(5/17) WEST STOCKBRIDGE RESIDENT AND AUTHOR, LIZA GYLLENHAAL, WILL READ FROM AND SIGN COPIES OF HER NEWEST AND THIRD NOVEL, A PLACE FOR US ON FRIDAY, MAY 17TH FROM 7 TILL 9PM AT THE WEST STOCKBRIDGE LIBRARY LOCATED AT 21 STATE LINE ROAD.
(5/17) ON FRIDAY MAY 17TH A MIXED MEDIA ART SHOW BY HALLIE EVANS WILL BE OPENING AT THE RAILROAD STREET YOUTH PROJECT DROP IN CENTER. THE EXHIBIT OPENING IS FROM 4 TILL 8PM WITH APPITIZERS SERVED FROM 4 TILL 6PM. THERE WILL BE AN ARTIST TALK AND DISCUSSION AT 6:15PM. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT HALLIE EVANS BY CALLING 914-715-4925.
(5/17) ON FRIDAY MAY 17TH RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM ROCK’S ROCKERS WILL BE HOSTING A PARTY AT THE “A” IN PITTSFIELD STARTING AT 7PM. THERE WILL BE DOOR PRIZES, RAFFLES, FOOD, AND A DJ. TICKETS WILL BE $15, AND TO BUY TICKETS CALL CARLY AT 413-464-4146. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY.
(5/18) ON SATURDAY MAY 18TH RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM EAGLETON TEAM IMAGINE IS HAVING A MURDER MYSTERY DINNER FUNDRAISER AT THE GREAT BARRINGTON VFW STARTING AT 6PM. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT $35 PER PERSON BY CALLING 274-1070, OR 644-9076.
(5/18) MUD DAY 2013, MUDDY BROOK REGIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S ANNUAL EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, MAY 18, FROM 11AM TO 3PM, ON THE SCHOOL GROUNDS IN GREAT BARRINGTON. MUD DAY IS A CELEBRATION OF THE BERKSHIRE LANDSCAPE, OUR LITERAL COMMON GROUND. IT IS ABOUT BRINGING THE CLASSROOM OUTDOORS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO: WWW.MUDDYBROOKPTA.COM.
(5/18) ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MAY 18TH AND 19TH THE SHEFFIELD TRANSFER STATION WILL BE ACCEPTING LARGE BULKY ITEMS. ITEMS SUCH AS FURNITURE, MATTRESSES, AND RUGS ARE ACCEPTED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE SHEFFIELD TOWN HALL AT 229-7000.
(5/18) ON SATURDAY MAY 18TH FROM 9AM TILL 3PM, THE MISS HALL’S SCHOOL FRESHWOMEN WILL HOLD THEIR ANNUAL HORIZONS PLANT SALE TO SUPPORT THE PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS OF THE FRESHWOMAN CLASS. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND THE SALE, WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SCHOOL’S 492 HOLMES ROAD CAMPUS.
(5/18) THE MISS HALL’S SCHOOL THEATER ENSEMBLE WILL PRESENT “THE DIVINERS: A PLAY IN TWO ACTS AND ELEGIES,” A STORY OF FAITH AND FRIENDSHIP IN DEPRESSION-ERA INDIANA, IN PERFORMANCES AT 8 PM ON SATURDAY, MAY 18; AND IN A 3 PM MATINEE ON SUNDAY, MAY 19. THE PERFORMANCES WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE WOODS THEATER OF THE ELIZABETH GATCHELL KLEIN ARTS CENTER ON THE MISS HALL’S SCHOOL CAMPUS. GENERAL ADMISSION IS $5, PLEASE CALL 413-443-6401 FOR TICKETS.
(5/18) ON SATURDAY MAY 18TH THE WEST STOCKBRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH WILL HOLD ITS FIRST BAKE SALE OF THE SEASON. THERE WILL BE HOMEMADE PIES, CAKES, COOKIES, DEVILED EGGS, BAKED BEANS AND MORE! IT’LL BE HELD FROM 9AM TILL NOON ON CENTER STREET ACROSS FROM BALDWIN’S HARDWARE.
