Bulletin Board

Published on August 22, 2008

Film/Movies

* John of God - Emma Bragdon screens two short films that grew out of her 27 trips to the sanctuary of spiritual healer John of God in Brazil Aug. 28, 7 p.m., Inspirit Common, 123 Russell St., Hadley. Discussion follows. $8. 802-579-5167.

Theater

* Tilted House - Chester Theatre Company presents play by Susan Ebe Haar Aug. 22-24, Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield St., Chester. Performances Fri-Sat., 8 p.m.; matinee Sun., 2 p.m. $24.50; weekend, $29.50. 354-7771.

Classes

* Yoga for Farmers and Gardeners - Learn how to move so farming and gardening don't hurt so much. Aug. 24, 3-5 p.m., Green River Yoga, 158 Main St., Greenfield. $14 NOFA members; $18 non-members. Tom, 781-894-4358 or email seedpotato@yahoo.com.

* Belly Dance for All Women - Free monthly class with Liz Nett Aug. 25, 7-8:30 p.m., Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 978-602-7108.

Dancing

* Salsa Dancing - Salsa lessons and dance Aug. 22 and 29, 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 - David Kaynor calls at a community contradance that opens with beginner-friendly dancing and moves into a full-fledged contradance Aug. 23, 7:15 p.m., Munson Library, 1046 S. East St., South Amherst. For ages 10 through adult. $5-10. 256-0673.

* 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 - Aug. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., North Star, 135 Russell St., Hadley. $10. Joe Seitz, 413-687-1227, www.omulu.org/westernmass.

Kids

* Junior Ranger - Trail Discovery - Free program for ages 9-12 Aug. 22, 10 a.m.-noon, Skinner State Park, Route 47, Hadley. Meet at Halfway Barn parking area. (413) 586-0350.

* Kids n' Critters - Indoor/outdoor nature program for ages four to eight. Aug. 23, 10-11 a.m., Notch Visitor Center, 1500 West St. (Route 116), South Amherst. Free. (413) 253-2883.

* Henry the Juggler - Aug. 23, 11 a.m., Mill River Recreation Area, 95 Montague Rd., Amherst. Free. 549-5875.

* Kid's book club - Meets in the Children's Biography Room, Jones Library every Tuesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m., 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 Back to School Party - Aug. 27, 6 p.m., Munson Library, 1046 S. East St., South Amherst. Summer reading club prizes awarded. Free. 259-3090.

* Fog, Flowers and Fireworks with the Boston Museum of Science - Science program for ages 7-12 Aug. 27, 6 p.m., Sunderland Public Library, 20 School St., Sunderland. Cloud-forming, color-chaning and explosive chemical reactions! Free; preregistration required. 665-2642.

Meetings

* Amherst Town Committee for International Students - Annual reception for international students Aug. 26, 4 p.m., Amherst Woman's Club, 35 Triangle Street, Amherst. Preceded by guided bus tour of the Amherst area. Mike and Tina Berins at mikeandtinaberins@comcast.net.

* Valley Scrabble Club - Aug. 26, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Mt. Farms Malls, Hadley. All skill levels welcome. Free. Boards provided. 253-4841.

* UMass Juggling Club - Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m., Amherst Common, Amherst. All ages and levels welcome (not just students). www.umassjuggle.com.

* Connecticut River Valley Astronomer's Conjunction - 25th annual conjunction of amateur astronomers Aug. 29-30, Northfield Mountain Recreation Center, Route 63, Northfield. Presentations, talks, night sky viewing. Solar observation party Sat., 9-10 a.m. (800-859-2960 to preregister). Free. www.philharrington.net/astroconjunction.

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.

Farm Markets

* Amherst Farmers Market - Local farmers offer their harvests of fresh fruits, vegetables and more. Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Amherst Common, Amherst.

Speakers

* "Passage to India" - Presentation by Laura Williams on her trip to India in Jan., 2007 Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m., Sunderland Public Library, 20 School St., Sunderland. Refreshments. Free. 665-2642.

* Edible and Other Mushrooms of the Northeast - Power point presentation by John Root Aug. 22, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Notch Visitor Center, 1500 West St. (Route 116), South Amherst. Free. (413) 253-2883.

