Bulletin Board

Published on March 12, 2010

Film/Movies

* Ball of Fire - 1941 Barbara Stanwyck film SUNDAY, March 14, 7 p.m., The Montague Bookmill, 440 Greenfield Rd., Montague. Part of the Dead of Winter Film Series. Free. 367-9206.

Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival www.valleyjewishfilm.org

* A Matter Of Size - SATURDAY, March 13, 7:30 p.m., Greenfield Garden Cinemas, Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield. Reception at 7 p.m.

* Seeking the 36 and Bewoket: By The Will Of God - Double feature SUNDAY, March 14, 3 p.m., Seelye 106, Smith College.

* Four Seasons Lodge - MONDAY, March 15, 4 p.m., Pleasant Street Theater, Northampton.

* Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg - TUESDAY, March 16, 1 p.m., Springfield JCC, Springfield.

* Four Seasons Lodge - TUESDAY, March 16, 7 p.m. and WEDNESDAY, March 17, 10:30 a.m., Pleasant Street Theater, Northampton.

* The Little Traitor - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 p.m., Showcase Cinemas, West Springfield. Reception 6:30 p.m.

* The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg - THURSDAY, March 18, 1 p.m., Springfield JCC, Springfield.

* The Worst Company in the World - THURSDAY, 7 p.m., Amherst Cinema.

* Crossing Delancey - Sat., March 20, 8 p.m., Memorial Hall, Shelburne Falls. Pre-film pickle tasting.

* City of Borders - Sat., March 20, 8 p.m., Wright Hall Auditorium, Smith College.

* The Life And Times Of Hank Greenberg - Sun., March 21, 3 p.m., Pleasant Street Theater, Northampton.

Theater

* A Man for All Seasons - The Theater Project presents Robert Bolt drama thru April 3 at the Majestic Theater, 131 Elm St., West Springfield. Performances Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.; Wed., 7 p.m.; Thurs., 7:30 p.m. $19-$27. $19-$27.

* The Boys from Syracuse - Musical SATURDAY, March 13, 7 p.m., The Hartsbrook School, 193 Bay Rd., Hadley. $8 general; $5 students; $20 max. families. 586-1908.

* Peter Pan - Pioneer Valley Performing Arts School presents musical Fri., March 19, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., March 20 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun., March 21, 2 p.m., Bowker Auditorium, Stockbridge Hall, UMass. 545-2511.

* The Miracle Worker - The Country Players present William Gibson play Fri. and Sat., March 19-20, 7:30 p.m., Shea Theater, 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls. Sign language interpreter at Sat., March 20 show. $12 general; $10 seniors and students. 863-2281, www.theshea.org

And...

* Smith College Spring Bulb Show - Thru March 21 at Lyman Plant House, College Lane, Smith College. Hours: daily, 10-4. Free. 585-2740.

* Berkshire Brewing Beer Dinner - Hour tour of Berkshire Brewing Company followed by four-course dinner FRIDAY, March 12, 6 p.m., Chandler's Tavern at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield. $45. 665-1277.

* Shakespeare Game Night - 2nd annual evening of Elizabethan-era games FRIDAY, March 12, 9:30 p.m., Renaissance Center, 650 East Pleasant St., UMass. Cash door prize of $100. $10 donation to benefit the Center's Great Hall Fund. 577-3600, renaissance@english.umass.edu.

* Sunderland Country Breakfast - All-you-can-eat breakfast SATURDAY, March 13, 7-10 a.m., Sunderland Congregational Church. $8 adult; $4 children under 8.

* Sheep Shearing Day at Winterberry Farm - Annual public sheep shearing SATURDAY, March 13, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Winterberry Farm, 21 Teawaddle Hill Road, Leverett. Activities throughout the day; shearing 10:30-1:30. Donation appreciated. 548-3940, winterberryfarm.org

* Old Deerfield Spring Sampler Craft Fair - SATURDAY and SUNDAY, March 13-14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Young Building, Eastern States Expo, West Springfield. $6 adult; $1 ages under 12. www.deerfield-craft.org

* Small-Works Art Sale and Auction - SATURDAY, March 13, 5-8 p.m., The Gallery, 383 Main St., Amherst. 353-8610.

