St. Stanislaus School benefit, 9 to 4 in Kolbe Hall, Adams. Bake sale, snack bar, games, Chinese auctions, money raffle, crafts, and pierogi.
Blackinton Union Church, 1373 Massachusetts Ave., North Adams; 10 to 2. Crafts table, bake sale, Chinese auction, the Christmas table, and kid's grab bag. Lunch $4, $2 kids.
First Congregational Church, North Adams, 9-2.
Nov. 28 Becket Federated Church, Route 8, holiday bazaar from 9-3. Lunch, crafts, baked goods, holiday and other items. Information: Mary Peltier, Parish House, 413-623-5217.
Dec. 5
Holiday Fair at First Congregational Church, 25 Park Place, Lee, from 10 to 3; handcrafted items, raffles, children's shop, bake sale, cut Christmas trees and lunch from 11 to 1. Includes angel-themed goods from SERRV. Information, 413-243-1033 or www.ucc-lee.org.
Dec. 12-13
North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Information: Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.
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•Special Event - Discover Creative Ways to Celebrate a Simple Holiday Season, 11:45 am - 3 pm, The First Congregational Church of Williamstown, Free, 413-458-4273, The expense, frantic pace, and over-commercialization of the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas takes a toll on everyone – whether or not you belong to a church, or even identify yourself as a Christian. This intergenerational event is designed to offer a positive, inexpensive, and just plain fun Way to create a simpler, more home-centered holiday season. •Special Event - Upcoming events at EPOCH at Melbourne, 7 p.m., EPOCH Assisted Living at Melbourne, 140 Melbourne Road, Pittsfield, 413-499-1992, ‘Value of Friendship’ presentation at EPOCH: Rabbi Mitchell will discuss the importance of building and maintaining friendships in the balance of life.
2009-11-23
•Special Event - Rhythm, Roots, Blues & Poetry with Robin O'Herin, 6:30 PM, North Adams Public Library , 413-662-3133, Then come back on November 23, with your own blues songs and poetry to perform. Bring your own instrument or just go at it a capella.
2009-11-24
•Special Event - Legacy to Hold Free Seminar, 8:30-10:30 a.m., The Country Club of Pittsfield, 800-292-6634, Legacy Portfolio Management, the investment management division of Legacy Banks, is hosting an informative breakfast discussion about trust and estate management.
2009-11-28
•Special Event - First Annual lighting of the "Holiday Hope Tree", 4:30 - 6:30 PM, Williamstown Motel located at 295, Main Street, Williamstown, 413-458-9077, Refreshments and Holiday entertainment for all. Lay your cares beneath our tree in the hope your gentle wish will be accepted. We will do our best as a community to answer needs by December 23, 2009. •Special Event - Holiday Bazaar, 9 am - 3 pm, Becket Federated Church, Route 8, Becket, Lunch will be served. Crafts, baked goods, and Misc., holiday items will be available. Fun to be had by all. please contact Mary Peltier at the Parish House 623-5217.
2009-11-30
•Special Event - Stamford Rivers Committee, 6:30, Stamford School, Stamford, VT, No cost, 413-441-8799, First meeting of the Stamford Rivers Committee which will work to protect property from the ever-evolving rivers in Stamford, VT. Contact: Debra Burchard www.oldcountyproperties.com for more information.
2009-12-01
•Special Event - Berkshire AHEC Announces World AIDS Day Program, 9 am to 3 pm, Berkshire Hills Country Club, 500 Benedict Road, Pittsfield, $60 if registered by November 16, 2008 and $65 until the day of the program., 413-447-2417, Will present a continuing professional development training in recognition of World AIDS Day entitled “Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise.” •Special Event - World AIDS Day Candle Light Vigil, 5:30 p.m., Pittsfield Family Court House, Bank Row, 413-442-1506, A reception with refreshments will follow the reading of the names at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. This year the Center for Disease Control announced that someone in the United States is infected with HIV every 9½ minutes. As of December 31, 2008 there have been 200 reported cases diagnosed with HIV in Berkshire County. 41% of the people diagnosed in Berkshire County have died.
