Garden report: the straw flower and love in the mist (nigella) have bloomed.Harvesting cukes, peppers and green beans regularly now. The Sunday rain was much appreciated.
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The Amherst History Museum, located in the former Knights of Columbus Building on Boltwood Walk, officially opens Sat., Aug 2 at 11:30 a.m. It will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. The exhibit is “Amherst Then and Now.”
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Rebecca Nordstrom, Wildwood Cemetery Trustees president, sent me an email about the unveiling of a sculpture “Touch” by Matt Mitchell at the Wildwood Cemetery, Wed., Aug. 6 at 5:30 p.m. A reception with refreshments follows.
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Steve Telegra, solid waste coordinator for Amherst, sent me an email noting that Aug. 26 is the deadline to register for Hazardous Waste Day, which will be held Sept. 6 at the Wildwood Elementary School. To register, visit: www.gov/recycling.
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Marion Abrams of Hatfield sent me an email about an art show and sale Aug. 15 from 4-7 p.m.at the Hatfield Town Hall Senior Center. The framed paintings were created by seniors and are being sold to benefit the center.
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Dinner and a show — the 14th annual South Church Chicken BBQ will be held Tues., Aug. 19 with pickup between 5-6 p.m. A vegetarian option is available. Call 253-2977 for reservations. Cost is $18. The annual Amherst Community Band Concert will be held the same day at 6 p.m. on the South Amherst Common. It’s free with donations welcome. Bring chairs and blankets. Tray tables are convenient for the dinner.
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Downtown reflections: you couldn’t ask for a better evening for the Amherst Community Band concert than Saturday with reasonable temperatures, low humidity a slight breeze and great music. The concrete barriers look great painted in bright colors, much better than grey.The Strong House lawn looks naked with all the trees and shrubs gone.
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