremendous benefits in a short amount of time.

Love & Learn Mt. Pollux for all seasons!

April 22, 2019, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Mt.Pollux Conservation Area

Calling all nature lovers on Earth Day! Let's go for a moderate hike to enjoy the outdoors, breathe in, do the hokey-pokey, a 'green' craft, a light picnic and learn to protect our beautiful recreational scenic area.

Amherst - Pelham PreK-6 Regionalization Public Forum

April 22, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Amherst Regional Middle School Library

Attend a Forum to learn more. Your feedback is important to us!

Amherst Pelham Regional School District Planning Board Public Forum

April 22, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Amherst Regional Middle School Library

Should Amherst and Pelham form a PreK-6 Region? Currently, the Amherst and Pelham elementary school districts share a superintendent and central administration through Superintendency Union 26. Regionalization would combine the two school districts into one region. This region would be governed by a regional school committee that would replace the current Amherst and Pelham school committees. The Regional School District Planning Board has been meeting for a year to examine the possibility of regionalization and invites public feedback at these forums. The Planning Board has not made a recommendation regarding regionalization and public input is a critical component of this recommendation. Each forum will include a presentation of the process, potential benefits, and challenges, Q and A, small group discussions, and opportunities to provide feedback.

Residents' Advisory Committee

April 23, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ First Floor Meeting Room

RECEIVED: 4/18/19 at 8:43 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes from Last Meeting 3. Review of Interviews since Last Meeting 4. Review of Upcoming Interview Assignments 5. Schedule a Meeting with the Community Participation Officers (CPOs) 6. Schedule a Meeting with the Town Council Committee on Outreach, Communications and Appointments (OCA) 7. Discuss Compilation of Demographics 8. Public Comment 9. Topics Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Committee 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting 10. Set Next Meeting Date 11. Adjourn.

Office Hours with District 2 Councilors Pat De Angelis and Lynn Griesemer

April 23, 2019, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Cushman Market and Cafe

Human Rights Commission

April 23, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ South Meeting Room #101

RECEIVED: 4/19/19 at 3:54 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order: Opening remarks; Announcements and Agenda Review/Additions. 2. Report and Comments: Public Comment; HR Commission Member Reports. 3. Action and Discussion Items: Review and approve meeting minutes of January 19, 2019; Update on Town Committee/Community Organization relationship: A. Town Council Liaison; B. Discussion with Department Heads to be Con't; C. Neighborhood Liaison: Tony Maroulis, Eric Beal, and Bill Laramee; D. Investigation of complaint process; E. Current Affirmative Action Plan; F. Human Rights Heroes Awards picnic and awards; G. Schedule Meetings for May and June. 4. Topics the Chair did not reasonably anticipate 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 5. Adjourn.

Town Council Governance, Organization, and Legislation Committee

April 24, 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Town Hall > Town Room

RECEIVED: 4/16/19 at 8:55 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order 2. Discussion and Vote on GOL FAQ Document 3. Continued discussion of TMAC Proposal 4. Continued discussion of recommendations related to GOL Committee Charge 5. Public Comment 6. Adoption of March 27, 2019 and April 10, 2019 minutes 7. Items Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting 8. Adjourn

"Oh no! Not Stress!" Class

April 24, 2019, 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM @ Bangs Community Center

Most people experience a mess of stress. Even if it’s not making you sick by weakening your immune system (which it does), it’s not healthy for your outlook. Find methods to de-stress. All you need is some insight, a little learning, guidance, and support. That’s what you will get in this 4 week experience. Participants can bring a lunch.

Community Resources Committee (CRC) of the Town Council

April 24, 2019, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Town Room

RECEIVED: 4/12/19 at 12:38 pm. REVISED: 4/16/19 at 8:39 am. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order. 2. Consider Initial Goals. 3. CPAC project review. 4. Public Comment. 5. Business Not Anticipated 48 Hours Before the Meeting. 6. Adjourn.

District 2 Meeting with Councilors Pat De Angelis and Lynn Griesemer

April 24, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Fort River Elementary School Cafeteria

1. Call to Order. 2. Introductions. 3. Presentation and Discussion by District 2 Councilors Pat De Angelis and Lynn Griesemer. 4. Presentation and Discussion by At-Large Councilor Andy Steinberg. 5. Public Comment and Discussion. 6. Adjourn

6th Annual Samuel Minot Jones Awards @ Converse Hall, Amherst College

April 25, 2019, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Converse Hall at Amherst College

The Jones Library proudly announces Richard Michelson and The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art as winners of the Sixth Annual Samuel Minot Jones Awards for Literary Achievement. In addition, as we celebrate the centennial year of the Jones Library, a special Centennial Sammy will be given to Bruce Watson.