* Amherst Cinema Opening Night Gala - Benefit dinner and auction SATURDAY, March 13, 6 p.m., Robert Crown Center, Hampshire College. Special guest: Ken Burns. 253-2547 ext. 7.

* Cooking, Provencal Style - Cooking demonstration presented by Stockbridge Farm of South Deerfield TUESDAY, March 16, 7 p.m., Sunderland Public Library, 20 School St., Sunderland. Free. 665-2642.

* Spring Equinox Observation - Astronomer Judith Young leads observation sessions Sat., March 20 at 6:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., UMass Sunwheel, Rocky Hill Rd., Hadley. Rain cancels. $3 donation requested.

* Dakin Pancake Breakfast - 3rd annual benefit breakfast Sat., March 20, 8 a.m.-noon, Massachusetts Center for Renaissance Studies, 650 E. Pleasant St., Amherst. Local maple syrup. No reservations necessary. $10 suggested donation; $5 children. www.umass.edu/renaissance.

* High Tea for Women - Sat., March 20, 4 p.m., Chandler's Tavern at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield. $16. 665-1277.

* Amherst St. Patrick's Day Boiled Dinner - Sat., March 20, South Congregational Church, South Amherst. Corned Beef, potatoes, cabbage, onions, turnip, Irish soda bread, more. Seatings at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Music by Celtic harpist Rennie Nelson. $12. 253-2977.

* Sunderland New England Boiled Dinner - Sat., March 20, 6 p.m., Sunderland Congregational Church. $9 adult; $4 children under 8. Reservations: 665-2890.

Classes

* Open Hearth Cooking - Classes SATURDAYS, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Historic Deerfield. March 13: Breads, Cakes and Biscuits. Sat., March 20: Pies and Tarts. March 27: Cooking with Herbs. 775-7217, ccarlson@historic-deerfield.org

* Financial Management Planning for Farmers - Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture sponsors workshop series meeting 6-8:30 p.m., Potpourri Plaza conference room, 241-243 King St., Northampton. Final in series TUESDAY, March 16: Is Credit Good for Your Farm/Business? $15. Devon Whitney-Deal, 665-7100 or devon@buylocalfood.org

* Observations from Cuba on Health Care - Workshop with Molly Scott THURSDAY, March 18, 6:30-8 p.m., The Synthesis Center, 274 N. Pleasant St., Amherst. Part of the Third Thursday Self-Care Series. Donation. 256-0772, www.synthesiscenter.org

* Listening with the Heart: A Thursday Series for Lent - Programs THURSDAYS, 7 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, 98 North Maple St., Hadley. March 18: Finding Justice in a Chorus of Voices. March 25: Being Present to the Story. Simple supper at 6:30. Preregistration required. $5 fee each program. 549-1550, office@wesleyfamily.org

* University Without Walls Info Sessions - Small-group information session Sat., March 20, 10-11:30 a.m., University Without Walls, 100 Venture Way, Suite 229A, Hadley. 545-1378.

Spiritual

* Meditation and Breathing - Ongoing free class FRIDAYS, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Ann Whalen House, 33 Kellogg Ave., Amherst. 256-1622.

* Sahaj Marg Meditation - Group sittings SUNDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, Pioneer Valley Meditation Center, 267 Amherst Road, Sunderland. 665-8080.

* Heart-Centered Meditation - Information session MONDAY, March 8, 7-8 p.m., Pioneer Valley Meditation Center, 267 Amherst Road, Sunderland. 548-9077.

* Tong Ren Energy Healing - Weekly class MONDAYS, 7-8 p.m., 800 Main St. Suite 1, Amherst. Donation. 253-7978.

* Chair Yoga - TUESDAYS, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Montague Senior Center, 62 Fifth St., Turners Falls. Preregistration not required. $2 per class. 863-4500.

* Kripalu Yoga - Free weekly class TUESDAYS, Hadley Yoga Studio, Rte. 9, Hadley. 323-5183.

* Inner Circle - Bimonthly meditation and healing for spiritual growth in Amherst TUESDAY, March 9, 7:30 p.m., Free. Sarah, 549-2920.

