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LENOX APPLE SQUEEZE
Lenox, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

The Lenox Chamber of Commerce will host the 40th annual Apple Squeeze, a two-day festival for all ages featuring more than 100 vendors, games and shows for children, wagon rides around town, a 5k race, Children’s Olympics, t-shirts sold for tye-dying and much more. Attendees will enjoy live performances for all ages from Terry a La Berry to Rev Tor at two locations on both days. Browse through local handcrafted jewelry, woven baskets, soaps, quilts, photography, paintings, woodworks, and much more. Enjoy everything apple: pies, cakes, sauce, cider, donuts, muffins, and ice cream. There will also be non-apple products served as well such as kettle corn, cake slices over a foot tall, famous corn chowder, food trucks, taco in a bag, and ice cream. For general information, visit the event website.

CRYSTAL MOREY: VENUS ON THE WAVES

North Adams, 11:00 a.m.
CRYSTAL MOREY: Venus on the Waves September 21–November 2, 2019 at Ferrin Contemporary 1315 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams Opening Reception and Artist Talk: Saturday, September 21st , 5–7 p.m. Venus on the Waves, a solo exhibition by California-based artist Crystal Morey, introduces a new series of ceramic sculptures exploring 18th century female archetypes and their relationship to the present-day, changing, natural world

PITTSFIELD REPAIR CAFE
Pittsfield, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

The Pittsfield Repair Cafe will be held in the basement of St. Stephen's Church, 67 East St. (entrance on Allen Street). All are welcome to bring one or two household items for free repair. In addition to making repairs, the cafe offers free refreshments, a "free table" of useful items, and live music. Donations to help cover the cost of supplies, refreshments, and other expenses are welcome, but not required.

DAN TEPFER, PIANO -- GOLDBERG VARIATIONS/VARIATIONS

New Marlborough, 4:30 p.m.
Jazz and Classical interpretations of Bach’s prized Goldberg Variations that ring praise from both worlds. “This is no stunt but a fresh musical exploration,” enthuses classical critic Anthony Tommasini of the New York Times while Carlo Wolff of JazzTimes declares “Tepfer is not in awe of the Baroque master; rather, he makes Bach a colleague in joy.” A jazz-Bach meeting ground at the Meeting House. Harold Lewin Memorial Concert Domaney’s Liquors and Fine Wines will be hosting a special wine tasting after the concert. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dan-tepfer-piano-goldberg-variationsvariations-tickets-65040683435

PORK CHOP DINNER
Cheshire, 5-6 p.m.

Cheshire United Methodist Church will be holding a dinner on at the church hall at 197 Church St. The menu for the dinner is breaded pork chops, broccoli, roasted potatoes, applesauce, biscuit, beverage and No Bake Banana Split Cake for dessert. Some take-outs will be available. The cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children; a portion of the proceeds goes to missions. To reserve a dinner, call Jeanne at 413-663-3630 by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 20, and leave a name, phone number and the number of dinners needed (whether adult or child).

CLASSICAL GUITARIST
Adams, 5-6 p.m.

Classical guitarist Fraser Andras will plat the Real Eyes Gallery at 71 Park St. to celebrate the final day of William Riley's "Interrupted Landscape" exhibit.

LENOX CONTRA DANCE

Lenox, 7:45 - 11:00 p.m.
Music by Chimney Swift - Zoë Madonna (accordion, vocals), Cecile Leroy (cello, vocals), Daniel Raine (cittern, guitar), and Yaron Shragai (Doumbek, Cajón, Whistles, Recorders) with caller Dereck Kalish. Come join us contra dancing to live music with a different band and caller each month on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicap accessible) ballroom with a raised stage. Admission is $12 and $6 for students. New Dancers - 2nd dance free! Dances begin with a 15 minute beginner introduction at 7:45 followed by dancing from 8:00 to 11:00. Refreshments are offered during the social break from dancing. All the dances are taught. No partner necessary. Come alone or bring friends.

FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL GALA
Great Barrington, 8 p.m.

Comedian and one-liner wonder Demetri Martin will headline the 2019 Fairview Hospital Gala, Fairview’s largest annual benefit, bringing his one-man show "Wandering Mind" to the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. Dr. George Veinoglou, board-certified in both surgery and wound medicine, is being celebrated as Fairview’s 2019 Gala Honoree. Gala packages, including pre-show dinner and performance, are available by calling The Community Relations Department at Fairview Hospital at 413-413-9609. Show only tickets are available by calling the Mahaiwe at 413-528-0100.

LANESBOROUGH LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Lanesborough, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Friends of the Lanesborough Library will hold the group’s annual book sale in the Community Room of the Lanesborough Town Hall. A special preview for the Friends will take place Friday, Sept 20, from 6 to 8 pm. New and renewal memberships will be taken at the door. Book lovers are invited to being their favorite titles for a professional appraisal at this year’s event. Charges are $2 per book or three for $5.

DRURY BAND BOTTLE DRIVE
North Adams, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Band students will collect bottles and cans in neighborhoods across North Adams. Call or text us at 413-652-1707 to schedule a pickup. Band parents will also be on hand at the Northern Berkshire Container Redemption Center (1000 Mass Ave.) to accept bottle and can donations.

VOICES FOR RECOVERY WALK AND RALLY
North Adams, Noon-4 p.m.

Members of the northern Berkshire community will gather to remember those lost, learn about resources, and celebrate recovery from addiction with hope for the future with the annual Voices for Recovery event, which will be centered at Colegrove Park and will include a recovery walk through downtown North Adams. The event will include resource tables representing local recovery services and providers. Participants will have an opportunity to create remembrance stars for those who lost their lives due to addiction. Members of the community will speak about their personal connection to addiction and recovery. There will be family activities and music, and members of the community will offer words and recollections. A food truck will be on-site with food available for purchase. T-shirts will be available for a requested donation. For more information, including ordering t-shirts for the event, visit the Coalition's website.

SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

SANCTUARY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Lenox, 1-3 p.m.

Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries and the Lenox Garden Club will join together to commemorate the founding of the sanctuary 90 years ago. The outdoor event at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary also kicks off the Lenox Garden Club Education Endowment, which will support Mass Audubon’s Berkshire Environmental Literacy Program, a comprehensive science education program for students of preschool age through graduate school designed to educate and inspire the next generation to love and protect nature. The event, called Birds, Blossoms and Brunch, will begin at noon on the lawn with hors d’oeuvres and drinks and an opportunity to meet a few wildlife ambassadors (live animals) from Nature Matters. Then the festivities move into the sanctuary's 18th century barn for a brunch catered by Kate Baldwin. After the brunch, guests may join an Audubon sanctuary educator for bird walks or stroll on beautiful sanctuary trails. Limited tickets are available for Sunday’s event, but donations can still be made to support the endowment. To purchase tickets or make a contribution, call the Pleasant Valley office at 413-637-0320.

LENOX APPLE SQUEEZE
Lenox, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

SYMPHONY KICKOFF BRUNCH
Vermont, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sage City Symphony will host a brunch at a private residence in North Bennington, Vt., to kick off the start of the symphony’s 2019-2020 season. The menu will feature bagels with cream cheese and smoked salmon, assorted quiches, fruit salads, breakfast sweets, mimosas, orange juice, coffee, tea, and much more. Tickets for this annual fund-raiser are $25 per person; proceeds will be used to help meet expenses of Sage City Symphony, which is a registered federal nonprofit organization in the State of Vermont that relies entirely on generous donations, gifts in kind, grants, and volunteer services from individuals, local foundations, businesses, and sponsors. Concerts are always free and open to all. Reservations for the brunch may be made by calling 802-375-9263 by Sept. 20.