The Arctic on Fire: The Impacts of Climate Change on Tundra Ecosystems

April 25, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Hitchcock Center for the Environment

Due to climate change, the Arctic is experiencing an increase in wildfires. It is known that wildfires are going to alter the ecosystems; however, the specific biogeochemical impacts are unknown. Natalie Baillargeon and Rhys MacArthur participated in an expedition to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, AK last summer and began a collaborative project investigating the impacts that wildfires have on plant composition and nutrient cycling. Natalie Baillargeon is a second-year at Hampshire, studying environmental science and policy. Natalie’s research investigates the impacts of wildfires on plant nutrient and nitrogen cycling in the Arctic. Rhys MacArthur is in her last year at Hampshire College studying Ecology and Environmental Justice. Rhys’s research focuses on the effects wildfires have on the above-ground biomass of arctic tundra ecosystems and the ecological processes that drive vegetation composition.

Amherst - Pelham PreK-6 Regionalization Public Forum

April 25, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Pelham Elementary School

Amherst and Pelham are exploring regionalizing their Elementary schools. Attend a forum to learn more. Your feedback is important to us!

Amherst Pelham Regional School District Planning Board Public Forum

April 25, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Pelham Elementary School

Should Amherst and Pelham form a PreK-6 Region? Currently, the Amherst and Pelham elementary school districts share a superintendent and central administration through Superintendency Union 26. Regionalization would combine the two school districts into one region. This region would be governed by a regional school committee that would replace the current Amherst and Pelham school committees. The Regional School District Planning Board has been meeting for a year to examine the possibility of regionalization and invites public feedback at these forums. The Planning Board has not made a recommendation regarding regionalization and public input is a critical component of this recommendation. Each forum will include a presentation of the process, potential benefits, and challenges, Q and A, small group discussions, and opportunities to provide feedback.

Public Hearing: MassDOT Rt. 9 & Rt. 116 Improvements

April 25, 2019, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ First Floor Meeting Room

PURPOSE: The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed Routes 9 & 116 (Northampton Road) Improvement project. All views and comments made at the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. PROPOSAL: The proposed project consists of improving access and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians along Northampton Road. The work includes roadway widening and resurfacing to construct 5’ bicycle lanes and new sidewalks on both sides. New ADA compliant wheelchair ramps, crosswalks and pedestrian signals will also be installed. A secure right-of-way is necessary for this project. Acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may be required. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is responsible for acquiring all needed rights in private or public lands. MassDOT’s policy concerning land acquisitions will be discussed at this hearing.

District 1 Office Hours with Councilor Sarah Swartz @ Jake's at the Mill

April 26, 2019, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM @ Jake's at the Mill

Office hours for residents and business owners of District 1.

Town Council Audit Committee

April 26, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ Town Room

RECEIVED: 4/16/19 at 2:27 pm. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to Order and Declaration of a Quorum 2. Presentation of Independent Auditor's Report by Melanson Heath for fiscal year ending June 30, 2018 3. Discussion of Auditor's Report 4. Public Comment 5. Items Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance 6. Adjourn

2019 March for Science

April 27, 2019, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Kendrick Park

The Amherst pod of 500 Women Scientists (https://500womenscientists.org/) in conjunction with UMass Amherst’s That’s Life [Science] (http://thatslifesci.com/) blog are co-hosting the March for Science Western MA 2019. It will be held on April 27th as part of the 10th annual Amherst Sustainability Festival. Come join local scientists and citizens passionate about making science more accessible for the general public and more present in our everyday society. The march will start with a gathering at Kendrick Park (across from Porta Restaurant) at 9am and then at 10am we will make our way to the Sustainability Festival on the Amherst Town Common. Event link to Sustainability Festival is here: Link to Sustainability Fair: https://www.facebook.com/events/300400730656645/

Sustainability Festival 2019

April 27, 2019, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ South Common

Ukulele Strum Along

April 28, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Amherst Room

Come play music with a growing community of ukulele players in the Valley. Led by Julie Stepanek, you are invited to join us for easy songs, laid back instruction, and a lot of fun! Bring your own ukulele or borrow one of ours. Sign up is required to borrow a ukulele. Please call the library at 413-259-3096.