Bulletin Board

Published on July 04, 2008

Film/Movies

* Movie Night with the Children's Clinic - The Children's Clinic hosts screening of films on selected emotional and behavioral problems that typically start in childhood and adolescence. July 8, 6:30 p.m., Jones Library, 43 Amity Street, Amherst. The Touching Tree: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Discussion follows. Free. 253-1482.

* Silent Comedies - Silent film accompanist Ben Model and film historian Bruce Lawton present Feed 'em and Weep, Jewish Prudence and Long Fliv the King July 6 at 2 p.m. at National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. $10. 256-4900, ext. 124.

* Will Eisner: Portrait of a Sequential Artist - producer and director present the film July 7, 8 p.m. at National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. $10. 256-4900, ext. 124.

* Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women - July 9 at 8 p.m. at National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. $10. 256-4900, ext. 124.

Theater

* Blackbird - Chester Theatre Company presents play by David Harrower July 4-13,, Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield St., Chester. Performances Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; matinees Thurs. and Sun., 2 p.m. No performance July 4. Weekday, $24.50; weekend, $29;50. 354-7771.

* Well - New Century Theatre performs play by Lisa Kron July 3-12 July 4 and 11, Theatre 14, Mendenhall Center, Smith College, Northampton. Performances Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Thurs., 7:30 p.m. $28 general; $26 seniors; $14 student rush same-day tickets. 585-3220.

* Romeo and Juliet - Hampshire Shakespeare Co. performs July 4-6, 9-13, 7:30 p.m., The Hartsbrook School, 193 Bay Rd., Hadley. $16 general; $10 students and seniors; $6 ages 17 and under. 577-3600, www.hampshireshakespeare.org.

* Doubt - Old Deerfield Productions presents Pulitzer Prize- winning play by John Patrick Shanley July 10-12, 8 p.m.; July 13, 2 p.m., Reid Theatre, Deerfield Academy, Deerfield. $20 general; $15 students and seniors. Advance tickets at 586-8686.

* Nanbozho - Outdoor performance by the Mettawee River Theatre Company of giant puppet play based on a Native American creation myth July 13, 8 p.m., Amherst College Observatory, Snell St. near Woodside Ave., Amherst. Bring blankets, lawn chairs. No reservations required. Rainsite: Holden Theater. Part of the KO Festival of Performance. $8 general; $5 children. 542-3750.

And

* Art Behind the Barn at Brookfield Farm - Eighth Annual CSA craft fair July 12, 9-1 p.m. at 24 Hulst Road. Brookfield's members of all ages sell their artwork. Free admission. For information, call Rosie at 253-9871.

* Free lunch - The Food Pantry and The Free Store at the Amherst Survival Center will be open Monday, Tuesday, Friday from 11-2 and Thursday from 11-7. A free hot lunch is served on these days from noon-1. The ASC Free Drop-In Health Clinic welcomes patients on Monday,11:30-1:30, and Thursday, from 5-6, Amherst Survival Center, 1200 North Pleasant St., Amherst. 549-3968.

* A Perfect Spot of Tea - Afternoon tea with music SATURDAYS, Porter-Phelps-Huntington House Museum, 130 River Drive, Hadley. July 5: Mando Mucho performs. Seatings at 2:30 and 3:30. July 5: Mando Mucho, mandolin orchestra. $10. (413) 584-4699.

* Shutesbury Steak Roast and Chicken Barbecue - Lake Wyola Associaton hosts annual steak roast and chicken barbecue July 5, 5 a.m.-7 p.m., Lake Wyola Association Hall, 6 Shore Drive, Shutesbury. Dancing follows with music by Night Watch 8-11 p.m. $13 steak dinner, $10 chicken BBQ; includes dance. $4 dance only. 367-0189

* Historic Deerfield Summer Cooking - Demonstrations of early New England summer cooking July 5 and 12, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Hall Tavern, Main St., Deerfield. Included with Historic Deerfield admission. 775-7214.

* Not bread alone - Free meals and friendship offered to adults and children. Volunteer help welcome. 256-0128. Saturday and Sunday, 10:30-1:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 165 Main Street, Amherst.

* Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum Hadley Day - Free hourly tours for residents of Hadley July 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Porter-Phelps-Huntington House Museum, 130 River Drive, Hadley. Lemonade and snacks served. (413) 584-4699.

* Sirius Community Open House - Bimonthly open house July 6, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sirius Community, 72 Baker Rd., Shutesbury. With question and answer period, meditation, vegetarian potluck lunch, tour. 259-1251/259-1128.

