Bulletin Board

Published on July 25, 2008

Film/Movies

* ACT NOW! Screening - Screening of original movie improvised by girls ages 11-14 July 25, 3 p.m., Mount Holyoke Summit House, Skinner State Park, off Rte. 47, Hadley. Free. www.actnow-online.org.

Theater

* Almost, Maine - Chester Theatre Company presents play by John Cariani July 25-27, 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.

* Arsenic and Old Lace - New Century Theatre performs the classic play July 31-Aug. 9 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.

* Rabbit Hole - New Century Theatre performs play by David Lindsay-Abaire through Saturday in Theatre 14, Mendenhall Center, Smith College, Northampton. Performances Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m.; $28 general; $26 seniors; $14 student rush same-day tickets. 585-3220.

* High School Musical - Ja'Duke Productions presents musical July 25-26, 7 p.m.; July 28, 2 p.m., Shea Theater, 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls. $12 general; $10 students and seniors. 863-2281.

* As You Like It - Hampshire Shakespeare Co. performs July 25-27, 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.

* Hearts and Tongues - Performance piece by Temple Crocker, Annie Kunjappy and Daniel Nelson July 25-26, 8 p.m.; July 27, 4 p.m., Holden Theater, Amherst College, Amherst. Part of the Ko Festival of Performance. $18; $15 students and seniors. (413) 542-3750.

* Still Life with Toeshoes - Old Deerfield Productions presents new musical by Marisa Michelson and Joshua Cohen July 25-26, 8 p.m.; July 27, 2 p.m., Dance Studio, Deerfield Academy, Deerfield. $20 general; $15 students and seniors. Advance tickets at 586-8686.

* The Dishwashers - Chester Theatre Company presents play by Morris Panych July 30-Aug. 3, 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.

* Grease - Ja'Duke Productions presents musical Aug. 1-2, 8 p.m.; Aug. 3, 2 p.m., Shea Theater, 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls. $12 general; $10 students and seniors. 863-2281.

* Songs of Hunger and Satisfaction - Cabaret singer Belle Linda Halpern returns to KoFest Aug. 1-2, 8 p.m.; Aug. 3, 4 p.m., Holden Theater, Amherst College, Amherst. Part of the Ko Festival of Performance. $18; $15 students and seniors. (413) 542-3750.

* The Sala-Manca Group - Performance piece by Lae Mauas and Diego Rotman based on the work of Yiddish poets Aug. 3, 2 p.m., National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West Street, Amherst. $10. (413) 256-4900.

And

* 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 26: Kevin Jones, jazz. $10. (413) 584-4699.

* South Deerfield Blueberry Supper - Baked ham supper with blueberry dessert July 26, South Deerfield Congregational Church, South Deerfield. Seatings at 5 and 5:45 p.m. $9 general; $4 children 12 and under (3 and under free). Reservations recommended. 665-2481.

* Lake Wyola Beer and Wine Tasting - Live music, food, beer and wine Aug. 2, from 5 -10 p.m. at Lake Wyola Association Hall, 1 Shore Drive in Shutesbury. Adults only. $10 non-drinking patrons; $15 for admission and 5 beverage tokens. (413) 367-9568.

* Historic Deerfield Summer Cooking - Demonstrations of early New England summer cooking July 26, 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.

* Psychic Fair - The National Spiritual Alliance hosts monthly psychic fair July 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., The National Spiritual Alliance, Lake Pleasant, Montague Ave., Montague. Readings, astrology, I-Ching, hand reading, psychometry, vibration connection, and Tarot cards. www.thenationalspiritualallianceinc.org.

* Moose - Presentation by wildlife biologist Sonja Christensen July 26, 6-7:15 p.m., Notch Visitor Center, 1500 West St. (Route 116), South Amherst. Free. (413) 253-2883.

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

* South Deerfield Flower Swap - July 30, 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.

* Raptors Presentation - Presentation by Tom Ricardi with live bird of prey Aug. 1, 6-7:30 p.m., Notch Visitors Center, 1500 West Street, Amherst. All ages welcome. Free. (413) 253-2883.

* Midnight Book Release Party - Book release party for Breaking Dawn, the fourth in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer, Aug. 1, 10 p.m.-midnight, Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. Refreshments served until 11 p.m. Books distributed at 12:01. 534-7307.

* Sirius Community Open House - Bimonthly open house Aug. 3, 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.

Classes

* Compulsive Cluttering Workshop - Information session on compulsive cluttering with Randy Frost July 27, 7 p.m., Bass Hall, Smith College, Northampton. Free. 585-3986 or email aselbo@smith.edu.

* Infant Massage - Five-week class begins Aug. 1, 10-11:15 a.m., Jones Library, 43 Amity Street, Amherst. Leela Joy, 695-4733 or leelajoy@hotmail.com.

Dancing

* Salsa Dancing - Salsa lessons and dance July 25 and Aug. 1, 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.

