Dalton Teen Wins National Pageant Title

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DALTON, Mass. — Alisa Marra, who was featured in the Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade as Junior Miss Massachusetts American Diamonds, has won the Miss American Diamonds Curvy Diva 2018-19 national title.

She also placed first in her age division in the talent competition.

Alisa is 17 and from Dalton, Mass., where she is a senior at Wahconah Regional High School. She is a member of the state champion cheerleading team and is one of the captains of the Western Mass-winning Unified Track team.

Miss American Diamonds is a Christian faith-based pageant program that was launched in 2013 for girls 4 and up. According to the pageant website, every participant has the same opportunity to win focusing on traits such as talent, how they interview, onstage presence, community service and leadership.

 

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Dalton CRA May Day Races Return May 5

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DALTON, Mass.  — The 47th annual Community Recreation Association May Day Races will be held Sunday, May 5, at Nessacus Middle School, with major sponsorship by Greylock Federal Credit Union.
 
Races include 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer, the Obstacles & Popsicles kids’ races for ages 8 and under, and a 1-mile Splatter Sprint for ages 8 and up, all with chip timing by Berkshire Running Center, along with an untimed fun walk.
 
The 5K road/trail race, 10K road race and fun walk begin at 9 a.m. The Obstacles & Popsicles races begin at 10 a.m., with the Splatter Sprint immediately following.
 
The first 100 runners to register (combined 5K/10K) will receive a long-sleeve wicking T-shirt. Every participant in the Obstacles & Popsicles kids’ races will receive a ribbon and freeze pop at the finish line. All proceeds benefit nonprofit CRA and Dalton Youth Center programs.
 
For more information or to register, visit www.daltoncra.org or contact the CRA at 413-684-0260. Online registration is also available at berkshirerunningcenter.com.
 
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