* Barnes & Yarns - Knit, crochet and share ideas every Monday 6 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Mt. Farms Malls, Hadley. Free. 584-2558.

* Healthcare - Medical help is offered in education building first and third Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., North Leverett Baptist Church, 70 North Leverett Road, Leverett. Free. 367-2619/548-9187.

* Class Action 4th Anniversary Party - July 8, 5-8 p.m., Mill River Recreation Area, 95 Montague Rd., Amherst. Bring something to eat. RSVP Sarah, 585-9709 ext. 201 or sreid@classism.org.

* Mudpie Potters Potluck and Open House - Monthly potluck July 9, 6 p.m., Mudpie Potters Community Clay Center, Leverett Arts & Crafts, 13 Montague Rd., Leverett. Good food, video, schmoozing. 548-3939.

* South Deerfield Flower Swap - July 9, 6:15 p.m., B.J. Flower Swappers, 170 Whately Rd., South Deerfield. Bring perennials, seeds, roots, flowers, vegetables, more. No dogs. $2 admission. 665-4039.

* Levertt Library 5th Birthday Celebration - July 10, 7-8 p.m., Leverett Library, 75 Montague Road, Leverett. Birthday cake, music, lemonade. Free. 548-9220.

* Dana Salisbury's Dark Dining Projects - The KO Festival of Performance hosts sensory feasts served to blindfolded guests July 11-12, 7 p.m., Holden Theater, Amherst College, Amherst. Seating limited. Reservations required before July 7. Vegetarians welcome. (413) 427-6147 or email info@kofest.com.

* Amherst Crafts on the Common - Annual craft fair to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County July 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Amherst Common, Amherst. 120 juried crafters; music, entertainment, food. 253-2591.

Dancing

* Salsa Dancing - Salsa lessons and dance July 4 and 11, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 271, 162 Russell Street, Hadley. 413-427-1263.

* Folk Dancing - Amherst International Folkdancing holds a dance every Friday, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst. Singles and beginners welcome. Donation. 549-6748.

* Paneurhythmy - Meditative movement set to sacred music to promote health and joy every Saturday, Sunday and holidays at 8 a.m., Mt. Pollux, South East St., Amherst. Free. 256-0714.

* English Country Dance - every Monday 7-9:30 p.m., Munson Library, 1046 S. East St, South Amherst. Calling by Robin Hayden and others. Bring grit-free, soft-soled shoes. No partner necessary, beginners welcome. $6. 256-8260.

* Capoeira - July 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m., North Star, 135 Russell St., Hadley. $10. Joe Seitz, 413-687-1227, www.omulu.org/westernmass.

* Salsa Dance Party - New World Theater hosts benefit salsa party July 11, 7:30 p.m., UMass Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, Amherst. Live music by Jay Borges y Kultura Borikua. Salsa lessons offered at 6 p.m. Dance party and lesson package: $30 individual ,$5 couple. Dance party only: $15 general; $12 ages 6-18. Includes food from local restaurants. Cash bar. (413) 545-2511.

* Traditional Jewish Dance Party - July 13 at 7:30 p.m. at National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. $5. 256-4900, ext. 124.

Kids

* Kids n' Critters - Indoor/outdoor nature program for ages 4-8 July 5 and 12, 10-11 a.m., Notch Visitor Center, 1500 West St. (Rte. 116), South Amherst. Free. 253-2883.

* "Creatures of Bliss and Mystery": A 19th-Century Children's Circus - Annual event July 4, 1 a.m.-4 p.m., Emily Dickinson Museum, 280 Main St., Amherst. Open to all ages but esp. suited to ages 3-10. Free. 542-8161.

* Amherst Survival Center Family Night - July 7, 4-6 p.m., Amherst Survival Center, 1200 North Pleasant St., Amherst. Parents and their children invited to join staff and volunteers for fun, food, services and more. (413) 549-3968.

* Capoeira for Kids - Music, movement and martial arts July 8, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., North Star, 135 Russell St., Hadley. 413-687-1227.

* Amherst Summer Reading Program - The Forest Park Zoo gives presentation on wolves and foxes July 8, 10:30 and 11:15 a.m., Jones Library, 43 Amity Street, Amherst. (413) 259-3090.

* Kid's book club - Meets in the Children's Biography Room, Jones Library every Tuesday 3:30-4:30 p.m., Jones Library, 43 Amity Street, Amherst. Free. 256-3090.

