Monday, May 12

Art

Berkshire Museum, "Galleries in Bloom," a celebration of art and designers, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $13/adults, $9/children 3-17, free/children under 3. South Street, Pittsfield. Info: berkshiremuseum.org or 413-443-7171.

Music

Williams College, Department of Music will present its final weekly lunchtime recital series featuring student and faculty performers, 12:15 p.m. Free. Chapin Hall, Williamstown. Info: music.williams.edu.

Williams College, senior recital featuring tenor Daniel Rosensweig singing Ravel's Trois Chansons, Walton's Daphne, Faure's Apres un Reve and Clair de lune and Barber's Hermit Songs, 2 p.m. Free. Chapin Hall, Williamstown. Info: music.williams.edu or 413-597-3146.

Williams College, recital featuring senior Alec Schumacker, tenor, and junior Eric Kang, piano, 4 p.m. Free. Chapin Hall, Williamstown. Info: music.williams.edu or 413-597-3146.

Miscellaneous

*** Berkshire Medical Center, the American Cancer Society will hold a "Look Good ... Feel Better" seminar to teach women hands-on cosmetic techniques to help them cope with appearance-related side effects from chemotherapy or radiation treatments, 4 p.m. Free; registration required.

North Street, Pittsfield. Info: 413-493-2118.

*** Greylock Federal Credit Union, beginning of four-session MassHousing Homebuyer Certification Course for first-time homebuyers, required for any first-time homebuyer applying for a MassHousing reduced-interest loan, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free; registration required. Continues May 15, 20 and 22. ITAM Lodge, Waubeek Road, Pittsfield. Info: 413-236-4005.

*** Adams Public Library, stroke assessment, including blood test to measure cholesterol and blood sugar levels with weight and blood pressure also recorded, for evaluation of an individual's risk for stroke, 9 a.m.-noon. Free; registration required. Route 8, Adams. Info: 413-664-5326.

*** Elder Services of Berkshire County, caregiver training session titled "Planning for the Future," with attorney Virginia Stanton Smith of Smith Grinnell talking about legal and financial concerns that may arise when caring for an incapacitated loved one, as well as advanced care planning, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Free; registration requested. 66 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield. Info: 800-544-5242.

Bennington Senior Center, line dancing with Sue Hoag, 10-11 a.m. 124 Pleasant St., Bennington, Vt. Info: 802-442-1052.

Northshire Bookstore, Newbery Medal-winning author Jerry Spinelli presents his original tale about a skateboarder/aspiring astronomer whose life is turned upside down in "Smiles to Go," 4 p.m. Free. Manchester Elementary and Middle School, Manchester, Vt. Info: 800-437-3700 or northshire.com.

Congregation Knesset Israel, David Wade Smith, founder and chief instructor at "Laughing Dragon T'ai Chi" in Great Barrington, will offer a program on the increasingly well-documented positive effects of T'ai Chi on physical health and well-being, including reduced tension, alleviation of circulatory problems, relief from ailments of the back, hips, and legs, and improvements in mobility, flexibility, balance and coordination, 10:30 a.m. Free. 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield. Info: 413-442-4360, ext. 15.

Zonta Club of Berkshire County, monthly meeting featuring installment of new officers and presentation of Young Woman in Public Affairs Award to Lenox Memorial High School senior Allison Murray, 5 p.m. social time, 5:30 p.m. dinner and program. Aster's Restaurant, 1015 South St., Pittsfield. Info: berkshire@zontadistrict1.org or 413-637-2722.

Relay for Life, team captains meeting, 6 p.m. Mazzeo's Ristorante, 7 Winter St., Pittsfield.

Lee Regional Visiting Nurse Association, caregiver support group, 9:30 a.m. 32 Park St., Lee. Info: 413-243-1212.