(5/18) ON SATURDAY MAY 18TH 3 LOCAL EMT’S WILL BE JOINING OVER 120 BIKERS FOR A ONE WEEK RIDE IN HONOR OF EMT’S AND FIREFIGHTER’S THAT HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO THE CAUSE VISIT WWW.MUDDYANGELS.COM
(5/19) ON SUNDAY MAY 19TH THE STOCKVRIDGE GRANGE WILL SERVE A PUBLIC BAKED HAM DINNER IN THE HALL ON CHURCH STREET FROM 1 TILL 2PM. COST FOR ADULTS IS $10, AND CHILDREN UNDER 12 IT’S $5. TAKE OUT IS ALSO AVAILABLE BY CALLING 298-3185.
(5/19) THE BERKSHIRE CONCERT CHOIR ALONG WITH THE TACONIC HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS WILL PRESENT THEIR ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT "A PLACE FOR US" ON SUNDAY MAY 19TH AT 3PM AT THE ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH AT 74 FIRST STREET IN PITTSFIELD. TICKETS ARE $10 FOR ADULTS, $5 FOR STUDENTS, WITH FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM ANY CHOIR MEMBER, OR AT THE DOOR. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CALL 413-442-6120.
(5/19) ON SUNDAY, MAY 19TH AT 2PM THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN GREAT BARRINGTON WILL BE HOSTING “DIVAS AND DESSERTS” FEATURING ARLENE ADLER, VOCALIST WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO AND NEW YORK OPERAS AND THE BERKSHIRE HILLS CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINE’S INTERNATIONAL. THIS EVENT BENEFITS THE DAR GOOD CITIZENS SCHOLARSHIP. IT’S $20 PER TICKET, AND THERE SOLD AT THE DOOR. THERE WILL ALSO BE DOOR PRIZES, AND REFRESHMENTS. FOR INFORMATION CALL 229-8497.
(5/19) ON SUNDAY MAY 19TH THE 13TH ANNUAL WALK FOR HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE. REGISTRATION STARTS AT 8:30 AND GOES TILL 9:45AM AT THE GUTHRIE CENTER LOCATED AT 2 VAN DEUSENVILLE ROAD IN GREAT BARRINGTON. YOU WILL GET A RIDE IN A MICROBUS TO THERSA’S STOCKBRIDGE CAFÉ FOR BREAKFAST, AND AFTER THAT THE WALK WILL BEGIN BACK TO THE GUTHRIE CENTER.
(5/20) THE ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTIONS FOR GREAT BARRINGTON RESIDENTS WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY MAY 20TH. IT WILL BE HELD AT THE GREAT BARRINGTON FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 17 EAST STREET. THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 6 TILL 8PM.
(5/20) THE MURPHY-LEARY AMERICAN LEGION POST 298 OF HOUSATONIC WILL HOLD A REORGANIZATION MEETING ON MONDAY, MAY 20 AT 6:30 PM. THE LOCATION OF THE MEETING WILL BE AT THE ADAMS-BUDZ VFW POST 8183 AT 16 CONE AVENUE IN HOUSATONIC. POST MEMBERS, OLD AND NEW, AND VETERANS FROM THE AREA ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THIS INITIAL MEETING TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON HOW THE POST WILL PROCEED TO ONCE AGAIN BECOME A STRONG PRESENCE IN THE COMMUNITY BY HONORING THE FOUR PILLARS OF SERVICE.
(5/21) SHEFFIELD KIWANIS INVITES YOU TO JOIN US FOR HORS D'OEUVRES ON TUESDAY, MAY 21, FROM 6:30 TO 7:30 PM AT THE BRIDGE RESTAURANT ON ROUTE 7 IN SHEFFIELD. LEARN ABOUT KIWANIS AND THE SERVICE THEY DO FOR THE COMMUNITIES OF - ALFORD, EGREMONT, GREAT BARRINGTON, MONTEREY, MOUNT WASHINGTON, NEW MARLBOROUGH, AND SHEFFIELD. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT JOANN SHMULSKY 229-8150.
(5/21) ON TUESDAY MAY 21ST THERE WILL BE A BLOOD PRESSURE AND HEALTH COUNSELING CLINIC SPONSORED BY PORCHLIGHT VNA, FORMERLY LEE REGIONAL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, AND THE BECKET BOARD OF HEALTH, AT THE BECKET TOWN HALL FROM 11:15 AM TO 12:15 PM.
