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Published on July 30, 2010

Film/Movies

* Seeing Red - Northampton Committee to Stop the War in Iraq sponsors documentary abotu the U.S. Communist Party FRIDAY, July 30, 7 p.m. Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic St., Northampton. Free. Discussion follows.

* To Catch a Thief - 1955 Hitchcock film SUNDAY, Aug. 1, 2 p.m.; WEDNESDAY, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m., Amherst Cinema Arts Center, 28 Amity St., Amherst. Part of the Summer Hitchcock Series. $6.50-$8.50. 253-2547, www.amherstcinema.org

Theater

* The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) - New Century Theatre performs thru Sat., Aug. 7, Theatre 14, Mendenhall Center, Smith College. Performances FRIDAY and SATURDAY, 8 p.m.; SUNDAY, 7:30 p.m.; TUESDAY-THURSDAY, 7:30 p.m. Matinee SUNDAY, Aug. 1, 2 p.m. $28 general $26 seniors; $14 same day rush tickets at the door. 585-3220.

* The Tempest - Hampshire Shakespeare Co. performs FRIDAY, July 30-SUNDAY, Aug. 1, The Hartsbrook School, 193 Bay Rd., Hadley. Performances Wed.-Sun., 7:30 p.m. $16 general; $10 students and seniors; $6 ages 12 and under. hampshireshakespeare.org,.

* June Bride - Performance piece by Sara Felder about a traditional Jewish lesbian wedding FRIDAY, July 30-31, 8 p.m.; SUNDAY, Aug. 1, 4 p.m., Holden Theater, Amherst College, Amherst. Part of the Ko Festival of Performance. $20 general; $16 students and seniors. kofest.com

* The Woman Who Fell from the Sky - Mettawee River Theatre Company performs outdoors SUNDAY, Aug. 1, 8 p.m., Pettingill Memorial Field, Main St., Cummington. Free. kofest.com

* The Firebird - Original work based on classic Russian folk tale is performed thru Aug. 22 at Double Edge Theatre, 948 Conway Road, Ashfield. Performances FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, 8 p.m. $25 general; $22 stduents and seniors; $18 children. $20 Ashfield adults; $18 Ashfield seniors and students; $15 Ashfield children. 866-811-4111, doubleedgetheatre.org

* Loup Garou - ArtSpot Productions and Mondo Bizarro present outdoor show about the precarious state of Lousiana's culture and environment Fri., Sat., Sun., Aug. 6-8, 6:30 p.m., Amherst College Observatory, Snell St. near Woodside Ave., Amherst. Part of the Ko Festival of Performance. $20 general; $16 students and seniors. kofest.com

* The Tempest - Hampshire Shakespeare Young Company performs Fri., Sat., Sun., Aug. 6-8, 7 p.m., The Hartsbrook School, 193 Bay Rd., Hadley. $5. 587-0590.

Music

* South Deerfield Summer Concert Series - Bluesman Art Steele performs FRIDAY, July 30, 6:30 p.m., South Deerfield Town Common. Bring blankets, lawn chairs. Free.

* Mohawk Trail Concerts - Pianists Anne Koscielny and Estela Olevsky; violinist Masako Yanagita; cellist Pitnarry Shin FRIDAY, July 30, 7:30 p.m. and SATURDAY, July 31, 8 p.m., Federated Church, Main St. (Rte. 2), Charlemont. Works of Chopin and Charles Ives. $15-$20. 888-MTC-MUSE or www.mohawktrailconcerts.org

* Patty Larkin - SATURDAY, July 31, 7:30 p.m., 1794 Meetinghouse, New Salem Town Common. $15 general; children 12 and under free. 978-544-5200, www.1974meetinghouse.org

* Old Deerfield Sunday Afternoon Concert Series - Mezzo-soprano Lisa Woods performs SUNDAY, Aug. 1, 3 p.m., Memorial Hall Museum, 8 Memorial St, Deerfield. Works of Schumann, Gershwin, others. $10 general; $5 students and seniors. 774-3768 ext. 10.