Story Times

* Eric Carle Museum Storytimes - Aug. 22, 28-29, 10:30 a.m.; Aug. 23-24, 30-31, 2 p.m., Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. Free with museum admission. (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 Aug. 28, 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 Hadley Buttery Park Concert Series - Pat & Tex LaMountain perform with Root Cellar Aug. 24, 4-5:30 p.m., Buttery Brook Park, Rte. 33, South Hadley. Free.

* Transperformance 18: Letters and Numbers - Northampton Arts Council sponsors 18th annuual musical revue Aug. 26, 4-9:30 p.m., Pines Theater, Look Park, Northampton. $8 general; $5 seniors; $3 ages under 12. $5 Look Park entry fee. 587-1269, www.northamptonartscouncil.org.

* Auditions - The Pioneer Valley Symphony Chorus holds auditions for new members in all sections Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m., Bement School, Deerfield. No prepared material required. First rehearsal Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m. www.pvso.org or email chorus@pvso.org.

* John Hiatt and the Ageless Beauties - Aug. 27, 8 p.m., Calvin Theatre, 19 King St., Northampton. $35, $45. (413) 586-8686.

* North Hadley Benefit Concert and Chicken Barbecue - Tret Fure performs concert to benefit the Brookfield Institute Aug. 30, 7 p.m., North Hadley Congregational Church, 243 River Dr., Hadley. Preceded by chicken barbecue and corn roast dinner 4:30-6:30. $25. www.brookfieldinstitute.org/workshops.

* Roger Salloom - His annual free concert doubles this year as a CD release show. Aug. 23, 7 p.m., Academy of Music, 274 Main St., Northampton. Free. 584-8435.

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.

* Adaptive Kayaking - Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Universal Access Program holds adaptive kayaking program for people with disabilities, their families and friends on the Norwottuck Rail Trail Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., DAR State Forest, Rte. 112, Goshen. 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.

Hikes

* Women's Fitness Hike - Aug. 27, 2-4 p.m., Skinner State Park, Route 47, Hadley. Meet at Halfway area parking lot. Free. (413) 586-0350.

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.

* Deerfield Farm and Music Festival - Aug. 23, from 2 to 10 p.m.on Mill Village Road, 1 mile south of Historic Deerfield. Farming demonstrations, booths, sheep herding, hayrides, children's games and activities, food and music by Spancil Hill, The Tom Ingram Band and others. $10; Free for youth 16 and under. (413) 625-9152.

* A Perfect Spot of Tea - Afternoon tea with music SATURDAYS, in seatings at 2:30 and 3:30 at the Porter-Phelps-Huntington House Museum, 130 River Drive, Hadley. Aug. 23: Honest Harmony. $10. (413) 584-4699.

* Model Airplane Meet and Fly-In - Hampshire County Radio Control Model Airplane Club holds meet and fly-in Aug. 23-24, HCRCMA Club flying field, off Honey Pot Rd., Hadley. All scale aircraft welcome. Food concession; 50/50 raffles. Free admission. 569-0202.

* Granby Tomato Festival - 8th annual festival featuring local food and craft vendors and the "tomato trot" 5k race. Aug. 23, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Red Fire Farm, 7 Carver St., Granby. Tomato Trot at 10:30 a.m. Wagon rides, cooking demos, kids activities, samples, crafts. Contradance 7:30-10:30 p.m. ($5). 467-SOIL.

* 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.

* The Night Sky - Amherst Amateur Astronomers Association sponsors telescopic viewing of the night sky Aug. 23, 8 p.m., Mount Holyoke Summit House, Skinner State Park, off Rte. 47, Hadley. Bring a picnic dinner. Free. Preregistration required. (413) 586-0350.

* Deerfield Antique Auto Show - Deerfield Lions Club hosts 17th annual show Aug. 24, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Channing Bete Co, 200 State Red. (Rtes. 5 & 10), South Deerfield. Rain or shine. $5 general admission; children under 10 free.

* Flexibility Plus: Rhythmic Movement, Toning, Stretching - Free introductory classes Aug. 25 and 27, 5-6:30 p.m., Barn Studio, 20 Dickinson St., Amherst. Alicia Morton, 253-1499.

