The Berkshire Youth Development Project, with direction from the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition, the Pittsfield Prevention Partnership, and the South Berkshire Youth Coalition, is bringing server training sessions to three convenient locations in Berkshire County.

Dan Zunitch, a certified TIPS trainer, will instruct sessions for both on-premise establishments (bars and restaurants) and off-premise establishments (package stores). The training sessions will be free to attendees, made possible by the Berkshire Youth Development Project. All liquor establishments in Berkshire County are encouraged to participate, with registration guaranteed on a first come, first served basis.

The schedule for trainings is as follows:
 
North County: Monday, June 2
Bounti-Fare Restaurant, Adams, MA
Off-premise (package stores) 1:00 PM
On-premise (restaurants, bars, clubs) 5:00 PM

 
South County: Monday, June 9
Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge, MA
Off-premise (package stores) 1:00 PM
On-premise (restaurants, bars, clubs) 5:00 PM

 
Central County: Monday, June 16
Country Club of Pittsfield, Pittsfield, MA
Off-premise (package stores) 1:00 PM
On-premise (restaurants, bars, clubs) 5:00 PM

 
We can only allow 35 participants for each session, and we expect trainings to fill up quickly. For information or to register, contact Dan Zunitch at 413-445-7744, Jenna Cece at 413-663-7588, or Paul Lange at 413-442-4710, ext. 107. You mail also register by sending an email to tips@business-point-systems.com. We look forward to improving the way we support the establishments in our area, and therefore can better serve a healthy community!
 
The Berkshire Youth Development Project is a collaboration of youth-serving coalitions in North, Central and South County that works on a variety of issues to improve the environment for youth in Berkshire County.