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Anyone know of a composting service that offers pickup in the Amherst area? Or a drop-off location that isn't too far?

Hey guys, was hoping someone on here would know how exactly the entry scene in monkey bar would be like? Heard there’s a boiler room party tom night and I’d really like to go. Is the entry only restricted to large groups that has both guys and girls or can 2 guys enter the club as well?

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Hello, Amherst residents! I am a grad student at UMass who is very passionate about singing but I'm worried that my busy teaching schedule will conflict with joining an ensemble on campus. Does anyone know if there are any local, community choirs? I have a background in choral singing and chamber music, and strongly do not want to join a choir affiliated with a church, ideally. Thanks for your help!

Anyone know of good, quick painters and cleaners for short notice but small/uncomplicated jobs? Trying to get a single coat of paint on a couple small rooms this week, and some one time deep cleaning like cabinets and windows.

Hey all, I am an incoming graduate student at UMass that is struggling with finding a rental right now. Most rental places are charging exorbitant prices and I got canceled on three times in the past months trying to find a resonable place (by reasonable I'm thinking of $1k including utilties which is on par with a metropolitian area like Boston smh, and no I got canceled because somehow multiple places just decided to go with another person after days to weeks of talking). My concern is the cosigning of lease, which can be risky if one person decides to not pay. Another is the requirement to sign a year long lease, which will put the burden on the renter to find a replacement for the summer. I have lived off-campus before and have had to pay out of pocket for an empty apartment in the summer and getting scammed because of a non-paying cosigner. Any advice or lead is appreciated!

Saw a red food truck with the words “Munch More” on the side, parked near Kendrick Park.

First time I’d ever seen this around.

Anyone have any info as to if it’s sticking around and what it is?

Hiya, I know finding a place to live is challenging in the area, but does it become any easier end of May/June, ya know, the time of year when some undergrads might leave town etc? Ty!

I'm not too familiar with the area, but I do know there are several higher education schools in the county. For those of you who work or are trying to work in K-12 education, are the jobs at schools in Hampden county (or a smaller area based around Amherst) "good" teacher jobs?

Must one have a master's degree to compete for those jobs?

Are there programs for getting your master's while you teach in sort of a provisional situation? Thanks!

hi everyone! i'll be starting college soon in amherst and wanted to ask where you all like to get your nails done locally! preferably some location recs that offer gel extensions/builder gel, thank you all 💅 : )

How is the regional job market? Are there many jobs for college educated folks that are not in the field of education? Sorry for the super broad question.

I’m new to Amherst and read that recreational marijuana is legal here. Being a stoner myself, any idea how to get my hands on some 🍃?

Hi I'm new to living at school in Amherst and I don't want to keep driving back home to go to my mom's hair salon where the stylist specialize in mom hair. I have mid-back length 2C hair (also Irish(?) hair (looser curls on top, very curly at the bottom)) and I'm looking for a stylist that can give me a shaggier cut, cute full bangs and won't do me dirty without spending too much money. Does anyone know of a stylist in the area is experienced with wavy/curly hair and more modern cuts?

Hey everyone,

I’m 25F and learning to crochet (p.s. I suck at it!)

Would anyone happen to know of groups in Amherst that meet to crochet or teach probably?

On a side note, does anyone also happen to know of any book clubs in Amherst? I think Jones Library or Du Bois Library would house some of the book clubs, but I don’t know the process of approaching them to be a part of them - if y’all could guide me, that’d be amazing.

Thanks!

hii! looking for 18+ club/edm events! i know back to school for college is coming so im wondering if there's anything going on?

8/15 tonight- had a show fall through and are looking to book something last minute. Will play literally anywhere

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My husband and I have lived in Boston for 10+ years and we are pregnant with our first kid. We want to move out to the Amherst area.

We love the idea of living in rural town and having an acre or 2 of land after being cramped in apartments for so long. I also like the community feel of Amherst/ North Hampton and the restaurants/stores/businesses.

Which towns around Amherst would you recommend for a young family? We’re looking at Shutesbury, Belchertown, etc.

Good schools are important, as well as activities for kids.

Preliminary neighborhood scouting for a possible move to Amherst and walked around Amherst Woods today. Came across a couple individual walkers who seemed frosty and I’m trying to suss out whether this was bad luck or a typical Wednesday in Amherst Woods. Any opinions about the friendliness/unfriendliness of that little hamlet? Bonus points for any insights into the HOA…

Hi there!

Im looking for weekend electronic piano lessons in Amherst. I learnt a little way back in school (15 yrs back probably) and I wish to relearn it this time. I also do have a basic electronic piano.

If you’re an instructor, definitely dm me. Or if you do know anyone/any institution that teaches, kindly recommend!

Thank you! 😃

Hi everyone!

I go to UMass and gave my first road test today through Pioneer Valley Driving School - and failed :(

I have terrible test anxiety, and messed up my indicators/gears a couple of times.

One of my friends told me that Greenfield RMV is a little lenient when it comes to these cases and they usually pass test takers. Is this true?

What would you recommend - greenfield rmv or going through PVDS again?

Looking for a good dermatologist in the area.. ideally they’d take Cigna but can also reluctantly pay OOP. Thank you!

lookin for somewhere to explore other than belchertown state school feel free to dm me if u dont wanna make it public

Hi folks - taking a detour to drive through Amherst on our way from Boston to NH in a few weeks. With two very young kids in the car, we will (at best) have leeway for a short driving tour and one pit stop. Any route anyone would suggest we loop through? We are considering the area as a possible place to relocate our family from the south. Obviously, a more thorough visit is in order, but suggestions for starting place to get a feel for the area would be most welcome! Thanks!

I’m a new graduate student who is moving to Amherst the following month. As the title suggests, I’m very interested in slowly getting into the line of conservancy.

I was wondering how it would be for me to start that process in Amherst. I was told a good way to start is by volunteering in local animal shelters.

As someone who has no experience in this, what exactly do I need to know and how exactly can I possibly go forward with this?

Hi,

Im a PhD student at UMass.

I’m looking for a on road test sponsor in and around Amherst. I’d also like to practice with the car a few times before the test to get comfortable operating it.

Willing to pay.

Kindly dm me if you’re up for it! Thanks! 😊