* Nature Trivia Night - Hitchcock Center sponsors annual benefit Aug. 25, 5-8 p.m., The Harp, 163 Sunderland Rd., Amherst. 5-6 p.m., buffet dinner; 6-8 p.m., trivia contest. $10 adult and one child; $5 additional childrfen. 256-6006.

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

* UMass Sports Luncheon - WEDNESDAYS, 12-1 p.m., UMass Campus Center room 1009 (Amherst Room), Amherst. Aug. 27: football coach Don Brown and men's basketball coach Derek Kellogg. $10. 545-4290 for reservations.

* South Deerfield Flower Swap - Aug. 27, 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.

* University of Massachusetts Community Breakfast - Annual breakfast Aug. 28, 7:30-9 a.m., Franklin Dining Commons, UMass, Amherst. Public welcome. Reservations requested. $6. 577-1101 or email community@admin.umass.edu.

* Three-County Fair - Aug. 29-Sept.1, Three-County Fairgrounds, Northampton. For more information see the Web site www.threecountyfair.com.

* Psychic Fair - The National Spiritual Alliance hosts monthly psychic fair Aug. 30, 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.

Exhibits

AMHERST
* Amherst College - In Mead Art Museum: Celebrating a Transforming Legacy: Russian Art from the Collection of Thomas P. Whitney, thru Jan. 4. Hours: Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4:30. 542-2335, www.amherst.edu/mead

* Amherst Chamber of Commerce - Collages by Misha Epstein Alvarado, thru Aug. 29 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. 31 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 2, a group exhibit, thru Aug. 30 at 28 Amity St. Works by Marianne Connolly, Constance Hamilton, Keith Hollingworth, Guru Karam Khalsa, Rebecca Muller, Larry Smith and Jozan Treson. Hours: Wed.-Sun., 12-6 p.m. 256-4250

* Jones Library - Emily Dickinson's Brighter Garden, watercolors by Victoria Dickson, thru Aug. 31 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, thru Aug. 31; Children of a Vanished World: Photographs by Roman Visniac, thru Oct. 13. Hours at 1021 West St.: 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 - GIFT, a first anniversary exhibit featuring paintings by Susannah Auferoth, Hillary Milens and Alberto Mancini, thru Sept. 7 at 383 Main St. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 11-5. 256-6600

DEERFIELD
* 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.

* White Church Community Center - The 19th Annual Exhibit of the Old Deerfield Painting Group, thru Aug. 24 at the Center on Memorial St. Hours: daily, 12-5; Friday until 7 p.m.; Sun., 2-5.

HADLEY
* U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Gallery - Bird Sculptures by Pelham artist Holland Hoagland, thru Sept. 18 at 300 Westgate Center Dr. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8-4:30. 253-8303

LEVERETT
* Leverett Crafts & Arts - The Blues, group show of blue art work and blues music, thru Sept. 26 in Barnes Gallery, 13 Montague Rd. Hours: Fri.-Sun., 2-5 p.m. 548-9070

NORTHAMPTON
* Forbes Library - Reflections on Nature, intaglio prints and monotype prints by Judith Wolf, and A Wing and a Prayer, paintings, drawings and assemblages by Kim Saul, thru Aug. 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

* Oxbow Gallery - Jennifer Hill: New & Improved Works of Art!, thru Aug. 24 at 275 Pleasant St. Drawings, 2003-2008 by Harriet Diamond and an exhibit of paintings by Margaret McCann both open with a reception Fri., Aug. 29, 5-8 p.m. and run thru Sept. 14. Hours: Thurs.-Sun., 12-5; Fri., 12-8.

* Smith College - 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.

* Starbucks - The Downtown Series, color photographs of Northampton by Jennifer Burdick, thru Aug. 31 at 112 Main St.

SOUTH DEERFIELD
* Deerfield Gallery - The Journey Begins, paintings by Nancy Domijan-Cottin, thru Aug. 31 at 14 S. Main St. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9:30-5; Sat., 9:30-1. 665-7239

* Tilton Library - Photographs by Suzanne Bell, thru Aug. 31 at 75 N. Main St. Hours: Mon.,1-8 p.m.; Tues, 2-5; Wed., 10-5; Thurs., 1-8; Sat., 9-1.

