Thursday 3/2
Bereavement Support Group: 2-4 p.m. South Hadley Senior Center, Dayton St., South Hadley. (413) 887-5552, [email protected].
A Conversation with Chris Bachelder and Jacqueline Woodson: 7:30 p.m. Free. 103 Converse Hall, Amherst College. (413) 542-8094, [email protected].
English Conversation Practice: 6:30 p.m. Free. Tilton Library, 75 N. Main St., South Deerfield. (413) 665-4683, tiltonlibrary.org.
Environmental Awareness Group: 6:30 p.m. Free. Dickinson Memorial Library, 115 Main St, Northfield. northfieldpubliclibrary.org.
Genealogy Gathering: 6 p.m. Carnegie Library, 201 Avenue A, Turners Falls. (413) 863-3214.
Israel — A Vision for Peace and Justice from the Opposition: 4:30 p.m. With Tamar Zandberg, member of Knesset in Israel. Free. Neilson Browsing Room, 7 Neilson Dr., Smith College, Northampton. (413) 585-3207, [email protected].
Meditation and Journaling: 1:15 p.m. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. (413) 587-1011, forbeslibrary.org.
Mindfulness Practice Together: 6 p.m. The Reminding Project, 67 N. Pleasant St., Amherst.
Mystery Book Discussion: Before the Fall by Noah Hawley. 6:30 p.m. Free. Tilton Library, 75 N. Main St., South Deerfield. (413) 665-4683, tiltonlibrary.org.
NAMI Connections Peer-to-Peer Support Group: Supporting adults living with mental health challenges, using a dynamic, informed, compassionate approach. 6 p.m. Free. Easthampton Congregational Church, 112 Main St., Easthampton. (413) 923-8481, [email protected].
The Neutrinos: Lecture by theoretical physicist Boris Kayser 5 p.m. Free. Seelye Hall 106, Smith College, Northampton. (413) 585-4292, [email protected].
Nicotine Anonymous: Weekly, 7 p.m. Easthampton Community Center, 12 Clark St., Easthampton. (413) 268-0391, [email protected].
Social Science Matters — Border Walls and the Politics of Becoming Non-Human: 4 p.m. Free. 300 Massachusetts Ave., UMass Amherst. umass.edu/events.
Speaker Sisterhood — Public Speaking Club for Women: Serving women who want to increase confidence, boost public speaking skills, have fun, and maybe even change the world. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Click Workspace, 9 1/2 Market St., Northampton. [email protected].
Trivia Night: 7:30 p.m. Free. Brew Practitioners Brewery and Taproom, 36 Main St., Florence. (413) 584-2444, brewpractitioners.com.
Western Mass SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice) Monthly General Meeting: Potluck and socializing. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Northampton Friends Meeting, 43 Center Ct. Unit 202, Northampton.
When Democracies Turn Authoritarian: Interactive discussion with Maria J. Stephan of the U.S. Institute of Peace. Noon. Free; RSVP recommended. Campus Center Room 103, Smith College, Northampton. [email protected].
Workshop — Business Basics: 9-11:15 a.m. Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, 395 Main St., Greenfield. (413) 737-6712, [email protected].
Workshop — Create Your Free Website with Google: 2-4 p.m. $5. Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, 395 Main St., Greenfield. (413) 785-0314.
Friday 3/3
Amherst International Folkdancing: Line, circle and couple dances from the Balkans, Middle East, and Eastern Europe. No partner needed. Beginner friendly; clean soft-soled shoes needed. Weekly, 7:30 p.m. Free. Bangs Center, 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst. amherstfolkdancing.org.
Conversation — Literary Arts and Public Engagement: Jane Wald, executive director of the Emily Dickinson Museum, hosts a conversation with Daniel Gallant (executive director of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe), Elizabeth MacDuffie (founding editor of Meat for Tea and The Valley Review), and Richard Michelson (owner of R. Michelson Galleries). Part of Amherst College LitFest 2017. Noon. Free. 103 Converse Hall, Amherst College. (413) 542-8094.
Doctrine of Discovery — Unmasking the Domination Code: Hear Dakota history not found in textbooks from Dakota Sioux filmmaker Sheldon Wolfchild. Followed by a talking circle led by Strong Oak Lefebvre. 7-9 p.m. Freee. Mt. Toby Meetinghouse, 194 Long Plain Road, Leverett. (413) 522-7505, [email protected].
An Evening with Zadie Smith: 7:30 p.m. Free. 103 Converse Hall, Amherst College. (413) 542-8094, [email protected].
Free Lunch for Veterans: Weekly, noon to 1:30 p.m. Free. Elks Lodge, 2 Church St., Greenfield.
