Annual Fabric Swap Set in Lenox

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LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Community Center holds its annual fabric swap on Saturday, April 26, from noon to 3. 
 
Bring a bag to take material even if you don't bring any. 
 
Dropoff for materials is Friday, April 25, from 3 to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:30 to 12:30. 
 
Early dropoff available beginning on April 7 on the LCC back porch or anytime at American Garage Door at 1 Main St., Lanesborough. 
 
A great way to clear out the clutter, repurpose and recycle. Fabric, notions, yarn, needles and arts and crafts accepted. 
 
 
For more information: Sharon Walker at 413-637-9941 or s-walker@adelphia.net. Anyone interested in used sewing machines can contact t@tammytibbles.com.
 
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Pittsfield Celebrates 'Twinning' With Irish Sister City

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Last week, the city celebrated St. Patrick's Day early with officials from Sister City Ballina, Ireland.

There was music, dancing, gift exchanges, and a lot of green.

"If you're wondering, what does a Sister City do?" Pittsfield Sister City Committee Chair Francis Curley said.

"We've had art exchanges, we had a female basketball team from Ballina come over and play here, we had a semi-pro basketball team from Ballina come here. So it's not just sports; it's like cultural exchanges. Every time I speak with someone from Ireland, I learn something new."

Pittsfield and Ballina have been "twinning" for 27 years, fostering cultural, educational, economic, and recreation exchanges.

"It's really special that we have that connection and I just feel that we have to keep it up," Ballina's Mayor Michael Loftus said.

Ballina is a community of about 10,000 people and, similar to Pittsfield, has a vibrant art scene and natural scenery. Even though the two cities are almost 3,000 miles away, Loftus displayed a photo of a local pothole to show that both places deal with the same everyday struggles.

"We also have potholes in Ireland and that's a diver, actually, in our potholes in Ireland," he said. "Whatever you do, please don't be criticizing. It's not just here that you have them."

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