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Lanesborough, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Want to Preserve Your Memories? Lanesborough Public Library presents professional storyteller, Mary Jo Danckert Maichack, leading an engaging and fun four-part workshop in memoir writing for adults. Under a Massachusetts Cultural Council grant to the Lanesborough Public Library, professional storyteller, Mary Jo Danckert Maichack, will lead a four-part workshop in memoir writing in the Lanesborough Town Hall Community Room. Adults of any experience level may attend any number of the events. Writing prompts from literature will serve as models of strong memoir writing. Want to Preserve Your Memories? Come to this Engaging & Fun Workshop for Adults. Have you wanted to create your memoir and leave a record of your life, but haven’t found a way to get started? This workshop can help you! Using memoirs from writers past and present, professional storyteller Mary Jo Danckert Maichack gives you prompts for jogging important memories and events from your life so you can get into a writing flow. Interesting questions get your heart remembering and your hand writing. Easy, fun, totally non-judgmental, invaluable—as only you really know your life story. What a gift to leave for others! Free & Open to the Public. No registration required, but please plan to attend all 4 sessions! Tuesday afternoons, 1 - 2:30 pm. Oct. 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 12th, 2024 Lanesborough Town Hall Community Room, 83 North Main St Lanesborough. The Community Room is on the lower level of Town Hall (driveway just north of the building) and fully accessible. Contact the Lanesborough Public Library with any questions. 413-442-0222. Special thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support in providing this program.
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BABY & TODDLER PLAYGROUP @BECKETATHENAEUM
Becket, 10 to 11 a.m.
Circle time, stories, movement, music and play for kids birth through age 3. Siblings are always welcome. Coffee and tea for caregivers, snacks for kids. Masks optional.
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Adams, 6:30 p.m.
Meditation Workshop is a series of classes for silent meditation at Anahata Schoolhouse Yoga and Healing Arts Center 201 North Summer Street North Adams MA. The focus is help people enter into deeper states of peace in meditation and the active hours of life.
Meditation Workshop is an Interfaith gathering. People of all faith and philosophical traditions are welcome. After a brief introduction to meditation practice, there is a 30 minute silent meditation. Following the time of silence there is an informal conversation about ways to quiet the mind.
Emphasis is also on applying mindful awareness more consistently at work and home and in the context of all one's relationships and conversations. Will Raymond is an experienced meditation teacher. he is able to tailor comments to beginners and those with established meditation practice.
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Becket, 1 - 2 p.m.
Join us for this virtual program about historic shipwrecks that have occurred south and east of Massachusetts. The region has been called the Graveyard of the North Atlantic with over 3,000 wrecks there since European sailors first began exploring the shores of the western Atlantic. Because of the hazards experienced by ships sailing these waters, Massachusetts was the 18th century birthplace of the modern United States Coast Guard. This presentation will include an overview of shipwrecks, their causes, and the evolution of response resources and programs. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Presented in partnership with Friends of the Ashfield Public Library and other libraries from across MA & NH. Register for this Zoom presentation. @BecketAthenaeum
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MEDICARE READINESS SESSION
Great Barrington, 12 PM to 1 PM
Learn about Health New England's 2025 Medicare Advantage options from your local team. Health New England Medicare experts will explain the company's 2025 Medicare Advantage options and what you need to know when choosing a Medicare plan.
Fairfield Inn & Suites
249 Stockbridge Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Register or find other community Medicare sessions at healthnewengland.org/medicare/sessions, email msupport@hne.com for a 1:1 meeting, or call (877) 443-3314 for more information.
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FIRESIDE CHATS WITH BERKSHIRE ARTISTS
Lenox, 4 - 6 p.m.
Fireside Chats with Berkshire Artists Ilene Richard: Illustrating Vibrance A Journey Through Illustration & Fine Arts Join us for a special event on October 24, featuring Ilene Richard in "Illustrating Vibrance – A Journey Through Illustration & Fine Arts." As part of the Fireside Chats with Berkshire Artists series, this intimate evening will delve into Ilene’s vibrant career in both illustration and fine arts. This is a chance to hear firsthand about Ilene’s creative journey, her artistic process, and the vibrant stories behind her work. "Fireside Chats" sessions, held on select Thursdays this fall, offer in-depth discussions between artists and the community, each centered on a unique theme. Enjoy discounted cocktails, snacks, and lively conversation in a relaxed, creative atmosphere. It's the perfect way to connect with fellow artists and enthusiasts!
