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Volunteer Saturdays at The J.S. Bryant School
Registration
Interested in an up close and personal experience with goats, burdock root, perennial gardens, a paintbrush, hammers, nails, saws or some other tool or task while you learn about the vision for J.S. Bryant School?
Join the team from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM most Saturdays to give time and labor to the many physical tasks of bringing this school to life. We find joy in sharing this labor of love and invite you to be part of it!
Stay for as little or as long as you like. The team welcomes the hands and hearts of all generations, identities, and abilities into the mix of their community.
To join the fun, send an email to rsvp@jsbryantschool.org!
Volunteer Saturdays at The J.S. Bryant School
Registration
Interested in an up close and personal experience with goats, burdock root, perennial gardens, a paintbrush, hammers, nails, saws or some other tool or task while you learn about the vision for J.S. Bryant School?
Join the team from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM most Saturdays to give time and labor to the many physical tasks of bringing this school to life. We find joy in sharing this labor of love and invite you to be part of it!
Stay for as little or as long as you like. The team welcomes the hands and hearts of all generations, identities, and abilities into the mix of their community.
To join the fun, send an email to rsvp@jsbryantschool.org!
Yet Another Queer Pop-Up Market
The goal of "Yet Another Queer Pop-Up Market” has always been to support newcomers. Lead by M Rudder and Jey Weisgerber, YAQPUM is a fledgling pop-up market centering LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and emerging artisans and makers exploring their craft. They believe there is always room for more spaces in our community to support the financial success of BIPOC, queer, and trans makers, artists, crafters, creators, and entrepreneurs. Their hope is to provide the additional support they have been looking for in preparing for a craft or maker market as a newcomer.
Registration
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This is a FREE to attend event.
Rethinking Art and Business: Discovering Old Beliefs to Connect with Flow
The intersection of art and business is complicated. Creativity requires freedom and flow, a capacity to tune into your artistic vision. And, yet to maintain and sustain yourself, money is required. Yet often the need for financial nourishment feels like compromising your values, selling yourself short, or becoming dependent on others in a way that feels icky. In this workshop, we’ll rethink the meeting point of creativity and business from a place of ease, integrity, and purpose.
This includes:
— Identifying limiting beliefs that keep you out of flow on the business side of your work.
— Reimagining business growth from a place of creativity and self-trust.
— Crafting action steps that feel nourishing and in alignment with both your artistic vision and financial goals.
Beth Pellettieri is a Creative Business Coach and Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach. She works with heart-centered, creative business owners to find fun, fulfillment, and financial peace. You can learn more about her work at www.bethpellettieri.com or IG @bethpellettieri.
Registration
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Sunday May 19th from 3:30 pm — 5 pm at Northampton Center for the Arts.
Sliding scale pricing.
Volunteer Saturdays at The J.S. Bryant School
Registration
Interested in an up close and personal experience with goats, burdock root, perennial gardens, a paintbrush, hammers, nails, saws or some other tool or task while you learn about the vision for J.S. Bryant School?
Join the team from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM most Saturdays to give time and labor to the many physical tasks of bringing this school to life. We find joy in sharing this labor of love and invite you to be part of it!
Stay for as little or as long as you like. The team welcomes the hands and hearts of all generations, identities, and abilities into the mix of their community.
To join the fun, send an email to rsvp@jsbryantschool.org!
Franklin County Pride
Franklin County Pride returns on June 15, 2024!
Franklin County Pride is a non-profit organization run by a committee of dedicated volunteers. Franklin County Pride’s mission is to create a community in which all LGBTQIA+ youth, adults, and families can enjoy the freedom to live safely, openly, and genuinely, free from discrimination due to race, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. They aim to be as representative as possible of the diverse experiences and identities of the LGBTQIA+ community. They strive to be honest about who is and isn’t in the room, whose voices are and are not at the table, and to support other groups doing the work they are not.
The first Franklin County Pride March & Rally on June 24, 2017 was created and organized by a handful of dedicated lesbian and queer women in reaction to the charged political climate after the 2016 presidential election and the growing threat to marginalized people in their community (i.e., undocumented people, people of color, women, and LGBTQIA people).