It Takes a Village: Free weekly mothers circle. Free, confidential drop-in for mothers of infants and young children. Expectant mothers also welcome. Free childcare available for children up to age 5; refreshments provided. 10 a.m. Free. St. John’s Corner House, 469 Main St., Ashfield. (413) 650-3640,
Italian Conversation Circle: Open to all levels of ability and designed as a full-immersion experience. 3:30 p.m. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. (413) 587-1011.
Jung Lecture: “Age and Beauty.” Talk by Sarah Jackson. 7-9 p.m. Free; $10 donation requested. Seelye Hall Room 106, Smith College. westmassjung.org.
Run Your Health — Expo and Vendor Night: 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Delaney House, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. [email protected].
Tot Shabbat and Tot Sha-Potluck Dinner: Joyful monthly musical hour welcoming the Sabbath for families with kids ages 0-6. Bring a nut-free vegetarian dish. Pizza provided. 5:15 p.m. Free. Beit Ahavah, The Reform Synagogue of Greater Northampton, 130 Pine St., Florence. (413) 587-3770, beitahavah.org.
UMass Research in Music: Lecture by Daniel Harrison, Yale University. 1:30 p.m. Free. UMass Fine Arts Center Room 272, 151 Presidents Dr., Amherst. (413) 545-2227, [email protected].
Wine Down First Friday: Mix, mingle, sip, unwind. Stop in to enjoy a relaxing glass of wine with friends old and new. Every first Friday, 5 p.m. $7. Gaylord Library, 47 College St., South Hadley. (413) 538-5047.
Saturday 3/4
Amherst Democrats Annual Caucus: To elect delegates to the Massachusetts Democratic Convention. 1 p.m. Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. (413) 835-0082.
Amherst Spanish Conversation Social Hours: Beginning of a four-week series for those who want to practice their Spanish conversation skills. 10-11:30 a.m.; pre-registration required. Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. (413) 259-3223.
Book Sale: 10 a.m. Carnegie Library, 201 Avenue A, Turners Falls. (413) 863-3214, montaguepubliclibraries.org.
Canons and Contingence Symposium: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 300 Massachusetts Ave., UMass Amherst. umass.edu/events.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration: Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards St., Springfield. springfieldmuseums.org.
Jan Maher Reading: Selections from Earth As It Is. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main St., Greenfield. (413) 772-1544, [email protected].
Northampton Spanish Conversation Group: 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. (413) 587-1011, forbeslibrary.org.
Old Deerfield Spring Sampler Craft Fair: Surround yourself with amazing art, live music, and delicious specialty foods while shopping through thousands of handcrafted American-made creations. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6 adults; free to children 12 and under. Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. (413) 774-7476, [email protected].
Seed Swap: Learn about seed saving, share seeds you’ve saved from the garden or purchased, and take home seeds to plant. Come even if you don’t have seeds to share. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, 80 Locust St., Northampton. (413) 320-4799 ext 106.
Spring Bulb Show: Smith College, 10 Elm St., Northampton. smith.edu/events.
Winter Wonderland — Birds of the Bay State: Father and son birding team presents a photographic journey of birding spots in Massachusetts. 11 a.m. Free. Whately Public Library, 202 Chestnut Plain Road, Whately. (413) 665-2170.
The Writing Room: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. (413) 587-1011, forbeslibrary.org.
Sunday 3/5
Archiving a Movement — Preserving Artifacts of Lesbian History: With author Bonnie J. Morris. 4:30 p.m. Free. Sophia Smith Collection, Alumnae Gym, Smith College, Northampton. smith.edu/events.
Author Presentation: Jacqueline Sheehan presents her new novel Tiger in the House. 3 p.m. Free. Broadside Bookshop, 247 Main St., Northampton. broadsidebooks.com.
Conference — Minorities and Minority Discourses in Germany Since 1990: 10 a.m. Free. 300 Massachusetts Ave., UMass Amherst. (413) 545-6678, [email protected].
Northampton Insight Meditation: Weekly, 7-9 p.m. Karuna Yoga Studio, 25 Main St., Northampton. (413) 584-2515, northamptoninsight.org.
Old Deerfield Spring Sampler Craft Fair: See Saturday’s listing.
Monday 3/6
Dharma Gentle Yoga: 9:30 a.m. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. (413) 587-1011, forbeslibrary.org.
Distinguished Faculty Lecture — Nilanjana Dasgupta: 4 p.m. Free. 300 Massachusetts Ave., UMass Amherst. umass.edu/events.