2009-12-03
•Special Event - BCC Hosts Annual International Crafts Bazaar, 10 am to 2 pm, Berkshire Community College, Room G-10, Pittsfield, Provided by Ten Thousand Villages, a large assortment of items will be for sale. •Special Event - North Adams Christmas Tree Lighting, 5:30 pm, Monument Square, North Adams, 413-664-6180, The Drury Band, directed by Christopher Caproni will perform; vocalist Diane Maynard will sing seasonal carols.
2009-12-04
•Special Event - Williams College Planetarium Shows for the Public, 7:30 p.m., Williams College, Old Hopkins Observatory, Williamstown, 413-597-2188, Astronomy students at the college will host free shows for the public. Audiences will be treated to shows from the high-precision Zeiss Skymaster ZKP3/B opto-mechanical planetarium projector, installed in April 2005. •Special Event - BCC Hosts Annual International Crafts Bazaar, 10 am to 2 pm, Berkshire Community College, Room G-10, Pittsfield, Provided by Ten Thousand Villages, a large assortment of items will be for sale. •Special Event - Pet Pictures with Santa, 3 - 6:30 pm, Petco, 690 Merrill Road, Pittsfield, $10 donation., 413-448-9800, Once again, you can give your pet a Merry Christmas while helping the animals at the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter. There are two "Santa Paws" events coming up in December, sponsored by Berkshire Mall, Petco, and the Red Lion Inn, where you can have your pets' picture taken with Santa.
2009-12-05
•Special Event - Free Music Performances and a Holiday Sale, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Williamstown , Part of the Williamstown Holiday Walk, the museum will feature an array of special deals, such as 20% off all merchandise (excluding sale and consignment items) and complimentary gift wrapping to save both time and money. •Special Event - Faculty/Student Fine Art and Craft Holiday Sale, 10 am to 3 pm, IS183 Art School, Stockbridge, 413-298-5252 x100, An official stop on the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce's Holiday House Tour, our historic home, Citizens' Hall, will showcase the talent that nurtures and grows year-round at IS183. Shop for beautiful, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts by members of the art school community. •Special Event - BCC Hosts Annual International Crafts Bazaar, 10 am to 4 pm, Berkshire Community College, Room G-10, Pittsfield, Provided by Ten Thousand Villages, a large assortment of items will be for sale.
2009-12-06
•Special Event - Charter bus to NYC, 7:45 AM, Windsor Town Hall, $28 pp-- Due Nov 3rd, 413-684-3103, Charter bus from Windsor Town Hall to Rockefeller Center. spend the day shopping, taking in museums, or see a matinee. Bus leaves Windsor at 8AM arrives in NYC at 11:30!----- Stores open at noon. We leave NYC at 6:30PM, and arrive back at the Windsor Town Hall at 10PM. •Special Event - Lee Christmas Tree Lighting, 3 pm, The Park, Lee, This annual tradition is something the Chamber of Commerce takes great pride in coordinating for the town. Santa and Mrs. Clause making a very special visit to collect donated toys, which will be taken to North Pole for wrapping. Santa is scheduled to arrive at 3:30 pm aboard Lee Fire Department’s Fire Engine # 7.
2009-12-11
•Special Event - Pet Pictures with Santa, 3:30 to 6:30 pm, Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge, $10 donation., 413-448-9800, Once again, you can give your pet a Merry Christmas while helping the animals at the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter. There are two "Santa Paws" events coming up in December, sponsored by Berkshire Mall, Petco, and the Red Lion Inn, where you can have your pets' picture taken with Santa.
2009-12-12
•Special Event - Seth Rogovoy, Author of Bob Dylan: Prophet, Mystic, Poet, 3pm, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, Free Admission, 413-528-0100, Performance, Conversation, and Book Signing •Special Event - BMS Brings Free Holiday Program of Voices & Strings, 1pm, Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, 413-442-1411, Young musicians will perform selections that range from fiddling tunes to Mozart. •Special Event - Free Program for Preschoolers and Parents, 10 am to Noon, The Clark, 225 South Street, Williamstown, 413-458-2303, Get preschoolers off to a great start at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. The Start with Art program is a fun and free series of special gallery talks and exciting art projects designed especially for parents and their preschoolers.
2009-12-20
•Special Event - Miracle on 34th Street, 7pm, Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, $6, 413-528-0100, Classic Movie starring Maureen O'Hara & Natalie Wood
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