CALF CUDDLING
Pittsfield, 11 a.m.
Hancock Shaker Villages introduces a new program, Calf Cuddling, on Sundays. Sixty-minute sessions for up to two people are $100. Registration is required online or by calling 413-443-0188. Learn about the farm at Hancock Shaker Village and the sensitive and intuitive nature of cows while petting, brushing and walking the village’s newest additions. This wellness trend is the village’s most recent addition to animal-centric holistic health programs, such as goat yoga. Sessions are recommended for those ages 5 and older. The weekly program continues through Nov. 10.

PAINT AND SIP "RAINBOW TO THE RESCUE"

Lee, 1:00 p.m.
Be inspired and show your support! Join us SUN 9/22/19 1-3pm for a Paint and Sip fundraiser to benefit Mike Leahey and Family. You’ll learn how to paint this inspirational image of “Rainbow to the Rescue” on a large 16x20 canvas. At the Greenock Country Club, 220 W. Park St., Lee, MA. All painting materials, instruction and donation included for $35. Food and beverages available for purchase. Reserve your seats at https://berkshirepaintandsip.squarespace.com/deliveries/sun-922-1pm-open-to-the-public-rainbow-to-the-rescue-lee-ma or by calling (413) 205-8346.

MARGARET ATWOOD IN HD

Great Barrington, 2 p.m.
This September, the wait will be over…The Testaments, Margaret Atwood’s highly anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, is revealed. The momentous literary event will be celebrated with an exclusive cinema broadcast, as Fane Productions present an evening with the Canadian novelist, poet, literary critic and inventor. The publication of Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale in 1985 and the current, Emmy Award-winning television series have created a cultural phenomenon, as handmaids have become a symbol of women’s rights and a protest against misogyny and oppression. From the London stage, Atwood will be interviewed by broadcaster and author Samira Ahmed in a conversation spanning the length of Atwood’s remarkable career, her diverse range of works, and why she has returned to her seminal handmaid story, 34 years later. Click here for tickets and more information. Mahaiwe

JUILLIARD QUARTET

Connecticut, 3 p.m.
Mozart: String Quartet in B Flat Major, K. 458 “The Hunt” Britten: String Quartet No. 3 in G Major, Op. 94 Brahms: String Quartet in A minor, Op. 51 No. 2 Part of Music Mountain Chamber Music Concert Series, presenting world-renowned string quartets in an intimate setting on Sunday afternoons at 3 pm through September 22.

OPEN MIC
Pittsfield, 3-5 p.m.

A free open mic, poetry and music will be held at Bob's, 21 First St., every Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m., with optional discussion after the show. Friendly and air-conditioned environment. For more info, send an email or look on Facebook.

DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES
Lenox, 4 p.m.

The Lenox Library begins its latest Distinguished Lecture Series, now in its 13th year, presents Eugene J. Johnson, Amos Lawrence professor of art, emeritus, will present "Inventing the Opera House: Theater Architecture in Renaissance and Baroque Italy." Johnson traces the invention of the opera house, a building type of world-wide importance. The lecture is free.

PUMPKINS AND MUM TO BENEFIT

New York, 5:30 p.m.
An evening of fun & fundraising! Join us SUN 9/22/19 5:30-7:30pm for a Paint and Sip fundraiser to benefit Lebanon Valley Seniors and Charlie's Food Pantry. You’ll learn how to paint this classic autumn image of "Pumpkins and Mums” on a large 16x20 canvas. At the Immaculate Conception Church, 732 State Route 20, New Lebanon, NY. All painting materials, instruction and donation included for $35. Snacks and non-alcohol sips available for purchase. Alcohol not permitted. Reserve your seats at https://berkshirepaintandsip.squarespace.com/deliveries/sun-922-530pm-open-to-the-public-pumpkins-and-mums-new-lebanon-ny or by calling (413) 205-8346.

MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

'WORKSHOPPING THE ANNUAL APPEAL LETTER'
Pittsfield, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires presents “Workshopping the Annual Appeal Letter” at Hilton Garden Inn in Pittsfield. The cost is $40 for NPC members and $50 for nonmembers. Instructor Jenni Haley is a writer and consultant with over 15 years of nonprofit communications and fundraising experience. This workshop will help fundraising staff strengthen their copywriting skills and compose clear, bold appeal letters that emotionally connect with donors. Group discussion and writing exercises are designed to help participants tap into their organization’s core values, and write fearlessly and simply. For more information or to register, visit the website.

MEET ME AT THE CLARK
Williamstown, 2 p.m.

Meet Me at the Clark, a free gallery talk program specially designed for persons with dementia and their caregivers, will be held at the Clark Art Institute. To register in pairs (persons with dementia and their caregivers), call 413-458-0563. Groups are welcome. Participants should plan to arrive at the admissions desk of the Manton Research Center between 2 and 2:30 p.m. From September through June, the Clark is closed on Mondays, providing a safe and private atmosphere in which specially trained docents facilitate open-ended conversations about art.

TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

'SOCIAL MEDIA HACKS'
North Adams, 10 a.m.12:30 p.m.

The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires presents a workshop on “Social Media Hacks” at MCLA’s Design Lab on 49 Main St. The cost is $25 for NPC members and $35 for nonmembers. Instructor Dawn Stanyon of Professionality Consulting will explain how to “develop a social media system for your organization that works for you, that doesn’t take up all of your time, that conveys your brand, and gets people in your door.” To register, visit the website.

SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL YOUTH OPEN HOUSE
North Adams, 4-6 p.m.

18 Degrees, formerly Berkshire Children and Families, is launching West Main Connection, an expansion of the 18 Degrees Safe and Successful Youth Initiative (SSYI). Community members are invited to meet the staff and learn more about the program at an open house at the new West Main Connection offices located at 6 West Main St. West Main Connection will provide services that engage young people ages 17-24 years old who are at highest risk of being involved in criminal and/or gang activity. The program employs street outreach, case management, and mental health services (provided in partnership with the Brien Center) to support young people and connect them to community resources. The goal of the program is to promote positive youth development and divert young people from activities that may lead them deeper into the criminal justice system.

BERKSHIRE COUNTY SCHOOL FAIR

Pittsfield, 5:30 p.m.

With increasing educational opportunities in Berkshire County, ranging from public schools and charter schools to independent schools, the opportunity for choice has never been more available! This fair, to be held at Miss Hall's School on Holmes Road, explores the preK-12 school options available in the Berkshires and surrounding area. Meet with school representatives, learn about programs, and collect some giveways. Nineteen schools will have tables at the fair. Ample parking is available.

WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

MASS SERVICE ALLIANCE
Pittsfield, 3-5 p.m.

The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires will host the Massachusetts Service Alliance at Zion Lutheran Church on First Street. Nonprofits are invited to learn about the resources and technical support available to organizations interested in applying for AmeriCorps, Commonwealth Corps, or other funding opportunities such as grants for Martin Luther King Day of Service, National Volunteer Week, or Youth Development Volunteer Initiatives. To register for this free event, visit the website.

SOLARIZE MASS PRESENTATION
Williamstown, 6:30 p.m.

The Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation will host a presentation about Solarize Mass Plus Williamstown/North Adams, the state-sponsored volunteer campaign to facilitate adoption of sustainable technologies through discounted pricing. The campaign is promoting PV solar panels and house electrical storage (batteries) for residents and small businesses in Williamstown and North Adams.

THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

FARM FRIENDS
Pittsfield, 10:30 a.m.
Farm Friends, a Hancock Shaker Village program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers, will be held Thursdays. Each week, children meet a farm animal, enjoy a story, and make a simple craft. This program is included with admission (free to members).

THE LAST PICTURE SHOW (1971)

Great Barrington, 7 p.m.
It’s 1951 in small-town Texas and the local teenagers are coming of age in a stagnant setting. Starring Timothy Bottoms and Jeff Bridges, a supporting cast includes an Academy Award-winning performance by Cloris Leachman and the film debut of Cybill Shepherd. click here for tickets and more information Mahaiwe

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