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In today's newsletter:

• How an Amherst dance teacher turned a first date into forever
• How Amherst is joining a powerful statewide Frederick Douglass reading this June.

Also on today's calendar: FREE Introduction to Digital Photography class and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why can't you play cards with pirates ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 64 and low of 40 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 60, low: 40.
• Saturday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 59 and low of 45 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• On their very first meeting, they ran into each others' arms (bostonglobe.com) — A longtime hip-hop teacher who has managed a dance studio in Amherst for 15 years is at the heart of this detailed wedding story. The piece follows her and her partner from their first Hinge date through a New Year’s Eve proposal, then into a highly personalized arts-focused ceremony and reception that reflects their creative lives and love for their students.    

• State House Watch: May 5, 2026 (afsc.org) — Residents can join a Frederick Douglass reading at the Congregational Church of Amherst on June 27, part of a statewide Juneteenth-related series organized by the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire. The broader newsletter previews key State House votes on voting rights, education, housing, SNAP funding, and LGBTQ+ issues, and lists numerous social justice, budget, and Pride events across New Hampshire in the coming weeks.    

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📸 Around Amherst

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Amherst

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 9

• FREE Introduction to Digital Photography class →
  C1M Photography, LLC, 13 Columbia Dr, Amherst
  10:00 am

Saturday May 16

• Wellness Reset: A Day For Women →
  The Gathering Grounds, 104 Rte 13, Brookline
  9:00 am
• Bedford Garden Club Annual Plant Sale →
  Joppa Hill Educational Farm, 174 Joppa Hill Road, Bedford, NH 03110,
  10:00 am

Saturday May 23

• Arcidi Fishing Derby →
  431 Elm St, Milford
  8:00 am

Sunday May 31

• Diamonds in the Ruff Gala →
  2200 Southwood Dr, Nashua
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday May 8

• May 8-9 Great New England Spring Craft Market At LaBelle Winery →
  LaBelle Winery Derry Event Center, 14 NH-111, Derry
  4:00 pm

Saturday May 9

• Annual Spring Plant Sale →
  Wilkins Elementary School, 80 Boston Post Rd, Amherst
  8:30 am
• May 8-9 Great New England Spring Fine Craft & Artisan Show →
  LaBelle Winery Derry Event Center, 14 NH-111, Derry
  10:00 am
• Hands-On Cooking Techniques Class: Mozzarella Making at LaBelle Amherst →
  LaBelle Winery Amherst Event Center, 345 State Rte 101, Amherst
  10:30 am

Sunday May 10

• Mothers Day Dining (LaBelle Winery- Amherst, NH) →
  LaBelle Winery Amherst Event Center, 345 State Rte 101, Amherst
  10:00 am

Wednesday May 13

• Bridgerton-Inspired Cake Decorating Class (5/13/26 – Amherst, NH) →
  LaBelle Winery Amherst Event Center, 345 State Rte 101, Amherst
  5:30 pm

Thursday May 14

• Photography course - Finally Understand Your Camera (6 weeks, Amherst NH) →
  C1M Photography, LLC, 13 Columbia Dr, Amherst
  6:00 pm

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📣 Amherst Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello Everyone, I am looking for a handyman who can finish my outdoor room with heated tiles, paint and electrical work.
  I live in North Amherst, NH. It needs to be done asap. Please reach out to me if you are interested. Thanks! (Nextdoor Amherst)

• Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Cashier in Amherst. Apply here.
• LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Server in Amherst. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amherst here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Merrimack

• Local pediatrician explains allergy symptoms, treatments for children (wmur.com)
• World War I shipwreck adds to NH family's legacy (unionleader.com)
• The Old College Try (thedailyupside.com)

Milford

• Spring Craft Fairs Creative Writing Workshop More: Milford Patch Mid-Week Events (patch.com)

Manchester

• Police In Manchester Seek Assistance In Finding Missing Teenage Girl (patch.com)

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Ok Amherst! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they are always sitting on the deck ? (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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