* Kidleidoscope Kids - Weekly outdoor/craft program for ages 3-6 WEDNESDAYS, Mount Holyoke Summit House, Skinner State Park, off Rte. 47, Hadley. Free. (413) 586-0350.

* The Princess and the Pea - Paintbox Theatre performs July 9-12, 10:30 a.m., Theatre 14, Mendenhall Center, Smith College, Northampton. $7. 585-3220.

* Birding for Kids - WEDNESDAYS, Skinner State Park, Route 47, Hadley. Meet at Halfway Barn parking lot. Free. 586-0350.

* Smith College Museum of Art Second Friday - Monthly family activities July 11, 4-8:30 p.m., Smith College Museum of Art, Smith College, Northampton. 4-6 p.m., outdoor art-making activity; 6 p.m., talk by installation artist Sheila Pepe. Free. 585-2760.

* South Hadley Village Commons Summer Children's Entertainment Series - July 12, 10:30 a.m., Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. July 12: Ed Popielarczyk's Magical Moments. July 19, Bill Ross presents "Book "em! A Celebration of Books." July 26, Enchanted Circle Theater presents "Sounds and Rhythms of the Caribbean." Free. (413) 534-7307.

* Children's Book Reading - Erica Verrillo reads from her new children's novel Elissa's Odyssey July 12, 3 p.m., Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. (413) 534-7307.

Meetings

* Montague Farm Zendo - Dharma talk and study July 5 and 12, 8:30-11 a.m., Zen Peacemakers Center, 177 Ripley Rd., Montague. 367-2080 or www.zenpeacemakers.org/montague_farm_zendo.

* Writing group - Creative-writing group with exercises, readings and peer critiques first and third Mondays at 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Mt. Farms Malls, Hadley. Free. 584-2558.

* UMass Juggling Club - July 9, 5:30 p.m., Amherst Common, Amherst. All ages and levels welcome (not just students). Meets in the wrestling room. www.umassjuggle.com.

* Amherst Parents Group - Parents Helping Parents hosts parent support group July 9, 6:30-8 p.m., Free child care provided. 256-6940.

* Parenting Together - Drop-in group discussing parenting. July 10, 10-11:15 a.m., Amherst Family Center, Unitarian Meetinghouse, 121 N. Pleasant St., Amherst. 256-1145.

* Pelham Historical Society - Visit to the Eseck Cook House in Pelham July 12, 2 p.m., United Church of Pelham, Amherst Road, Pelham. Meet in the United Church parking lot. 323-7377.

Religious/Spiritual

* Meditation - Sahaj Marg (natural path) holds an informational meeting every Sunday at 11-noon, Pioneer Valley Meditation Center, 267 Amherst Road, Sunderland. Preregistration requested with Harlan,772-0675; Colleen, 247-5014; or Rick, 548-9077 Free. 665-2642.

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

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

Speakers

* Jazz in July Lecture/Performance Series - July 7-10, 3:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Bowker Auditorium, Stockbridge Hall, UMass, Amherst. Mon., July 7: "Jazz in July Showcase: Personal Approaches to Improvisation," various artists. Tues., July 8: "The Epic Ebony Journey Continues," John Blake and Avery Sharpe. Wed., July 9: "Flavors of New Jazz," Dana Leong and Geri Allen. Thurs., July 10: $10 per lecture; $50 for all eight. (413) 545-2511.

* Reading - Jay Ducharme reads from his new book Mountain Park July 9, 7 p.m., Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. (413) 534-7307.

* Reading - Amy Mittelman reads from her new book Brewing Battles: A History of American Beer July 10, 7 p.m., Jones Library, 43 Amity Street, Amherst. (413) 259-3090.

* "Understanding Wood in Early American Furniture" - Bruce Hoadley of UMass Dept. of Natural Resources Conservation July 10, 7:30 p.m., The Flynt Center of Early New England Life, 37D Old Main St., Deerfield. Part of the series Seeing the Forest for the Trees: The History of New England Woodlands. Free. (413) 775-7214.

* Emily Dickinson Museum Poetry in the Garden Series - R. Todd Felton reads from his book A Journey into the Transcendentalists' New England July 13, 2 p.m., Emily Dickinson Museum, 280 Main St., Amherst. 542-8161.

* Jewish Americans Comic Art and the Traditions of Yiddishkayt - a talk by Paul Buhle, July 7, 3 p.m. at National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. $6. 256-4900, ext. 124.