* Contradance - A community contradance opens with easy dancing and becomes more challenging through the evening for ages 10 and up. July 26, 7:15 p.m., Munson Library, 1046 S. East St,, South Amherst. $5-10.

* English Country Dancing - Every Monday, 7-9:30, Whately Dance Barn, Whately. Calling by Robin Hayden and others. Beginners welcome; no partner necessary. $6. 256-8260, www.amherstecd.org.

* Capoeira - July 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m., North Star, 135 Russell St., Hadley. $10. Joe Seitz, 413-687-1227, www.omulu.org/westernmass.

Kids

* Nature's Kids Junior Ranger Program - Nature exploration program for ages 5-8 July 25, 10 a.m.-noon, Notch Visitor Center, Route 116, Amherst. (413) 253-2883.

* The Great Race of the Tortoise and the Hare - Paintbox Theatre performs July 25-26, 10:30 a.m., Theatre 14, Mendenhall Center, Smith College, Northampton. $7. 585-3220.

* Kids n' Critters - Indoor/outdoor nature program for ages four to eight. July 26 and Aug. 2, 10-11 a.m., Notch Visitor Center, 1500 West St. (Route 116), South Amherst. Free. (413) 253-2883.

* South Hadley Village Commons Summer Children's Entertainment Series - July 26, 10:30 a.m., Odyssey Bookshop, Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. Enchanted Circle Theater presents "Sounds and Rhythms of the Caribbean." Free. (413) 534-7307.

* Insect Investigations - Family activity on insects July 26 and Aug. 2, noon-4 p.m., Historic Deerfield, Old Main St., Deerfield. Included with Historic Deerfield admission. (413) 774-5581.

* Capoeira for Kids - July 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m., North Star, 135 Russell St., Hadley. 413-687-1227.

* 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, 10-11 a.m., Mount Holyoke Summit House, Skinner State Park, off Rte. 47, Hadley. Free. (413) 586-0350.

* Amherst Summer Reading Program - "Wild Print Pillows" crafts workshop for ages 7-10 July 30, 3 p.m., Jones Library, 43 Amity Street, Amherst. Free. Call to register. (413) 259-3090.

* Explorers Junior Ranger Program - Natural history program for ages 9-12 July 31, 10 a.m.-noon, Notch Visitors Center, 1500 West Street, Amherst. Preregistration required. Free. (413) 253-2883.

* Junior Ranger - Trail Discovery - Free program for ages 9-12 Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-noon, Skinner State Park, Route 47, Hadley. Meet at Halfway Barn parking area. (413) 586-0350.

* Eric Carle Museum First Fridays - Monthly program for families Aug. 1, 4-7 p.m., Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. Free with Museum admission. (413) 658-1100.

Paid Notice:

* Small Ones Farm Summer Camp - Care for animals, explore the outdoors, plant, harvest, do crafts and games. One-week sessions, July 28-Aug. 15. Openings for ages 5-6. $160. Bay Road, South Amherst. 253-6788 or email smallonesfarm@att.net.

Meetings

* Montague Farm Zendo - Dharma talk and study July 26 and Aug. 2, 8:30-11 a.m., Zen Peacemakers Center, 177 Ripley Rd., Montague. 367-2080 or www.zenpeacemakers.org/montague_farm_zendo.

* Valley Scrabble Club - July 29, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Mt. Farms Malls, Hadley. All skill levels welcome. Free. Boards provided. 253-4841.

* UMass Juggling Club - July 30, 6:30 p.m., Amherst Common, Amherst. All ages and levels welcome (not just students). www.umassjuggle.com.

* Emily Dickinson International Society - 20th anniversary meeting Aug. 1-3, Amherst College, Dickinson Homestead and environs, Presentations by Michael Ryan, Elizabeth Willis, Benjamin Friedlander, workshops, screenings, exhibits, celebratory banquet, musical performance by Da Camera Singers. www.emilydickinson.org.

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

* "Picturing Vishniac" - Maya Benton discusses the work of photographer Roman Vishniac July 27, 2 p.m., National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West Street, Amherst. $6. (413) 256-4900.

* Emily Dickinson Museum Poetry in the Garden Series - Poet Maxine Silverman reads from her new collection Transport of the Aim July 27, 2 p.m., Emily Dickinson Museum, 280 Main St., Amherst. 542-8161.

* "The SMART Clinical Social Work" - Cecilia L.W. Chan, July 28, 7:30 p.m., Wright Hall Auditorium, Smith College, Northampton. Part of the Smith College School for Social Work Summer Lecture Series

Story Times

* Eric Carle Museum Storytimes - July 25, 31-Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m.; July 26-27, Aug. 2-3, 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 31, 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.

* South Deerfield Friday Frolics - Free summer concerts July 25, 6:30 p.m., South Deerfield Town Common. Bring blankets, lawn chairs. Rainsite: Town Hall.