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, Aug. 22: 8: Departure to Foxwoods Casino; 9-12: Craft workshop; 9:40-2: Footcare and ear irrigation, 11: Gentle Fitness; 11:45: Lunch.

MONDAY, Aug. 25: 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, Aug. 26: 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; 1-4: Scrabble.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 27: 9-5: Memory testing; 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, Aug. 28: 9-10: Walking group; 9-12: Painting workshop; 12:30-4:30: Senior Health Services/Nurse (by appt.); 11:45; Lunch; 1:30: Dr. Teresa Klich-Nowak: "Fibromyalgia" health seminar.

FRIDAY, Aug. 29: 9-12: Craft workshop; 9:40-2: Footcare and ear irrigation; 11: Gentle Fitness; 11:45: Lunch; 4-5: Enhance fitness.

The Senior Travel Club is offering the following trips:

Aug. 22: Foxwoods and MGM Casinos

Sept. 5: Day in Ogunquit, Maine

Sept. 18: Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island Cruise and S. St. Seaport NYC 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.

MONDAY, Aug. 25: 10-11:45: Writing workshop; 1-3: Cards/games.

TUESDAY, Aug. 26: 9:15-10:15: Osteoexercise; 12:45-3: Bingo.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 27: 7:30-9:30: Nurse; 1-3: Cards/games.

THURSDAY, Aug. 28: 9:15-10:15: Osteoexercise; 12:30: Mah-Jongg; 12:30: Trip to grocery stores.

FRIDAY, Aug. 29: 11:45: August Birthday party.

The Senior Travel Club is offering the following trip:

Aug. 20: New Bedford (beach, shopping and Whaling National Historical Park)

Sept. 14-20: Motorcoach trip to Chicago

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

Aug. 22
2 a.m.: Democracy Now
3 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
12:30 p.m.: Through the League Lens
1:30 p.m.: Words of Peace
2 p.m.: Deval Patrick at Bangs Center
3:45 p.m.: Dancing with Angels
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.: Deval Patrick at Bangs Center
10:10 p.m.: Trust Me
10:55 p.m.: The AC Show

Aug. 23-24
12 a.m.: Cold Duck Complex
1 a.m.: The AC Show
1:30 a.m.: The AC Show
2 a.m.: Democracy Now
3 a.m.: Free Speech TV
8 a.m.: Conversations
9 a.m.: Gay USA
11:30 a.m.: Words of Peace
12 p.m.: Deval Patrick at Bangs Center
1:45 p.m.: I Sing My Name
2:45 p.m.: Citizen Tom
3:45 p.m.: The Art that Bleeds
4 p.m.: Conversations
5 p.m.: Dwight Chapel
5:45 p.m.: Army Newswatch
6:20 p.m.: Deval Patrick at Bangs Center
8 p.m.: Gay USA
9 p.m.: Homegrown
10:30 p.m.: Best of the Best
11 p.m.: The AC Show
11:30 p.m.: Video Jam

Aug. 25
12 a.m.: Zeitgeist
1 a.m.: Cold Duck Complex
2 a.m.: Democracy Now
3 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
12:30 p.m.: Through the League Lens
1:30 p.m.: Words of Peace
2 p.m.: Eugene Drucker
3:30 p.m.: I Sing My Name
5 p.m.: Democracy Now
6 p.m.: Perils for Pedestrians
6:30 p.m.: Trust Me
7 p.m.: Pure Heart, Clear Mind
8 p.m.: Independent Voices
8:30 p.m.: Eugene Drucker
9:46 p.m.: The Art that Bleeds
10 p.m.: Hospice of the Fisher Home
10:25 p.m.: The AC Show
11 p.m.: Zeitgeist

Aug. 26
1 a.m.: Steal This Film II
2 a.m.: Democracy Now
3 a.m.: Free Speech TV
8 a.m.: Democracy Now
9 a.m.: GRIT TV
10 a.m.: Trust Me
10:30 a.m.: I Sing My Name
11:30 a.m.: Deval Patrick at Bangs Center
1:10 p.m.: Dancing With Angels
2:30 p.m.: Perils for Pedestrians
3 p.m.: Eugene Drucker
4:30 p.m.: Trust Me
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. : Best Student Shorts Vol. 2

