BCC to Offer Bartending and Mixology Workshop

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will offer a six-part Bartending and Mixology workshop as part of its series of personal enrichment workshops on Mondays, Nov. 13 through Dec. 18 from 5:30-7:30 pm. 
 
The workshop series will be held at the Polish Falcon Club, located at 32 Bel Air Ave, Pittsfield.
 
The fee is $189 for all six sessions. To register, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/2023workshops.
 
Participants will learn the fundamental principles of mixology, bar organization and equipment, including how to properly prepare and serve mixed drinks, cocktails and wines. A review of the legal ramifications of serving alcohol will also be covered. Registrants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Massachusetts ID.

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Counting Birds Now a Christmas Tradition

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

The bird counts are important in collecting data for ornithologists and conservationists. 
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A team of birders will be heading out across North County on Saturday to participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count.
 
The count has become a tradition for many over the last 125 years while providing valuable environmental insights for researchers, conservation biologists, wildlife agencies, and others. 
 
Participating in this wildlife census allows people to observe and interact with birds in their local environments directly and can inspire a deeper connection to nature, instilling a desire to protect it, said Tom Tyning, former Hoffmann Bird Club president and longtime Christmas Bird Count participant. 
 
Bird watching is the most popular leisure time activity in the United States, said David Schaller, North County count compiler and a leader of Saturday's team. 
 
"It's a way to be outside. It's a way to connect with nature. It's good exercise. It's good mentally — you're trying to look at a bird and figure out what kind of bird it is," he said.
 
"For some participants in our group, it's a family tradition that is as important to them as other Christmas traditions."
 
This one-day activity is far more than that for many. It introduces new participants to a wealth of knowledge in environmental and natural science and can transform into a lifelong hobby because of its vast number of topics, Tyning said. 
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