* Absolut Tchotchke - Jeffrey Shandler explains how everyday objects embody the transmigrations of the Yiddish language July 8, 3 p.m. at National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. $6. 256-4900, ext. 124.

* The Goldbergs - Jeffrey Shandler speaks about the popular 1950s Jewish sitcom July 9, 3 p.m. at National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. $6. 256-4900, ext. 124.

* Don't Knock Me a Teapot - Micjael Wex explores strange Yiddish expressions and how they got that way July 10, 8 p.m. at National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. $10. 256-4900, ext. 124.

Story Times

* Eric Carle Museum Storytimes - July 4, 10-11, 10:30 a.m.; July 5-6, 12-13, 2 p.m., Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. Free. (413) 658-1100.

* Storytime - A story time in the downstairs Activity Center every Sunday 11:30 a.m., The Toy Box, 201 N. Pleasant St., Amherst. Free. 256-TOYS.

* Amherst Story Time - Story time for preschool children July 10, 10:30 a.m., Jones Library, 43 Amity Street, Amherst. Free. (413) 259-3090.

Music

* Jazz - The Mark Ricker/Jimmy Burgoff Duo plays jazz every Friday at 6-8 p.m., Black Sheep Deli, 79 Main Street, Amherst. No cover charge. 256-6800.

* Summit House Sunset Concerts - Friends of the Mount Holyoke Range present concerts THURSDAYS, Mount Holyoke Summit House, Skinner State Park, off Rte. 47, Hadley. July 10: Zoe Darrow & The Fiddleheads. July 17: Dan Daniels and Your No Good Buddies. July 24: Clay Jazz Duo. July 31: Pioneer Valley Fiddlers. $5. (413) 586-0350.

* America's Birthday Concert - Mohawk Trail Concerts presents free concert featuring music from the Civil War, gospel, Broadway, Bernstein, Gershwin, others July 4, 7 p.m., Federated Church, Main St. (Rte. 2), Charlemont, Charlemont, followed by ice cream on the church lawn. (413) 339-4294.

* Mohawk Trail Concerts - July 5 and 12, 8 p.m.; July 11, 7:30 p.m., Federated Church, Main St. (Rte. 2), Charlemont, Charlemont. June 27-28: A Galaxy of Song with soprano Lucy Shelton and friends. July 5: Opera Night with soprano Maria Ferrante, violinist Masako Yanagita, pianist Abba Bogin. July 11-12: Bolcom & Morris perform "And Then I Wrote." July 18-19: Dryden String Quartet. $15-$20 general; $12-$18 students and seniors. 413-625-9511, www.mohawktrailconcerts.org.

* Hip, Heymish and Hot: A Lazarus Family Concert - July 8 at 8 at at National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. $18. 256-4900, ext. 124.

* South Deerfield Monday Night Music - Local musicians perform outdoors MONDAYS, Tilton Library, 75 N. Main St., South Deerfield. Bring blankets, chairs. Free. 665-4683.

* Wednesday Folk Traditions - River City Slim & the Zydeco Hogs perform in the Sunken Garden July 9, 6:30 p.m., Porter-Phelps-Huntington House Museum, 130 River Drive, Hadley. Picnicking on the grounds starting 5 p.m. $10 general; $2 children 16 and under. (413) 584-4699.

* Club Jazz in July - July 9, 7-10 p.m., Marriott Center, 11th floor, UMass Campus Center, Amherst. Complimentary table snacks, cash bar. $5 cover. www.jazzinjuly,com.

* Popular Music of the Gaslight Era - John Root performs July 9, 7-8 p.m., Sunderland Public Library, 20 School St., Sunderland. Light refreshments served. Free. 665-2642.

* South Hadley Village Commons Concerts - THURSDAYS, South Hadley Village Commons, South Hadley. July 5: Dan Daniels and Your No Good Buddies. Bring lawn chairs, etc. Free.

* Leverett Music on the Patio Series - Free concerts July 10, 7-8 p.m., Leverett Library, 75 Montague Road, Leverett. Birthday cake, music, lemonade. Free. 548-9220.

* The Con Alma Trio with the Five College All Stars - Jazz in July concert July 10, 7:30 p.m., Bowker Auditorium, Stockbridge Hall, UMass, Amherst. $20 general; $10 students and seniors. (413) 545-2511.

