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🌱 Why Barstow’s in Hadley is worth a special bakery road trip
Also, don't miss Dr. Steve Taubman's Mind Magic: A Night of Laughter and Astonishment on the Hadley Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Barstow's in Hadley is worth a special bakery road trip
Also on today's calendar: Dr. Steve Taubman's Mind Magic: A Night of Laughter and Astonishment and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 81, low: 52.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 10 Small-Town Bakeries In Western Massachusetts Worth Taking The Back Roads For (takingthekids.com) — Hadley readers can take special pride in Barstow's Dairy Store and Bakery, a family-run spot on Hockanum Road that's been farming the same soil since 1806 and now serves pies, breads, sandwiches, and soups with sweeping field views. Featured among notable western Massachusetts bakeries, it's praised for its welcoming atmosphere, drive-through convenience, and easy access to nearby Joseph Allen Skinner State Park for a post-treat hike. 
📸 Around Hadley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hadley
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★ Featured events ★
- Dr. Steve Taubman's Mind Magic: A Night of Laughter and Astonishment →
Northampton Center for the Arts, 33 Hawley St, Northampton
7:30 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Kane Hodder Live "Friday the 13th Part VII" Screening and Q&A. →
The Shea Theater, 71 Avenue A, Montague
6:30 pm - Gateway Regional at Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion →
Hadley MA
4:00 pm - Rodrigo y Gabriela →
Academy of Music, 274 Main St, Northampton
6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
Monday October 19
Monday October 26
📣 Hadley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Open-Play Pickleball at Mill River →
Town of Amherst Calendar, 95 Montague Rd, Amherst
8:00 am - The Biggest Tiny Art Show in North Amherst →
Town of Amherst Calendar, 91 Cowls Road, Amherst
10:00 am - Drop-In Vaccine Clinic: Recreation Center →
Recreation Center, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Amherst
10:00 am - Chair Yoga With Lara →
Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst
10:15 am - Storytime at Jones Library (ages 0-5) →
Kids Room at 101, 101 University Drive - Suite A4, Amherst
11:00 am - Workshop—The Gathering Spot with Desmond Beach →
New Africa House, 180 Infirmary Way, Amherst
2:30 pm - The Eric Carle Museum, The Carle After Dark →
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 W Bay Road, Amherst
4:00 pm - Focus Group: Help Create a Dedicated Mindfulness Space on Campus →
Science and Engineering Library, 740 North Pleasant Street, Amherst
4:00 pm - Greenfield Urban Planning in Africa, Zube Lecture Presented by Vernon Henderson →
Olver Design Building, Amherst
4:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TJX posted a job opening for Morning Backroom Associate in Hadley. Apply here.
- Bridgestone Corporation posted a job opening for Retail Salesperson in Hadley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hadley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Amherst
- Representative Domb Nominates Manuel Frau-Ramos for the 2026 Latino Excellence Award (amherstindy.org)
- UMass Amherst develops AI wrist device for stroke recovery (wwlp.com)
- UMass Amherst Climbs 11 Spots in The Princeton Review's Top 50 Best Value Public Colleges for 2027 (umass.edu)
Northampton
- 'Wimpy Kid' and 'Spiderwick Chronicles' authors to co-present new books in Northampton (gazettenet.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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