
Friday, November 6, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Large Activity Room Bangs Community Center — 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA
The Town of Amherst is launching a new initiative called Community Heart & Soul with a Community Dinner on Friday, November 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Bangs Community Center. All are welcome to join this event to learn about this initiative, connect with neighbors, and enjoy a meal featuring food from local businesses. This event is a culinary adventure throughout the Bangs Community Center with food from Atkins Farms Country Market, Pasta e Basta, and Carefree Cakery. During the event. attendees will learn about Community Heart & Soul, share their experiences in Amherst, and learn how to get involved. Please note there will be two “seatings,” one that begins at 5 pm and one that begins at 6 pm. Registration is required to attend this event. Childcare is available upon registration. Register Here! Amherst Community Heart & Soul invites community members to come together to reflect on what they value most about Amherst, imagine the future they want to see, and collaborate on how to achieve it. This initiative builds on Amherst’s ongoing commitment to equity, inclusion, and community engagement, including the foundational work of the Community Safety Working Group and the recent…