(5/23) ON THURSDAY MAY 23RD THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS HOSTING A SEMINAR, “FOCUS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS”. IT WILL HAVE TO DO WITH THE HISTORY OF THE FAIR GROUNDS IN GREAT BARRINGTON AS WELL AS THE FUTURE OF THE FAIR GROUNDS. THE EVENT WILL BE AT THE GREAT BARRINGTON VFW. THERE WILL BE REFRESHMENTS AS WELL, AND FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
(5/23) ON THURSDAY MAY 23RD FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL WILL BE HOSTING A PRESENTATION ON COMMON UROLOGY IN MIDDLE AGED MEN. THE PRESENTATION WILL BE HELD IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM AT FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL STARTING AT 5PM. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 413-854-9609 FOR MORE DETAILS.
(5/23) KINDRED GREAT BARRINGTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION WILL BE OFFERING FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS IN THEIR LOBBY ON THURSDAY MAY 23RD FROM 10AM TILL 2 PM. THEY ARE LOCATED ON 148 MAPLE AVENUE IN GREAT BARRINGTON. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL THEM AT 413-528-3320.
(5/24) ON FRIDAY MAY 24TH FRIENDS OF THE GREAT BARRINGTON LIBRARIES INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO AN ART OPENING FOR THE UPCYCLE VHS TAPES CONTEST. ALL ENTRIES AND PRIZE WINNER WILL BE DISPLAYED IN THE SECOND FLOOR THEATER. THE PARTY WILL HAVE A 70S FLAVOR WITH REFRESHMENTS AND DECOR. ALL ARE WELCOME TO THIS FREE EVENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ORGANIZER JULIA ERICKSON 413-274-0154.
(5/24) FREE COMMUNITY SUPPERS ARE OFFERED AT BERKSHIRE SOUTH REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER EVERY MONDAY EVENING FROM 5 TO 6 PM. JOIN THEM FOR A DELICIOUS MEAL PREPARED BY SOME OF THE FINEST CHEFS IN THE BERKSHIRES. GREET YOUR NEIGHBORS OR MEET NEW FRIENDS! THEY ALSO COLLECT NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS FOR LOCAL FOOD BANKS. THIS EVENT IS FREE TO THE COMMUNITY, HOWEVER DONATIONS ARE GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED.
(5/24) FREE VOICE LESSONS AT BERKSHIRE SOUTH REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER! SING TO YOUR HEART’S CONTENT UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF MUSICIAN AND TEACHER ROBERT KELLY. NO AUDITIONS AND NO CHARGE. REGISTRATION REQUESTED. DROP-INS WELCOME. CALL 528-2810 OR VISIT WWW.BERKSHIRESOUTH.ORG FOR MORE DETAILS.
(5/24) LEARN TO PLAY THE UKULELE AT BERKSHIRE SOUTH REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER FOR FREE. FOR AGES 13 AND UP. MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, TEACHER AND PERFORMER ROB SANZONE WILL TEACH UKULELE TECHNIQUE, CHORD PROGRESSIONS AND SONGS FROM MANY MUSICAL GENRES. TUESDAYS JOIN BERKSHIRE UKULELE BAND, BEGINNERS ENCOURAGED, REGISTRATION REQUESTED, DROP-INS ARE WELCOME. CALL 528-2810 OR VISIT WWW.BERKSHIRESOUTH.ORG FOR MORE DETAILS.
(5/24) THE CLAIRE TEAGUE SENIOR CENTER LOCATED AT 917 MAIN STREET IN GREAT BARRINGTON IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM. THE CENTER IS OPEN TO ALL AND NO MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ELDERLY OR DISABLED IS AVAILABLE. A WARM AND NUTRIOUS LUNCH IS SERVED WEEKDAYS IN THEIR DINING ROOM. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICES AND EVENTS CALL 528-1881.