Learn To Meditate: 7-8 p.m. $10; no one turned away. First Congregational Church, 7 Somers Road, East Longmeadow. (860) 266-6041, meditationinconnecticut.org, [email protected].
Parent Discussion Group: 7 p.m. Tilton Library, 75 N. Main St., South Deerfield. (413) 665-4683, tiltonlibrary.org.
Public Forum on Massachusetts Climate Policy: UMass Political Economy Research Institute hosts forum moderated by State Rep. Ellen Story. 4 p.m. Free. Gordon Hall 3rd Floor, 418 N. Pleasant St., Amherst. (413) 577-0816.
Qigong: Suitable for all levels of ability and age. Drop-ins welcome. 10 a.m. Free. Sunderland Public Library, 20 School St., Sunderland. (413) 665-2642, sunderlandpubliclibrary.org.
The Quarters Trivia Night: Teams of up to six compete for cash prizes. 8-10:30 p.m. $5 per person. The Quarters, 8 Railroad St., Hadley. [email protected].
Sunderland Knitting Circle: All levels welcome; no experience needed. Weekly, 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Sunderland Public Library, 20 School St., Sunderland. (413) 665-2642, sunderlandpubliclibrary.org.
Tuesday 3/7
MotherWoman Support Group: Free drop-in support group for pregnant women and mothers up to one year postpartum. Weekly, 10-11:30 a.m. Criterion Child Enrichment Center, 228 King St., Northampton. (413) 587-1471, [email protected].
Northampton Poetry Open Mic: Followed by poetry slam. 8 p.m. World War II Club, 50 Conz St., Northampton. northamptonpoetry.com.
Poetry Reading — Jamaal May and Tarfia Faizullah: 7:30 p.m. Neilson Browsing Room, Smith College, 10 Elm St, Northampton. smith.edu/events.
Social Science Matters — Sanctuary and Undocumented Students: 4 p.m. Free. 300 Massachusetts Ave., UMass Amherst. umass.edu/events.
Spin a Yarn Knitting Club: 1-3 p.m. Lilly Library, 19 Meadow St., Northampton. lillylibrary.org.
Writers Night Out: Open mic — put your name in the hat. Followed by featured reader MB Caschetta. 7-9 p.m. Free. The Basement, 21 Center St., Northampton. (404) 509-7911, [email protected].
Yoga at the Library: 8:30 a.m. Lilly Library, 19 Meadow St., Northampton. lillylibrary.org.
Wednesday 3/8
Body as Archive: 5 p.m. Free. Neilson Browsing Room, 7 Neilson Dr., Smith College, Northampton. (413) 585-3222, [email protected].
Cooking Classes: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. First Universalist Church, 31 North Main St., Orange.
Drop-in Chess: 1-3 p.m. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. (413) 587-1011, forbeslibrary.org.
Farming Today in Hadley: Talk by Allan Zuchowski. 7 p.m. Hadley Historical Society, 12 Middle St., Hadley. (413) 587-2623.
Italian Crime Fiction Book Club: Cosi Fan Tutti by Michael Didbin. 3 p.m. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. (413) 587-1011, forbeslibrary.org.
Mystery Book Club: 7-8 p.m. Lilly Library, 19 Meadow St., Northampton. lillylibrary.org.
A Night with Laverne Cox: Discussion with Emmy-nominated actress on International Women’s Day. 7 p.m. $25. John M. Greene Hall, 60 Elm St., Northampton. smith.edu/ose/programs_sec.php.
Othello as a Guide to the Perplexed: Renaissance Wednesday lecture with Adam Hall. 4 p.m. Free. Massachusetts Center for Interdisciplinary Renaissance Studies, 650 East Pleasant St., Amherst. (413) 577-3600, [email protected].
Readers as Artists — Meadowedge: 4 p.m. Free. Dickinson Memorial Library, 115 Main St, Northfield. northfieldpubliclibrary.org.
Reading — Sabina Murray: Local novelist reads from her new historical novel Valiant Gentlemen. Refreshments to follow. 8 p.m. Free. Amherst Books, 8 Main St., Amherst. (413) 542-8200, [email protected].
What to Do, How to Live — Personal Activism for a Threatened Planet: Lecture. 7:30 p.m. Free. 300 Massachusetts Ave., UMass Amherst. (413) 545-1188, [email protected].
Women’s Health 2017: League of Women Voters sponsors discussion of the current issues as well as a single payer system. 7-8:30 p.m. Free; donations of feminine hygiene products encouraged. Amherst Survival Center, Sunderland Road, Amherst. [email protected].
The Writing Room: 9:30 a.m. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. (413) 587-1011, forbeslibrary.org.
