Luke Delorme, CFP, is providing free, one-on-one 30-minute appointments to discuss a range of topics such as debt management, budgeting, retirement and estate planning, Social Security, investing, and taxes. Appointments are available on Wednesday, May 20th starting at 10:30am at the Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee. Registration is required. Please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org

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A free technology class from Senior Planet, taught by an Americorps Trained Professional, will be offered at the Lee Library, 100 Main Street, Lee on Wednesday, May 20th at 1pm. Basic tech Q&A will be available at the end of the class. To register, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org

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Certified Reiki Master Shelly Harris will lead a class on breathing techniques to help improve focus and promote relaxation, and then will guide the group through Reiki positions. This free class takes place on Wednesday, May 20th at 4pm at the Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee. Registration is required. Please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk.  leelibraryma.org

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Join us at Mason Library for an informative lecture on staying safe online. This session will cover common online scams, how to protect your personal information, safe social media practices, and tips for recognizing phishing and fraud. The lecture is designed for all experience levels and is especially useful for adults, seniors, parents, and anyone who wants to feel more confident navigating the internet.

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Explore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows, in search of resident and migratory birds. ADULTS   Where: The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home, 3 Plunkett St. Lenox, MA 01240 Cost: FREE For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/101683-birding-at-the-mount-spring-migration  

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The library hosts an arts and crafts activity for children each Thursday with a different theme each week. For questions, contact the library at 413-243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. 

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Join friends and neighbors for a fun evening of board and card games! If you have a favorite, please bring it along to share/teach to fellow gamers! Games the Athenaeum owns include Monopoly, Code Names, The All American History Trivia Game, Sorry, Chess, Quiddler (word game), SET, and many more! Refreshments will be served! You're welcome to bring your beverage of choice (including alcohol). Ages 13+ are welcome. RSVP appreciated.

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Berkshire Athenaeum hosts an artist talk with photographer David Ricci about his latest photobook, "Hunter Gatherer: Salvaged Stories of American Culture." This free event sponsored by the Pittsfield Cultural Council which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

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Join us for a Lego Challenge at the Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee on Friday, May 22nd at 3:30pm. This free children’s program is best for ages five and older. All materials are provided. To register, please contact the Lee Library at (413) 243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org

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Raise a glass with Mass Audubon and Dare Bottleshop and celebrate the height of spring migration in the Berkshires with a short bird walk. Your ticket includes a glass of wine (or a non-alcoholic beverage) and light bites. ADULTS   Where: Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox, MA 01240 Cost: Members $35, Non-members $42 For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/102439-wine-warblers  

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Look for birds that are arriving or passing through during this casual, beginner-friendly bird walk. This program is completely outdoors. ADULTS   Where: Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox, MA 01240 Cost: Members $10, Non-members $15 For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320   Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/101688-birding-at-pike-s-pond  

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Mahaiwe

Iconic duo Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall star in The Big Sleep, a classic film noir by director Howard Hawks. Romance, murder and blackmail are all on the table in this timeless mystery. Nobel Prize-winning novelist William Faulkner contributed to the script. (No rating, 1h 54min.) 

100 Years of Movies is back! This popular film series celebrates over a century of movies at the Mahaiwe and once again features introductions by director Deborah Reinisch. Join as we highlight the careers of beloved stars lost this past year through 10 titles also programmed with America's 250th anniversary in mind: Bringing Up Baby (1938), The Big Sleep (1946), All About Eve (1950), North by Northwest (1959), The French Connection (1971), The Godfather (1972), All the President's Men (1976), The Right Stuff (1983), Remains of the Day (1993), and The American President (1995). For the latest schedule, visit mahaiwe.org/100years. 

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The Hotchkiss Orchestra and jazz ensemble Right Brain Logic take the stage on Friday, May 22 at 7 p.m. in Katherine M. Elfers Hall, Esther Eastman Music Center. Led by Fabio Witkowski, the orchestra performs works by Chopin, Grieg, and de Falla, while Michael Musillami directs Right Brain Logic in an engaging set of original compositions. Celebrating student musicianship and 20 years of performances in Elfers Hall, this dynamic evening of classical and jazz is free and open to all.