(5/25) ON SATURDAY MAY 25TH FROM 9AM TILL 1PM, THE SHEFFIELD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INVITES THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS TO THE GRAND OPENING OF THE "SHEFFIELD VISITORS CENTER", LOCATED ON THE SHEFFIELD VILLAGE GREEN. COME MEET SHEFFIELD BUSINESS OWNERS. THERE WILL ALSO BE A 50/50 RAFFLE TO BENEFIT
LOCAL SHEFFIELD BASED STUDENTS.
(5/26) PROJECT SPROUT’S SIXTH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER, THE “PROJECT SPROUT COOKOUT” AT ROUTE 7 GRILL, WILL BE HELD ON MAY 26TH FROM NOON TILL 4 PM. PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT GO TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF MONUMENT MOUNTAIN STUDENTS TO GROW FRESH PRODUCE FOR THE CAFETERIAS OF THEIR DISTRICT IN THE ON-CAMPUS VEGETABLE GARDEN. ADVANCE TICKETS ARE PRICED AT $15 FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF BHRSD, AS WELL AS FAMILIES OF FOUR OR MORE, AND $25 FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
(5/26) ON SUNDAY MAY 26TH CHESTERWOOD IN STOCKBRIDGE WILL BE HOSTING A VINTAGE MOTORCAR FESTIVAL FROM 10AM TILL 4PM. THERE WILL BE LIVE MUSIC, AND FOOD FROM LOCAL VENDORS.
(5/28) ON TUESDAY MAY 28TH THERE WILL BE A BLOOD PRESSURE AND HEALTH COUNSELING CLINIC SPONSORED BY PORCHLIGHT VNA, FORMERLY LEE REGIONAL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, AND THE TRI-TOWN BOARD OF HEALTH AT THE LEE SENIOR CENTER AT THE CROSSWAY VILLAGE CAFETERIA FROM 11 AM TO NOON.
(6/1) ON SATURDAY JUNE 1 AT 7:30PM ROBBY BAIER IS GOING TO BE PERFORMING AT DEWEY HALL IN SHEFFIELD. ROBBY BAIER IS AN AWARD WINNING SINGER/SONGWRITER WITH A ROCKING SOUL. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE DEWEY HALL WEBSITE AT WWW.DEWEYHALL.COM.
(6/1) THE OTIS LIBRARY COUNTRY FAIR SEEKS ARTISTS, CRAFTSMEN, AND VENDORS FOR THE ANNUAL EVENT ON SATURDAY, JULY 13TH FROM 10 TILL 3:30PM RAIN OR SHINE. THE FAIR IS HELD ON THE CHURCH GREEN ON ROUTE 8 IN OTIS CENTER. SPACE IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED BASIS. THE COST IS $35 PER SPACE BEFORE JUNE 1 AND $40 AFTER. SEND PAYMENT, EMAIL ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, PHYSICAL ADDRESS AND PRODUCT INFO TO THE OTIS LIBRARY, 48 NORTH MAIN STREET, OTIS, 01253. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE OTIS LIBRARY AT 413-269-0109.
(6/7) THE BERKSHIRE HUMANE SOCIETY IS NOW REGISTERING CAMPERS FOR CAMP HUMANE 2013. BHS WILL OFFER FIVE SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN ENTERING THIRD THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE, WITH THE FIRST SESSION BEGINNING JULY 15. EACH SESSION RUNS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 9AM TO 3PM, AND IS LIMITED TO 20 CAMPERS. TUITION IS $260, AND FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION PACKAGE, PLEASE VISIT WWW.BERKSHIREHUMANE.ORG.
(6/8) ON SATURDAY JUNE 8TH RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM ROCK’S ROCKERS WILL BE HAVING A DINNER AND DANCE CRUISE. TICKETS ARE $125 PER PERSON. YOU WILL DEPART FROM THE CROWNE PLAZA AT 5PM, WITH ROUND TRIP TRANSPORTATION TO TROY, NEW YORK WHEERE YOU WILL GET ON YOUR CRUISE. THE BOAT RETURNS AT 10:30PM. SEATS ARE LIMITED, SO CALL 413-499-5547 FOR TICKETS. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY.