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MEDICARE READINESS SESSION
Great Barrington, Noon to 1 p.m.
Learn about Health New England's 2025 Medicare Advantage options from your local team. Health New England Medicare experts will explain the company's 2025 Medicare Advantage options and what you need to know when choosing a Medicare plan. Register or find other community Medicare sessions at healthnewengland.org/medicare/sessions, or email msupport@hne.com for a 1:1 meeting.
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Windsor | Adams | Alford | Amherst | Becket | Cheshire | Clarksburg | Connecticut | Dalton | Egremont | Florida | Great Barrington | Hancock | Hinsdale | Lanesborough | Lee | Lenox | Monterey | Mt. Washington | New Ashford | New Marlborough | New York | North Adams | Northampton | Otis | Peru | Pittsfield | Richmond | Sandisfield | Savoy | Sheffield | Springfield | State | Stephentown | Stockbridge | Tyringham | Vermont | W. Stockbridge | Washington | Williamstown, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Incorporated in 1994, we are thrilled to celebrate our organization’s 30th year providing services to people of all abilities around Berkshire, Hampden, and Hampshire Counties. This event will take place at Williams Inn on October 25th, 2024 from 4:30pm- 8:30pm, with VIP hour from 4:30pm-5:30pm. To fully celebrate this milestone, we’re inviting guests to party like it’s 1994 with BFAIR!
Over the past 30 years, we’ve had the opportunity to provide quality, individualized services to people with developmental disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injury. We are so grateful to our supportive community of individuals, families, and businesses who have championed this work. As we look towards the next 30 years, we are excited to celebrate and reflect on all the tremendous services provided and the impact it has made for so many people.
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ROCK & ROLL GRAVEYARD
Pittsfield, 7:30 p.m.
Get ready for an unforgettable Halloween tribute concert at The Colonial Theatre (111 South Street, Pittsfield, MA) produced by BTG, where local musicians channel the spirits of rock ‘n’ roll legends for a night of electrifying performances. Come dressed as your favorite zombified or ghostly rock star and immerse yourself in the eerie atmosphere. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit berkshiretheatre.org or call Berkshire Theatre Group's box office at 413-997-4444.
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AILEY II
Great Barrington, 8 p.m.
$36 – $76 Mahaiwe Member & Youth Discount Event
$36 Reserved
$56 Preferred
$76 Premium
Members receive $5 off each ticket
$15 ages 30 and under (visit the Box Office or call 413-528-0100, Wed – Sat, 12-4pm)
This year, Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance – marks its 50th anniversary of merging the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1974, this universally renowned company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. Under the leadership of Sylvia Waters, who served as artistic director for 38 seasons, Ailey II flourished into one of the most popular modern dance companies, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs. Today, with Artistic Director Francesca Harper at the helm, she brings fresh perspectives to Mr. Ailey’s legacy, while nurturing new creative voices and propelling the company forward.
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Lenox, 10 AM to 1 PM
Learn about Health New England's 2025 Medicare Advantage options from your local team. Health New England Medicare experts will explain your options and what you need to know when choosing a Medicare plan.
Marriott Courtyard
70 Pittsfield Rd.
Lenox, MA 01240
Register or find other community Medicare sessions at healthnewengland.org/medicare/sessions, email msupport@hne.com for a 1:1 meeting, or call (877) 443-3314 for more information.
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STORY TIME AT THE CLARKSBURG TOWN LIBRARY
Clarksburg, 10:00 a.m.
Join Miss Emilee and our wonderful community at the the Clarksburg Town Library as she leads us in stories, singing, and more. Ages 5 and under.
711 W Cross Rd
Clarksburg, MA
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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STORYTIME WITH STAY & PLAY @BECKETATHENAEUM
Becket, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Circle time, stories, movement, music and play for kids birth through age 3. Siblings are always welcome. Coffee and tea for caregivers, snacks for kids. Masks optional.
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AILEY II
Great Barrington, 3 p.m.