* Amherst Community Band - Rehearsals MONDAYS, 7 p.m., UMass Fine Arts Center room 36. Anyone who can read music and play an instrument welcome. Concert Aug. 17. James at jpmiller@music.umass.edu

* Andrew Lederman Solo - Evening of original music on the outdoor Hampshire Shakespeare stage TUESDAY, Aug. 3, 7 p.m., The Hartsbrook School, 193 Bay Rd., Hadley. Bring a picnic. Raindate WEDNESDAY, Aug. 4. $5. 587-0590.

* Watermelon Wednesdays - The Bee Eaters perform WEDNESDAY, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m., West Whately Chapel, Williamsburg and Conway Rds., Whately. $15 includes watermelon. watermelonwednesdays.com

* Belchertown Community Band - Concerts THURSDAY, Aug. 5 and 12, 7 p.m., Belchertown Common. Free.

* Old Deerfield Sunday Afternoon Concert Series - Kaleidoscope Chamber Ensemble performs Sun., Aug. 8, 3 p.m., Memorial Hall Museum, 8 Memorial St, Deerfield. Works by Beethoven, Saint-Saens, others. $10 general; $5 students, seniors. 774-3768, deerfield-ma.org

* Wllie Nelson and Family - Sun., Aug. 8, 7 p.m., Mountain Park, Mountain Park Access Road, Holyoke. $35, $55, $75. 586-8686.

* Seth Glier - Sun., Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m., 1794 Meetinghouse, New Salem Town Common. $15 general; children 12 and under free. 978-544-5200, www.1974meetinghouse.org

* MGMT, Violens - Wed., Aug. 11, 7 p.m., Mountain Park, Mountain Park Access Road, Holyoke. $30. 586-8686. iheg.com

* Aaron Lewis and Friends - Acoustic performance to benefit It Takes a Community Foundation Sat., Aug. 14, 6 p.m., Pines Theatre, Look Park, Northampton. $47, $77. 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com

* Gov't Mule, Jackie Greene - Sun., Aug. 15, 7 p.m., Mountain Park, Mountain Park Access Road, Holyoke. $30. 586-8686. iheg.com

* Monica Jakuc Leverett - Classical piano Sun., Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m., 1794 Meetinghouse, New Salem Town Common. $15 general; children 12 and under free. 978-544-5200, www.1974meetinghouse.org

Dancing

* Amherst International Folk Dancing - FRIDAYS, 7:30-10 p.m., Bangs Center, Amherst. Dances from the Balkans, Middle East, Eastern Europe. Live music on first Fridays. Some teaching; no partner necessary. Beginners welcome. Donation. 549-6748

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

Speakers

* "Dickinson's Birdlife" - Poet Henk Rossouw SUNDAY, Aug. 1, 2 p.m., Emily Dickinson Museum, 280 Main St., Amherst. Part of the Poetry in the Garden series. 542-8161.

* "China: Night and Day" - Photo presentation and talk by Beth Berry and Steve Schneider WEDNESDAY, Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m., Sunderland Public Library, 20 School St., Sunderland. Part of the series WhatI Did on My Summer Vacation. 665-2642.

* Prose Open Mic - WEDNESDAY, Aug. 4, 7 p.m., Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. Sign up starting 6:30. Refreshments served. 587-1011.

* Cocktails and Conservation with Eric Carle - Presentation by Eric Carle followed by champagne and hors d'oeuvres reception SUNDAY, Fri., Aug. 13, 5-7:30 p.m., Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. Presentation only (5 p.m.) $65; presentation and reception $125. 658-1100.

* Reading - Sherri Brooks Vinton reads from her new book Put `em Up!: A Comprehensive Home Preserving Guide for the Creative Cook SUNDAY, Fri., Aug. 13, 7 p.m., Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. 534-7307.

* Children's Book Presentation - Patricia MacLachlan presents her new book for middle grade readers Word After Word After Word SUNDAY, Sat., Aug. 14, 3 p.m., Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. 534-7307.