* Indie Girl Showcase - July 25-26, 7:30 p.m., 1794 Meetinghouse, New Salem Town Common, New Salem. Fri.: Roia Rafieyan, Lisa Martin, Laurianne Fiorentio. Sat.: Kat Wyand, Patty Keough, Susan Souza, Sonya Heller. $10 each show of $15 both; children 12 and under free. 978-544-5200, www.1974meetinghouse.org.

* Mohawk Trail Concerts - July 25, 7:30 p.m.; July 26, 8 p.m., Federated Church, Main St. (Rte. 2), Charlemont, Charlemont. July 18-19: Dryden String Quartet. July 25-26: Works of Mozart, Messiaen and Brahms $15-$20 general; $12-$18 students and seniors. 413-625-9511, www.mohawktrailconcerts.org.

* Old Deerfield Sunday Afternoon Concert Series - The Pioneer Consort performs July 27, 3 p.m., Memorial Hall Museum, 8 Memorial St, Deerfield. Works of Purcell, Corelli, Handel, Mendelssohn. $10 general; $5 students and seniors. 774-3768 ext. 10.

* Exhilaration! - Berkshire Opera presents performance by mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala of song cycle of nine settings of poems of Emily Dickinson by Gregg Kallor July 28, 3 p.m., Ventfort Hall, Lenox. Gourmet boxed lunch availble 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. ($9 - call 637-3206) $25. 442-0099 for tickets.

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

* South Hadley Village Commons Concerts - THURSDAYS, 6 p.m., South Hadley Village Commons, South Hadley. July 31: Black Diamond Blues Band. Bring lawn chairs, etc. Free.

* Leverett Music on the Patio Series - Free concerts July 31, 7-8 p.m., Leverett Library, 75 Montague Road, Leverett. Free. 548-9220.

* Old Deerfield Sunday Afternoon Concert Series - Pianist Ken Forfia performs with bassist David Wertman and Claire Arenius, drums, Aug. 3, 3 p.m., Memorial Hall Museum, 8 Memorial St, Deerfield. Works of Purcell, Corelli, Handel, Mendelssohn. $10 general; $5 students and seniors. 774-3768 ext. 10.

* Zappa Plays Zappa - Dweezil Zappa performs Aug. 3, 8 p.m., Calvin Theatre, 19 King St., Northampton. $27.50, $37.50. (413) 586-8686.

* Wednesday Folk Traditions - Markamusic performs in the Sunken Garden. July 30, 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.

* Summit House Sunset Concerts - Pioneer Valley Fiddlers perform final in series THURSDAYS, Mount Holyoke Summit House, Skinner State Park, off Rte. 47, Hadley. July 24: $5. Advance tickets from Carey's Flowers and Nuttleman Florist. 586-0350.

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.

* Ponding - Short hike to explore life at beaver pond. July 27 and Aug. 3, 1-2:30 p.m., Notch Visitor Center, Route 116, Amherst. Free. (413) 253-2883.

* Adaptive Kayaking - Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Universal Access Program holds adaptive kayaking program for people with disabilities, their families and friends FRIDAYS, DAR State Forest, Rouite 112, Goshen. Free. Equipment provided. Preregistration required. 527-8980.

* 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.

* Birding By Ear - Field trip with John Green Aug. 2, 8-10 a.m., Skinner State Park, Route 47, Hadley. Meet at the main gate. Free. (413) 586-0350.

Hikes

* Visitors' Choice Guided Hike - All-ages hike on trail of participants' choosing. July 25 and Aug. 1, 1 a.m.-3 p.m., Notch Visitor Center, 1500 West St. (Route 116), South Amherst. Free. (413) 253-2883.

* Women's Fitness Hike - July 30, 2-4 p.m., Skinner State Park, Route 47, Hadley. Meet at Halfway area parking lot. Free. (413) 586-0350.

* Seniors' Choice Guided Walk - Leisurely walk for ages 55 and up on trail of participants' choosing July 31, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Notch Visitor Center, 1500 West St. (Route 116), South Amherst. Free. (413) 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

An exhibit of paintings in oil by the Italian artist Alberto Mancini based on 29 poems by Emily Dickinson runs Aug. 3-10 in Fayerweather Hall 105 in conjunction with the 20th annual meeting of the Emily Dickinson International Society. Hours; Sun., Aug. 3 and Wed.-Sun., Aug. 6-10, 12 noon-5 p.m.

* Amherst Chamber of Commerce - Lucky Shots, photographs by Jennifer Gutterman Almeida, thru July 31 at 28 Amity St. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30-4:30.

* Amherst Town Hall - New Mexico: Inaccessible Halves, photographs by Anita Licis Ribak, thru Aug. 4 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; Flights into Fantasy: The Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection of Children's Illustrations, thru Oct. 26; Dorothy Kunhardt's "Pat the Bunny," thru Dec. 7. 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. July 22-Aug. 16: The Power of Emily Dickinson's Language in the Healing Process, an exhibit of tapestry art by Susan Hess. 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.

