Thursday, February 16, 2012

ENTERTAINMENT

# Whistle Jacket, Henning and Lesa, Sarah Smith, Young and Old, Friday, 7 p.m., Flywheel, 43 Main St., www.flywheelarts.org.

# Dave Dersham, Michael Orlen, Bruce King, Sheryl Stanton, Saturday, 6 to 8 p.m., The Manhan Cafe, 88 Cottage St.

# Michael Haleta, Matt Wellins, Sarah Halpern, Feb. 23, 7 p.m., Flywheel, 43 Main St., www.flywheelarts.org.

# Teenage Cool Kids, Ampere, Globsters, Limbs Bin, Twerps, Feb. 27, 7 p.m., Flywheel, 43 Main St., www.flywheelarts.org.

# Rangda, Bunwinkies, Flaming Dragons of Middle Earth, Feb. 28, 8 p.m., $7, Flywheel, 43 Main St., www.flywheelarts.org.

# PACE's Open Mike Night, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Luthier's Co-op, 108 Cottage St. Sign-ups between 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. For more information call 527-3700 or go to www.pioneerarts.org.

# Karaoke Night, Thursdays, 9 p.m., Glory Days, 65 Glendale St.

# Open mike, Thursdays, 7 p.m., D.J. Joe, Fridays and live music, Saturdays, Whiskerz Pub, 75 Cottage St.

# D.J. and dancing with Five Star Entertainment, Fridays, 9 p.m., Pulaski Club, 79 Maple St.

HAPPENINGS

# Oasis Kitchen Dinner, Friday, 5 p.m., Easthampton Congregational Church, 112 Main St. Dinner will include beef stew. Free and open to all. For more information call 527-4790.

# Naked Bear Party, Feb. 23, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St. A Mardi Gras kick-off event for the Bear Fest. See the unpainted bears and artists proposed designs for this year, there wil be music, food, and Bear Fest merchandise. Tickets can be bought at ECA+, 43 Main St., or at the door. For more information call 527-8278.

# Cub Crafts Day, Bear Fest Prep, Feb. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St. Craft bear masks, coloring sheets, vote for the design that will be put onto t-shirts during BEar Fest, and more. Free and open to the public. For more information call 527-8278.

# Pascommuck Conservation Trust Annual Meeting and Presentation, Feb. 28, 7 p.m., Lathrop Community, 100 Bassett Brook Drive. Short business meeting, round-up od activities, discuss acquisition pursuits and feature presentation "Some Fungus Among Us" by Marty Klein. Open to the public.

# Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, Feb. 27, 5 to 7 p.m., Glory Days, 65 Glendale St, Easthampton. $8 per person. Fundraiser for the Easthampton Eliminators Softball Team.

# Community Care Kitchen Dinner, Feb. 28, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Easthampton Community Center, 12 Clark St. Mardi Gras dinner will include barbeque chicken, Creole rice, king cake and ice cream. Free and open to all. For more information call 527-5240.

# Annual Charity Basketball Game, March 2, 6 to 9 p.m., Williston Gymnasium, Park Street. Easthampton Police and Firefighters team together to face-off against staff of Williston Northampton School to benefit the Shriners Hospital in Springfield.

# Dr. Seuss' Birthday, March 3, 10 a.m. to noon, Edwards Library, 30 East St., Southampton. Stories, music, arts and crafts, birthday cake and punch. For more information call 527-9480 or visit www.southamptonlibrary.org.

# High School Cheer Squad Fundraiser, trip to Mohegan Sun, March 30, leaving from White Brook Middle School, Park Street. $35 per seat includes bus ride, $15 food credit, $20 free bets on the big wheel and door prizes. The proceeds will benefit the cheer squad. Seats fill quick. To sign-up or for more information call 413-896-3649 or email jhconnorifgcompanies.com.