* Jazz in July Jamsations - Daylong concerts of instrumental and vocal jazz by Jazz in July participants July 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Bowker Auditorium, Stockbridge Hall, UMass, Amherst. Free. (413) 545-2511.

* Southern Rail - Bluegrass concert July 12, 7:30 p.m., 1794 Meetinghouse, New Salem Town Common, New Salem. $15 general; children 12 and under free. 978-544-5200, www.1974meetinghouse.org

* Old World Klezmer in the New World - July 13 at 2 p.m. at National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst. $10. 256-4900, ext. 124.

Trips & Treks

* Adaptive Cycling - Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Universal Access Program holds adaptive cycling program for people with disabilities, their families and friends on the Norwottuck Rail Trail FRIDAYS, Elwell Recreation Area, Damon Rd., Northampton. Free. Equipment provided. Preregistration required. 527-8980.

* Visitors' Choice Guided Hike - All-ages hike on trail of participants' choosing July 4 and 11, 1 a.m.-3 p.m., Notch Visitor Center, 1500 West St. (Rte. 116), South Amherst. Free. 253-2883.

* Ponding - Short hike to explore life at beaver pond. July 6, 1-2:30 p.m., Notch Visitor Center, Rte. 116, Amherst. Free. 253-2883.

* Women's Fitness Hike - July 9, 2-4 p.m., Skinner State Park, Route 47, Hadley. Meet at Halfway area parking lot. Free. 586-0350.

* Adaptive Rowing - Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Universal Access Program holds adaptive cycling program for people with disabilities, their families and friends on the Norwottuck Rail Trail FRIDAYS, Elwell Recreation Area, Damon Rd., Northampton. Preregistration required. 586-8612.

* Seniors' Choice Guided Walk - Leisurely walk for ages 55 and up on trail of participants' choosing July 10, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Notch Visitor Center, 1500 West St. (Rte. 116), South Amherst. Free. 253-2883.

* Fishing Clinic - Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation offers all-ages clinic on the basics of fishing July 12, 5-6 p.m., Aldritch Lake, by Amherst St.,, Granby. Fishing derby for ages 15 and under foolows, 6-7:30 p.m. Free, Equipment provided. Preregistration required. 253-2883.

* Norwottuck Rail Trail Nature Walk - Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation sponsors one-hour walk with naturalist John Green July 13, 8 a.m., The parking area on Station Road, Amherst. Slide presentation by Green of favorite nature photographs follows at 10 a.m. at the Notch Visitors Center. Free. 253-2883.

Exhibits

AMHERST
* Amherst College - In Mead Art Museum: The Water's Edge: Innovation and Exploration in Watercolor, thru July 27; Celebrating a Transforming Legacy: Russian Art from the Collection of Thomas P. Whitney, thru Jan. 4. Hours: Hours: Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4:30. 542-2335, www.amherst.edu/mead

* Amherst Town Hall - New Mexico: Inaccessible Halves, photographs by Anita Licis Ribak, thru August at 4 Boltwood Ave. Hours: Mon-Fri, 9-5

* Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art - Selections from the Art of Eric Carle: Bears and Beyond, thru Aug. 31; Dorothy Kunhardt's "Pat the Bunny," thru Dec. 7; Flights into Fantasy: The Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection of Children's Illustrations, thru Oct. 26. Hours at 125 West Bay Rd.: Tues.-Fri., 10-4; Sat., 10-5; Sun., 12-5. $7 adult; $5 seniors, youth, students and teachers (children under 1 year free); $20 family (up to 2 adult and 2 youths). 658-1100

* Gallery A3 - Rotating Crops Part 1, a group exhibit, thru Aug. 3 at 28 Amity St. Works by Helena Dooley, Bob Horowitz, Sue Katz, Gloria Kegeles, Tom Morton, Dorothy Osterman and Janet Walerstein Winston. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 12-6 p.m. 256-4250

* Jones Library - InterMedia, works by Julie Lapping Rivera and Ani Gonzalez Rivera, thru July 30 in the Burnett Gallery. Hours: Fri., Sat., Wed., 9-5; Sun., 1-4:30; Mon., 1-5; Thurs., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

* National Yiddish Book Center - "In the beginning...was the kheyder," an exhibit on the traditional Jewish schools of Eastern Europe, and Children of a Vanished World: Photographs by Roman Visniac, both thru Aug. 31 at 1021 West St. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10-3:30; Sun., 11-4.