Kids

* Enchanted Arts for All: Spirit-Art-Ecology - Week-long summer day programs for ages 6-12 begin FRIDAYS, Aug. 6 and 13, Montague Grange, 34 Main St., Montague. Programs include creating puppetshows, nature walks, learning multi-cultural art practices. $300 per week. Limited to six children per week. Eve Christoph, 625-8275.

* Martha Speaks Storytime - Storytime and craft program based on Martha the Dog FRIDAY, July 30, 10:30 a.m. and WEDNESDAY, Aug. 4 and 6, 3 p.m., Granby Public Library, 1 Library Lane, Granby. Preregistration required. Free. 467-3320.

* Ghost Story - Village Theatre Co. presents original play created by student actors FRIDAY, July 30, 12:15 p.m., North Hadley Congregational Church, 243 River Drive, Hadley. villagetheatreco.com

* South Hadley Children's Entertainment Series - Magical Moments with Ed Popielarczyk SATURDAY, July 31, 10:30 a.m., Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. Free. 534-7307.

* Fancy Nancy Luncheon - SATURDAY, July 31 and SUNDAY, Sat., Aug. 14, 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.

* Eric Carle Museum Special Sundays - Monthly art activity SUNDAY, Aug. 1, 1-4 p.m., Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. Free with museum admission. 413-658-1100.

* Leverett Movie & Craft Night - Program for elementary-school children TUESDAY, Aug. 3, 7-8 p.m., Leverett Library, 75 Montague Road, Leverett. Free. 548-9220.

* The Three Musketeers - Paintbox Theatre performs WEDNESDAY thru Sat., Aug. 4-7, 10:30 a.m., Theatre 14, Mendenhall Center, Smith College, Northampton. $7. 585-3220.

* Pelham Library Summer Reading Program: Grand Finale - WEDNESDAY, Aug. 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road, Pelham. Prizes, games, treats. Free. 253-0657.

* It's a Jungle Out There - The Pelham Players Young Company performs Fri., Aug. 6, 7 p.m., Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road, Pelham. Free. 253-0657.

* Teddy Bear Tea - Sat., Aug. 7, 11 a.m., Chandler's Tavern at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield. Bring your favorite teddy bear. Reservations suggested. 665-1277.

* Prncess Katie and Racer Steve - Kids' music program Sat., Aug. 7, 1 p.m., Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. $6 does not include museum admission. 413-658-1100.

* Books, Brushes and Ashley Bryan - Program with storyteller/artist Sun., Aug. 8, 1 p.m., Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. Free with museum admission. 658-1100.

* At Home in the Woods Summer Camp - Sessions for ages 7-12 Aug. 9-13 and Aug. 16-20 in Conway. $225 per week. earthworkprograms.com or 522-0338.

* Smith College Museum of Art Second Fridays - Monthly family arts activities Fri., Aug. 13, 4 p.m., Carroll Room, Smith College Campus Center, Northampton. 4-6 p.m.: create a tote bag; 6 p.m., exploring a work of art. Free. 585-2760.

* Children's Book Presentation - Patricia MacLachlan presents her new book for middle grade readers Word After Word After Word Sat., Aug. 14, 3 p.m., Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. 534-7307.

Classes

* Computer Classes in Spanish - Free classes at the Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. SATURDAY, July 31: Basic Computer with Internet. Sat., Aug. 7: Basic Computer with email. Preregistration required. Janet Ryan, 259-3223.

* University Without Walls Info Sessions - Small-group information session SATURDAY, July 31, 10-11:30 a.m., University Without Walls, 100 Venture Way, Suite 229A, Hadley. 545-1378.

* East Street Dance Center - Three-week intensive dance training with guest faculty East Street Dance Center, 47 East St., Hadley. Aug. 2-6: Robert Underwood and Irina Vakhromeeva. Mon., Aug. 9-13: Olga and Vitaly Verterich. Aug. 16-20: Andre Reyes and Cynthia Drayer. Enroll in one or all three. 584-5535.

