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Stockbridge, 11 am
Join friends, neighbors and fellow citizens at the Red Lion Inn, 30 Main St. in Stockbridge on April 18 from 11 am until 1 pm for an informal conversation with State Representative Leigh Davis. Constituent conversations are a great way to connect and discuss the issues that matter most to you. Hope to see you Friday!
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| SATURDAY - APRIL 19, 2025 |
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AUTISM AWARENESS WALK & RESOURCE FAIRGreat Barrington, 11 am to 2 pm
Families Like Ours will host an Autism Awareness Walk & Resource Fair to raise awareness, share resources, and promote autism acceptance and inclusion. The event will feature over 35 local organizations and anticipates more than 300 attendees. 600 Stockbridge Rd, Great Barrington
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ADAMS FREE LIBRARY EARLY CHILDHOOD SENSORY PROGRAMAdams, 6 to 7 pm
The Adams Free Library will host a free multisensory play group for children ages six and younger and their caregivers. Led by Early Childhood Educator Emilee Reynolds, the program will feature five stations engaging different senses, including playdough, music and sound, tactile experiences, and a light table. This program aims to develop academic skills through sensory play. An adult must accompany all participants.
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| WEDNESDAY - APRIL 23, 2025 |
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"SHIFTING GEARS" WORKSHOPLenox, 1 pm
A Safe Driving Workshop hosted by the MassDOT Registry of Motor Vehicles. Topics include: Warning Signs of Unsafe Driving, Age-Related Changes that Impact Driving, Rules of the Road, Driving Assessment Programs, Planning for Driving in your Retirement Years, REAL ID Information, and Transportation Options in your Community. Hosted by Lenox Chief of Police Stephen E. O'Brien.
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| THURSDAY - APRIL 24, 2025 |
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STAMFORD COMMUNITY LIBRARY PRESENTS "BOOKS, BUDDHAS, AND BUNS: THREE TRIPS TO CHINA"Vermont, 6 pm
The Stamford (Vt) Community Library will host resident Caroline Burch for a program detailing her three trips to China, where she visited book printers during her time at Storey Publishing. This event is part of the library's Armchair Travel series, and refreshments will be provided; all are welcome to attend. The library is located at 986 Main Road, Stamford, VT.
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VENTFORT HALL GHOST TOURLenox, 7 pm
Ghost tour led by Robert Oakes, author of "Ghosts of the Berkshires." Hear tales of hauntings and eerie encounters in the historic Ventfort Hall. Minimum age 12. Reservations recommended. Reservations at https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call 413-637-3206.
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| SATURDAY - APRIL 26, 2025 |
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LENOX LIBRARY LAUNCHES BERKSHIRE SALON SERIES WITH TRIBUTE TO STEPHANIE BARBERLenox, 2 pm
The Lenox Library will host the inaugural event of Ron Ramsay's Berkshire Music Salon Cabaret Series, "S'Wonderful," a tribute to Stephanie Barber, former owner of Music Inn and Wheatleigh. This musical and historical presentation will celebrate Barber, Fanny Kemble, and notable performances at the Lenox Library. The event will feature songs performed by Samantha Talora and a Shakespearean recitation by Greta Mathews, embodying Kemble.
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NONPROFIT CENTER OF THE BERKSHIRES "GET ON BOARD" EVENTGreat Barrington, 8:30 to 10 am
The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, in partnership with Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, will host a "Get on Board" coffee networking event to connect community members interested in nonprofit board service with local organizations. This event will take place in the lobby of the Tina Packer Playhouse at Shakespeare & Co. Interested individuals can find more information or fill out an interest form at https://npcberkshires.org/join-a-board/ or by calling (413) 441-9542.
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GET ON BOARD - LEARN WHERE TO VOLUNTEERGreat Barrington, 8:30am-10:00am
April is Volunteer Month and the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires is hosting a “Get on Board” event in partnership with Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. Get on Board takes place in the lobby of the Tina Packer Playhouse at Shakespeare & Co. The purpose of this coffee networking event is to connect nonprofits to community members who want to use their time, talent and treasure to serve on a nonprofit board.
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BERKSHIRE EMPOWERMENT: ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS – SUCCESSFUL ON-BOARDING STRATEGIES (SOS)
Windsor | Pittsfield, 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Berkshire Empowerment: Essential Skills for Healthcare Workers – Successful On-boarding Strategies (SOS) Country Club of Pittsfield, 639 South Street Pittsfield, MA. Pre-registration required: https://umassmed.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8filxv4W9W02Q74
Nursing: This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing at CMR 244 5.00 and 9 contact training hours will be awarded. The conference will include short presentations and small group application of skills and discussion. This one-day FREE conference will introduce new sessions, presenters, with our core group to bring you a day to learn from one another and leave feeling empowered. Successful workforce development requires skilled preceptors and coaches who can identify learning needs and address those needs using effective techniques. This conference is designed to empower both new and experienced preceptors/coaches with the essential skills needed to help learners and new hires achieve success. Participants will: • Explore frameworks to plan and deliver learner-centered precepting and coaching • Practice specific, effective, efficient, and practical methods to ensure successful outcomes • Discuss techniques used in challenging conversations, including feedback • Learn approaches to self-care The Berkshire Empowerment Conference is supported by The New England Nursing Preceptor Academy which is funded by the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention- Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Academies program grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and is administered by the UMass Chan Medical School/Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing in Worcester, MA in collaboration with partners across New England. For any comments or questions, please email Sheila Dargie: sdargie@berkshireahec.org or call 413-842-5160
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DEWEY HALL PRESENTS GAME NIGHTSSheffield, 7 pm
Game night provides an opportunity for people to gather with friends and/or join with others that share an interest to play, compete, and challenge wits, skill and luck at board games, card games, and charade style games. Attendees can bring in take out from our sponsor Roberto’s Pizza to Dewey Hall. Non-alcoholic beverages available for sale at the Hall. No outside beverages allowed. Suggested Donation $5-$25 at the door.
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| WEDNESDAY - JUNE 04, 2025 |
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DEWEY HALL PRESENTS GAME NIGHTSSheffield, 7 pm
Game night provides an opportunity for people to gather with friends and/or join with others that share an interest to play, compete, and challenge wits, skill and luck at board games, card games, and charade style games. Attendees can bring in take out from our sponsor Roberto’s Pizza to Dewey Hall. Non-alcoholic beverages available for sale at the Hall. No outside beverages allowed. Suggested Donation $5-$25 at the door.
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ANNUAL VETERANS' PICNIC North Adams, Noon
Annual picnic at the Greylock Community Club Pavilion with picnic foods, non-alcohol beverages, basket raffles, games, and a door prize. Lunch starts at 1 P.M
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