Central Berkshire Record Show Returns

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DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Record Show is returning on Sunday, May 5, 2024 for the 3rd year in a row.

"We're creating a space where vinyl enthusiasts of all ages can connect, share their love of music, and potentially discover new music. We're thrilled to be bringing the show back for another year," said event organizer Andrew Garcia. "The vendor list and DJ list is top-notch and we're grateful that the Shire Breu Hous led by Matt Mottor and his team will be serving up food and drinks downstairs which will make a lunch choice super convenient for attendees."

Hours are 10am to 4pm at The Stationery Factory, located at 63 Flansburg Ave in Dalton. VIP entry will begin at 8:30am. Two dozen record dealers from the tristate area and DJs. Food and drink including craft beverages will be available on site via The Shire Breu-Hous.

Advance tickets can be purchased for $4 (+fee) via Eventbrite or on the day of the event at the door for $4, with VIP entry available for $10.

A line up of DJs will spin music throughout the day.  DJs include Pup Daddy Productions (Tim Dupree), DJ Ketchabone (Michael Keleher),  Wes Nelson of Belltower Records and Ed Pelkey. 

For more information, please visit the Central Berkshire Record Show's Facebook page.

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Berkshire Force 12U Tops Greylock Thunder in Dalton CRA Tourney

By Leland BarnesiBerkshires.com Sports
DALTON, Mass. — The Berkshire Force 12U travel softball team ended the day with a 15-5 win over the Greylock Thunder, going 2-0-1 on the day in the CRA Softball Tournament on Saturday.
 
It was a busy day Saturday for the Force with games against the Greylock Thunder Black, the Purple the ACS Swat. Berkshire came away with the top seed in the four-team field heading into Sunday's semi-finals.
 
The Berkshire Force will play the Greylock Black again at 8 a.m. The Thunder Purple and ACS Swat will hook up at 9:45 with the winners advancing to the 1:15 tournament final.
 
On Saturday, Cassidy Flynn started in the circle for the Berkshire Force, she pitched three innings while recording four strikeouts, two on called third strikes.
 
The weather gave both teams a lot of fatigue on top of their constant playing after each game. Prior to the Force and Thunder meeting, the Greylock Thunder Purple defeated ACS SWAT, 10-2.
 
The Force will have to get used to even hotter temperatures in the days ahead. This weekend's local tournament is a tune-up for its trip to Alabama for the Babe Ruth 12-and-under World Series.
 
Berkshire had command most of the game on Saturday. Due to the time constraints made by the tournament, the game only made it through four innings.
 
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