* How to Become Licensed to Teach in Massachusetts - Monthly small-group information session Fri., Aug. 6, 4-5 p.m., Hampshire Educational Collaborative, 97 Hawley St., Northampton. 586-4900, www.collaborative.org

* Unlocking the Mysteries of Canning - Workshop with Pat Shearer and Alison Wahlstrom Sat., Aug. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Northfield Mountain Recreation Center, Route 63, Northfield. $20. 800-859-2960.

* Professional Development Workshop: From Library to Studio in the Early Childhood Centers of Pistoia, Italy - Sun., Aug. 8-9, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. $295. 658-1100.

Meetings

* Conversation Circles - Free intermediate practice for intermediate-level speakers of English throughout the summer at the Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. Sessions FRIDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, 10 a.m. and SATURDAYS, 12 p.m. 259-3090.

* Al-Anon - MONDAYS, noon, UMass Campus Center, Amherst. Open to anyone living with the effects of someone else's drinking. ValleyAlAnon.org

* Valley Scrabble Club - Most TUESDAYS, 7 p.m., Burger King, Mountain Farms Mall, Rte. 9, Hadley. Open and free. Open and free. Call to confirm: 413-213-0447.

* All Things Medieval Book Group - Monthly meeting WEDNESDAY, Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m., Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell. Katie Krol, 587-1013.

* The Emily Dickinson International Society Interest Group - Discussions of Dickinson's poetry Fri., Aug. 6, 2-3:30 p.m., Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. All welcome. Lois Kackley at edis.amherst@gmail.com

* Symposium for Western Socially Engaged Buddhism - Aug. 9-14, Maezumi Institute/Zen Peacemakers Center, 177 Ripley Rd., Montague. Mon., Aug. 9: Welcome and Orientation. Tues., Aug. 10: Community. Wed., Aug. 11: Social Entrepreneurship. Thurs., Aug. 12: Justice and Activism. Fri., Aug. 13: Wellness and Healing. Sat., Aug. 14: Arts, Media and the Future. 367-2080, www.zenpeacemakers.com

* Odyssey Crime Club - Monthly meeting Mon., Aug. 9, 7 p.m., Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tay. 534-7307.

* Odyssey Open Fiction Book Club - Monthly meeting Mon., Aug. 9, 7 p.m., Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. The Quickening by Michelle Hoover. 534-7307.

* Northeast Organic Farming Association Summer Conference - 36th annual conference Aug. 13-15, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. 200 workshops on organic farming, gardening, lawn care; teen and children's programs; entertainment, dancing, country fair, farmers market, organic meals. 978-355-2853, www.nofasummerconference.org

* The Northeast Raw Milk Symposium - Northeast Organic Farming Association sponsors symposium Fri., Aug. 13, 9 a.m.-noon, Cape Cod Lounge, UMass Student Union. Amherst. 634-5728 or winton@nofamass.org

Spiritual

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

* Open Meditation - SUNDAYS, 11 a.m. and THURSDAYS, 7:30 p.m., Fare Thee Well Wholeness Center, 153 Pond Brooke Rd. (Rte. 66), Huntington. Free; donations welcome. 667-3600.

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

* 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.

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

* Beginner's Shamanic Journeying Group - TUESDAYS, 7-8:30 p.m., Thistlebloom Farm, 784 South East St., Amherst. No journeying experience required. Bring notebook, sitting cushion. Chem-free. $5. 256-8993.

* Shamanic Journeying and Healing Group - Intermediate to advanced group WEDNESDAYS, 7-8:30 p.m., Thistlebloom Farm, 784 South East St., Amherst. Prior journeying experience required. Bring notebook, sitting cushion. Chem-free. $5. 256-8993.

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

* Inner Circle - Bimonthly meditation and healing for spiritual growth in Amherst TUESDAY, June 22, 7:30 p.m., Free. Sarah, 549-2920.

* Healing Circle Singers - Gentle musical hands-on healing WEDNESDAYS, 4:30-5:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 165 Main Street, Amherst. 323-9383 or dcresswell@charter.net

* 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.

* One World Meditations - Weekly worldwide meditation to bring light and healing to the Earth WEDNESDAYS, 8:30-9 p.m. From your own location or meeting locally in Amherst. Marie, 549-6260.