* Hampshire College - selections from the college's permanent collection thru Aug. 19 in Main Gallery, Johnson Library Building. Summer hours: Mon-Fri, 10:30-4:30.

* 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 Flat File Project in 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 August 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.

LEVERETT
* Leverett Crafts and Arts - The Blues, a group show of blue artwork and blues music July 26-Sept. 26 in the Barnes Gallery, 13 Montague Road. Hours, Fri-Sun, 2-5 p.m.

NORTHAMPTON
* Forbes Library - Paintings by Gaddier Rosario and Carolyn Kibe, thru July 30 in Hosmer Art Gallery. Aug. 2-30: Reflections on Nature, intaglio prints and monotype prints by Judith Wolf, and A Wing and a Prayer, paintings, drawings and assemblages by Kim Saul. Reception Wed., Aug. 13, 5:30-8 p.m. 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; Sandy Skoglund: Radioactive Cats, thru Sept. 7; Gary Niswonger: About Place, thru Sept. 7; Red Hook at Bedford Terrace, an installation by Sheila Pepe, thru Oct. 5; Framework IV: Restoring the Boundaries, thru Nov. 2; Sol LeWitt: Wall Drawing #139, thru Jan. 4, 2009. 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
* Deerfield Gallery - The Journey Begins, paintings by Nancy Domijan-Cottin, opens with reception Sat., Aug. 2, 2-4 p.m. and runs thru Aug. 31 at 14 S. Main St. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9:30-5; Sat., 9:30-1. 665-7239

* 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.

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 25
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.: Perils for Pedestrians
11:30 a.m.: Hospice of the Fisher Home
12 p.m.: Human Rights Youth Awards
12:30 p.m.: Through League Lens
1 p.m.: Night Visions, Waking Dreams
1:30 p.m.: Words of Peace
2 p.m.: Media In A Time Of War
2:30 p.m.: Backfish Radio
5 p.m.: Democracy Now
6 p.m.: Perils for Pedestrians
7 p.m.: Pure Heart, Clear Mind
8 p.m.: Independent Voices
8:30 p.m.: Citizen Tom
9:30 p.m.: Media in Time of War
10:30 p.m.: Hospice of the Fisher Home
10:55 p.m.: The AC Show

July 26-27
12 a.m.: Free Speech TV
8 a.m.: Conversations
9 a.m.: Gay USA
10 a.m.: Backfish Radio
10:30 a.m.: Footprint in Africa
11:30 a.m.: Words of Peace
12 p.m.: Sharing Miracles
1 p.m.: Hospice of the Fisher Home
1:30 p.m.: Independent Voices 2 p.m.: Citizen Tom
3 p.m.: Hospice of the Fisher Home
3:30 p.m.: Law Talk
4 p.m.: Conversations
5 p.m.: Dwight Chapel
5:45 p.m.: Army Newswatch
6:15 p.m.: Internet Access Equality
8 p.m.: Gay USA
9 p.m.: Homegrown
10 p.m.: Dusk of the Deadly Dead
10:15 p.m.: Universal Superkinetics
10:30 p.m.: Best of the Best
11 p.m.: The AC Show
11:30 p.m.: Video Jam

July 28
12 a.m.: Free Speech TV
12 a.m.: Media In A Time Of War
8 a.m.: Democracy Now
9 a.m.: ACTV Board Meeting 7/10
10:15 a.m.: Law Talk
10:45 a.m.: Amherst Arbor Day
11 a.m.: Backfish Radio
11:30 a.m.: Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner
1 p.m.: Perils for Pedestrians
1:30 p.m.: Hospice of the Fisher Home
2 p.m.: Perils for Pedestrians
2:30 p.m.: Hope TV
3 p.m.: Amherst Arbor Day
3:15 p.m.: Internet Access Equality
5 p.m.: Democracy Now
6 p.m.: Homegrown
7 p.m.: Amherst Arbor Day
7:15 p.m.: Citizen Tom
8:15 p.m.: Enjoy the Ride
8:45 p.m.: All Fired Up
9:15 p.m.: Best of the Best
9:45 p.m.: Media in Time of War
10:15 p.m.: Off Da Chain

July 29
12 a.m.: Free Speech TV
8 a.m.: Democracy Now
9 a.m.: GRIT TV
10 a.m.: Heinberg on Peak Oil
11:45 a.m.: Captain Whizbang
12:30 p.m.: Human Rights Youth Awards
1 p.m.: Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner
2:30 p.m.: Perils for Pedestrians
3:30 p.m.: ACTV Board Meeting 7/10
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.: Media in a Time of War
11 p.m.: The AC Show
11:30 p.m.: Dusk of the Deadly Dead