$36 – $76
Mahaiwe Member & Youth Discount Event
$36 Reserved
$56 Preferred
$76 Premium
Members receive $5 off each ticket
$15 ages 30 and under (visit the Box Office or call 413-528-0100, Wed – Sat, 12-4pm)
This year, Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance – marks its 50th anniversary of merging the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1974, this universally renowned company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. Under the leadership of Sylvia Waters, who served as artistic director for 38 seasons, Ailey II flourished into one of the most popular modern dance companies, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs. Today, with Artistic Director Francesca Harper at the helm, she brings fresh perspectives to Mr. Ailey’s legacy, while nurturing new creative voices and propelling the company forward.
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DALTON COUNTRY FEST
Dalton, 6 p.m.
The 1st Annual Dalton Country Fest featuring Hotshot Hillbillies, Whiskey Sour (members of Whiskey City), Kollin Kozlowski and Square Dancing with Cliff Brodeur & Terry Hall! Food will be available from Biggins Diggins This is a benefit for the Dalton Lions Club which is a fellowship of dedicated men and women volunteers who share a vision, passion and energy to make a positive impact helping others while making friends in a club atmosphere. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: The first 100 tickets are only $25 GA $30 Full bar available www.stationery-factory.com
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2ND ANNUAL SPOOKTACULAR HAYRIDE
Florida, 6 p.m.
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Adams, 2:30 p.m.
ADAMS — The Adams Lions Club’s annual, free children’s Halloween Parade steps off at 3 pm Sunday, Oct. 27.
Children should gather at 2:30 pm in the parking lot of the Adams Community Bank on Center Street (across from the Adams Hometown Market). The parade will proceed north onto Park Street, then turn right onto East Maple Street to the Adams Visitors Center parking lot, where the club will provide hotdogs and water to the marchers. Trick-or-treat candy will be distributed to children at the Visitors Center.
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Becket, 7 - 8 p.m.
Lighthouses and ghost stories often seem to go hand in hand. In the past, Jeremy has discussed the lovelorn spirit known as Ernie at Connecticut's New London Ledge Light, the piano playing ghost of Maine's Seguin Light, the mysterious Woman in White in the Isles of Shoals, as well as the spirit of a drowned lighthouse keeper at Penfield Reef in Connecticut. Who knows what fascinating and haunting tales Jeremy will come up with this time!
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Presented in partnership with Friends of the Ashfield Public Library and other libraries from across MA & NH.
Register for this Zoom presentation. @BecketAthenaeum
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Lanesborough, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Want to Preserve Your Memories? Lanesborough Public Library presents professional storyteller, Mary Jo Danckert Maichack, leading an engaging and fun four-part workshop in memoir writing for adults. Under a Massachusetts Cultural Council grant to the Lanesborough Public Library, professional storyteller, Mary Jo Danckert Maichack, will lead a four-part workshop in memoir writing in the Lanesborough Town Hall Community Room. Adults of any experience level may attend any number of the events. Writing prompts from literature will serve as models of strong memoir writing. Want to Preserve Your Memories? Come to this Engaging & Fun Workshop for Adults. Have you wanted to create your memoir and leave a record of your life, but haven’t found a way to get started? This workshop can help you! Using memoirs from writers past and present, professional storyteller Mary Jo Danckert Maichack gives you prompts for jogging important memories and events from your life so you can get into a writing flow. Interesting questions get your heart remembering and your hand writing. Easy, fun, totally non-judgmental, invaluable—as only you really know your life story. What a gift to leave for others! Free & Open to the Public. No registration required, but please plan to attend all 4 sessions! Tuesday afternoons, 1 - 2:30 pm. Oct. 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 12th, 2024 Lanesborough Town Hall Community Room, 83 North Main St Lanesborough. The Community Room is on the lower level of Town Hall (driveway just north of the building) and fully accessible. Contact the Lanesborough Public Library with any questions. 413-442-0222. Special thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support in providing this program.
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BABY & TODDLER PLAYGROUP @BECKETATHENAEUM
Becket, 10 to 11 a.m.
Circle time, stories, movement, music and play for kids birth through age 3. Siblings are always welcome. Coffee and tea for caregivers, snacks for kids. Masks optional.
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STORYTELLING IN THE BERKSHIRES
Williamstown, 6 p.m.
Local authors Jim and Karen Shepard will read short selections from the fiction of literary luminaries who have read their work in Williamstown over the years. This will be followed by a conversation about what it’s like for authors in today’s literary climate and a Q & A. This event, part of the Williamstown Library’s 150th anniversary year, is free to the public and will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Milne Public Library, 1095 Main Street in Williamstown.