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

And...

* Deerfield River Festival - Festival focusing on outdoor activities and paddle sports on the river SATURDAY, July 31, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Charlemont Fairgrounds, Charlemont. Whitewater marketplace, live entertainment, food, beer, adult and children's activities, silent auction, races along the river. www.americanwhitewater.org

* Open Hearth Cooking Demonstrations - SATURDAYS, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Hall Tavern, Main St., Deerfield. Included with Historic Deerfield admission. 775-7175.

* Psychic Fair - SATURDAY, July 31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Thompson Temple, Lake Pleasant (across from post office), Montague. Astrology, hand readings, vibration connection, tarot card readings, consultations, reiki and other healing services. www.thenationalspiritualalliance.org

* Colonial Colors: Fun with Paint and Dye - Interactive drop-in program for families daily, 12-4:30 p.m., Historic Deerfield. Included with Deerfield admission. 774-5581.

* Walking Tours of Cooks' Garden - Drop-in tours of early New England produce and herb garden SATURDAYS, 1-4 p.m., Historic Deerfield. Included with general admission. 774-5581.

* A Perfect Spot of Tea - Afternoon tea with music SATURDAYS, Porter-Phelps-Huntington House Museum, 130 River Drive, Hadley. Seatings at 2:30 and 3:30. SATURDAY, July 31: Lalit. $10. 584-4699.

* Live Art Party - Party and reception to celebrate one-night art installation by Justin Norris, Robert David and William Stock SATURDAY, July 31, 7 p.m., Leverett Crafts and Arts Center, 13 Montague Rd., Leverett. Food, drink, music, discussion. 548-9070.

* Barstow's Dairy & Bakery 2nd Anniversary Celebration - SUNDAY, Aug. 1, noon-3 p.m., Barstow's Dairy Store & Bakery, 172 Hockanum Rd., Hadley. Farm tours, kids' activities, music by Appalachian Still, visit from Hadley Fire Dept., ice cream and dairy samples.

* Leverett Historical Society - Museum open for drop-in SUNDAYS, 1-3 p.m., Moore's Corner Schoolhouse Museum, N. Leverett Rd., Leverett. Dan Bennett, 367-2656.

* Amherst Art Walk - Monthly open galleries THURSDAY, Aug. 5, 5-8 p.m., downtown Amherst.

* South Deerfield Wine, Food & Jazz Spectacular - Monthly event Fri., Aug. 6, 6-9 p.m., Chandler's Tavern at Yankee Candle, 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield. Music by Espresso Jazz. $40. 665-1277.

* Yankees vs. Red Sox - Outdoor big-screen viewing for families Fri., Aug. 6, 6 p.m., Sunderland Public Library, 20 School St., Sunderland. Bring blankets, lawn chairs. Sunderland Men's and Women's Club will be grilling food available for purchase. Pregame raffles, activities. 665-2642.

* A Perfect Spot of Tea - Afternoon tea with music Saturdays, Porter-Phelps-Huntington House Museum, 130 River Drive, Hadley. Seatings at 2:30 and 3:30. Aug. 7: The JMPT Quartet. $10. 584-4699.

* South Deerfield Flower Swap - Wed., Aug. 11, 6 p.m., B.J.'s Flower Swappers, 170 Whately Rd., South Deerfield. Bring perennials, seeds, roots, flowers, vegetables, more. No dogs. $2. 665-4039.

* The Massachusetts Teat Party - Northeast Organic farming Association sponsors benefit Thurs., Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m., Cook Farm, 1 Hadley Rd., Hadley. Local foods, cheese tastings, ice cream bar. $50 donation. 978-355-2853.

* Northampton Arts Night Out - Monthly open galleries Fri., Aug. 13, 5-8 p.m., downtown Northampton. free.

* A Perfect Spot of Tea - Afternoon tea with music SATURDAYS, Porter-Phelps-Huntington House Museum, 130 River Drive, Hadley. Seatings at 2:30 and 3:30. Aug. 14: Dennis Shapson and Jon Lawless. $10. 584-4699.