* Zen Meditation - TUESDAYS, 7 p.m., Montague Farm Zendo, 177 Ripley Rd, Montague. Instruction available at 7 p.m. but call first. 330-3309.

* Inner Circle - Bimonthly meditation and healing for spiritual growth in Amherst TUESDAY, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., Free. Sarah, 549-2920.

* Meditation - Kabbalah sessions TuesdayS, 8 p.m., Chabad House, 30 N. Hadley Road, Amherst. Free. Reservations requested. 549-4803.

* Healing - Laying on of hands for healing WednesdayS, 7-8 p.m., Hope Community Church, 20 Gaylord St., Amherst. All are welcome. Free. 253-7401.

* Meditation - Weekly drop-in class THURSDAYS, 7-9 p.m., 800 Main St. Suite 1, Amherst.

Dancing

* Amherst Contra Dance - SATURDAY, March 13, 7:30 p.m., Munson Library, South Amherst. Chris Weiler calls; music by Nor'easter. $8 general; $6 limited income. 259-2003.

* English Country Dancing - MONDAYS, 7-9:30 p.m., Munson Library, 1046 S. East St., South Amherst. Called by Robin Hayden and others. Beginners welcome. No partner necessary. Bring soft-soled shoes. $6. Robin, 475-3777 or wwwamherstecd.org

* Afro-Cuban Folkloric Dance - TUESDAY, March 16, 8 p.m., Northeast American School of Dance, 25 Main St., Northampton. All levels welcome. $12. 320-8756.

* LGBTQ Contra Dance - Monthly dance Sat., March 20, 7-10 p.m., Montague Grange, 34 Main St., Montague. $7-$10 sliding scale; $5 students. www.lcfd.org/westma.

* Northampton Sober Dance - Dance to benefit the Hairston House/Beacon House for Women Sat., March 20, 7-11:30 p.m., Northampton Center for the Arts, 17 New South St., Northampton. Entertainment by Evelyn Harris, Lord Russ, the Hairston House Dancers, more. Hors d'oeuvres, full buffet, desserts. All welcome. $10 advance; $15 at the door. wonmale@aol.com

Kids

* Making Art Together: Painting - Five-session class for ages 3-4 with caregiver begins FRIDAY, March 12, 9-10:30 a.m., Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. $100. 658-1100.

* Sing with Your Baby - Interactive music program for ages 0-2 Fridays, 10-11 a.m., Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main St., Belchertown ($3-$10 donation) and also TUESDAYS, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Jones Library, Amherst (free). 259-1808.

* Smith College Museum of Art Second Fridays - Monthly family arts activities FRIDAY, March 12, 4 p.m., Smith College Museum of Art. 4-6 p.m.: Make a foam engraving based on a family experience; 6 p.m. talk by artist Chris Nelson. Free. 585-2760.

* Music Together for Valley Families - Free sample classes at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Amherst (3/13, 3/16), South Deerfield Congregational Church (3/18) and Belchertown Congregational Church (3/19). 259-9400, www.valleymusicgroup.com

* Fancy Nancy Luncheon - SATURDAY, March 13, 11 a.m., Chandler's Tavern at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield. Reading from Fancy Nancy by Jane O'Connor. Dress fancy for lunch. Reservations suggested. 665-1277.

* South Hadley Children's Story-Time - SATURDAY, March 13 and WEDNESDAY, March 17, 11 a.m., Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. Free. 534-7307.

* The Gustafer Yellowgold Show - SUNDAY, March 14, 2 p.m., Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center St., Northampton. $10 advance; $13 at door. 586-8686.

* After School Anime Art Club - Art club for youth in grades 4-8 meets MONDAYS, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 587-1010 to register.

* Amherst Family Center - Free drop-in program for parents, grandparents and their children 0-5 at the Unitarian Meetinghouse, 121 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst. Open TUES., THURS., 9-1; WED., FRI., 9-noon. 256-1145.

* Jewish Family Jam - WEDNESDAYS, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Lander-Grinspoon Academy, 257 Prospect St., Northampton. Appropriate for ages 0-3. Free. 737-2601.

