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Coming up on the calendar:
Arcidi Fishing Derby
Plant Sale to Benefit Community Hospice House
Create Your Own Cake Candle DIY Workshop (5/20/26 – Amherst, NH) at LaBelle Winery Amherst Event Center
... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do Honeydew Melons have to get married in church? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 48 degrees. 📸 Around Amherst Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
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Other local events Wednesday May 20 Create Your Own Cake Candle DIY Workshop (5/20/26 – Amherst, NH) → Thursday May 21 Panorama Concert: Tribute to The Cars (5/21/26 – Amherst, NH) → Friday May 22 Amherst Memorial Parade Wednesday May 27 Resin LED Light DIY Workshop (5/27/26 – Amherst, NH) → DIY Resin Waves Jewelry-Making Workshop (5/27/26 – Amherst, NH) → Saturday May 30 Introduction to AI - Free, in-person class → Wednesday June 3 Blooms & Butterflies: Cupcake Decorating Workshop (6/3/26 – Amherst, NH) → Thursday June 4 Jimmy Dunn Comedy Show (6/4/26 – Amherst NH) → Jimmy Dunn Comedy Show (6/4/26 – Amherst, NH) → 📣 Amherst Shout Outs! Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
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Tuesday May 19 Recreation Department Meeting → Wednesday May 20 District Art Show 2026 District K-8 Art Show Thursday May 21 CTE Recognition & Scholarship Ceremony Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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