The events and programs of the Williamstown Library’s 150th anniversary are made possible through generous funding by lead sponsor MountainOne, your local Berkshires bank.|
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Adams, 6:30 p.m.
Meditation Workshop is a series of classes for silent meditation at Anahata Schoolhouse Yoga and Healing Arts Center 201 North Summer Street North Adams MA. The focus is help people enter into deeper states of peace in meditation and the active hours of life.
Meditation Workshop is an Interfaith gathering. People of all faith and philosophical traditions are welcome. After a brief introduction to meditation practice, there is a 30 minute silent meditation. Following the time of silence there is an informal conversation about ways to quiet the mind.
Emphasis is also on applying mindful awareness more consistently at work and home and in the context of all one's relationships and conversations. Will Raymond is an experienced meditation teacher. he is able to tailor comments to beginners and those with established meditation practice.
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Lenox, 5 - 7 p.m.
Fireside Chats with Berkshire Artists Mollie Kellogg: "Incognito Witch" Art, Music, Playwrighting & Performance Join multi-talented artist Mollie Kellogg for an immersive evening where art, music, and performance converge. Best known for her "Incognito Witch" musical and art series, Kellogg will explore the intersection of visual arts, musical expression, and storytelling. Through her captivating characters, Kellogg examines themes of hidden empowerment and self-discovery, weaving together elements of painting, playwriting, and live performance. This event is a must-attend for those who appreciate the magical blend of creative disciplines and transformative narratives. Costume optional. "Fireside Chats" sessions, held on select Thursdays this fall, offer in-depth discussions between artists and the community, each centered on a unique theme. Enjoy discounted cocktails, snacks, and lively conversation in a relaxed, creative atmosphere. It's the perfect way to connect with fellow artists and enthusiasts!
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Pittsfield, 5 - 8 p.m.
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Framework will feature a new exhibition entitled the “Art of Food”, November 1 -27, at Framework by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (437 North Street).
“Art of Food” will exhibit paintings, mixed media, photography, and even a LEGO® sculpture that fit the broad theme of “food”. The exhibit is being held to benefit the Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. Thankful Food Drive running November 1 through November 30 in downtown locations to be announced. Donations of non-perishable food items collected will benefit the South Community Food Pantry and St. Joseph’s Church Food Pantry. Artists have agreed to donate 10% percent or more of the purchase price of their artwork to the Thankful Food Drive.
For more information, call Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. at 413-443-6501.
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NAVIGATING BY THE NIGHT SKY WITH BECKET DARK SKIES @BECKETATHENAEUM
Becket, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Learn how to navigate by the night sky like the man and the girl in The Bear by Andrew Krivak (available at the library) – The Becket Athenaeum Big Read title. Join Destin Heilman of Becket Dark Skies at a local Becket property to view the night sky and to learn how it’s been used for navigation since before the dawn of GPS being at our fingertips. If you have a telescope, please feel free to bring it! Cosponsored by Becket Dark Skies. Registration required.
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FRANKENWEENIE
, 7 p.m.
Young Victor Frankenstein resurrects his beloved dog Sparky in Tim Burton’s touching homage to Mary Shelley.
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Becket, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Circle time, stories, movement, music and play for kids birth through age 3. Siblings are always welcome. Coffee and tea for caregivers, snacks for kids. Masks optional.
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FIRST BAPTIST NORTH ADAMS HARVEST FAIR
North Adams, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
First Baptist North Adams invites you to stop by our annual Harvest Fair - something for everyone! We have attic treasures, homemade soups and baked goods, all kinds of handmade craft items, a "S'elfie" photo station, our amazing baskets in our Chinese auction and the return of the Fish Bowl!
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HOOSAC HARVEST VENDOR AND CRAFT FAIR
Cheshire, 9 to 3
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Windsor | Pittsfield, 2 - 5 p.m.
Monday, November 4, 2024 from 2 – 4 p.m. in K111 theatre on the BCC campus
Networking Hour: 4 – 5 p.m. in the Koussevitzky lobby
Battlemind Plus: Transitioning from Combat to Home
BattleMind Plus describes the impact of the deployment cycle on service members, the changes caused by military training and immersion in a combat setting, and the cultural challenges in the transition home. Kevin Lambert, Iraq Army veteran offers a first-person account of his experiences and wisdom gained in his transition home.
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