* South Hadley Children's Storytime - Story of Three Cups of Tea for children followed by craft Fri., March 19, 10:30 a.m., Gaylord Library, 47 College St., South Hadley. 538-5047.

* The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day - Annual celebration and free admission Sat., March 20, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. 658-1100.

* Color Play - Mothers of Color Awareness Initiative sponsors monthly social and craft program for families raising children of color Sat., March 20, 10 a.m.-noon, Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. Free. 587-1011.

* Musical Petting Zoo - Springfield Symphony Orchestra hosts musical petting zoo for children in grades K-2 Sat., March 20, 10-11 a.m., Barnes Gallery, 13 Montague Rd., Leverett. Free. 548-9070.

* Teddy Bear Tea - Sat., March 20, 11 a.m., Chandler's Tavern at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield. Bring your favorite teddy bear. Reservations suggested. 665-1277.

Meetings

* English Language Learners Conversation Group - Drop-in group to discuss a different theme each week in English FRIDAYS, 9:30-11 a.m., Unitarian Meetinghouse, 121 N. Pleasant Street, Amherst. 256-1145.

* Hands Across the Valley Quilters Guild - Monthly meeting SUNDAY, March 14, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 867 North Pleasant Street, Amherst. Local quilt shop managers discuss "The Business Side of Quilting." $1 nonmember fee. $5 non-member fee. 584-0198.

* A Tale for Ten Towns Book Discussion Group - Discussion of Julie & Julia MONDAY, March 15, 1 p.m., Bart's Cafe, 286 Main Street, Greenfield. Also WEDNESDAY, March 17, 10 a.m., Greenfield Public Library and THURSDAY, March 18, 3 p.m., The People's Pint. 772-1544.

* Odyssey Open Fiction Book Club - Monthly meeting MONDAY, March 15, 7 p.m., Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. The Outcast by Sadie Jones. 534-7307.

* Pelham Historical Society - MONDAY, March 15, 7:30 p.m., Pelham Community Center, 2 South Valley Rd., Pelham. Program by Cliff McCarthy on "Pelham and the California Gold Rush." Public welcome. Linda Hanscom, 253-7377.

* Grandparent Support Group - TUESDAYS, 9:30-11:15 a.m., Amherst Family Center, 121 N. Pleasant St., Amherst. 256-1145.

* Valley Scrabble Club - Most TUESDAYS, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Mt. Farms Malls, Hadley. All skill levels welcome. Free. Boards provided. Open and free. Call to confirm: 397-3317.

* UMass Juggling Club - WEDNESDAYS, 5-7 p.m., Boyden Gym, UMass. All ages and levels welcome (not just students). www.umassjuggle.com

* Speakeasy Toastmasters - Bimonthly meeting WEDNESDAY, March 17, 6:45-8:45 p.m., College Church, 48 Pomeroy Terrace, Northampton. All welcome to develop communication and leadership skills. Mike Finn, 331-2266 or www.toastofnorthampton.org

* Women Business Owners Alliance of the Pioneer Valley - Monthly breakfast meeting THURSDAY, March 18, 7:45 a.m., Holiday Inn Ingleside, I-91 exit 15, Holyoke. $15 advance; $18 at the door. Bonnie Norkin, 733-3394.

* The Emily Dickinson International Society Interest Group - Discussions of Dickinson's poetry THURSDAY, March 18, 5:45-7:15 p.m., Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. All welcome. Lois Kackley at edis.amherst@gmail.com

* National Yiddish Book Center Community Book Group - Monthly meeting THURSDAY, March 18, 7 p.m., National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. The Merchant of Venice. Preregistration suggested. 256-4900.

* Belly and Womb Conference - 11th annual gathering for learning, healing and celebration of women's empowerment Fri., March 19, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sirius Community, 72 Baker Rd., Shutesbury. www.alisastarkweather.com

* United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - Commemoration Sun., March 21, 7 p.m., Pioneer Valley Meditation Center, 267 Amherst Road, Sunderland. Harlan, 772-0675.