Aug. 27
12 a.m.: Off Da Chain
2 a.m.: Democracy Now
3 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.: Eugene Drucker
1:20 p.m.: Dancing with Angels
2:30 p.m.: Perils for Pedestrians
3 p.m.: Hospice of the Fisher Home
3:30 p.m.: Media in A Time of War
4 p.m.: I Sing My Name
5 p.m.: Democracy Now
6 p.m.: Go Fish
7 p.m.: Conversations
8 p.m.: Trust Me
9 p.m.: South Church
10 p.m.: Garden Wise
10:20 p.m.: The AC Show
10:50 p.m.: Best Student Shorts Vol. 1

Aug. 28
12:50 a.m.: Ween
2 a.m.: Democracy Now
3 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
1 p.m.: Conversations
2 p.m.: Trust Me
2:30 p.m.: I Sing My Name
3:30 p.m.: LWV: PVTA Presentation
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.: Eugene Drucker
10:20 p.m.: Dreams Of...
11 p.m.: Best of the Best

Channel 15

Aug. 22
10 a.m.: The Future of the Internet
11 a.m.: Consequences of the Internet
1:30 p.m.: Reg. Sch. Comm. 8/19
3:45 p.m.: Drinking Age Debate
5 p.m.: The Future of News
6:30 p.m.: Campus Safety
8 p.m.: Reg. Sch. Comm. 8/19
11 p.m.: Classic Arts

Aug. 23-24
Classic Arts

Aug. 25-26
10 a.m.: Islamic Republic of Iran
11:45 a.m.: Campus Safety
1:30 p.m.: Reg. Sch. Comm. 8/19
3:45 p.m.: The Future of News
5:15 p.m.: Drinking Age Debate
6:30 p.m.: Consequences of the Internet
8:30 p.m.: Reg. Sch. Comm. 8/19
11 p.m.: Classic Arts

Aug. 27-28
10 a.m.: Drinking Age Debate
11:45 a.m.: Campus Safety
1:30 p.m.: Reg. Sch. Comm. 8/19
3:30 p.m.: The Future of News
5 p.m.: Islamic Republic of Iran
6:40 p.m.: Consequences of the Internet
8:30 p.m.: Reg. Sch. Comm. 8/19
11 p.m.: Classic Arts

Channel 17

Aug. 22-24
8 a.m.: Fin. Comm. 8/18
1 p.m.: Select Board 8/18
4:30 p.m.: Fin. Comm. 8/18
8 p.m.: Select Board 8/18

Aug. 25
8 a.m.: Fin. Comm. 8/18
11:30 a.m.: Select Board 8/18
3 p.m.: Fin. Comm. 8/18
6:30 p.m.: Select Board 8/25

Aug. 26
10 a.m.: Fin. Comm. 8/18
3 p.m.: Fin. Comm. 8/18
6:30 p.m.: Select Board 8/25

Aug. 27-28
8 a.m.: Select Board 8/25
12 p.m.: Fin. Comm. 8/18
3:30 p.m.: Fin. Comm. 8/18
8 p.m.: Select Board 8/25

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. Starting in September, the group will meet on the fourth Monday 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

ESL Tutors - The Jones Library seeks volunteers to teach English to newcomers to Amherst. Tutors will meet twice a week with an adult immigrant. A nine-month commitment is required. There will be a 10-hour training workshop beginning Sept. 11. through Oct. 2 from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Registration forms are available at the Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst or at joneslibrary.org/esl/volunteer/volunteers or call 259-3093.

Cooley Dickinson Hospital - A training program to become part of the hospice volunteer pool for the Visiting Nurses Association Volunteers for Hampshire county will take place Mondays and Thursdays, from 6 to 9 p.m., Sept. 15-Oct. 6. Applications are due on Aug. 25. Call 582-5354 or e-mail carol_rinehart@cooley-dickinson.

Hospice - Hospice Life Care, a program of the Holyoke Visiting Nurses Association, seeks volunteers to visit with patients and families in their homes and in nursing homes throughout Hampshire and Hampden counties. A free four-week training session will meet every Tuesday and Thursday beginning on Sept. 23 from 6:30-9 p.m. The program also seeks individuals with licensed therapy pets and professionals trained in massage therapy, reiki and music therapy. Call Leslie Hennessey at (413) 322-1281.

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.