🌱 Meet the everyday “superheroes” celebrated at Northampton’s big fall festival

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In today's newsletter:

• Meet the everyday "superheroes" celebrated at Northampton's big fall festival

Also on today's calendar: Kane Hodder Live "Friday the 13th Part VII" Screening and Q&A. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 60 and low of 32 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 46.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Three recipients honored at Cutchins Superhero Run & Family Fall Festival in Northampton (wwlp.com) — Families in Northampton just wrapped up the 10th annual Cutchins Superhero Run & Family Fall Festival, where three local "community superheroes" were honored for supporting area youth and families. The event, held Sunday, raised awareness and funds for Cutchins Programs' mental health and education services across western Massachusetts, while kids enjoyed races, activities, and a Superhero Training Academy celebrating courage, creativity, and teamwork.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Northampton

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Writers Night Out in October with Jason Prokowiew →
  Forbes Library, Coolidge Museum, 20 West Street, Northampton
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Agawam at Northampton →
  Northampton MA
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• HRYMCA Yoga Foundations w/ Teresa →
  Northampton, MA Calendar, 67 Conz Street, Northampton
  8:30 am
• Quilting Group →
  Northampton, MA Calendar, 67 Conz Street, Northampton
  9:00 am
• An Acoustic Evening with Maria Muldaur & Bruce Katz on piano →
  Northampton MA
  7:00 pm
• Alasdair Fraser @ BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity →
  Northampton MA
  7:00 pm
• An Acoustic Evening with Maria Muldaur & Bruce Katz on piano at The Iron Horse/Parlor Room →
  The Iron Horse/Parlor Room, Northampton
  7:00 pm
• Alasdair Fraser Band at BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity →
  BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity, Northampton
  7:00 pm
• Transfemmes/Gender-expansive Femmes Support Space (Ages 30+), In-person →
  Northampton MA
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Beth Orton and Sam Amidon at BOMBYX (Northampton, MA) →
  Northampton MA
• Beth Orton and Sam Amidon at BOMBYX →
  BOMBYX, Northampton
Tuesday October 13
• Kane Hodder Live "Friday the 13th Part VII" Screening and Q&A. →
  The Shea Theater, 71 Avenue A, Montague
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello, I am new to this group and I'm not sure if I'm in the correct one?
  I moved into Northampton at Prospect Place back in March so I'm not sure if I'm signed up for the right ward and how would I find out if I'm… (Nextdoor Northampton Ward 1)
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  I just feel there is a lack of community around here and it's very hard to meet people or feel connected. People ask what my passions are: What I'm… (Nextdoor Florence Rd)

• Walmart posted a job opening for (USA) Stocking 1 Coach, Non-Complex in Hadley. Apply here.
• Dick's Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Hadley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northampton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hadley

• Op-Ed: Our Climbing Team's Funding: What's the real story? (dailycampus.com)

South Hadley

• Hurricanes 'Happy to Be Back,' Fall to South Hadley (iberkshires.com)
• Blackbird Marketplace set to replace Tailgate Picnic in South Hadley (gazettenet.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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