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Williamstown Community Chest Fun Run Returns Sept. 30

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – The Williamstown Community Chest will hold its 15th Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 30.
 
This community event consists of two races, a 5-kilometer run and a 1-mile kids’ run/family walk.  The Fun Run races are open to everyone, veteran or first-time runners, and daily or occasional walkers. Families with pets and strollers are also welcome to participate. Both race events begin at 9 a.m. at the Williamstown Youth Center, 66 School St.
 
Sign-in and registration begin at 8:15 a.m. on the day of the race. Online registration, as well as a printable registration form, may be accessed at www.WilliamstownCommunityChest.org. The registration fee for the 5K race is $15 per runner and for the 1-mile walk/run $5 per participant; children age 5 and under may participate at no charge. Scholarships are available, made possible by underwriting from MountainOne.
 
M&J Taste of Home food truck will be on-site offering breakfast items for purchase.
 
For 96 years, the Williamstown Community Chest has provided funding to local human service agencies and organizations that serve northern Berkshire County. Every dollar contributed to the Chest’s annual fundraising campaign is distributed to its nineteen partner agencies. Thanks to the generosity of the local business community and individual donors, $312,500 will be distributed in 2023-24.
 
For additional information or questions, please call 413-458-2443 or visit www.williamstowncommunitychest.org.
 
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Hancock School Celebrates Thanksgiving by Highlighting Community

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

The children perform music and a play during the luncheon.
HANCOCK, Mass. — For many, Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and unity. Hancock Elementary School embraced this spirit on Thursday by hosting a community Thanksgiving feast for seniors.
 
The children had a major role in organizing the event, from peeling the potatoes to creating the centerpieces to performing. 
 
"Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for what we have. To be thankful for the communities that we live in. Thankful for the families that we have, our friends," Principal John Merselis III said. 
 
"And by opening our doors and inviting people in, I think we just embrace that idea." 
 
More than 50 seniors visited the school for a Thanksgiving lunch prepared by the school's students. In addition to those who attended, the students made enough for 40 takeout orders and to feed themselves and the school's staff. 
 
The lunch was kicked off with student performances on the drums, playing "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" using boomwhackers, and a play showcasing the preparation of a Thanksgiving feast, which caused rumbles of laughter. 
 
"[The event] gives [students] a great opportunity to practice their life skills such as cooking and creating things for people, and also [build] their self-confidence and just public speaking," said Samantha Lincoln, first and second-grade teacher. 
 
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