NBCC Neighborlies Awarded

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - Local residents, organizations and businesses that have pulled together to support community and neighborhood programs were awarded certificates of recognition at the Fall Neighborlies Award ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Congregation Beth Israel.

The awards are sponsored by the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition and are presented twice a year in recognition of gestures large and small that make the North Berkshire community better.

Community Support: Board of Missions, Bob Calway, Corinne Case, Dr. Emily DeMoor, Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority Kappa Omicron, Mary & Bob LaFleur, Joe Mazza, Pi Upsilon Pi Fraternity & Sharon Wyrrick.

* DownStreetArt: Sue Abrams, Jane Campbell, Berkshire Family and Individual Resources, Jon Dinerstein, Brittney Dono, Sue Elias, Sue Walker & Steve Green, Chris Gutierrez, Patrick Hernandez, Matt Hopkins, Diana Kawzak, Brandy LaBelle, Carolyn Leab, Donna Musche, Lauren O’Neal, Marci Plumb, Andrea Peters, Ron Sheldon, Youlin Shi, Dan Soha, Rose Marie Thomas, Donna Thomas, Gracie Vincent & Ruth Yarter.

* Neighborhood Basketball: Al Bashevkin, Mike Boland, AJ Bostwick, Alex Daugherty, Ray LaBombard, Rick LaCosse. Rickey LaCosse,  Ed LaCosse, Chris McDonald, Kevin Meehan & Brian Neff.

* St. John's Kitchen: Diane Bleau, Lisa Allen & Family, Erica Beauchemin, Bob Blair, Judy & Charlie Blaisdell, Dot Bliss, Janet Brian, Laura Brown, Bob, Trevor & Travis Ciempa, Sue & Brad Columbus, Donna Columbus, Barb, Brodie & Austin Cooper, Aja & Zoe Daugherty, Horace & Priscilla Greenlaw, Tracy, Gregory & Naomi Parsons, Jack & Andrea Hockridge, Cathy & Jas Howe, Fr. Edward King, Tammy LaValley, Lee Leonesio, Mark & Joyce Lincourt, Richie & Jessica Lincourt, Elsie Manson, Steve & Pat McConnell, Tammy, Rick & Amanda Moon, Marlene Moon, Lou & Glady Morin, Lois Nelson, Marissa Parker, Mary Robert, Gay & Fred Scarborough, Jeff Siam, Corinne, Ahren, Audrey & Michael Tatro, Bob, Tammy & Nicholas Thayer, Shannon, Chase & Payton Vanderwoude, Janet Wheeler & Beth Zoito.

* Sundays @ 6: Paula  Consolini, Joe Finnegan, Mikki Brown, Amanda Darling, Suzanne Dewey, Zach Evans, Judy Giamborino, Michele Geitz, Sidhant Mehra, Jeff Putnam, Margo Sanger, Rob Santore, Patrice Smith & Jill Strawbridge.

Neighborly Acts: David Anderson, Jerry Baran, Jay Cooper, Ernie & Burt Gamache, Kenna Hoellerich, Sue Hudak, Kathy Keeser, Maryanne Kufs, Anne & Neil Kupiec, Lisa LaBonte, Dan Lester, Melissa & Bernard Martin, Jane Miller, Kellie Morrison, Jen Munoz, Ben Raimer,  Paul Rhinehart, Bella Richardson, Amy Ritcher, Bernie Roberts, Deb Rosselli, Valerie Schwartz, Kathy Singer, Carol Stein-Payne, David Strzepek, Margery Torres, Pete Wheeler & Julie Wojcik.

Business/Agency Support:  Adams, Cooperative Bank, Big Y Foods, Bounty-Fare Restaurant, Christo’s Famous Pizza, Crescent Creamery, Cup and Saucer, Equinox Farm, Freeman DeRosa & Rondeau, Greylock Club, Greylock Federal Credit Union, HA George & Sons, Hoosac Bank, I Got Goodies, IOKA Valley Farms, Isabella’s Restaurant, Jack’s Hot Dogs, Jaeschke’s Orchards, Lakeview Orchards, Lampiasi Bakery, Mass MoCA, McDonald’s, Northern Berkshire Creative Arts, Old Country Buffet, Papyri Books, The Party Place, Persnickety Toys, Price Chopper, Red Sauce Restaurante, Scarafoni Associates, Shamrock Aviation, SMB Insurance, Smith, Watson & Co., South Adams Savings Bank, Stop & Shop, Target Stores, The Hub Restaurant, Village Pizza, Walmart, Where’d You Get That, Williams College  Food Dept., & YMCA.

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Weekend Outlook: Summer Pride

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Check out the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend including festivals, pride night, free days, and more.

Editor's Pick

The Great Ladybug Release 
The Apple Barn, Bennington Vt.
Friday and Saturday
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join The Apple Barn to learn about ladybugs and why they are good for the environment. Enjoy a storywalk with the kids and you will also be able to release some ladybugs as you enjoy the farm.

More information here.

Multiple Days

2026 Berkshire Yoga Festival
Jiminy Peak, Hancock
June 11 to 14

Another year of yoga in the Berkshires is back featuring yoga teachers from around the world sharing their knowledge as well as local vendors, hiking, art, and more.

More information and tickets here.

Friday 

North Adams Pride Night
Main Street
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.

Come downstreet for the annual Pride Night featuring a drag story hour, local food vendors, dance parties, and more.

More information here.

Common Craft Night
165 East Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Bring your crafts and work on them with others in the community.

More information here.

Lebanon Valley Drift
Lebanon Valley Dragway, 
West Lebanon, N.Y.
Time: 2 to 8 p.m.

All driving levels are able to participate in the drift or just come to watch others. The food stand will be open to sit and enjoy the show.

More information here.

Saturday

Fair Gardens: Family Programming
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 11 a.m.

Design a little home a fairy would love to reside in. Open to ages 8 to 18 with family, bring your own garden type supplies or use from the library.

More information here.

Mass MoCA Free Day

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