Annual Lenox Apple Squeeze Slated for Saturday

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LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 42nd Annual Apple Squeeze this Saturday from 10 to 5.
 
The Apple Squeeze is a one-day fall festival that takes over the town's downtown with more than 75 artisan crafts, food and information vendors at booths lined up and down Main Street's sidewalks.
 
The Morris Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization will once again offer games for children and hay wagon rides at Lilac Park. There will be live performances by the Berkshire Rhythm Keepers, led by Aimee Galinas, from noon to 2 and Balloon Ben will be making balloon art throughout the day.
 
Attendees can browse through local handcrafted jewelry, woven baskets, candles, quilts, photography, paintings, woodworks, and more. Everything apple will be featured including pies, cakes, cider doughnuts, apple cider and ice cream. There will also be non-apple products served such as Mazz's Kettle Corn, oversized cake slices from Mary Zabian, corn chowder, food trucks including Biggin's Diggins' and Gunther's Sausage Wagon as well as Mediterranean food from Naji's in front of Nejaime's Wine Cellar.
 
A beer garden hosted by Antimony Brewing in the 67 Church St. parking lot with Mama Lo's BBQ and more craft and clothing vendors. Live music provided by Berkshire Busk includes the bluegrass group The Juckets from 11 to 1, and classic rock by Happy Together Band from 2 to 4. There will also be street music performances on the Lance Vermuelen patio at 38 Church St. by Kajax at 10 a.m. and Dave Reed at 1:30 p.m..
 
There will sidewalk sales at local merchants and galleries with clothing, blankets, home goods, toys and even artwork.
 
Parking is available in the lots behind the Berkshire Bank on Main Street and behind the Lenox Police Station. There will be limited street parking by order of the Lenox Police. Attendees parked illegally on residents' properties will be ticketed.

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Ventfort Hall Presents: A Cozy Evening For Children

LENOX, Mass. — On Dec. 15, Ventfort Hall will host a Children's Evening Story Hour the story hour will feature books: "The Hat" by Jan Brett, "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats, and "Katy and the Big Snow" by Virginia Lee Burton.

The event, that starts at 5:30 p.m., features classic winter stories, hot cocoa, snacks, and activities. 

Attendees are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring blankets to the mansion library. Allergy-friendly food options are welcome if brought from home.

On Dec. 29, the story hour will feature these books: "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats, "The Mitten," by Jan Brett, "Polar Express," by Chris Van Allsburg, and "The Tomten," by Astrid Lingren

Ventfort Hall intern, Sarah Briggs, organized the event. Briggs is a local to Berkshire County and currently a senior at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, interning at Ventfort Hall this semester. She is an Arts Management major and Art History minor, pursuing a career in museum programming and education. 

Admission to the reading is free, but reservations are required and limited to 40 total attendees. All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian for the entirety of the evening. Reserve at https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call us at (413) 637-3206.

Ventfort Hall is decorated for the holidays. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows. The historical mansion is located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox.

 

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