July 30
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.: Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner
1:30 p.m.: Citizen Tom
2:30 p.m.: Jo Jo's Dreamcart
3 p.m.: Jo Jo's Dreamcart
3:30 p.m.: Footprint in Africa
4:20 p.m.: Amherst Arbor Day
5 p.m.: Democracy Now
6 p.m.: Go Fish
7 p.m.: Conversations
8 p.m.: ACTV Board Meeting 7/10
9 p.m.: South Church
10 p.m.: Dusk of the Deadly Dead
10:15 p.m.: Media in a Time of War
10:55 p.m.: The AC Show

July 31
12 a.m.: Free Speech TV
8 a.m.: Democracy Now
9 a.m.: GRIT TV
10:30 a.m.: Sharing Miracles
11 a.m.: Go Fish, Eps. 41
12 p.m.: ACTV Board Meeting 7/10
1 p.m.: Conversations
2 p.m.: Internet Access Equality
4 p.m.: Lost in the Sauce
4:30 p.m.: Amherst Arbor Day
5 p.m.: Democracy Now
6 p.m.: Hope TV
6:30 p.m.: Immanuel Lutheran Church
7:30 p.m.: Through the League Lens
8:30 p.m.: Words of Peace
9 p.m.: Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner
10:30 p.m.: Dusk of the Deadly Dead
11 p.m.: Best of the Best
11:30 p.m.: Best of the Best

Channel 15

July 25-31
9 a.m.: Friends in Discovery
9:45 a.m.: Songs and Choruses
10:30 a.m.: World Music Ensembles
11:30 a.m.: SAC: American Idol
12 p.m.: Student Recital Concert
12:35 p.m.: GCC: 45 Years of Excellence
1:30 p.m.: The Serotonin Show
2:30 p.m.: Caution with Credit
3 p.m.: Multi Arts
4 p.m.: Friends in Discovery
5 p.m.: Chorus and Wind Ensembles
6 p.m.: Once Upon a Time in Russia
6:30 p.m.: Caution with Credit
7 p.m.: Songs and Choruses
8 p.m.: Best Student Shorts

Channel 17

July 25
1 p.m.: Select Board 7/21
6 p.m.: Fin. Comm. 7/14

July 26-27
1 p.m.: Select Board 7/21
6 p.m.: Fin. Comm. 7/14
10 p.m.: Select Board 7/21

July 28-30
8 a.m.: Fin. Comm. 7/14

Seniors

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

FRIDAY, July 25: 9-12: Craft workshop; 9:40-2: Footcare and ear irrigation; 9:45: Ballroom dancing; 11: Gentle Fitness; 11:45: Lunch; 4-5: Enhance fitness.

MONDAY, July 28: 9: Departure for Boston Duck Tour and Maggiano's; 9:30-11: Quilting workshop; 10-12: Senior Health Services/Nurse (drop-in); 11: Gentle Fitness; 11:45: Lunch, 12:30-2:30: Senior Health Services/Nurse (drop-in); 4-5: Enhance fitness.

TUESDAY, July 29: 9-10: Walking group; 9-3: Massage; 9:30-10:30: Blood pressure clinic; 11:45: Lunch; 12:30: Chinese Mah-Jongg; 1-2: Joyful yoga dance; 1-4: Scrabble.

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

THURSDAY, July 31: 9-10: Walking group; 9-12: Painting workshop; 12:30-4:30: Senior Health Services/Nurse (by appt.); 11:45: Lunch.

FRIDAY, Aug. 1:9-12: Craft workshop; 9-3: Footcare; 11: Gentle Fitness; 11:45: Lunch; 4-5: Enhance fitness.

The Senior Travel Club is offering the following trips:

July 28: Maggiano's Restaurant and Boston Duck Tour

Aug. 2: Pawtucket, Rhode Island Red Sox game

Aug. 22: Foxwoods and MGM Casinos

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.

FRIDAY, July 25: 9: Departure to bowling in Northampton, 11:45: July Birthday party.

MONDAY, July 28: 10-11:45: Writing workshop, 1-3: Cards/games.

TUESDAY, July 29: 9:15-10:15: Osteoexercise; 12:45-3: Bingo.

WEDNESDAY, July 30: 7:30-9:30: Nurse; 8:30: Departure to Hampton Beach and Kittery outlets; 1-3: Cards/games.

THURSDAY, July 31: 9:15-10:15: Osteoexercise; 12:30: Mah-Jongg; 12:30: Trip to grocery stores.

FRIDAY, Aug. 1: 12:30-2: Blood pressure clinic; 1-2: Meet with Rep. Scibak or Bob Judge; 1-2: Digital camera; 1-3: Departure to Shea Theater in Turners Falls.

