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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Gala Restaurant & Bar is a AAA 4-Diamond-rated fine dining restaurant featuring a fusion of classic and contemporary cuisine.
Located inside the Orchards Hotel, in Williamstown, Mass., Gala offers its guests both a formal dinner setting and a more relaxed pub experience. Gala serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and a Sunday brunch. According to Brian Flagg, Restaurant and Banquet Manager, "Our local community has been a great inspiration and we want everyone to feel welcome whether it’s to stop by for a cocktail after work, to watch the game, or meet friends for dinner."
The menu at Gala, created by Executive Chef Chris Bonnivier, blends Berkshire Grown products featuring fresh produce, meats and game from local Berkshire Mountains region farms and seafood from the highest quality purveyors in the Northeast. Chef Bonnivier’s culinary experience both locally and abroad brings a truly unique perspective and style to his menu creations.
Gala also boasts courtyard dining all summer. Encompassed by a beautiful garden and surrounded by the Orchards Hotel, the courtyard provides another gathering place for hotel guests and diners alike. Along with private functions in the courtyard, there are events throughout the summer like courtyard barbecues and live entertainment not found at other venues. The courtyard is available throughout the summer and into early fall for weddings, parties, al fresco dining and just about any other function a guest could want.
In addition to the fine dining, pub and garden courtyard opportunities, Gala also has private function spaces available all yearlong. With a capacity for more than 100 guests, the Cabaret Ballroom features delicate candlelit chandeliers, a cathedral ceiling, views of the spectacular courtyard and the Berkshire Mountains, and stylishly warm and elegant decor. The versatility of this beautiful room allows for a bright and lively afternoon affair or a chic candlelight evening event. The Chandler Room, with bright and sunny windows, is an ideal space for a seminar, luncheon or cocktail party and dinner for up to 40 people. The Baxter Room, the private dining room, with its crystal chandelier and elegant decor is ready for a party of eight to 10. The boardroom, Sawyer, can accommodate up to a dozen people for a strategic planning meeting, brainstorming session or board of directors meeting.
General manager Bernie English, Chef Bonnivier and Flagg have worked diligently to make Gala welcoming for Berkshire residents. A monthly calendar loaded with special events is designed to appeal to residents in the hopes of creating a destination location. With events like a monthly courtyard lobster and steak bake, karaoke, trivia and free dessert, Gala definitely appears to be the place for residents and out-of-town visitors to gather with friends and family.
The winter hours are:
Lunch 11:30AM-2.15PM daily
Dinner 5:30PM-9:00PM
Sunday-Tuesday - Bar Menu Only
Wednesday-Saturday Full Dinner and Bar Menu
Sundays we offer a special treat, Brunch from 11:00AM to 2:15PM
Lighter Fare Bar Menu available 11:30AM to 9:00PM Daily
The menu at Gala, created by Executive Chef Chris Bonnivier, blends Berkshire Grown products featuring fresh produce, meats and game from local Berkshire Mountains region farms and seafood from the highest quality purveyors in the Northeast. Chef Bonnivier’s culinary experience both locally and abroad brings a truly unique perspective and style to his menu creations.
In addition to the fine dining, pub and garden courtyard opportunities, Gala also has private function spaces available all yearlong. With a capacity for more than 100 guests, the Cabaret Ballroom features delicate candlelit chandeliers, a cathedral ceiling, views of the spectacular courtyard and the Berkshire Mountains, and stylishly warm and elegant decor. The versatility of this beautiful room allows for a bright and lively afternoon affair or a chic candlelight evening event. The Chandler Room, with bright and sunny windows, is an ideal space for a seminar, luncheon or cocktail party and dinner for up to 40 people. The Baxter Room, the private dining room, with its crystal chandelier and elegant decor is ready for a party of eight to 10. The boardroom, Sawyer, can accommodate up to a dozen people for a strategic planning meeting, brainstorming session or board of directors meeting.