The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Walk takes place at The Common beginning at 10 a.m. Registration for this non-competitive event begins at 9 a.m.
From 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Dan Smith, chef-owner of John Andrews Farmhouse Restaurant in South Egremont, will be sharing some tips and tricks on how to cook seasonally, and offering up a warm and delicious sample of housemade ricotta gnocchi and butternut squash sage brown butter sauce made with High Lawn Farm milk and produce from the market
At the same time, Anna Gershenson, of PCTV's The Natural Cook, will demonstrate how to make a chicken salad with green sauce with produce from the market.
In lieu of an October 3rd Thursday, the Office of Cultural Development will host a Harvest Festival at the market from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The festival will feature:
Greylock Federal Credit Union Halloween Costume Parade with giveaways
FREE rides with the Roaming Railroad
FREE bouncy house
Pumpkin painting
Dancing with tunes from a Harminy Entertainment DJ
Interactive hula hoop demos and performances from Pittsfield City Hoopla
State Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier and The Unclaimed Property Division from State Treasurer Deb Goldberg's office will be checking names of Massachusetts residents to see if they have any unclaimed property.
After an exceptionally busy visit in August, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's E-ZPass Van will return to distribute free E-ZPass transponders to market shoppers.
The 12th annual Pittsfield City Jazz Festival continues with local and touring musicians and an exhibit by award-winning photojournalist Ken Franckling - Jazz In The Key Of Light - at The Whit.
This Friday, Scott Robinson performs at Flavours. Karrin Allyson and her trio take the stage at The Colonial Theatre on Saturday with America's Big Band, the U.S. Army's 19-piece Jazz Ambassadors, who have received worldwide acclaim performing America's original art form. The evening will also feature the Berkshires Jazz Youth Ensemble, in residence at Herberg Middle School.
The Raptor Project is an outstanding array of birds of prey - eagles, hawks, falcons and owls - displayed in a natural habitat. This exciting presentation and exhibit has won the attention and hearts of millions of people throughout the U.S. Showtimes at The Berkshire Carousel are at 1 & 3 p.m. Free.
The Berkshire Healthcare Harvest Run to benefit BCC's Nursing Program will take place at Paterson Field House, 1350 West St., from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Run the scenic cross-country trails at BCC in this free event. (See registration fees for runners online.) Races include Individual & Three-Person Team 5K Trail Run; Kid's 1-Mile Fun Run; and Individual & Three-Person Team 5K Trail Run. Enjoy free refreshments and get a taste of foods from around the world at the Harvest Run Cook-off.
Paint "Dirty Martini" at The Dirty Brush from 6-8:30 p.m. This canvas is good for couples, too. Paint a pair of martini glasses toasting! 141 North Street. Call (413) 442-9300 to reserve your spot!
Barrington Stage Company presents an exploration of friendship, politics and leadership - a comedic and dramatic clash of two great minds and one great heart of the 20th century inspired by an actual event. In 1921, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and President Warren G. Harding took a camping trip together into the Maryland woods to escape civilization; what they couldn't escape was each other. Now through Sunday at St. Boyd-Quinson Mainstage, 30 Union Street.
The 7th annual Berkshire Drum & Dance Fest will be held at Berkshire Community College's Boland Theatre on Friday from 7-9 p.m. This year's theme is "Honoring West African traditions: Djembe, Doun Doun and Balafon." This community event celebrates the spirit of drum and dance and supports the Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center, a non-profit conservation and education organization in Windsor, Mass.
Moments House presents a workshop for those who want to learn to knit as well as experienced knitters. Bring a friend! Each participant will need to order a pattern for a pullover sweater, any size. Details on website. Also, please have your needles and yarn.
Knitting instructor Julie will meet anyone who would like assistance with purchasing needles and yarn at Joann Fabrics at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20. Workshop will begin at 12 p.m.
Pittsfield's city-owned community arts center, the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, features nine working artist studios, a ceramics studio, a community room and an art gallery with changing exhibitions, classes, performances + more!
28 Renne Ave. | Wed-Sat, 11-4
The Visual Poetry of Suburban Pittsfield, oil on canvas paintings by artist Morris Bennett, will be on view now through October 29 at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts.
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BRPC Votes in New Director, Bids Farewell to Matuszko
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The BRPC board voted Thursday to make Laura Brennan its next executive director.
Brennan is the economic development program manager for the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission. She has been in the role since July 2023 but has been with BRPC since 2017, first serving as the senior planner of economic development.
She earned her bachelor's degree from Franklin & Marshall College in Pennsylvania and earned a graduate-level certificate in local government leadership and management from Suffolk University.
Brennan was the preferred candidate the Executive Search Committee, which voted last week to present her and candidate Jason Zogg to the full committee. Zogg withdrew his application on Wednesday.
Board members congratulated Brennan, who was in attendance, with Chair Douglas McNally saying they have her back.
The commission voted to create a three-person negotiation subcommittee with executive committee members Malcolm Fick, Buck Donovan, and Sam Haupt. They will negotiate benefits, compensation, and terms of employment.
Brennan will be taking over for retiring Executive Director Thomas Matuszko. Matuszko was appointed as executive director in 2018, having previously been a principal planner from 1997 to 2000 and then assistant director from 2001. The new director will be the fourth in nearly 60 years.
Matuszko gave his last executive director report, amending the bylaws and changing the wordage to be more inclusive among other notes.
McNally said he was grateful that he made sure to do that before his leave.
Since it was Matuszko's last meeting those in attendance thanked him for his time at the BRPC.
"I had to just say you have had a huge positive impact on the Berkshires and thank you," said McNally.
"Thanks for my internship, Tom, 20-plus years ago, and everything you've done for Berkshire County," said Sarif and Matuszko said he was happy to still see her here after this long.
"I think Laura has learned a lot from you, and so she'll just be able to carry on. And so tonight is a great night for Berkshire County," said Christine Rasmussen.
"It's really, it's been a great ride, and I've enjoyed it almost all the time," said Matuszko. "There have been only very few times that hasn't been extremely enjoyable and satisfying. So I mostly appreciate the support that you all have given me and delegates and alternates over the years have given me and provide our staff."
He urged them to have the same relationship with Brennan, and provide her the help and support to be successful.
"Thank you for all you've provided me with an opportunity, a great opportunity. I couldn't have asked for a better career."
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Students at Wahconah Regional High School are urging the state to fully fund Rural School Aid that supports essential services that shape their future.
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