# Networking by Night, March 8, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by Harley Davidson of Southampton, College Highway, Southampton. Sponsored by Puffer Printing and Copy Center, organized by the Great Easthampton Chamber of Commerce. $5 for members, $15 for nonmembers. RSVP appreciated by calling 527-9414. Walk-ins welcome.

# Easthampton ArtWalk, March 10, 5 to 8 p.m., many various indoor/outdoor locations throughout Easthampton. Musical performances and art exhibits. Venues include White Square Fine Books and Art, Easthampton City Arts, Elusie Gallery, Nashawannuck Gallery, Selections Gallery, studios at Eastworks and many more. For specific venues information and special events go to www.artwalkeasthampton.com.

CHILDREN

# February Vacation Days, Feb. 21 to 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Coombs Road. Different activities each day. Indoor/outdoor program, dress for the weather. Ideal for children ages 6 to 12. Sign-up for one or all days. Preregistration required. For more information call 584-3009, ext. 812, or email arcadiamassaudubon.org.

# Animal Tracks, Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to noon, Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Coombs Road. Indoor/outdoor program, dress for the weather. Ideal for families with children ages 5 to 12. Members, $4, non-members, $6. Preregistration required. For more information call 584-3009, ext. 812, or email arcadiamassaudubon.org.

# Parent and Child Tea Party, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Edwards Public Library, East St., Southampton. Kids are encouraged to dress up and bring a favorite doll to a fancy tea party. Space is limited, sign-up is required at the library or by calling 527-9480. For more information visit, www.southamptonlibrary.org.

# Parent-Child Activity Group, Thursdays, from March 8 to May 3, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Easthampton Family Center, 43 Main St., Old Town Hall. For more information or to register call Beth Agostino at 582-1989.

# Lego Club, first Tuesday of every month, 4 p.m., Edwards Library, 30 East St., Southampton. Build the "challenge of the month," and have it displayed at the library all month. For more information call 527-9480 or visit www.southamptonlibrary.org.

# Baton lessons, every Friday, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., Pepin School Gym, Park Street. For children in kindergarten through Grade 4; $30 per month. Classes taught by Wendy O'Rourke-Karnolisz. Organized by Easthampton Parks and Recreation Department. For more information and registration forms call 529-1440.

# Story hour, every Thursday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Emily Williston Memorial Library, 9 Park St. Free, for toddlers and young preschoolers. February program features stories about winter. Interactive stories, music and movement time with crafts and snacks. For more information go to www.ewmlibrary.org, or call 529-1605.

# Story Time at Edwards Library, Feb. 22, 23 and 29, 10:15 a.m., Edwards Library, 30 East St., Southampton. Stories, arts and crafts. For more information call 527-9480 or visit www.southamptonlibrary.org.

# Easthampton Community Center's Family Center for children, parents, grandparents, and childcare providers, Monday through Wednesday, 10 to 11:30 a.m., 12 Clark St. Fully carpeted room; use the entrance directly off the parking lot and proceed downstairs. Walk-ins welcome. For more information call 527-5240.

# Play Group Drop-in Time, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, Easthampton Family Center, 43 Main St., Old Town Hall. For more information email guyefcgmail.com or call Lynne Guyette at 527-5496.

# Pre-School Story Hour and Coffee Time for Mom and Dad, every Wednesday, 10 a.m., Westhampton Public Library, North Road. For more information call 527-5386.

# Saturday Morning Music Party, March 11, 10 a.m., suggested donation $5, Flywheel, 43 Main St., www.flywheelarts.org. Pancakes, kids activities, and family-friendly music.

CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS

# Digital Photography at E'Town Rising for teens, every Tuesday and Thursday, 2 to 4:30 p.m., Easthampton High School, Williston Avenue A program for kids ages 14 to 18 organized by the Youth Action Coalition and E'Town Rising. For more information call 306-9647 or email barryyouthactioncoalition.org.