The Senior Travel Club is offering the following trips:

July 25: Bowling in Northampton

July 26: Boston Pops: Film Night at Tanglewood (Rehearsal)

July 30: Hampton Beach and the Kittery outlets

Aug. 1: Ja'Duke production of "Grease" at Shea Theater in Turners Fall

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

Support Groups

Adoption - Adoption Link holds informational meetings on domestic and international adoption services on the first Tuesday of the month at 16 Armory St. in Northampton from 6:30-8 p.m. Next meetings are Aug. 5 and Sept. 9. Springfield meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 475 Rear Sumner Avenue (behind Goodwill). Next meetings are July 24, Aug. 21 and Sept. 25. No fees, no forms. Call (413) 746-2027 or e-mail at balbino@AdoptionLinkNow. org.

Chronic Lyme Disease - This group offers support for people in Hampshire and Franklin counties suffering from chronic lyme disease. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at the Sunderland Public Library, 20 School St. Call Sue at (413) 498-2774 or e-mail skihunt507@aol.com.

Hepatitis C - Cooley Dickinson Hosptial in Northampton offers a support group for those living with or affected by Hepatitis C on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. on the 1st Floor East Conference Room. 585-2400.

Developmental disabilities - A group of families with teenagers and young adults with developmental disabilities meets once a month on a Saturday, from 2 to 5 p.m., to explore creating an integrated intentional living community in the Amherst area. Contact ICAmherst@yahoo.com for location and date.

Substance Abuse - Allies in Recovery (AIR) offers a free, drop-in session for families and friends of people with substance-abuse issues and addictions every Wednesday from noon-1 p.m. at 94 King St. in Northampton. For individual counseling and group options, call AIR at (413) 210-3724 or visit www.alliesinrecovery.org.

Grieving Children - The Garden offers a bimonthly support group for young children who have experienced the death of a close family member. The Garden meets at the Hampshire YMCA, 286 Prospect Street, Northampton. Call Shelly at 584-7086, ext. 124. Pre-registration is required.

Grieving Teens - The Garden offers a bimonthly support group for high school aged teens who have experienced the death of a close family member or friend. The Garden meets at the Hampshire YMCA, 286 Prospect Street, Northampton. Call Shelly at 584-7086, ext. 124. Pre-registration is required.

Infertility - Resolve offers a monthly support group to discuss infertility issues, usually on the first Wednesday of the month from 7-9 p.m. at the Arbors in Amherst, (call or e-mail to confirm). $5 for non-members. Pre-register at admin@resolveofthebaystate.org. or (781) 890-2225.

Beyond Birth - Parents and their infants up to 4 months old are invited to a free support group on Thursdays from 1-3:00 p.m. in the Childbirth Center at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. 582-2736.

Birthparent - Full Circle Adoption offers free birth-parent counseling, support and information at its Birthparent Center, 39 Main Street, Northampton, by appointment. 587-0007.

Breastfeeding - Cooley Dickinson Hospital Childbirth Center in Northampton offers free breastfeeding clinics on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon. 582-2000.

Empty Arms - The Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton offers a monthly support group for dealing with the loss of an infant on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 7-9 p.m. in Conference Room D. 529-1610 or 584-4092.

Postpartum Stress - MotherWoman offers a support group for women with baby blues, postpartum stress, anxiety and depression on Tuesdays from 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at the Community Action Building, 56 Vernon Street, in Northampton in the upstairs resource room. 253-8990.

Parental Stress - Parents' and Children's Services provides a toll-free telephone number for anyone feeling the stress of raising a child. (800)-632-8188.

Parenting - Parents Helping Parents offers weekly confidential and anonymous support groups for parents who are at risk of abusing their children, or who want a better relationship with their children. (800) 882-1250.

Food Addicts - Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a 12-step group, meets Sundays from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Newman Center, 472 N. Pleasant St., Amherst, and Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Jewish Community of Amherst, 742 Main St. No weigh-ins. Free. 259-1433, 265-3910.

Overeaters - Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton offers free weekly drop-in meetings of Western Massachusetts Overeaters Anonymous on Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. There are no weigh-ins and pre-registration is not required. (413) 783-4198.

Overeaters Anonymous - A recovery group for those struggling with compulsive eating meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. at the Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst. No weigh-ins. Free. www.wmassoa.org or (413) 783-4198.

AA - Alcoholics Anonymous holds daily meetings in Hampshire and Franklin counties. For information and meeting times, visit www.westernmassaa.org.

AA - An Alcoholics Anonymous group for lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered people meets Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at St. John's Church, 48 Elm St., in Northampton.

Alanon - Meetings in Hampshire and Franklin counties offer support to those whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. For information and meeting times, visit valleyalanon.org.

Alateen - A weekly meeting is held Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at Amherst College, Chapin Hall, Room 119. 253-5261. For more information and meeting times, visit www.alateen.org.

Narcotics Anonymous - A weekly meeting is held Sundays at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Society, 220 Main St., Northampton and on Mondays at 7 p.m. at the First Churches, 129 Main St., Northampton.