Speakers

* "My Biggest Writing/Illustrating Challenge and How I Solved It" - Panel discussion with children's book authors/illustrators SATURDAY, March 13, 1-2:30 p.m., Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. Elise Broach, Lita Judge, Grace Lin, Sara Pennypacker. Free with museum admission. 658-1100.

* Reading - Springfield author Durham Caldwell reads from his new novel Tumultuous Affairs WEDNESDAY, March 17, 7 p.m., Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 587-1011.

* Reading - Martha Johnson reads from hew new book Why Not Do What You Love: An Invitation to Calling and Contribution in a World That Is Hungry for Your Gifts TUESDAY, March 16, 7 p.m., Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. 534-7307.

* "The Day Wilhelm Reich Met Albert Einstein" - Michael Mannion of the Mindshift Institute, WEDNESDAY, March 17, 7 p.m., Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. Community Room. 587-1011.

* "Building and Gardening in a Hoop House" - David Henion, Sun., March 21, 1 p.m., Leverett Library, 75 Montague Road, Leverett. 548-9220.

Music

* Die Fledermaus - Simsbury Light Opera performs Strauss opera (in English) FRIDAY, March 12, 7:30 p.m. and SUNDAY, March 14 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Simsbury High School, 34 Farms Village Rd., Simsbury. $24 general; $19 students and seniors; $8 ages 12 and under. 860-561-0078, www.sloco.org

* Western Massachusetts Sacred Harp Singing Convention - Free participatory shape-note singing event SATURDAY, March 13-14, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Northampton Center for the Arts, 17 New South St., Northampton. No experience necessary; all welcome. www.wmshc.org

* Holyoke Civic Orchestra - Concert celebrating 200th birthday of Chopin SUNDAY, March 14, 3 p.m., Holyoke Community College Forum, Building C. Piano Concerto No. 1 (Estela Olevsky, soloist). Also: Zeke Hecker, Symphony No. 2; Merle Isaac, Two South American Tangos. Free. 256-1760, www.holyokesymphony.org

* South Hadley Chorale - 25th anniversary concert SUNDAY, March 14, 3 p.m., Abbey Chapel, Mt. Holyoke College. Brahms, Schickalslied, Haydn, Te Deum; Rutter, Mass of the Children; "Dona Nobis Pacem" from Bach, Mass in B Minor. $15 general; $10 seniors; $5 students and children 12 and under. 533-3833, www.southhadleychorale.org

* Celebrating the Sounds of Women - Concert of local women singers and musicians SUNDAY, March 14, 4 p.m., Helen Hills Hills Chapel, Smith College, Elm Street, Northampton. Lyra Women's Vocal Ensemble, Heart of the Valley Chorus, vocalist Justina Golden, harpist Rosemary Caine, flutist Nancy Janoson; pianist Michele Feldheim. $10 general; $5 children. Morning Star Chenven, 422-1010 or star-moon@comcast.net.

* Jewish Women's Song Circle - SUNDAY, March 14, 7-8:30 p.m., The Cradle, Thornes Market 3rd floor, Northampton. Preregistration required. Free. 737-2601 or JewishLife@jfswm.org

* Gospel Music Extravaganza - Sat., March 20, 7 p.m., Maple Ridge Community Center, 659 Amherst Rd., Sunderland. Featuring the Freedom Choir of Springfield, the Amherst Regional High School Choir, the AME Zion Choir. $5. 658-4656.

* Arcadia Players Gala Anniversary Concert - Arcadia Players celebrate anniversaries of major composers with concert Sat., March 20, 7:30 p.m., Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage Hall, Smith College. Works of Chopin, Schumann, others. Advance: $25 general; $35 preferred seating; $10 students. At door: $30/$40/$10.

* The Soulful Landscape Concert - Erica Wheeler performs songs to celebrate the spring equinox Sat., March 20, 7:30 p.m., Shelburne Falls Yoga, 1 Deerfield Ave., Shelburne Falls. Workshop Sat., Sun., March 21, 1-4 p.m. ($30). 297-1898 to register. $10-$20 sliding scale at the door. Refreshments. 768-9291, lindel@shelburnefallsyoga.com

* The Passion According to St. John - Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform Bach oratorio Sun., March 21, 2 p.m., John M. Greene Hall, Smith College. Audience invited to join in singing the chorales. pvso.org, 773-3664.