(6/29) ON SATURDAY JUNE 29TH JEANNIE ROMEO WILL BE PERFORMING AT DEWEY HALL IN SHEFFIELD AT 91 MAIN STREET. THE SHOW BEGINS AT 7:30PM WITH A $10 DONATION TO GET IN. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AS WELL.
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(5/17) ON FRIDAY MAY 17TH A MIXED MEDIA ART SHOW BY HALLIE EVANS WILL BE OPENING AT THE RAILROAD STREET YOUTH PROJECT DROP IN CENTER. THE EXHIBIT OPENING IS FROM 4 TILL 8PM WITH APPITIZERS SERVED FROM 4 TILL 6PM. THERE WILL BE AN ARTIST TALK AND DISCUSSION AT 6:15PM. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT HALLIE EVANS BY CALLING 914-715-4925.
(5/17) ON FRIDAY MAY 17TH RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM ROCK’S ROCKERS WILL BE HOSTING A PARTY AT THE “A” IN PITTSFIELD STARTING AT 7PM. THERE WILL BE DOOR PRIZES, RAFFLES, FOOD, AND A DJ. TICKETS WILL BE $15, AND TO BUY TICKETS CALL CARLY AT 413-464-4146. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY.
(5/18) ON SATURDAY MAY 18TH RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM EAGLETON TEAM IMAGINE IS HAVING A MURDER MYSTERY DINNER FUNDRAISER AT THE GREAT BARRINGTON VFW STARTING AT 6PM. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT $35 PER PERSON BY CALLING 274-1070, OR 644-9076.
(5/18) MUD DAY 2013, MUDDY BROOK REGIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S ANNUAL EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, MAY 18, FROM 11AM TO 3PM, ON THE SCHOOL GROUNDS IN GREAT BARRINGTON. MUD DAY IS A CELEBRATION OF THE BERKSHIRE LANDSCAPE, OUR LITERAL COMMON GROUND. IT IS ABOUT BRINGING THE CLASSROOM OUTDOORS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO: WWW.MUDDYBROOKPTA.COM.
(5/18) ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MAY 18TH AND 19TH THE SHEFFIELD TRANSFER STATION WILL BE ACCEPTING LARGE BULKY ITEMS. ITEMS SUCH AS FURNITURE, MATTRESSES, AND RUGS ARE ACCEPTED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE SHEFFIELD TOWN HALL AT 229-7000.
(5/18) ON SATURDAY MAY 18TH FROM 9AM TILL 3PM, THE MISS HALL’S SCHOOL FRESHWOMEN WILL HOLD THEIR ANNUAL HORIZONS PLANT SALE TO SUPPORT THE PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS OF THE FRESHWOMAN CLASS. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND THE SALE, WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SCHOOL’S 492 HOLMES ROAD CAMPUS.
(5/18) THE MISS HALL’S SCHOOL THEATER ENSEMBLE WILL PRESENT “THE DIVINERS: A PLAY IN TWO ACTS AND ELEGIES,” A STORY OF FAITH AND FRIENDSHIP IN DEPRESSION-ERA INDIANA, IN PERFORMANCES AT 8 PM ON SATURDAY, MAY 18; AND IN A 3 PM MATINEE ON SUNDAY, MAY 19. THE PERFORMANCES WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE WOODS THEATER OF THE ELIZABETH GATCHELL KLEIN ARTS CENTER ON THE MISS HALL’S SCHOOL CAMPUS. GENERAL ADMISSION IS $5, PLEASE CALL 413-443-6401 FOR TICKETS.
(5/18) ON SATURDAY MAY 18TH THE WEST STOCKBRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH WILL HOLD ITS FIRST BAKE SALE OF THE SEASON. THERE WILL BE HOMEMADE PIES, CAKES, COOKIES, DEVILED EGGS, BAKED BEANS AND MORE! IT’LL BE HELD FROM 9AM TILL NOON ON CENTER STREET ACROSS FROM BALDWIN’S HARDWARE.