Addictions - The Cooley Dickinson's SMART Recovery self-help program meets on the first, second and third Thursdays of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Outpatient Behavioral Health Network, 10 Main St., Florence. 586-8550.

First Call - The United Way offers First Call for Help, a community information and referral service. All problems tackled. (800) 339-7779, or 582-4237.

Abuse - Safe Passage an organization for women who have been or are currently being abused, physically or emotionally, offers 24-hour crisis hot line, peer support, counseling and shelter. 586-1125. Hot Line: 586-5066.

Sexual Abuse by Priests - The Survivors Network for those Abused by Priests (SNAP) holds a monthly support group for women and men who were sexually abused by spiritual elders (Catholic priests, brothers, nuns, ministers, teachers, etc.) Survivors, family members and supporters of survivors are welcome. For time and location, call (413) 247-3271 or visit www.survivorsnetwork.org.

Gamblers Anonymous - The Cooley Dickinson's Gamblers Anonymous program meets on Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Outpatient Behavioral Health Network, 10 Main St., Florence. 586-8550.

Compulsive Gambling - A toll-free helpline is answered 24-hours a day, 7 days a week at (800) 426-1234.

Alzheimers - The Arbors at Amherst holds a group for family members and friends caring for someone with Alzheimer's or a related memory-loss disorder on the second Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. in the upstairs lounge of the Arbors, 130 University Drive, Amherst. Free. Call to confirm at 548-6800.

Alzheimers - The Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton offers a monthly Alzheimer's support group for family members and friends on the first Thursday of the month from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Kittredge Surgery Center. Free. Call O'Meara at 582-2511.

Alzheimers - The Sunderland Center for Positive Change, 108 N. Main St., Sunderland, holds a free consultation support group for caregivers on the last Tuesday of the month, 2:30-4:30, by appt. Call 665-9675, ext. 1.

Heart Care - The Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton offers free monthly education and support groups on the second Thursday of every month from 2-3 p.m. at the Kittredge Surgery Center. 582-2404.

Stroke Support - Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton holds a free monthly support group for adult stroke survivors and caregivers on the fourth Thursday of each month from 11:15-12:45 p.m. at the hospital in Conference Room B. 582-2259.

Parkinson - A Parkinson support group is held the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Florence Saving Bank, Mt. Farms Mall, Hadley. 584-2192.

Mental Illness - A group for friends and family members of someone suffering from mental illness meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 10 Main St. In Florence. 1 (800)-295-2121.

Caregiving - Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton offers a free weekly caregivers support group on Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. in Conference Room D. 582-2151.

Cancer Care - Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton offers the "I Can Cope" program, a four-week educational program for people newly diagnosed with cancer, either personally or as friend or family caregiver. The program is offered regularly year-round. Call 582-2028.

Cancer - Cancer Connection, located in the Silk Mill on Rte. 9 in Florence, offers programs and support groups for all types of cancers, including a group for mothers who have a child with cancer and one for young people who have a parent with cancer. Call Deb at 586-1642.

HIV/AIDS Legal Help - HIV/AIDS Law Consortium of Western Mass. provides a broad range of legal services to people living with HIV/AIDS who reside in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties. (413) 732-0011.

Transgender Issues - PFLAG, a support group for parents, family members and friends of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgendered people meets in Springfield. Call (413) 536-6373 for more information, or visit www.pflag.org.

Men's Group - The Men's Resource Center holds a facilitated drop-in support group for men every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. in Northampton at First Churches, 129 Main St. (enter on Center St. through chain-link gate). A support group is also held every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at Network Chiropractic, 21 Mohawk Trail, Greenfield. A group for gay-bisexual-questioning men meets Mondays from 7-9 p.m. and a group for men who have experienced childhood abuse, trauma, or neglect meets Fridays from 7-9 p.m.; both are the Men's Resource Center, Amherst. All groups are led by trained volunteer facilitators; $5-10 donation suggested. Call 253-9887, ext. 10, or e-mail support.groups@mrcforchange.org or go to www.mrcforchange.org.

Not Bread Alone - Free meals and friendship are offered to all adults and children every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30-1:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 165 Main St., Amherst. Volunteer help is welcome. 256-0128.

Healing - The Hope Community Church 29 Gaylord St. in Amherst offers a weekly laying on of hands for healing on Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m.

English Class - The Center for New Americans offers free English classes in Amherst, Northampton and Greenfield for adult immigrants, refugees and migrants in the Pioneer Valley. Call Nicole at (413) 427-6543, Maureen at 587-0084 or Deborah at (413) 772-0055.

Volunteers

Advocates - The Amherst Survival Center's Client Advisory Committee is seeking advocates for the poor and disabled. Call Reikka Simula at (413) 275-8495.