Exhibits

AMHERST

* Amherst Chamber of Commerce - A Bird in the Hand, oil paintings by Gillian Haven, thru March 26 at 28 Amity St. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30-4:30.

* Amherst College - The Silver Age Endured: Russian Costume Design, thru March 14; An Expanding Lens: New Photographic Acquisitions, thru June 6. Hours: Fri., Sat., 9-5; Sun., Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9 a.m.-midnight. 542-2335, www.amherst.edu/mead

* Amherst Town Hall - Landscapes and Mindscapes, paintings by Janet Walerstein Winston, thru May 6. Reception May 6, 5-8 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9-4:30

* Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art - In East Gallery: Into the Wood: Antonio Frasconi's Art for Children, March 16-June 13. In West Gallery: Exploring the Undersea World of Eric Carle, thru March 28. In Central Gallery: Mother Goose in an Air-Ship: McLoughlin Bros. 19th Century Children's Books from the Liman Collection, thru April 18. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 10-4; Sat., 10-5; Sun., 12-5. $9 adult; $6 seniors, youth, students and teachers (children under 1 year free); $22.50 family for a family of four. 658-1100

* Gallery A3 - An exhibit of paintings by Larry Smith and by Constance Hamilton, thru March 27 at 28 Amity St. Conversation with the artists THURSDAY, March 18, 7 p.m. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 1-7 p.m. 256-4250

* Hampshire College - Lee Ka-sing: Photographs, thru April 8 in the Liebling Center Gallery. Hours: Sun.-Thurs., 1-10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat., 1-6 p.m.

* The Gallery - Works by Jim Lumley, Aaron Becker, T C Fain, Wilbur Pearson and others, currently at 383 Main St. Open Fridays, 5-7 p.m.

* Jones Library - My Maine - The Essence: Watercolors Images of the Coast of Maine by Shirley Fredrickson Conant, thru March 30 in the Burnett Gallery. Hours: Tues.,-Sat., 9:30-5; Sun., 1:30-4:30; Mon., 1:30-5

* University of Massachusetts - Writing the Landscape: Books from the Library of American Landscape History, thru May 20 in Lower Level, Du Bois Library.

Robert Mallary/Sculptural Practices, thru March 28 in Hampden Gallery. Hours: Mon. -Thurs. 12 - 6 p.m.; Sun., 2 - 5.

Digitalizing Du Bois: One Year Later, thru May 21 in Special Collections and University Archives, Floor 25, Du Bois Library.

I'am a dream: A (Collective) Dialogue with a Collection, an exhibit curated by Ali Osborn, Raphy Griswold and Teddy O'Connor, and Greening the Valley: Sustainable Architecure in the Pioneer Valley, both thru May 9 in University Gallery. Artists' talk Thurs., April 22. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 11-4:30; Sat. and Sun., 2-5 p.m.

HADLEY

* Barstow's Dairy Store & Bakery - Paintings by Hadley artist Louise Currin, thru March 28 at 172 Hockanum Rd. Open daily year round.

* U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Gallery - VISUAL Images, photographic images taken of scientific research projects at the University of Masachusetts, thru April 30 at 300 Westgate Center Dr. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8-4:30. 253-8303

NORTHAMPTON

* A.P.E. Gallery - 30 Years: John Gibson and Joe Smith, thru March 30. Reception Sat., March 20, 5-7 p.m. Gallery hours: Tues.-Thurs., 12-5; Fri., Sat., 12-7; Sun., 12-5.

* Cooley Dickinson Hospital - Scenes and Seasons, photography, prints and paintings by Stacy Geryk, and The Botany of Joy, photography by Selena Dittberner, both thru March 31 in the corridor galleries.

* Cup and Top Cafe - Nancy Haver: Woodcuts and Watercolors, thru March 31 at 1 North Main St., Florence. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., Sun., 8-3.

* Forbes Library - A Continuing Connection with Clay, works by Linda Siska and Lori St. Pierre, thru March 30 in Hosmer Art Gallery. Gallery hours: Mon., 9-9; Tues., 1-5; Wed., 9-9; Thurs., 1-5; Fri., 9-5.