(5/18) ON SATURDAY MAY 18TH 3 LOCAL EMT’S WILL BE JOINING OVER 120 BIKERS FOR A ONE WEEK RIDE IN HONOR OF EMT’S AND FIREFIGHTER’S THAT HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO THE CAUSE VISIT WWW.MUDDYANGELS.COM
(5/19) ON SUNDAY MAY 19TH THE STOCKVRIDGE GRANGE WILL SERVE A PUBLIC BAKED HAM DINNER IN THE HALL ON CHURCH STREET FROM 1 TILL 2PM. COST FOR ADULTS IS $10, AND CHILDREN UNDER 12 IT’S $5. TAKE OUT IS ALSO AVAILABLE BY CALLING 298-3185.
(5/19) THE BERKSHIRE CONCERT CHOIR ALONG WITH THE TACONIC HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS WILL PRESENT THEIR ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT "A PLACE FOR US" ON SUNDAY MAY 19TH AT 3PM AT THE ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH AT 74 FIRST STREET IN PITTSFIELD. TICKETS ARE $10 FOR ADULTS, $5 FOR STUDENTS, WITH FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN AGES 12 AND UNDER. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM ANY CHOIR MEMBER, OR AT THE DOOR. FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CALL 413-442-6120.
(5/19) ON SUNDAY, MAY 19TH AT 2PM THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN GREAT BARRINGTON WILL BE HOSTING “DIVAS AND DESSERTS” FEATURING ARLENE ADLER, VOCALIST WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO AND NEW YORK OPERAS AND THE BERKSHIRE HILLS CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINE’S INTERNATIONAL. THIS EVENT BENEFITS THE DAR GOOD CITIZENS SCHOLARSHIP. IT’S $20 PER TICKET, AND THERE SOLD AT THE DOOR. THERE WILL ALSO BE DOOR PRIZES, AND REFRESHMENTS. FOR INFORMATION CALL 229-8497.
(5/19) ON SUNDAY MAY 19TH THE 13TH ANNUAL WALK FOR HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE. REGISTRATION STARTS AT 8:30 AND GOES TILL 9:45AM AT THE GUTHRIE CENTER LOCATED AT 2 VAN DEUSENVILLE ROAD IN GREAT BARRINGTON. YOU WILL GET A RIDE IN A MICROBUS TO THERSA’S STOCKBRIDGE CAFÉ FOR BREAKFAST, AND AFTER THAT THE WALK WILL BEGIN BACK TO THE GUTHRIE CENTER.
(5/20) THE ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTIONS FOR GREAT BARRINGTON RESIDENTS WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY MAY 20TH. IT WILL BE HELD AT THE GREAT BARRINGTON FIRE DISTRICT WATER DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 17 EAST STREET. THE POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 6 TILL 8PM.
(5/20) THE MURPHY-LEARY AMERICAN LEGION POST 298 OF HOUSATONIC WILL HOLD A REORGANIZATION MEETING ON MONDAY, MAY 20 AT 6:30 PM. THE LOCATION OF THE MEETING WILL BE AT THE ADAMS-BUDZ VFW POST 8183 AT 16 CONE AVENUE IN HOUSATONIC. POST MEMBERS, OLD AND NEW, AND VETERANS FROM THE AREA ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THIS INITIAL MEETING TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON HOW THE POST WILL PROCEED TO ONCE AGAIN BECOME A STRONG PRESENCE IN THE COMMUNITY BY HONORING THE FOUR PILLARS OF SERVICE.
(5/21) SHEFFIELD KIWANIS INVITES YOU TO JOIN US FOR HORS D'OEUVRES ON TUESDAY, MAY 21, FROM 6:30 TO 7:30 PM AT THE BRIDGE RESTAURANT ON ROUTE 7 IN SHEFFIELD. LEARN ABOUT KIWANIS AND THE SERVICE THEY DO FOR THE COMMUNITIES OF - ALFORD, EGREMONT, GREAT BARRINGTON, MONTEREY, MOUNT WASHINGTON, NEW MARLBOROUGH, AND SHEFFIELD. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT JOANN SHMULSKY 229-8150.
(5/21) ON TUESDAY MAY 21ST THERE WILL BE A BLOOD PRESSURE AND HEALTH COUNSELING CLINIC SPONSORED BY PORCHLIGHT VNA, FORMERLY LEE REGIONAL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, AND THE BECKET BOARD OF HEALTH, AT THE BECKET TOWN HALL FROM 11:15 AM TO 12:15 PM.
