Cheshire Gears Up for 2nd Annual Summer Festival

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
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CHESHIRE, Mass. — The Cheshire Community Association (CCA) is set to host the 2nd annual Cheshire Summer Festival this coming July 27.
 
"With this being our 10th year of block parties / festivals, we've seen how impactful bringing folks together for a good time can be," CCA President John Tremblay said in an email exchange. "Witnessing lots of smiling, happy people is always a testament to the value."
 
Scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Cheshire Community House Grounds, the festival offers an array of entertainment for all ages. Headlining the festival is Whiskey City and there will also be a performance by It's Magic during intermission.
 
There will also be activities for children like face painting and balloon tying.
 
For those seeking friendly competition, the Cheshire Cornhole Cup also returns.
 
Ozzie's Food Truck and Diane's Twist Ice Cream will offer food snacks for purchase throughout the event. Festival-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
 
There will also be raffles.
 
"Our events are always free to attend, so bring the whole family out to hear some really great music, entertain the kids / grandkids with face painting, balloon art, and a magic show, play in a cornhole tournament, and of course partake in some of Ozzie's incredible food," Tremblay said.
 
In case of inclement weather, the rain location will be the nearby Cheshire Community House.
 
Tremblay added that the festival represents a change in Cheshire that has evolved over the last 10 years — following the motto "Cheshire Proud."
 
"Cheshire has evolved in many positive ways over the last decade. There are so many groups contributing to a vibrant community such as the Council on Aging, Lions Club, Recreation Committee, Volunteer Fire Department, Police Association, the list goes on," he said. "The recreation economy here is progressing and folks from all over are recognizing that this is a special place."
 

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Cardinals Add Koperniak to 40-Man Roster

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The St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday picked up the contract of Hoosac Valley alumnus Matt Koperniak and added him to the Major League Baseball team's 40-man roster, according to numerous media outlets.
 
The move came on the eve of MLB's deadline to either sign eligible minor leaguers or leave them eligible to be selected by other organizations in the upcoming "Rule 5 Draft."
 
The Belleville News-Democrat of Belleville, Ill., called Koperniak "arguably Memphis' MVP last season" after he hit 20 home runs with a .309 batting average and .512 slugging percentage for the Triple-A Redbirds.
 
"This fall, Koperniak has been playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic for Leones del Escogito, the team managed by Albert Pujols," Jeff Jones wrote in an article published Tuesday afternoon on the News-Democrat's website. "That exposure and valuable opinion no doubt played some role in the team determining that Koperniak could contribute as a depth offensive player in the majors."
 
Josh Jacobs, on the website "Redbirdrants.com" earlier on Tuesday listed Koperniak as one of, "Three Propsects the Cardinals Need to Protect Before Tonight's Rule 5 Deadline."
 
"The Cardinals have just six outfielders on their 40-man roster right now, and that's including Brendan Donovan, who may find himself playing infield a lot more in 2025," Jacobs wrote. "Adding Koperniak to the roster makes a lot of sense, and while he wouldn't have a clear path to playing time in St. Louis, he'd likely have a shot at some point."
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