* University of Massachusetts - 2008 Junior/Senior Awards Exhibition, thru Sept. 24 in Herter Art Gallery. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11-4; Sat., 1-4.

The UMass Press: 45 Years of Publishing History, thru Aug. 31 in Du Bois Library, Lower Level.

Images: Neotropical Birds, photographs by Jeff Podos, thru Aug. 29 in the Integrated Sciences and Engineering Library, Lederle Graduate Research Center Lowrise, Floor 2.

* wünderarts - Artists of Zea Mays, works by printmakers associated with Zea Mays Printmaking of Florence, thru July 27 at 383 Main St. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 11-5. 256-6600

DEERFIELD
* Flynt Center of Early New England Life - Clothes Make the Man: The Colonial Gentleman in New England, thru Aug. 17 at the Center in Historic Deerfield. Also on view: Into the Woods: Crafting Early American Furniture. Historic Deerfield general admission: $14 adults; $5 ages 6-21.

* Memorial Hall Museum - Don't Smile for the Camera: Another Angle on Early Photography, thru Nov. 2 in Historic Deerfield. Hours: daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $6 general; $3 youth ages 6-21.

HADLEY
* U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Gallery - Bird Sculptures by Pelham artist Holland Hoagland, thru Aug. 29 at 300 Westgate Center Dr. Reception Thurs., Aug. 7, 5-7 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 8-4:30. 253-8303

NORTHAMPTON
* Forbes Library - Paintings by Amherst artist Gaddier Rosario and Carolyn Kibe, thru July 30 in Hosmer Art Gallery. Gallery hours: Fri., Sat., 9-5; Mon., 1-9 p.m.; Tues., 9-6; Wed., 9-9; Thurs., 1-5. 587-1013

* R. Michelson Galleries - Lewis Bryden: Boardwalk Idyll, thru July 31 at 132 Main St. 586-3964

* Smith College - Book-Objects and Artist Books by Werner Pfeiffer, thru July 31 in Book Arts Gallery, Neilson Library.

In the Museum of Art: Jerome Liebling: Seeing Real Things, thru Aug. 24; Framework IV: Restoring the Boundaries, thru Nov. 2; Sol LeWitt: Wall Drawing #139, thru Jan. 4, 2009; Beautiful Britain: 18th and 19th-Century Landscapes, thru July 20; Sandy Skoglund: Radioactive Cats, thru Sept. 7; Gary Niswonger: About Place, thru Sept. 7. Admission: $5 adults; $4 seniors; $3 students ages 13 and up; $2 children 6-12. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10-4; Sun., 12-4.

SOUTH DEERFIELD
* GoNOMAD Cafe - Photos from Sicily by Hollis Smith, thru July 31 at 4a Sugarloaf St.

Museums

Emily Dickinson Museum - The Dickinson Homestead and The Evergreens, 280 and 282 Main St., Amherst, are open Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. with a choice of introductory or in-depth tours. $3-$8; under 6 free. 542-8161.

Flynt Center of Early New England Life - Historic Deerfield is open daily from 9:30-4:30. $14/$5. 775-7175.

Leverett Family Museum - The former Field Library, housing artifacts of Leverett history, is open Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon and by appointment at 1 Shutesbury Rd. 548-9452.

Amherst History Museum - Open Wednesday-Saturday from noon-4, with an architectural walking tour every Thursday at 3 p.m. (weather permitting) at Strong House, 67 Amity St. $5/$3; under 6 and members free. 256-0678.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art - Open Tuesday-Friday from 10-4, Saturday from 10-5, and Sunday from noon-5. Story hours for children on Tuesday, and Friday at 10:30, and Saturday and Sunday at 2, at 125 West Bay Rd., Amherst. $5-$7, $20 for families; story time free with admission. 658-1100.

Porter-Phelps-Huntington House Museum - Open for guided tours Saturday through Wednesday, from 1-4:30, and by appointment at 130 River Drive, Hadley. $4; under 12, $1. 584-4699.

Seniors

AMHERST SENIOR CENTER
Bangs Community Center
70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst
(413) 259-3060

FRIDAY, July 4: Bangs Center Closed.

MONDAY, July 7: 9-11: Figure drawing workshop; 9:30-11: Quilting workshop; 10-12: Senior Health Services/Nurse (drop-in); 11: Gentle Fitness; 11:45: Lunch; 12:30-1:30: Senior Health Services/Nurse (drop-in); 1-2: Grocery bingo; 1-4: SHINE; 1:30-3: Aging Together discussion group; 4-5: Enhance fitness.