* Hampshire YMCA - Mill River Rug, ethnic and historic hooked rugs by Margaret Arraj, thru April 30 at 286 Prospect St.

* Historic Northampton - New England Architecture: Photographs by Aaron Helfand, thru March 28 at 46 Bridge St. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10-5; Sun., 12-5. 584-6011

* Living Art Studio - Homage to the Days, paintings by Chelsea Naftelberg, currently at 291 Main St., 2nd floor.

* Northampton Center for the Arts - Woolgathering, artwork by Nan Salky, thru March 31. Reception FRIDAY, March 12, 5-8 p.m. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 11-4.

* Old Courthouse Gallery - Views from the Lawn, an exhibit by the Hilltown Plein Air Painters, and A Dozen Neighbors, paintings by Mary Montague and Joanne Denehy, both thru March 31 at 99 Main St. Hours: weekdays, 9-4.

* Oxbow Gallery - Marjorie Portnow: Three Years of Plein Air Landscape Painting, and Christine Hartman, Painter, both thru March 28 at 275 Pleasant St. Reception FRIDAY, March 12, 4-8 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 12-5. 586-6300

* Pinch - Word for Word, an exhibit of altered books by Joyce Rosenfeld and of mixed media paintings by Sarah Ahearn, currently at 179 Main St.

* R. Michelson Galleries - Max Standley: A Natural Vision, thru April 15 at 132 Main St. Reception FRIDAY, March 12, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Wed., 10-6; Thurs.-Sat., 10-9; Sun., 12-5.

* River Valley Market - Lasting Impressions, photographs by Alena Douglas, thru March 31 in the Quarry Cafe, 330 North King St. Reception FRIDAY, March 12, 5-8 p.m.

* Smith College - The Inner Beauty of Plants, floral radiography by Merril Raikes, thru Sept. 30 in Church Exhibition Gallery, Lyman Conservatory.

What Every Gardner Knows, an audio installation by Susan Hiller, thru March 31 in Lyman Conservatory.

In the Museum of Art: Kin and Kindred: Reflections on Childhood, thru April 11; The Birth of RMB City, a video installation by Beijing artist Cao Fei, thru May 30. Admission: $5 adults; $4 seniors; $3 students ages 13 and up; $2 children 6-12. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10-4; Sun., 12-4.

PELHAM

* Pelham Library - A Bunch of Paintings by Jacques Graton, thru March 31. Hours: Mon, Tues., Thurs., 3-8; Wed., 1-8; Sat., 10-2.

SOUTH DEERFIELD

* Deerfield Gallery - Jewels of Nature, landscapes in pastel by Lynn Lovell, thru March 31 at 14 South Main St. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9:30-5; Sat., 9:30-1. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9:30-5:30; Sat., 9:30-1

SOUTH HADLEY

* Mount Holyoke College - In the Art Museum: The Art of Devotion: Panel Painting in Early Renaissance Italy, thru May 30; Crossing Boundaries/Making Connections, thru June 13. Museum hours: Tues.-Fri., 11-5; Sat. and Sun., 1-5.

Seniors

AMHERST SENIOR CENTER

Bangs Community Center

70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst

259-3060

FRIDAY, March 12: 9-12: Craft Club; 9:40-2: foot care and ear irrigation; 9:45-10:45: Ballroom Dancing; 11-11:30: Gentle Fitness; 11:45: Lunch; 12:30-2: Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program

MONDAY, March 15: 9-10: Strength Training; 9-11: Drawing Workshop; 10-12: Physical Therapy Screening; 10-12 & 12:30-2:30: Senior Health Services; 11-11:30: Gentle Fitness; 11:45: Lunch; 12:30-2: Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program; 12:30-4: S.H.I.N.E.; 3-4: Tai Chi

TUESDAY, March 16: 8-9: EnhanceFitness; 8:30-2:30: Footcare; 9-3: Massage; 9:30-10:30: Blood Pressure Clinic; 10:45-11:45: Line Dancing; 11:45: Lunch; 12:30: Chinese Mah-jongg; 1-2: Folkdance; 1-3: Cosmology; 1-4: Scrabble; 1:30: Alzheimer's Seminar; 2-3:30: Osteoporosis Exercise;