* Meet Eric Carle - Sat., Aug. 14, 10 a.m., Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. Free with museum admission. 658-1100.

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, 11a.m.-4 p.m., Trailside Bikes, 8 Railroad St., Hadley. Free. Equipment provided. Preregistration required. All OutAdventures, 527-8980.

* Amherst Walking Tour - Amherst Historical Society sponsors walking tour of the west side of the town common SATURDAY, July 31, 2 p.m. Meet at Amherst History Museum, 67 Amity St. $5. amhersthistory.org, 256-0678.

* American Heart Association 5K Run - Benefit road race SUNDAY, Sat., Aug. 14, 9 a.m., Yankee Candle Village, Rte. 5-10, South Deerfield. Registration starting 8 a.m. yankeecandle.com

* Adaptive Kayaking - Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Universal Access Program holds adaptive kayaking program for people with disabilities, their families and friends WEDNESDAYS, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., DAR State Forest, Rte. 112, Goshen. Preregistration required. $5. 527-8980.

Seniors

AMHERST SENIOR CENTER

Bangs Community Center

70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst

259-3060

FRIDAY, July 30: 9 a.m.-noon, craft club; 9 a.m.-noon, cribbage games; 9:40 a.m.-2 p.m., foot care and ear irrigation; 9:45-10:45 a.m., ballroom dancing; 11-11:30 a.m., gentle fitness; 12:30-2 p.m., Arthritis Foundation exercise program; 1-2 p.m., Middle Eastern cooking class

Monday, Aug. 2: 10 a.m.-noon, 12:30-2:30 p.m., senior health services; 11 a.m., gentle fitness; 12:30-4 p.m., bridge; 1-4 p.m., SHINE; 1-2 p.m., grocery bingo

TUESDAY, Aug. 3: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., massage; 9:30-10:30 a.m., blood pressure clinic; 10:45-11:45 a.m., line dancing; 12:30 p.m., Chinese Mah Jongg; 1-4 p.m., scrabble; 2-3:30 p.m., osteoporosis exercise

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 4: 9-10 a.m. Salvation Army; 9:30 a.m., free bread program; 11-11:30 a.m., gentle fitness; 12:30 p.m., bridge

THURSDAY, Aug. 5: 9 a.m.-noon, painting workshop; 1-3:30 p.m., memoir writing; 1:30-3 p.m., senior health services; 3-4:30 p.m., osteoporosis exercise

FRIDAY, Aug. 6: 9 a.m.-noon, craft club; 9 a.m.-noon, cribbage games; 9:45-10:45 a.m., ballroom dancing; 11-11:30 a.m., gentle fitness

Senior Travel Club trips:

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

Aug. 21: Lake Winnipesaukee Cruise

Sept. 25: Day at Foxwoods

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

Oct. 23: Day in Boston on Your Own

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. For more information call 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, July 30: 11:45 a.m., July Birthday Party; Senior Center closes at 12:30 p.m.

MONDAY, Aug. 2: Trip to Lake George; 9:15 a.m., Tai Chi; 9:15-10:15 a.m., enhanced fitness; 10-11:45 a.m., writing workshop

TUESDAY, Aug. 3: 9:15-10:15 a.m., Osteo exercise; 12:45-3 p.m., Bingo

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 4: 9:15-10:30 a.m., yoga; 9:15-10:15 a.m., enhanced fitness

THURSDAY, Aug. 5: Computer help by appointment; 9:15 a.m., Osteo exercise; 10 a.m. to noon, shopping; 12:30-3 p.m., Mah Jongg

FRIDAY, Aug. 6: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., meet with State Rep. John Scibak or Bob Judge; 10:30-11:30 a.m., introduction to Sudoku; Senior Center closes at 12:30 p.m.

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:

Conversations with Isaac Ben Ezra airs on Thursdays, 7 p.m.; Fridays, 1 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sundays, 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman airs weekdays, 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The complete Amherst Community TV program schedule is available online at www.actvamherst.com. The website also has expanded show information, as well as streaming videos of local government meetings and ACTV original programming.

