 'Moby-Dick' Read-a-thonThis is the 8th annual read-a-thon.  BArT Upcoming Enrollment DeadlineInterested families should note that the best way to secure a seat, or a desirable waitlist spot for the 2024-2025 school year is to apply before the Aug. 22 deadline. CHP ParentChild+ Program Accepting South Berkshire FamiliesParent Child+ families meet twice weekly for 30-45 minute with an early learning mentor who shares reading and creative play skills that support child development.  Jazz Concert at Ventfort HallThe Jazz of the Gilded Age concert will include works from the Great American Songbook by Gershwin, Porter and Berlin and more. George W. Michael on the saxophone and clarinet, Michael Shirtz on piano and vocals and Jason Emmond on bass will perform music from this golden era. Pittsfield Sees Updated Code Thanks to Review CommitteeSince September 2022, the committee has worked to rid the code of outdated language, typos, duplications, and conflicts — including the addition of gender-neutral language throughout.  The Bow Wow Bus Has LaunchedThe Greylock Canine Club's Bow Wow Bus took its inaugural field trip Friday morning to the Spruces. Bristol, Conn., Downs SteepleCatsGavin Greger went 3-for-5 with a triple and a double Sunday to lead the Bristol Blues to an 11-5 win over the North Adams SteepleCats in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.  Berkshire Force Finishes Pool Play .500 at World SeriesThe Berkshire Force 12-and-under travel softball team Sunday went 1-1 to finish pool play with a record of 2-2 at the Babe Ruth World Series.  Q&A: Keith Girouard Reflects on Tenure, Small Business LandscapeKeith Girouard, longtime regional director of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, has announced his retirement at the end of this month.  Melville SymposiumLectures take place at the Berkshire Athenaeum (1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA) and are free and open to the public. A reception at Arrowhead (780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA) follows.  Anthony Birthplace Museum Hosts Tea Party, Poetry ReadingThe Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum will hold an afternoon tea featuring poetry readings by Nancy Manning and Karen Giosek.  Rodriguez Leads Millers in Battle for First PlaceBrian Rodriguez went 3-for-3 with a home run and a double on Sunday to lead the GB Millers to a 3-2 win over the Berkshire Bandits in the Berkshire Adult Baseball League's 20-and-over division. Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Launches Equity FundBerkshire Taconic Community Foundation Launches Equity Fund, a BIPOC Community Directed Grant Program to Advance Equity Spanning Four Counties  Recurring Events in the BerkshiresThe area is known for its cultural venues like the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and Jacob's Pillow, but that is just a taste of what the area has to offer. Latest Seasonally Unadjusted Unemployment, Job EstimatesLatest Seasonally Unadjusted Unemployment and Job Estimates for Local Labor Markets in Massachusetts For June 2024  North Adams in Line for Grants to Preserve, Sustain ForestlandThe city is looking at a forest management plan around Notch Reservoir to preserve its watershed, root out invasive species, promote sustainable growth and bring in some revenue.  Harris Draws Crowds to Downtown PittsfieldVice President Kamala Harris fired up a capacity crowd at the Colonial Theatre on Saturday afternoon.  Greylock Thunder Travel Squads Compete in New York, GreenfieldThe Greylock Thunder 14U travel softball team went 1-1 on Saturday at the Titans Fastpitch Tournament. MassDot Advisory: South County Construction OperationsTraffic will be allowed through the work zones  Revolutionary War Re-enactment Returns to Old Sturbridge VillageOld Sturbridge Village is set to host "Redcoats and Rebels," one of New England's largest Revolutionary War re-enactments, on Saturday, Aug. 3, and Sunday, Aug. 4.  Clark's Newest Exhibit Re-examines Edgar Degas' WorksThe exhibit, "Edgar Degas: Multi-Media Artist in the Age of Impressionism," coincides with the 150th anniversary of the first impressionist exhibition, which was held in Paris in 1874. Daniel Manacher Prize for Young Artists Winners AnnouncedThe prize was created by Adam Manacher and Carol Birnbaum in memory of their son, Daniel Manacher, who had a great passion and talent for art.  Mexico Squad Edges Berkshire Force at World SeriesThe Berkshire Force travel softball team Saturday morning scored a run in the bottom of the sixth and had the tying run on second base but dropped a 4-3 decision to Mexico in pool play at the Babe Ruth World Series. MassDOT Advisory: Motor Vehicle Inspections AvailableRegistry reports most inspection station site workstations are now operable. Vehicle owners who need re-tests on failed inspections will be given more time to get them  Williamstown Select Board Pushes for Better Communication About EmergenciesThe Select Board on Monday discussed how the town communicates to residents during an emergency and whether residents unaffiliated with Williams College should have access to the same information as college students and staff about incidents on campus. |
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