This all-volunteer event drew broad participation from diverse members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies, and was made possible by overwhelming support from local businesses and individual sponsors. The event drew over 400 marchers and 600 rally participants, with musical performances from local entertainers, and speeches from local community groups and leaders.
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Hampshire Pride
Hampshire Pride returns on Saturday, May 4, 2024!
Hampshire Pride is a grassroots organization that formed in 2023. Pride has always been an important part of the fabric of Northampton, and western Massachusetts in general. After not having an event since pre-pandemic, Clay Pearson, along with Celina Almendarez and Kayla Abney felt the calling to bring Pride back to Hampshire County.
With only nine weeks to plan, no prior experience in putting on an event like this, and $0 to start, they brought in several other members and all worked non-stop around the clock to make the event happen on the traditional first weekend of May that started in 1982 (the first pride outside of NYC!) as a response to Stonewall.
The hard work and dedication of all involved certainly paid off as Hampshire Pride 2023 went off with a huge success, estimating around 15,000+ attendees. They are back again this year for Hampshire Pride 2024 and can't wait to celebrate again with you all!
Hampshire Pride is committed to creating a space where people of all genders, gender expressions, sexual orientations, races, and ages can come together in a day of joy.
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Spring Fashion Market at The Majestic Saloon
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Join BUFFET, Shapeshifters, Styles by Shimmer, Autumn Wilde Arts, and the Majestic Drag Collective for a FAT, QUEER, VINTAGE fashion market at The Majestic Saloon in Northampton on Saturday April 27th from 12pm - 5pm.
Registration
No registration required, this event is FREE to attend.
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Community Work Parties: Planting An Apple Tree Orchard at The J.S. Bryant School - Day 2
Registration
Join the J.S. Bryant School team April 26th & April 27th from 9:30am-1:30pm (Rain Dates: May 10th & 11th)
There are many physical tasks to be completed in preparation for opening their doors in 2025; this Spring they’re planting over 200 apple trees so that when their students arrive for their first months, they will have an orchard full of apples as part of their educational and culinary experience!
They welcome the hands and hearts of all generations, identities, and abilities into the mix of our community work party. Join them for a day of connecting with the earth, with others in the community, and delicious snacks!
Community Work Parties: Planting An Apple Tree Orchard at The J.S. Bryant School - Day 1
Registration
Join the J.S. Bryant School team April 26th & 27th from 9:30am-1:30pm (Rain Dates: May 10th & 11th)
There are many physical tasks to be completed in preparation for opening their doors in 2025; this Spring they’re planting over 200 apple trees so that when their students arrive for their first months, they will have an orchard full of apples as part of their educational and culinary experience!
They welcome the hands and hearts of all generations, identities, and abilities into the mix of our community work party. Join them for a day of connecting with the earth, with others in the community, and delicious snacks!
Mindfulness at the Museum: A SonorousLight Sound Bath
Join Wistariahurst Museum as they present Mindfulness at the Museum: A SonorousLight™ Sound Bath. This immersive experience is meant to heal and melt away all stress and tension as a cocoon of sound surrounds guests. Unwind and relax as the soothing vibrations of crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, and other instruments wash over you. These tranquil sessions are led by the amazingly serene Donnabelle Casis, who uses her training with KIN Unified Health Institute in Sound Therapy to help others use sound to help promote physical health and emotional well-being.
Mindfulness at the Museum will be held every fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm. For a one-hour sound bath meditation, bring comfortable clothing, a yoga mat, blankets, a pillow, an eye mask (optional), and a water bottle.
Doors open at 6:00 pm, with doors closing at 6:25 pm and the session starts promptly at 6:30 pm.
Space is limited and reservations are required to attend this event. Don’t miss this chance to relax and unwind through the healing power of sound inside Wistariahurst Museum.
Registration
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Cost: $35 per person, with a $5 discount for museum members with the code WISTY.
Pre-registration is required, and tickets are non-refundable.