TUESDAY, July 8: 9-10: Walking group; 9-3: Massage; 9:30-10:30: Blood pressure clinic; 10: Howard Singer: Financial Seminar; 10:45-11:45: Line dancing; 11:45: Lunch; 12:30: Chinese Mah-Jongg; 1-2: Joyful Yoga Dance; 1-4: Scrabble; 2: Travel Club meeting.

WEDNESDAY, July 9: 9-11:30: Watercolor workshop; 9:30: Free Bread and Produce Program; 10-11:30: Peace of Mind discussion group; 10-12: PVTA I.D. cards; 11: Gentle Fitness; 11:45: Lunch; 12:30: Bridge; 4-5: Enhance fitness.

THURSDAY, July 10: 9-10: Walking group; 9-10:30: COA meeting; 9-12: Painting workshop; 12:30-4:30: Senior Health Services/Nurse (by appt.); 11:45: Lunch; 1:30: Dr. Jill Griffin: Urgent Care Seminar.

FRIDAY, July 11: 9-12: Craft workshop; 9-3: Footcare; 9:45: Ballroom dancing; 11: Gentle Fitness; 11:45: lunch; 2: Musical Showcase: Middle Eastern Belly Dance; 4-5: Enhance fitness.

The Senior Travel Club is offering the following trips:

July 17: Provincetown Cruise

July 28: Maggiano's Restaurant and Boston Duck Tour

For more information call the Senior Travel Club at 259-3060, Monday through Friday, 10-3. Younger people and non-residents are welcome 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

Activities are open to Hadley residents 60 and up and are held at the Hadley Senior Community Center, Room 101, Hooker School, 46 Middle St., Hadley, 586-4023. Enter from rear of building. Office hours are 9-4 Monday through Friday.

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.

The Senior Travel Club is offering the following trip:

July 16: Hampton Beach and the Kittery outlets

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

ACTV

Amherst Community TV
246 College Street, 256-1010
The ACTV Schedule is subject to change without notice - see www.actvamherst.com for details.

Channel 12

July 4
12 a.m.: Free Speech TV
8 a.m.: Democracy Now
9 a.m.: GRIT TV
10:30 a.m.: Labor Talk
11 a.m.: Hum. Rights Youth Awards
11:30 a.m.: NCTV: Larry Hott
12:30 p.m.: Through League Lens
1 p.m.: Amherst Garden Tour
1:30 p.m.: Words of Peace
2 p.m.: Sustainable Energy Conf.
3:45 p.m.: Vision to Dream
5 p.m.: Democracy Now
6 p.m.: Art: Truth to Power
7 p.m.: Pure Heart, Clear Mind
8 p.m.: Independent Voices
8:30 p.m.: Mkting with Social Media
10 p.m.: Homegrown

July 5-6
12 a.m.: Free Speech TV
8 a.m.: Conversations
9 a.m.: Gay USA
10 a.m.: Vision to Dream
11 a.m.: Amherst Garden Tour
11:30 a.m.: Words of Peace
12 p.m.: NCTV: Larry Hott
1 p.m.: 911 Stories
1:30 p.m.: Independent Voices
2 p.m.: 5 Evolutions of Fire
2:30 p.m.: Captain Whizbang
3:15 p.m.: NCTV: Sut Jhally
4 p.m.: Conversations
5 p.m.: Dwight Chapel
5:45 p.m.: Army Newswatch
6:15 p.m.: Hum. Rights Yth Awards
7:30 p.m.: Video Jam
8 p.m.: Gay USA
9 p.m.: Homegrown
10 p.m.: 5 Evolutions of Fire
10:30 p.m.: Video Jam
11:30 p.m.: Emergency Dispensing

July 7
12 a.m.: Free Speech TV
8 a.m.: Democracy Now
10 a.m.: NCTV: Larry Hott
11 a.m.: Victor Patnaude interviews
2:30 p.m.: Act Now
3 p.m.: Hope TV
3:45 p.m.: Special Revelations
5 p.m.: Democracy Now
6 p.m.: Heinberg on Peak Oil
7:45 p.m.: Mkting with Social Media
9:15 p.m.: Hum. Rights Yth Awards
10 p.m.: Sustainable Energy