# Swimming lessons, six week sessions beginning March 24, Williston-Northampton School Pool, Park Street. Advanced, 9:30 a.m., intermediate, 10 a.m., beginners, 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Classes are taught by certified professionals from Valley Swim School. For registration and more information call 529-1440 or visit the Easthampton Parks and Recreation Department on Daley Field Road, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

# Kripalu Yoga for Health and Wellness, every Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Southampton Congregational Church, College Highway. Classes taught by Susan McNamara, $13 per class, discount for six or more classes. For more information call 527-2230.

# RelaxAbility Technique, every Thursday, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m., Crystal Falls Wellness Center, 285 College Highway. For more information call Jessica Sarfaraz Berger at 527-1869 or visit www.allthingsrelaxation.com.

# Line dancing with Myrna West, Mondays, intermediate, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, beginners, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Fridays, advanced, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Easthampton Community Center, 12 Clark St. $3 per class. For information and to register, call 527-5240.

# Zumba, every Monday and Friday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., The Blue Guitar Dance Studio, 186C Northampton St. $5 per class, walk-ins welcome. For information call 548-4041.

# The Reunion Center, free classes, 2 Pine St. Free GED, MCAS, ESL, College and career preparation classes and tutoring. Every Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 to 9 p.m. and every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 to 11 a.m. For more information call 527-2389.

# Zumba Fitness Class, every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 4 to 5:15 p.m., Easthampton Community Center, 12 Clark St. $5 per class, walk-ins welcome. For information call 527-5240.

# Tae Kwon Do karate, Mondays and Thursdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Easthampton Community Center, 12 Clark St. $30 for six-week session. For information and to register, call 527-5240.

# TOPS: Take Off the Pounds Sensibly, Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Easthampton Community Center, 12 Clark St. A program that teaches nutrition and eating sensibly. For information and to register, call 562-5018.

# Prospective foster parents are invited to classes run by the home-finding unit of the Northeast Center for Youth and Families, Call 529-7777.

ONGOING EVENTS

# Writing Group, every Tuesday, 2:30 p.m., Edwards Library, 30 East St., Southampton. Peer-run, all forms of writing and all level of experience. For more information or to sign up call 527-9480 or visit www.southamptonlibrary.org.

# Envision Easthampton Bible Study, every Thursday, 7 p.m., Easthampton. For specific location or more information call 250-1244 or email envisioneasthamptongmail.com.

# Salvation Army representative, every Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon, Easthampton Community Center, 12 Clark St. For more information call 527-5240.

# Men's Open Gym Basketball, Thursdays, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Pepin School, and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., White Brook Middle School. $5 per session. Organized by the Parks and Recreation Department. For more information call 529-1440.

# Ice skating, every Sunday, 3 to 5 p.m., Williston's Lossone Rink, Park St. $5 for adults, $3 for children under 12. Skate rentals not available. All ages welcome. Organized by the Parks and Recreation Department. For more information call 529-1440.

# Crystal Bowl Meditation, last Tuesday of every month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Demary Gardens, 285 College Highway, Southampton (next door to Sheldon's Ice Cream). Experience deep meditation and inner peace with the vibrations of the bowls. Free. Register by calling Shirley at 527-9030.

# Coffee and Chat, every Wednesday, 10 a.m., Westhampton Public Library, North Road. For more information call 527-5386.

# Scrabble and board games, every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Easthampton Community Center, 12 Clark St. Complimentary coffee.

# Mill River Business Networking International, every Wednesday, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St., room 160. Business owners can learn how they can grow their business. Continental breakfast and coffee served. For more information go to www.millriverbni.com.

# Easthampton Arts Appreciation Guild, every Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon, Cliffview Manor, community room, Allen Street. Paint and draw in the company of other artists, all media welcome except oils. For more information call 527-3041.

# Knit 'n Chat group for adults, every Thursday, 6:30 p.m., the Edwards Public Library, 30 East St., Southampton. Other handwork encouraged; peer coaching available.