The Hotchkiss School
Katherine M. Elfers Hall
Esther Eastman Music Center
11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville, CT

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Becket Athenaeum hosts a storytime from 10:30 to 11 followed by an hour of stay and play with toys, games, puzzles, and snacks for the kids, along with coffee, tea, snacks, and time for connection for the caregivers. Stop by for either or both.

RSVP appreciated.

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Becket Arts Center, 7 Brooker Hill Road, Becket   413-623-6635    becketartscenter.org

Join us for an afternoon of functional herbalism. Learn how to work with herbs to keep biting insects at bay and care for your skin when they do bite. Walk away with a ready to use repellent, the knowledge to make more at home, and a deeper connection to the plants that protect us.

Event link: https://www.becketartscenter.org/events/botanical-workshop-with-kim-geisler

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Shakespeare & Company announces its third-annual Community Day, a free, family-friendly celebration at the Shakespeare & Company campus in Lenox. Learn more at shakepeare.org or call 413.637.3353.

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This equestrian-themed exhibition is presented in conjunction with a retrospective of Sam Savitt, honoring his influence on the art of the horse. On display through June 21 at the Monument Arts & Cultural Center, 44 Gyspy Lane, Bennington. Galleries are open Friday through Sunday fom 11 to 4. 

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THE STATIONERY FACTORY

South County band Jordan Weller & The Feathers hit The Stationery Factory with a tasty mix of deep funk grooves, soulful vocals, and tight, get-down rhythms. Come move your feet, feel the pocket, and catch a live show built for the dance floor with special guest BEN KOHN opening!

ALL AGES

NORTH ROOM

7:30PM SHOW / 6:30PM DOORS   https://www.simpletix.com/e/jordan-weller-the-feathers-tickets-257181

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West African & Caribbean drum and song classes with Aimee Gelinas M.ED at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Pittsfield 5:30pm beginner / 6:30pm advanced. Registration REQUIRED for all new students. Class cost: $10 per class/per person. Drum rental fee $5. For registration or for more info email: full_circle_o@yahoo.com. Visit www.tamarackhollow.com. 

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Nandi the Therapy Dog, will be available for a children's literacy event at the library. Available time slots begin at 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. Contact the library at 413-243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. More information here. 

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The movie with the most votes as of noon on May 19 will be shown. Movie starts at 7pm   Popcorn, candy, & non-alcoholic beverages provided. You're welcome to bring your beverage of choice (including alcohol). Older children, 13+, may come with an adult at the discretion of their guardian. RSVP appreciated

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Meditation has multiple purposes and effects. By quieting the mind and relaxing through breath awareness, the heart rate slows, allowing you to let go of thoughts that arise. With practice, you can experience lessened anxiety and emotional reactivity.  

This eight-session course at Becket Arts Center is led by Rosie Bleyer is designed to help you shift into "being" mode. Suggested donation is $15, member $10. More information here. 

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The O'Tones perform at the Berkshire Athenaeum. Their eclectic style will please all. The free concert is brought to you by a grant from the Pittsfield Cultural Council which is supported by the MA Cultural Council and the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum, at the Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield

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Explore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows, in search of resident and migratory birds. ADULTS   Where: The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home, 3 Plunkett St. Lenox, MA 01240 Cost: FREE For more info: berkshires@massaudubon.org /413-637-0320 Link to register: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/101684-birding-at-the-mount-spring-migration  

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isit the North Adams Public Library to meet author Dennis G. Pregent, as he discusses and shares readings from his latest book "Hometown Heroes in the Civil War." Held in the front parlor.

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The library hosts an arts and crafts activity for children each Thursday with a different theme each week. For questions, contact the library at 413-243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. 

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Tyringham resident John Hanson will give an illustrated talk, The Stones Cry Out: Early Epitaphs from Lee at the Lee Senior Center, 21 Crossway Street, Lee. He will have copies of his book available for purchase at the end of his presentation.This presentation is free and open to the public and is part of the Lee Historical Society Speaker Series.  Look for the lanterns near the Senior Center entrance.  Parking is available along the North entrance to Crossway Village as well as on Academy Street.  Refreshments will be served. 

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