The Becket Praise Team  will perform at Dalton United Methodist Church, 755 Main St. The nondenominational Lenten Music Series is free and open to the public. 

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Celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout history. Learn about some inventors who changed the way we live today, and tinker with recycled materials to create your own inventions. 

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Instructor: Greylock Federal Credit Union. FREE CLASS - Held at Berkshire South Regional Community Center. Learn about the latest frauds and scams, as well the old tried and true scams that can cost consumers millions of dollars every year. Actual fraudulent recordings, emails, and text samples will be shared in the session, as well as tools to protect yourself and also what to do if or when you become a victim. REGISTER IN ADVANCE AT www.berkshiresouth.org/community-adult

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This course focuses on the three essential lifts—barbell back squat, bench press, and deadlift—along with complementary exercises to round out your workout. Designed for beginners of all abilities. 

Members: $120, Guests: $150

REGISTER AT www.berkshiresouth.org/fitness-adult

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Judge Joan McMenemy, first justice of the Berkshire Juvenile Court, will speak about justice and due process of law in the Massachusetts Trial Courts at the Lee Library. 

Registration is recommended, but not required. Please contact the Lee Library at 413-243-0385 with questions. 

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Six week fitness class at Berkshire South Regional Community Center led by personal fitness trainer Todd DiMario. Participants will meet twice a week for a 1-hr fitness class on Tuesdays, with an added 30 minutes of open gym time or specialized clinic on Saturday mornings. Berkshire South Members: $120 Guests: $150

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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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Six week fitness class at Berkshire South Regional Community Center led by personal fitness trainer Todd DiMario. Participants will meet twice a week for a 1-hr fitness class on Tuesdays, with an added 30 minutes of open gym time or specialized clinic on Saturday mornings. Berkshire South Members: $120 Guests: $150

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Mason Public Library is hosting a talk on the everyday uses of artificial intelligence. This lecture will show you the ways AI is already present in everyday tasks and how it is used in everything from voice assistants to customer service and health care. We'll look at common applications of AI across multiple industries and discuss ways you too can take advantage of this influential technology.

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Curator Alexis Goodin leads a discussion focused on silver pieces crafted by Paul Revere, Jr. and his father. The talk explores Revere’s dual identity as a skilled craftsman and a prominent figure in the American Revolution. Participants should meet in the Manton Research Center reading room.

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CyberSeniors is offering drop-in technology classes and help for all ages on Wednesdays through March in the Lanesborough Town Hall Community Room, 83 North Main St. The sessions will show how to use different types of tablets, including iPads, Amazon Fire (like Kindles) and Surface Pro.

Email town.administrator@lanesborough-ma.gov, or destiny@cyberseniors.org for more information.

This is a partnership of the Town of Lanesborough, Public Library, and Council on Aging with grant support from the Massachusetts Broadband Institute.

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Rev. Dr. Jim Antal will discuss how religious leaders and congregations can harness faith to address ecological concerns and navigate the intersection of politics and climate activism. The presentation explores the Church's role in responding to climate denial and Christian Nationalism while offering strategies for institutional and individual engagement. For more information or to view the recorded session, visit mcla.edu/greenliving or contact Elena Traister at elena.traister@mcla.edu.

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Join a walk-in grief support group held at Berkshire South. This is open to anyone who has experienced a loss. No registration required. Drop in sessions.

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This course focuses on the three essential lifts—barbell back squat, bench press, and deadlift—along with complementary exercises to round out your workout. Designed for beginners of all abilities. 

Members: $120, Guests: $150

REGISTER AT www.berkshiresouth.org/fitness-adult

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The Clark Art Institute screens a series of films directed by Alfred Hitchcock. A presentation and talkback with film scholar Will Schmenner, head of public programs, follows each screening. All film screenings are free and take place in the Manton Research Center auditorium. Accessible seats available.

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This eight-week course provides a supportive environment for both beginners and experienced artists to develop ceramic skills through fundamental handbuilding techniques. Participants will explore slab work, coiling, and mold-making to create a variety of functional and sculptural pieces during the 2.5-hour weekly sessions. All necessary instruction is included to help students expand their creative practice in a communal studio setting.

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All-levels yoga class held every Thursday at the Becket Arts Center. Participants will move through a series of poses to build heat, increase flexibility, and improve balance. Modifications will be offered to ensure everyone feels comfortable and challenged.  

Cost is $5 to $10 for members, $15 for guests. Register and pay in person. 

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Yoga Lee Studio will be teaching a chair yoga class at the Lee Library, 100 Main St. This free class will be taught by a registered yoga teacher.  Registration is required. Please contact the library at 413-243-0385 or sign up at the Circulation Desk. leelibraryma.org

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Michelle Maher will be showing her watercolor paintings at Gallery North, 9 Eagle St. The exhibit will accompany new work by permanent gallery artists Marilyn Cavallari, Sean McCusker, Barbara Patton, Stephen Dankner, and Carol Shumans.

Mahar's current focus is watercolor painting and she has recently begun creating watercolor pet portraits to further challenge herself.

This show will be on display from through April 30. More information at www.gallerynorthadams.com

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Berkshire Grown and Mosaic EventSpace Present "The Artful Farmer," a pop-up exhibit featuring creative works from North Berkshire area farmers. Farmers will be there for conversation, sharing, surprises and light refreshments

Part of the North Adams First Friday celebration; additional gallery hours on Saturday, April 4, 11 to 4. Located at 49 Main St.

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Hike Pleasant Valley's trails in search of beaver families carrying out their early-spring activities, such as harvesting trees, expanding their dams and lodges, and raising their young at Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd. Lenox, MA 01240

Cost: $15 Members, $20 Non-members. Register here. 

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The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center presents Parsons Dance, internationally renowned for creating and performing contemporary American dance. 

Tickets are $40 to $70; more information here. 

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Parsons Dance company will return to the Mahaiwe's mainstage for two performances at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 to $70, with discounts for Mahaiwe Members and individuals ages 30 and under. Tickets can be purchased online at mahaiwe.org, or by calling or visiting the Box Office, 413-528-0100.

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Celebrate spring with a community egg hunt party designed for all ages. Children will participate in age-appropriate egg hunts, create spring crafts, and refuel with kid-friendly snacks. 
Egg Hunt Round 1 at 10:15am (ages 18M – 4 years)
Egg Hunt Round 2 at 10:45am (ages 5 – 9 years)
Egg Hunt Round 3 at 11:15am (ages 10 – 12 years)

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER at www.berkshiresouth.org/events

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The Clark Art Institute continues a series of gallery tours designed specifically for new parents/caregivers and their infants. Tours meet at 10:15 am in the Clark Center admissions lobby

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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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