Volunteers

VOLUNTEER OPENINGS - The ACT Volunteer Center serves the greater Hampshire-Franklin region, and is located at 21 Abbott St. in Greenfield. ACT is a program of DIAL/SELF Youth and Community Services. The phone for ACT is 774-7054 ext. 107, and the email address is director@dialself.org. Further information about ACT is available at www.actcommunityservice.org

pioneer valley memory walk - Volunteers needed for annual walk Sept. 11, beginning and ending at Holyoke Community College. Help with pre-walk preparations, hang posters, distribute flyers. www.memorywalkMA.org and click on "Volunteer Registration."

Hilltown community development corporation - Offering three part-time, one-year stipend volunteer positions starting in Sept. to adults interested in serving as Commonwealth Corps members and learning about the community development field. Volunteers will be paid stipend of $5000 for 800 hours of service. Volunteers who complete the full term of service over 48 weeks will qualify for a $900 bonus. Hours are flexible; each volunteer will serve approx. 17 hours per week as an assistant on community outreach projects. Send resume and cover letter by Aug. 9 to Seth Isman, Hilltown CDC, PO Box 17, Chestefield MA 01012 or sethi@hilltowncdc.org

hospice volunteer training program of nva & hospice of colley dickinson - Hospice volunteers needed to provide companionship and support for patients and their families by visiting with patients, enabling caregivers to take a break, helping with errands or transportation. Volunteers with complementary therapy skills and second language skills especially welcome. Qualifications: good listening skills, ability to maintain patient privacy, flexibility, caring and compassion. Must be available 2-4 hours per week. Next training program Sept. 20-Oct. 14, Mon. and Thurs., 6-9 p.m. Application deadline Sept. 10. carol_rinehart@cooley-dickinson.org or 582-5354

swift river valley historical society - Needs volunteer docents to lead tours and staff information desks at the society's museum at 40 Elm St., New Salem. The museum is open Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. until Oct. 6. Linda Parker Smith, 323-7768 or gsla505@verizon.net

cooley dickinson hospital - Volunteers needed to perform a variety of duties and offer kindness and care to patients. Volunteers needed to knit hats for newborns, serve tea and toast to patients coming out of a procedure in endoscopy or surgical day care; run monthly blood pressure clinics at the hospital and at the senior center; perform office tasks, man volunteer booths, more. 582-2251 or cooleydickinson.org/services/volunteer to download an application

WISTARIAHURST MUSEUM - Volunteers are needed to assist the curator/historian in serving researchers during open hours in the Carriage House. Volunteers should be available during the following days/times: Mondays, 4-7 p.m.; Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; or any regularly scheduled time. Duties include assisting visiting researchers, accessing and paging items from the collection for patron use, etc. Must be able to carry boxes up and down stairs; familiarity with computer technology and scanning helpful. Training provided. Penni Martorell, 413-322-5660 or email martorellp@ci.holyoke.ma.us

Pioneer Valley Therapeutic Riding Association - The association is looking for volunteers to give people with disabilities the opportunity to ride horses. Volunteers are needed to help get the horses ready for lessons by brushing and tacking up the horses. Volunteers are also needed to assist during the lessons as sidwalkers, walking beside horse and rider, or as horse leaders to lead the horse during the lesson. Horse knowledge helpful but not necessary. www.pioneervalleytra.org or email Michele Mesheau at mmesheau@aol.com or Patricia Barry at P50barry@aol.com

AMHERST CULTURAL COUNCIL - Seeking new members to help administer funds supplied by the Massachusetts Cultural Council to support activities in the arts and humanities that benefit the local community. Council members are appointed by the Town of Amherst Select Board. Meetings usually held weekly in Oct. and Nov. and occasionally in Dec. Edith Byron, 549-1748

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program - Volunteer positions for people 55 and older who want to participate in their communities. Organizations in Hampshire and Franklin counties need volunteer help with marketing, grant writing, gift shop and thrift shop sales, tutoring students in all grades, peer counseling, insurance assistance and more. Flexible schedules. Pat Sicard, 584-1300, Ext. 183 or psicard@hampshirecog.org or www.rsvphf.org.

