Call For Nominations for the Teacher of the Month Series

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
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The Teacher of the Month series has been renewed for another 12 months, and we need nominations. The 12-month series is in partnership with Berkshire Community College. 
 
Throughout the first season, we met some of the outstanding teachers in Berkshire County who have influenced and inspired the next generation, and we know there are more. Submit a nomination for a teacher who deserves the spotlight here
 
"Teachers are an integral part of a community and often go underappreciated despite their impact," iBerkshires Publisher Osmin Alvarez said. "A good teacher not only teaches the curriculum to the students but does so in a way that inspires them to become part of a community and change it for the better."
 
Last year's honorees were teachers from various grades and schools, including Gabriel Abbott Memorial School, Mount Greylock Regional School, Berkshire Family YMCA and Mount Everett Regional School.
 
These educators influenced their program or school's culture by participating in or spearheading extracurricular activities or fundraising opportunities for local organizations. 
 
This year, we hope to see even more nominations for teachers, professors, paraprofessionals, and all the educators who have had a clear and lasting impact on their students, colleagues, and the community.
 
Thank you to everyone who sent in a nomination last year. Nominate a teacher here
 
Last year's honorees were: 
 
May: Williamstown Elementary School kindergarten teacher Jenna Dickinson. 
 
June: Morningside Community School fourth-grade teacher Breanna Sumy
 
July: Berkshire Family YMCA preschool teacher Marissia Bibbo-LaFog
 
August: 18 Degrees prekindergarten teacher Celia Armstrong 
 
September: Mount Greylock Regional School physics teacher Shawn Burdick 
 
October: Morris Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Ashley Scherben
 
November: Mount Everett Regional School science teacher Asha Von Ruden 
 
December: Stearns Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Krista Harrington
 
January: Hoosac Valley Elementary School kindergarten teacher Sarah Leidhold
 
February: Clarksburg School prekindergarten teacher Mary Quinto
 
March: Gabriel Abbott Memorial School third-grade teacher Kimberly Wall 
 
AprilBerkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School history teacher Alla Chelukhova

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Weekend Outlook: Cabin Fever

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Check out the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend, including art, fun, maple sugar and more.

Editor's picks

North Adams First Friday
Downtown North Adams
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.

Music, art, and games will fill downtown North Adams for its First Friday event, themed "Cabin Fever." 

Participating businesses will have extended hours and many galleries will host openings, closings, and other special events.

More information here

Multiple Days

Berkshire Botanical Bulb Show
Feb. 20 to March 20

The Fitzpatrick Greenhouse at Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to welcome the new season amongst hundreds of flowering bulbs.

The greenhouse is free and open to the public. More information here.

Lee High Drama Presents 'The Addams Family'
300 Greylock St., Lee
Friday through Sunday

Lee Memorial High stages the musical comedy of the infamous Addams family in the auditorium. 

Tickets are $10 adults and $8 for students and seniors. 

More information and tickets here.

Maple Weekend
Various Sugarhouses
Saturday and Sunday

Local sugarhouses will be open for tours and selling products during Maple Weekend. Read our story here. More information here.

Friday

Disney After Dark Karaoke
Methuselah Bar, Pittsfield
Time: 9 p.m.

Enjoy drinks and belting out your favorite Disney tunes.

More information here.

'Glow Ocean': First Friday Opening Reception
Eagle Street, North Adams
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.

Future Gallery's opening reception makes it look like you're under water. The walls will be glowing with underwater creatures, coral, and more. The work was made by 75 locals.

Stay for the after-party dancing at 8.

More information here.

AYJ Musical Bingo
American Legion, North Adams
Time: 7 p.m.
 
Great prizes, raffles, and snacks, all supporting children with cancer. Hosted by AYJ Fund's volunteer and princess Rhaya Wright.
 
Tickets are $30; more information here
 

Saturday

Cosmic Bowling: Strike Out Glioblastoma
K&M Bowling, Pittsfield
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.

Enjoy music, black lights, party lights, and of course bowling for a good cause. There will also be raffles and T-shirt sales to help raise money for glioblastoma research.

More information here.

Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Greylock Glen, Adams
Time: 1 p.m.
 
These easy-paced, 1 to 3-mile guided hikes are geared for seniors, but open to all ages. A wonderful opportunity to join other hiking enthusiasts who share in the joy of the great outdoors. Hiking times may vary from 90 minutes to two hours. Be prepared for variable weather, wear appropriate clothing and sturdy boots.
 
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