Ghost Tours At Ventfort Hall

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LENOX, Mass. — Join Robert Oakes, author of "Ghosts of the Berkshires," who will lead a tour through the allegedly haunted historic estate.
 
The tour will take place on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 pm. This is not an active investigation.
 
Admission is $30 and minimum age to attend is age 12. Reservations are strongly recommended as tickets are limited. Admission is $30. Walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations visit https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call 413-637-3206. 
 
All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Payment is required to make a reservation for an event.
 
Robert Oakes is an author, teacher, storyteller, and performing songwriter. He has written three books, "The Ghostly Tales of the Berkshires" (2023), "Ghosts of Northwestern New Jersey" (2022), and "Ghosts of the Berkshires" (2020), all published by Arcadia Publishing. 
 
Since 2010, Robert has led tours at historic locations in the Berkshires, including Ventfort Hall and Edith Wharton's The Mount. 
 
He has also given talks and readings and led a writing workshop at Arrowhead, home of Herman Melville. He has appeared on Syfy's Ghost Hunters, Jeff Belanger's New England Legends series on PBS, and The Apple Seed show on BYUradio and has been featured in The Boston Globe, The Berkshire Eagle, and numerous other media outlets. 
 
Oaks has written and produced media for AAA, Canyon Ranch, and a number of other organizations and performs as part of the folk music duo Oakes and Smith. Robert has taught elementary, middle, and high school English, as well as adult workshops, and currently serves as associate director of communications at Rectory School in Pomfret, Conn.

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Lenox Library's Lecture Series to Feature Berkshire United Way CEO

LENOX, Mass. — Lenox Library will continue its Distinguished Lecture Series on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., when Tom Bernard, President and CEO of the Berkshire United Way, will discuss his organization's 100th Anniversary.
 
Berkshire United Way, originally founded as the Pittsfield Community Fund Association in 1924, has evolved over the past century to address the changing needs of Berkshire County. To mark its 100th anniversary, President and CEO Tom Bernard will present a lecture on the organization’s history and future vision.
 
Bernard, who has led Berkshire United Way since 2022, previously served as mayor of North Adams and has an extensive background in public service, education, and nonprofit leadership. In addition to his role at Berkshire United Way, he holds leadership positions in statewide and local organizations focused on community development and civic engagement.
 
Now in its 18th season, the Distinguished Lecture Series is organized and hosted by Dr. Jeremy Yudkin, a resident of the Berkshires and Professor of Music and Co-Director of the Center for Beethoven Research at Boston University. Lectures are free and open to the public. 
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