(5/23) ON THURSDAY MAY 23RD THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS HOSTING A SEMINAR, “FOCUS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS”. IT WILL HAVE TO DO WITH THE HISTORY OF THE FAIR GROUNDS IN GREAT BARRINGTON AS WELL AS THE FUTURE OF THE FAIR GROUNDS. THE EVENT WILL BE AT THE GREAT BARRINGTON VFW. THERE WILL BE REFRESHMENTS AS WELL, AND FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
(5/23) ON THURSDAY MAY 23RD FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL WILL BE HOSTING A PRESENTATION ON COMMON UROLOGY IN MIDDLE AGED MEN. THE PRESENTATION WILL BE HELD IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM AT FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL STARTING AT 5PM. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 413-854-9609 FOR MORE DETAILS.
(5/23) KINDRED GREAT BARRINGTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION WILL BE OFFERING FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS IN THEIR LOBBY ON THURSDAY MAY 23RD FROM 10AM TILL 2 PM. THEY ARE LOCATED ON 148 MAPLE AVENUE IN GREAT BARRINGTON. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL THEM AT 413-528-3320.
(5/24) ON FRIDAY MAY 24TH FRIENDS OF THE GREAT BARRINGTON LIBRARIES INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO AN ART OPENING FOR THE UPCYCLE VHS TAPES CONTEST. ALL ENTRIES AND PRIZE WINNER WILL BE DISPLAYED IN THE SECOND FLOOR THEATER. THE PARTY WILL HAVE A 70S FLAVOR WITH REFRESHMENTS AND DECOR. ALL ARE WELCOME TO THIS FREE EVENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ORGANIZER JULIA ERICKSON 413-274-0154.
(5/24) FREE COMMUNITY SUPPERS ARE OFFERED AT BERKSHIRE SOUTH REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER EVERY MONDAY EVENING FROM 5 TO 6 PM. JOIN THEM FOR A DELICIOUS MEAL PREPARED BY SOME OF THE FINEST CHEFS IN THE BERKSHIRES. GREET YOUR NEIGHBORS OR MEET NEW FRIENDS! THEY ALSO COLLECT NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS FOR LOCAL FOOD BANKS. THIS EVENT IS FREE TO THE COMMUNITY, HOWEVER DONATIONS ARE GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED.
(5/24) FREE VOICE LESSONS AT BERKSHIRE SOUTH REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER! SING TO YOUR HEART’S CONTENT UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF MUSICIAN AND TEACHER ROBERT KELLY. NO AUDITIONS AND NO CHARGE. REGISTRATION REQUESTED. DROP-INS WELCOME. CALL 528-2810 OR VISIT WWW.BERKSHIRESOUTH.ORG FOR MORE DETAILS.
(5/24) LEARN TO PLAY THE UKULELE AT BERKSHIRE SOUTH REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER FOR FREE. FOR AGES 13 AND UP. MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, TEACHER AND PERFORMER ROB SANZONE WILL TEACH UKULELE TECHNIQUE, CHORD PROGRESSIONS AND SONGS FROM MANY MUSICAL GENRES. TUESDAYS JOIN BERKSHIRE UKULELE BAND, BEGINNERS ENCOURAGED, REGISTRATION REQUESTED, DROP-INS ARE WELCOME. CALL 528-2810 OR VISIT WWW.BERKSHIRESOUTH.ORG FOR MORE DETAILS.
(5/24) THE CLAIRE TEAGUE SENIOR CENTER LOCATED AT 917 MAIN STREET IN GREAT BARRINGTON IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8 AM TO 4 PM. THE CENTER IS OPEN TO ALL AND NO MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ELDERLY OR DISABLED IS AVAILABLE. A WARM AND NUTRIOUS LUNCH IS SERVED WEEKDAYS IN THEIR DINING ROOM. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICES AND EVENTS CALL 528-1881.
(5/25) ON SATURDAY MAY 25TH FROM 9AM TILL 1PM, THE SHEFFIELD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INVITES THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS TO THE GRAND OPENING OF THE "SHEFFIELD VISITORS CENTER", LOCATED ON THE SHEFFIELD VILLAGE GREEN. COME MEET SHEFFIELD BUSINESS OWNERS. THERE WILL ALSO BE A 50/50 RAFFLE TO BENEFIT
LOCAL SHEFFIELD BASED STUDENTS.
