 Tips for Managing Spring AllergiesIt's happening—delicate snowdrops nodding in the breeze, maple buckets being hung (and re-hung), and the first pussy willows bursting forth from their winter cocoons.  Edgerton Taking Part-Time Role at Mount GreylockThe Mount Greylock Regional School District is formalizing a partnership with an area leader in the field of cultural proficiency.  Lenox Library Association to Host Charity Poker NightThis fundraising event will be hosted by Max Scherff, a Trustee of the Lenox Library Association, to offer community members and card players an opportunity to play poker while supporting a meaningful cause – the Lenox Library.  MassWildlife: Black bears are active and searching for foodIf you have bird feeders or if you keep chickens, bee hives, or livestock, act now to keep bears wild and out of neighborhoods. Mass Cultural Council Festivals, Projects Grants AvailableGrants of $2,500 for organizations to fund activities that provide public benefit using the arts, humanities, or sciences  Ventfort Hall Names First Director of Programming and EventsGaia was appointed in January.  Ghost Tour at Ventfort HallThe tour will take place at 8 pm on Saturday April 20.  North Adams to Begin Study of Veterans Memorial Bridge AlternativesBacked by a $750,000 federal grant for a planning study, North Adams and Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art are looking to undo some of that damage. Dalton Board of Health Approves Green Burial VerbiageThe trustees started exploring this initiative in April when they were thinking about updating fees. Bartels brought the option before the board after noticing that Great Barrington approved green burials in August 2020.  Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. Al DiMuzio"It wasn't 100 percent consistent but I was afforded the opportunity to get to know other people with different religion, beliefs, backgrounds and culture and to be able to embrace that." No Drought Conditions in Berkshire CountyAll regions of the state remain in Level 0-Normal Conditions.  Pittsfield ConCom OKs Zebra Mussel TreatmentOn Thursday, the panel approved a notice of intent application for the use of EarthTec QZ within a specified treatment area of the lake. Ventfort Hall's 2024 Season: Reviving the Spirit of Festival HouseThe 2024 season at Ventfort Hall takes inspiration from the work of Bruno and Claire Aron and their daughters Madeline and Judy during the 1950s. Literacy Network to host KidNet at the Norman Rockwell MuseumKidNet is being offered in partnership with the Norman Rockwell Museum, which is offering free entry to its exhibits for LitNet learners, and the librarians of Stockbridge Library, who will be present to help families sign up for library cards. Market 32 Raises Funds to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy AssociationThe Muscular Dystrophy Association is committed to saving and improving the lives of kids and adults living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related life-threatening neuromuscular diseases that take away physical strength and mobility.  West Side Residents Build Ideal Neighborhood At Zoning SessionResidents mapped out a West Side they would like to see during an input session this week, utilizing multi-use properties to create robust density. Lenox Job FairAdmission is free for attendees.  Hoosac Valley Teacher Nominated for Outstanding Educator AwardSt. Pierre-McGinnis joins eight other educators who will be recognized for their teaching excellence, especially in the face of challenging situations, as well as their contributions to the communities in which they live and work.  Marchetti Announces Jazz Art Contest WinnersPittsfield High School has 75 jazzy artworks in City Hall, one of which was chosen to represent the 2024 Pittsfield City Jazz Festival.  MountainOne Marks 175 Years Since FoundingMountainOne ended a successful 175th anniversary year approaching $1 billion in assets and a future that looks to be "busy."  Clark Art Presents Art Making WorkshopThe free workshop takes place in the Michael Conforti Pavilion, located in the Clark Center. MassDOT: South County Road WorkLane closures will be in place during the construction operations and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones.  Family Center of Northern Berkshire Touch a Truck EventThe event will be held at 210 State Street in North Adams.  Weekend Outlook: Student Art, Music & HistoryWith the area warming up, events are blooming in the Berkshires this weekend, including an egg hunt, live music, fitness events, and more. Clark Art Airs Production of 'La Rondine'The Clark broadcasts the opera in its auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. |
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