Gift Cards Available in South County For Those Getting COVID Booster

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LEE, Mass. — Residents 5 years old or older are eligible to receive a $75 gift card to Stop and Shop, Cumberland Farms, Target or Walmart between Feb. 21 and March 31 st for getting their COVID Booster shot at the Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative’s ongoing clinics, while supplies last.
 
Appointments are required and there are slots available most weekdays 10-4 and some Saturdays 9 to noon at the Tri Town Health office located in the Airoldi Building located at 45 Railroad Street in Lee.
 
Vaccines eligible for the $75 gift card include Pfizer Bivalent COVID Boosters for ages 5 and older. Flu vaccinations also will be available for ages 6 and older but are not eligible for the gift cards. All vaccines are no cost to patients, although it is asked that participants bring their insurance card and COVID card, if applicable.
 
These $75 gift cards are being provided by the MA GetBoosted program in accordance with the Vaccine
Equity Initiative, which works with rural communities to increase vaccine acceptance and access. Appointments are required and can be made by going to
 
People needing assistance with registration or who have questions about how to get their primary series of COVID vaccinations or can contact Jill Sweet at 413 717 7209.

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Sandy McKnight Songwriters Fund Songwriter Series Continues

LEE, Mass. — The Sandy McKnight Songwriters Fund will host the second event of its new bi-monthly Songwriter Series on Friday, Jan. 17, at Appetito, located at 54 Main Street in Lee.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and features Pittsfield-based singer-songwriter Christine Bilé, followed by an open mic session for original songwriters.

According to a press release:

Christine Bilé is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, blending acoustic pop and folk influences. Playing instruments like guitar and ukulele, she writes, composes, and arranges songs that explore themes of relationships, self-love, and empowerment. Influenced by artists such as Michael Jackson, John Mayer, and Beyoncé, Christine plays music across Massachusetts and beyond, with notable performances including a set at the Ladybug Music Festival in Wilmington, Delaware.

The Songwriter Series, held on the first and third Fridays of each month, celebrates the legacy of Sandy McKnight, a beloved local musician and advocate for the arts who passed away in May 2024. The series offers a platform for seasoned and emerging songwriters to share their work, fostering community and creativity in McKnight’s memory.

 

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