Berkshire Nursing Families' Team Trivia Night Set for March 2

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WILLIAMSTOWN, MASS. — Berkshire Nursing Families will hold its 11th annual Team Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Williams Inn.

During this fun-filled night of trivia, food and entertainment, teams of six will compete for valuable prizes donated by local businesses including retreats, massages, gift certificates, photography, family museum passes and memberships.
Players can register all six team members at once or register as individuals and BNF will assemble a team. A minimum $70 per player donation (the cost of one BNF home visit) is required, but participants are encouraged to raise more through sponsorships from friends and family. In addition to prizes awarded to winning trivia teams, players will receive prizes for largest donation, most sponsors and other categories.
 
Sign-in begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner at 6:00 p.m. The trivia competition will begin at 7 p.m. Williamstown residents and former New York City comedians Eric Notke and Eric Kerns will emcee the event.
 
Since 1998, Berkshire Nursing Families has provided the only comprehensive lactation services available in Berkshire County, at no cost to families. Team Trivia night generates up to 50 percent of BNF's annual operating budget.
 
To register a team or an individual player, go to www.berkshirenursingfamilies.org. For more information, call Rosalie Girard at 413-743-5338 or email bnf.teamtrivia@gmail.com.

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Williams College Receives Anonymous $25M Gift to Support Projects

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williams College has received a $25 million gift commitment in support of three major initiatives currently underway on campus: constructing a new museum building, developing a comprehensive plan for athletics and wellbeing facilities, and endowing the All-Grant financial aid program. 
 
The donors, who wish to remain anonymous, say the gift reflects their desire to not only support Williams but also President Maud S. Mandel's strategic vision and plan for the college. 
 
"This remarkably generous commitment sustains our momentum for WCMA, will be a catalyst for financial aid, and is foundational for athletics and wellness. It will allow us to build upon areas of excellence that have long defined the college," Mandel said. "I could not be more appreciative of this extraordinary investment in Williams."
 
Of the donors' total gift, $10 million will help fund the first freestanding, purpose-built home for the Williams College Museum of Art (WCMA), a primary teaching resource for the college across all disciplines and home to more than 15,000 works. 
 
Each year, roughly 30 academic departments teach with WCMA's collection in as many as 130 different courses. 
 
The new building, designed by the internationally recognized firm SO-IL and slated to open in 2027, will provide dedicated areas for teaching and learning, greater access to the collection and space for everything from formal programs to impromptu gatherings. The college plans to fund at least $100 million of the total project cost with gifts.
 
Another $10 million will support planning for and early investments in a comprehensive approach to renewing the college's athletics and wellbeing facilities. 
 
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