# The Pioneer Valley Women's Running Club of Western Massachusetts/Northern Connecticut hosts weekly fun runs for women of all ages and abilities, every Saturday, 8 a.m., Whiting Reservoir on Mount Tom in Holyoke, rain or shine. For information, call (413) 454-4519, (413) 537-7235 or www.pvwrc.org.

# Business Builders Business Networking International meeting, every Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St. Free light continental breakfast and coffee. Visitors welcome. For information go to www.bniwmass.com.

# Ladies Group, Wednesdays, 9 a.m., Easthampton Community Center, 12 Clark St. For those interested in knitting, crocheting and sewing. All items are donated to local hospitals, nursing homes, schools, shut-ins, and people in need. Materials are supplied. Donations of yarn, material, and thread are welcome.

# Westhampton Monthly Book Group, every fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m., Westhampton Public Library, North Road. Book titles listed at the library. Next meeting Feb. 28. For more information call 527-5386.

# The Easthampton Book Group, the fourth Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Emily Williston Memorial Library, 9 Park St. The next discussion, Feb. 27, will be about "The Lost Painting," by Jonathan Harr. For more information call 527-1031.

# Wednesday Afternoon Book Club, every second Wednesday of the month, 1 to 3 p.m., Emily Williston Memorial Library, 9 Park St. The next discussion, on March 14, will be about "The Notebooks of Don Rigoberto," by Mario Vargas Llosa. For more information about the group call Johanna Douglas at 527-1031.

# Substance Abuse "Set Free" program, Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Calvary Baptist Church, 413 Main St. For more information call, Randy Purinton, ministry leader, 527-6252.

# Alcoholics Anonymous: Women's Discussion Group, Mondays, 7 p.m., Easthampton Community Center, 12 Clark St. Men's discussion group, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Easthampton Community Center, 12 Clark St. Regular meeting, every Thursday, 7 p.m., Westhampton Congregational Church, One Tob Road. Broad Highway book/discussion group, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 7 to 8 p.m., Easthampton Community Center, 12 Clark St.; Monday Night Group, Mondays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Philips, Main St.; Faith that Works meeting, every Friday, 7 p.m., Westhampton Congregational Church, One Tob Road.

# Executive Board of the Corporators of the Public Library Association of Easthampton, every second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Emily Williston Memorial Library, 9 Park St.

# Patrick F. McCarthy Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3422 meeting, every third Tuesday, 6 p.m., American Legion Post 224, Pleasant Street. New members welcome. Next meeting Feb. 21.

# Friends of the Edwards Public Library, meet every third Thursday, 6:30 p.m., library community room, 30 East St. Anyone interested in supporting the library is welcome to attend. Next meeting today. For more information call 527-9480.

# Dalton Lavallee American Legion Post 224 meeting, every first and third Thursday, 7 p.m., 190 Pleasant St. New members welcome. Next meeting today. Women's auxiliary meeting, second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., 190 Pleasant St.

# Pascommuck Conservation Trust, first Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Sunrise Manor, off of Clark St. Open to the public, new members welcome. Next meeting March 6.

TRIPS

# The Easthampton Friends Travel Club is booking trips for 2012. For more information about upcoming trips call 527-6151. "Two Irish Men" at Chez Josef, March 13, $75; Dress Parade as West Point, April; Mother's Day Brunch at Delaney House, May 14, $63; "Singing Trooper" in Olde Saybrook, Conn., June 14, $59.

# Foxwoods Casino, March 15, organized by the Easthampton Community Center, 12 Clark St. Bus leaves at 8 a.m. and returns by 6:30 p.m. $24 per person. For interest and more information call 527-5240.

# Las Vegas Trip, April 10 to 15, organized by the Easthampton Community Center, 12 Clark St. Roundtrip airfare, 5 nights at Bally's Casino, and more. Approximately $815 per person. For interest and more information call 527-5240.