Amherst Survival Center - Volunteers are needed to prepare, serve and clean up after meals; to help sort donations and drivers to pick up produce and baked goods for daily distribution. Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Friday and also from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Thursday. Call 549-3968, ext. 202 or e-mail tracey@amherstsurvival.org.

Cooley Dickinson Hospital - Volunteers are needed for the coffee shop, the new Patient Building and Kittredge Surgery Center at the hospital at 30 Locust St. in Northampton. Help is also needed with the information desk, deliveries, gift shop and gardening. Call Robin at 582-2251 or visit www.cooley-dickinson.org and click on volunteer application.

Animal Care - The Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society needs volunteers for its Leverett and Greenfield facilities. Positions and available times vary. Call volunteer coordinator, Lisa Sihvonen-Binder at 548-9898, ext. 3 or e-mail at lsihvonen-binder@dpvhs.org.

4-H Youth Program - Adult volunteers are needed with skills in science, environment, creative arts, foods, sewing and working with animals for two hours each month serving as leaders for local 4-H clubs. Call 545-0611 or visit www.mass4h.org.

Reading Room - The Center for Renaissance Studies on East St. in Amherst seeks volunteers from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for two-hour shifts in the reading room to monitor the use of rare books used by scholars. Call Doris at 253-5993 or Sandra at 549-0058.

AIDS Care - AIDS CARE Hampshire County seeks volunteers to drive patients to appointments, grocery store and assist them with errands. Call Court at 586-8288, ext. 2 to begin application process. Pre-screening for training is required.

Hospitality - The Amherst Town Committee for International Students seeks volunteer drivers and hostesses on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.-noon Volunteers will occasionally meet on Thursday mornings with international women to introduce them to life in the U.S. Call Diane at 549-0223 or Gerry at 259-4404.

They also need volunteers to host informal get-togethers with UMass international students to share each other's cultures. Call Mike or Tina at 549-5395.

Library - The Jones Library in Amherst seeks volunteers for a variety of behind-the-scenes jobs. Call Beth at 259-3168 or email girshmanb@joneslibrary.org.

Tutors - The Center for New Americans seeks tutors to help adult immigrants learn English 2 hours per week in Amherst, Northampton and Greenfield. We ask volunteers for a 6-month commitment. Training and ongoing support is provided. Call Peg at 587-0084 or e-mail at volunteer@cnam.org or visit www.cnam.org.

Drivers - The American Cancer Society Hampshire County Unit seeks volunteers to drive local cancer patients to and from appointments. Call 1-(800)-ACS-2345.

Meals on Wheels - The Amherst Senior Center seeks volunteer drivers to deliver meals to Amherst elders from 3-4:30 p.m. once a week. Training and a small stipend are provided. Call Maura Plante 259-3213.

Blood Drive - The Red Cross seeks volunteers for 3-hour shifts for monthly blood drives throughout Hampshire County. Call Mary Snyder 584-8887 or e-mail at snydersm@usa.redcross.org.

Visiting Elders - The Amherst Senior Center seeks volunteers to visit Amherst elders for 2 hours a week. Volunteers with cars are needed to help elders with errands. Call Maura at 259-3213.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters - Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Hampshire County seeks volunteers to help children in Hampshire County 3-5 hours a week. Staff provide training, support and activity ideas. 253-2591.

Childcare Services - The Amherst Family Center seeks volunteers to play with young children and their parents from 9:00 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays-Fridays. Call Randa at 256-1145 or e-mail at randa@nachbar.com.

Childcare Visitation Services - The YWCA of Western Massachusetts seeks volunteers to provide monitoring and observation of non-custodial parent visits with his or her children. Training and supervision is available. Call Chris Newman at (413) 732-3121, ext. 105.

Elder Services - Highland Valley Elder Services in Northampton seeks volunteers for the Ombudsman Program, which assists and advocates for seniors who reside in nursing and rest homes in Hampshire and Hampden Counties. Call J. M. Sorrell, Program Director 586-2000, ext. 133.

Foster Care and Adoptive Parents - The Massachusetts Department of Social Services seeks foster and adoptive parents. 1 (800) KIDS-508.

Girl Scouts - Girl Scouts of Central and Western Mass. seeks adult volunteers for a range of tasks; including being a mentor, troop/group leaders, translators. Call 584-2602 or e-mail at www.gscwm.org.

Parent Aide - Berkshire Children and Families recruits volunteers for spring and fall training groups. Training consists of five 3-hr. sessions, meeting once a week for five weeks. Call Carol or Mary Jo at 586-5690 for an application form.

Public Radio - WFCR, (88.5-FM) in Amherst seeks volunteers to answer phones for fund drives. Call Jorge Luis Gonzalez at 545-1684 or e-mail at jorge@wfcr.org.

Stavros - Stavros Center for Independent Living needs volunteers to assist people with disabilities with tasks related to managing their personal and home-care services. Call Sandy Miliefsky at (413) 781-5555.