(5/26) PROJECT SPROUT’S SIXTH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER, THE “PROJECT SPROUT COOKOUT” AT ROUTE 7 GRILL, WILL BE HELD ON MAY 26TH FROM NOON TILL 4 PM. PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT GO TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF MONUMENT MOUNTAIN STUDENTS TO GROW FRESH PRODUCE FOR THE CAFETERIAS OF THEIR DISTRICT IN THE ON-CAMPUS VEGETABLE GARDEN. ADVANCE TICKETS ARE PRICED AT $15 FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF BHRSD, AS WELL AS FAMILIES OF FOUR OR MORE, AND $25 FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
(5/26) ON SUNDAY MAY 26TH CHESTERWOOD IN STOCKBRIDGE WILL BE HOSTING A VINTAGE MOTORCAR FESTIVAL FROM 10AM TILL 4PM. THERE WILL BE LIVE MUSIC, AND FOOD FROM LOCAL VENDORS.
(5/28) ON TUESDAY MAY 28TH THERE WILL BE A BLOOD PRESSURE AND HEALTH COUNSELING CLINIC SPONSORED BY PORCHLIGHT VNA, FORMERLY LEE REGIONAL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, AND THE TRI-TOWN BOARD OF HEALTH AT THE LEE SENIOR CENTER AT THE CROSSWAY VILLAGE CAFETERIA FROM 11 AM TO NOON.
(6/1) ON SATURDAY JUNE 1 AT 7:30PM ROBBY BAIER IS GOING TO BE PERFORMING AT DEWEY HALL IN SHEFFIELD. ROBBY BAIER IS AN AWARD WINNING SINGER/SONGWRITER WITH A ROCKING SOUL. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE DEWEY HALL WEBSITE AT WWW.DEWEYHALL.COM.
(6/1) THE OTIS LIBRARY COUNTRY FAIR SEEKS ARTISTS, CRAFTSMEN, AND VENDORS FOR THE ANNUAL EVENT ON SATURDAY, JULY 13TH FROM 10 TILL 3:30PM RAIN OR SHINE. THE FAIR IS HELD ON THE CHURCH GREEN ON ROUTE 8 IN OTIS CENTER. SPACE IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED BASIS. THE COST IS $35 PER SPACE BEFORE JUNE 1 AND $40 AFTER. SEND PAYMENT, EMAIL ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, PHYSICAL ADDRESS AND PRODUCT INFO TO THE OTIS LIBRARY, 48 NORTH MAIN STREET, OTIS, 01253. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE OTIS LIBRARY AT 413-269-0109.
(6/7) THE BERKSHIRE HUMANE SOCIETY IS NOW REGISTERING CAMPERS FOR CAMP HUMANE 2013. BHS WILL OFFER FIVE SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN ENTERING THIRD THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE, WITH THE FIRST SESSION BEGINNING JULY 15. EACH SESSION RUNS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 9AM TO 3PM, AND IS LIMITED TO 20 CAMPERS. TUITION IS $260, AND FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION PACKAGE, PLEASE VISIT WWW.BERKSHIREHUMANE.ORG.
(6/8) ON SATURDAY JUNE 8TH RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM ROCK’S ROCKERS WILL BE HAVING A DINNER AND DANCE CRUISE. TICKETS ARE $125 PER PERSON. YOU WILL DEPART FROM THE CROWNE PLAZA AT 5PM, WITH ROUND TRIP TRANSPORTATION TO TROY, NEW YORK WHEERE YOU WILL GET ON YOUR CRUISE. THE BOAT RETURNS AT 10:30PM. SEATS ARE LIMITED, SO CALL 413-499-5547 FOR TICKETS. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY.
(6/29) ON SATURDAY JUNE 29TH JEANNIE ROMEO WILL BE PERFORMING AT DEWEY HALL IN SHEFFIELD AT 91 MAIN STREET. THE SHOW BEGINS AT 7:30PM WITH A $10 DONATION TO GET IN. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AS WELL.
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