WEDNESDAY, March 17: 9-10: Strength Training; 9:30: Free Bread Program; 10-noon: PVTA Cards; 11-11:30: Gentle Fitness; 11:45 Lunch; 12:30-2: Arthritis Exercise; 12:30: Bridge; 1-4: Hearing aid repair; 1:30: Boxes of food; 2-4:15: New Options

THURSDAY, March 18 : 8-9: EnhanceFitness; 9-12: Painting Workshop; 9-1: AARP Tax Assistance; 11:45: Lunch; 1:30-3:30: Senior Health Services; 3-4:30: Osteoporosis Resistance Training

FRIDAY, March 19: 9-12: Craft Club; 9:40-2: Foot Care and Ear Irrigation with Sharon; 9:45-10:45: Ballroom Dancing; 11-11:30: Gentle Fitness; 11:45: Lunch; 12:30-2: Arthritis Exercise; 2: Musical Showcase

Senior Travel Club trips:

The Amherst Senior Center Senior Travel Club is offering the following bus trips:

March 20: JFK Museum and Luncheon at Maggiano's in Boston

April 10: Mohegan Sun Casino

May 1: 7th Annual UMass Pops Gala

May 15: Pickity Place

June 26: Thimble Islands Cruise

July 24-Aug. 1: Rockies Highlights By Train

Oct. 8-17: Trains and Canyons of the Southwest

For information, call the Senior Travel Club at 259-3060, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Younger people and non-residents are welcome to participate on a space-available basis.

To meet with a S.H.I.N.E. health insurance counselor, call the Senior Center. The Amherst Senior Center lunch site needs volunteer drivers and substitutes to deliver meals to elders in the Amherst/Pelham area beginning at 11 a.m. daily. Call Ferne Finger for more information at 259-3060.

The UMass Meals on Wheels program needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals in Amherst beginning at 3 p.m. daily. Flexible schedules. Call Maura Plante at 259-3060.

HADLEY COUNCIL ON AGING

The Senior Center offers monthly blood-pressure and blood-sugar clinics; foot care and ear care by appointment; monthly S.H.I.N.E. assistance with health insurance, including any questions you have about the new Medicare drug prescription program; food and transportation assistance; volunteer home repairs; exercise equipment; computers; education and recreation. Lunch is served Mon.-Fri. at 11:45. Call 586-1910 to register.

FRIDAY, March 12: 9: Bowling; 10-11: Dancercise; 1-2: Falls Prevention Program

MONDAY, March 15: 10-11:45: Writing Workshop; 1:30-2:30: Tai-Chi

TUESDAY, March 16: 9:30: Osteo-Exercise; Tax assistance, S.H.I.N.E services, footcare by appointment; 12:45-3: Bingo; 1-3: Watercolors class

WEDNESDAY, March 17: 8: Trip, show/buffet/shopping; 9-11: Nurse's hours; 10:45-12: Yoga; 1-3: Games/cards

THURSDAY, March 18: 9:30: Osteo Exercise; 9:30: 10-12: Shopping; 10-11: Brown Bag; 12:30-2:30: Card crafting; 12:30: Mah Jongg; Computer help by appointment

FRIDAY, March 12: 9: Bowling; 10-11: Dancercise; 1-2: Falls Prevention

The Travel Club offers a trip to Foxwoods every last Monday of the month. For reservations, call 584-7254.

ACTV

Amherst Community Television

246 College Street

Amherst, MA 01002

259-3300

Whats new on ACTV Channel 12:

Beverly Naidus at Food For Thought airs on March 12 at 4 p.m., March 17 at 1:15 p.m. and 10 p.m. and March 18 at 3:30 p.m.

Teatro V!da: an Evening of Arts and Activism airs on March 12 at 2:30 p.m., March 13 at 5 p.m., March 16 at 12:20 p.m.

The complete Amherst Community TV program schedule is available online at www.actvamherst.com. Visit the Web site for expanded show information, as well as streaming videos of local government meetings and ACTV original programming.