July 8
12 a.m.: Free Speech TV
8 a.m.: Democracy Now
9 a.m.: GRIT TV
10 a.m.: Footprint in Africa
11 a.m.: SculptureNow
12 p.m.: Hum. Rights Youth Awards
1:30 p.m.: Heinberg on Peak Oil
3:15 p.m.: Sustainable Energy
5 p.m.: Democracy Now
6 p.m.: Polka Time
7 p.m.: Wesley Church
8:30 p.m.: Homegrown
9:30 p.m.: Army Newswatch
10 p.m.: Screaming Orphans
10:45 p.m.: Amherst Arbor Day
11 p.m.: Video Jam

July 9
12 a.m.: Free Speech TV
8 a.m.: Democracy Now
9 a.m.: GRIT TV
10 a.m.: Physicians Focus
10:30 a.m.: Hope TV
11 a.m.: Polka Time
12 p.m.: Night Visions and Waking Dreams
12:30 p.m.: Screaming Orphans
1:15 p.m.: Amherst Garden Tour
1:30 p.m.: Sharing Miracles
2 p.m.: LWV: PVTA Presentation
3 p.m.: Hum. Rights Youth Awards
3:30 p.m.: Safe Graduation
4:30 p.m.: The Smoker
4:40 p.m.: Amherst Arbor Day
5 p.m.: Democracy Now
6 p.m.: Go Fish
6:30 p.m.: Night Visions and Waking Dreams
7 p.m.: Conversations
9 p.m.: South Church
10 p.m.: Multi Arts: The Smoker
10:15 p.m.: Sustainable Energy

July 10
12 a.m.: Free Speech TV
8 a.m.: Democracy Now
9 a.m.: GRIT TV
10 a.m.: Hum. Rights Youth Awards
10:30 a.m.: Sharing Miracles
11 a.m.: Go Fish
11:30 a.m.: Jaguar Dreams
1 p.m.: Conversations
2 p.m.: Art: Truth to Power
3 p.m.: LWV: PVTA Presentation
4 p.m.: Hum. Rights Youth Awards
5 p.m.: Democracy Now
6 p.m.: Hope TV
6:45 p.m.: Captain Whizbang
7:30 p.m.: Homegrown
8:30 p.m. Words of Peace
9 p.m.: Victor Patnaude interviews

Channel 15

July 4-7
10 a.m.: Why are Students Overwhelmed?
11:15 a.m.: GCC Songwriters
12:15 p.m.: GCC: 45 Years
1 p.m.: Chorus, Wind Ensembles
1:45 p.m.: World Music Ensembles
3 p.m.: Songs and Choruses
4 p.m.: SAC: American Idol
4:30 p.m.: Take Back Southwest
5 p.m.: Amh. Sch. Comm. 6/18
8 p.m.: Amh. Sch. Comm. 6/17
10 p.m.: Why are Students Overwhelmed?
11:15 p.m.: The Serotonin Show

July 8
9 a.m.: The Serotonin Show
10 a.m.: GCC: 45 Years
10:45 a.m.: GCC Talent Show
11:30 a.m.: Student Recital Concert
12:15 p.m.: Ensembles Concert
1:30 p.m.: Sch. Comm. 6/18
4 p.m.: The Serotonin Show
5 p.m.: Islamic Republic of Iran
7 p.m.: Amh. Sch. Comm. 6/17
9 p.m.: GCC: 45 Years of Excellence
9:45 p.m.: SAC: American Idol
10:15 p.m.: Songs and Choruses
11 p.m.: Chorus and Wind Ensembles

July 9-10
8 a.m.: GCC Songwriters
9 a.m.: World Music Ensembles
10 a.m.: GCC: 45 Years of Excellence
10:45 a.m.: Student Recital Concert
11:30 a.m.: Ensembles Concert
12:45 p.m.: SAC: American Idol
1:15 p.m.: GCC Talent Show
2 p.m.: The Serotonin Show
3 p.m.: Why are Students Overwhelmed?
4:15 p.m.: Islamic Republic of Iran
5:55 p.m.: GCC: 45 Years
6:30 p.m.: The Serotonin Show
7:30 p.m.: SAC: American Idol
8 p.m.: Sch. Comm. 6/18
11 p.m.: Why are Students Overwhelmed?

Channel 17

July 4-6
8 a.m.: Select Board 6/23
1 p.m.: Plan. Board 6/18
5 p.m.: Plan. Board 6/18
9 p.m.: Select Board 6/23

July 7-10
8 a.m.: Plan. Board 6/18
1 p.m.: Select Board 6/23
6:30 p.m.: Select Board 6/23