EXHIBITS

# "Love Makes a Family," Portraits of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their families, showing until Feb. 26, First Congregational Church of Southampton, 212 College Highway, Southampton. Created by Family Diversity Projects of Amherst.

# "Local Landscapes in Oil," artwork by Charles M. Fisher, through Feb. 29, Lathrop Community Art Gallery, 100 Bassett Brook Drive. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily. For more information go to www.lathrop.kendal.org.

# "Life Expressions," artist Sanchitha Vishwanath, through Feb. 29, Westhampton Public Library, North Road. For more information call 527-5386.

# "Matchworks," featuring artwork by Dean Nimmer, Maggie Nowinski and David Poppie, through Mar. 7, Nash Gallery, 40 Cottage St. Gallery For more information call 529-9393, or go to www.nashawannuckgallery.com.

# "The Meadows," recent work by Betsy Feick, through Feb. 29, Robert Floyd Photo Gallery, 2 East St., Southampton. Reception Sunday, 1:30 to 6 p.m. For more information call 529-2635 or email floyd photocharter.net.

# "Out There or Bust," a new show by Luke Cavagnac, through May, The Invisible Fountain Gallery, 116 Pleasant St., suite 206. Gallery open Monday through Friday. For more information call 527-9300 or go to www.invisiblefountain.com.

# "Paper Thoughts," by artist Pat Bock, through Feb. 29, Grubbs Gallery, Reed Campus Center, Williston Northampton School, Park Street. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. For more information go to www.williston.com/grubbsgallery.

# "Backyard Pics," photographs by Corky Lucey, through March 16, Easthampton Chamber Gallery, 33 Union St., curated by Easthampton City Arts+. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information go to www.easthamptoncityarts.com.

# "To Be Hung Over," sixth Annual exhibit-sale of pre-owned artwork, through March 6, Elusie Fine Art Gallery, 43 Main St. For more information and hours call 529-9265 or go to www.eastmontgallery.net.

ECAT CHANNEL 5

Easthampton Community Access Television

200 Park St., 203-1360

# Open Mike at Luthier's Co-op: Thurs. and Fri., 9 p.m.

# Gay U.S.A.: Sat., 1 p.m. and 11 p.m.

# Physicians' Focus - Healthy babies: Sat. and Sun. 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

# Music Has Harmony: Sat. and Sun. 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

# Consumer Affairs - Reverse Mortgages/Senior Scams/The Lemon Law: Sat. and Sun. 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

A full guide of programs can be seen at www.ecatchannel5.org.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

# Northampton/Springfield chapter of the Compassionate Friends, a self-support organization for families grieving the death of a child, meets the first Wednesday of every month, 7 to 9 p.m., Baystate Medical Center, 3300 Main St., Springfield. For information, call Beth Jacob, 323-8593.

# Parson's Closet Thrift Store, Easthampton Congregational Church, 112 Main St. Hours are Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

# Community Care Kitchen dinners, every first, second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Easthampton Community Center, 12 Clark St. Open to everyone.

# Food distribution program, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 7 p.m. Easthampton Community Center, 12 Clark St. To apply, bring a recent utility bill and copies of all sources of income for everyone living in the same household. For information, call 527-5240. Also, nonperishable food items are needed and can be dropped off during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

# Clothing Closet at the Easthampton Community Center, 12 Clark St., Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon, for local residents of Easthampton, Southampton and Westhampton.

# Food Cupboard, Easthampton Congregational Church, 112 Main St., every second and fourth Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon. Anyone needing food is welcome.

# Southampton Community Cupboard, First Congregational Church of Southampton, 212 College Highway, every second and fourth Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m. Anyone needing food is welc99ome. Donations of nonperishable foods or personal care items are needed. For more information call 527-1173.

Information compiled by Keri-Ann Aubin, Summit writer and Easthampton office manager: summitnewsgazettenet.com.