Thrift shop - Volunteers are needed at the Hospice Shop of the Fisher Home, located on University Drive in Amherst. Current store hours are: Mon., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Tues. thru Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Commitment is three hours every other week. 549-8800

The Jones Library, AMherst - Volunteers needed to contribute to all parts of the library's operations, from indexing of historical materials to calling patrons whose requested books are ready for pickup. The Burnett Art Gallery Committee organizes art exhibits and monthly gallery openings. The Beds for Books Committee matches volunteer hosts with family weekend and graduation visitors who make a donation to the library's book fund. Volunteers help by re-shelving library materials, mending books, reading to children and tutoring students in English. 259-3090 or www.joneslibrary.org

Amherst Senior Center - Seeking volunteers for (1) advertising campaign (manager and assistants); (2) fundraising events including dinner/show, crafts sale, bake sale; (3) ticket sales. Many other opportunities. Nancy Pagano, 259-3114

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County - Seeks volunteers to become mentors to over 200 children on the waiting list. Training, support and lists of no cost/low cost activities are provided. Mentors spend three to five hours a week with a child. Call 253-2591 or email bbbsvolcorps@chd.org

driveRs - Disabled American Veterans transportation network is seeking volunteers in Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire counties to drive their vans. The program is designed to carry needy disabled veterans to and from medical appointments at the VA Medical Center in Leeds. Leo Vance, 582-3078 or Donna Hayes, 582-3042.

Animal Care - The Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society welcomes volunteers for its Leverett and Springfield sites. Positions and available times vary. Call coordinator of volunteer services Emily Kolod at 781-4000, Ext. 111, or email ekolod@dpvhs.org. For more information on volunteering, go to www.dpvhs.org.

First call for help - Hampshire County referral service is seeking volunteers to help staff phone lines, increase the program's capacity and enable FCFH to broaden its services. FCFH assists individuals and families in the Hampshire, Franklin and the North Quabbin regions. Staff and volunteers assess individual needs and use a comprehensive database to help people access vital resources such as food pantries, public benefits, legal service, counseling, transportation, child care, emergency heat and utility assistance, medical care and housing. Volunteers should be flexible and able to provide a minimum of 2 hours/week, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Northampton location on Vernon Street. 582-4230

NAMI Iris Project - Seeks volunteers to sell silk irises at churches, stores and other community locations. Shifts are 3 hours and all materials are provided. Proceeds benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness and its work with people living with mental illness and their families. Barbara Kirchner, 586-6641

BAYSTATE VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION & HOSPICE - Currently taking applications to participate in free 20-hour training course for hospice volunteers to serve patients in Hampden and Hampshire counties. Volunteers provide two or more hours/week lending support and practical help. Please call for the date of spring training. 794-6472.

Round the world women - Group helping international women in the Amherst area to make friends, get acquainted with the community and practice English is look for volunteers to drive women to and participate in weekly activities on Tuesday mornings during the academic year. Activities include visiting points of local interest and taking part in cultural activities. Gerry Harvey, 259-4404 or Christine Wu, 586-6701

medical reserve corps - Recruiting nurses, pharmacists, behavioral health practitioners and volunteers from all walks of life. MRC volunteers assist local public health and safety agencies during emergencies and promote healthy communities through education, outreach and various health services. Volunteers decide on their level of involvement. Free Training. Michael Nelson at michaelnelsonmba@hotmail.com, Patricia Abbott at 529-1496 or register online at www.wmmrc.org

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts - Volunteers needed to serve as Troop Leaders and Adult Learning Facilitators. Training provided; time commitment variable. www.gscwm.org of 800-462-9100.

MAB Community Services - Donate your old vehicle to MAB Community Services, formerly the Massachusetts Association for the Blind, providing services and programs to the blind and vision-impaired community. Free tow and quick pickup. Old cars, boats, trailer, camper, motorcycles, jet skis, snowmobiles accepted. 888-613-2777 or 508-0700.

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