 The Classical Beat: Tanglewood Concludes, South Mountain Up NextTanglewood brings to a close its magnificently curated, presented and performed 2025 classical music summer festival season on Sunday, Aug. 24 with the Boston Symphony.  Companion Corner: Kash at No Paws Left BehindiBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.  Construct Bids Executive Director Jane Ralph FarewellJane Ralph received an emotional sendoff before she steps down as executive director of Construct at the end of the month.  Author to Speak at Ventfort HallMichelle Young is an award-winning journalist, author, and professor whose writing and photography has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Hyperallergic, The Forward, and Narratively. Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative Announces Fall Mobile Vaccine ClinicsSBPHC encourages anyone who believes they may be eligible, based on the above, to register and adjustments can be made once the final eligibility criteria becomes clear.  How Much Do You Need to Hydrate Every Day?Live a healthier, more fulfilled life. The Living Better Newsletter is your trusted source for health and wellness information.  Clark Art Presents Talk on J.M.W. TurnerThis event takes place in the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper, located in the Manton Research Center. Berkshire Communities Awarded Funds for Ecological Restoration ProjectsThis funding, provided by the Department of Fish and Game’s (DFG) Division of Ecological Restoration (DER), will strengthen resilience against extreme weather events, improve water quality, reduce flood risks, and restore crucial wildlife habitat. Greylock School Bidding Expected for OctoberThe Greylock School project is expected to go out to bid sometime in October with bids anticipated by the end of the year.  Williamstown Planners Dig into Idea of College Zoning OverlayGroff explained the reason for the conversation, including an extreme hypothetical that an overlay district could help the town avoid in the future. Report: Miss Hall's Failed to Act on Abuse ReportsA report commissioned by Miss Hall's School found school officials failed for years to follow up on accusations of sexual misconduct by its instructors.  529 education savings plans: More flexible than you thinkPlanning for your child's education can feel overwhelming, but a 529 education savings plan offers a powerful way to build a financial foundation for their educational future. Pittsfield Senior Center Staffers Save Life on Hot June DayTwo Senior Center staff members saved a woman's life while she was having a medical emergency on an extremely hot June day.  Music in Common Returns to Guthrie Center for Black Legacy Project Album Release ConcertThe Aug. 23 show is part of the Guthrie Center's annual summer Troubadour Series. Pittsfield Company Awarded InnovateMass GrantThe Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) awarded Noble Carbon $350,000 to demonstrate its innovative and reverse-compatible circuit that helps residents and businesses manage electricity use and bills.  Clark Art Disussion on Ground/Work 2025 ArtistThrough guided conversation and reflection, participants in these events consider how each artist's work is in active dialogue with the Clark's natural environment. Pittsfield School Committee Updates Social Media PolicyThe school district updated its staff use of social media and personal cell phones policy. Allendale Pines Expansion to Bring More Affordable HomesThe expansion is located at 395 Cheshire Road, bordering the Ashuwillticook Trail, and will include 22 manufactured homes.  Friends of the North Adams Public Library Mark 50 YearsFifty years ago this August, the trustees of the North Adams Public Library discussed the potential for creating a "friends" group that could raise funds to meet the library's needs.  Opera Meets Hollywood at Ventfort HallThis special evening at Ventfort Hall, presented by Anastasia Dedik Prima Music Foundation Artistic Director, features a blend of opera, musical theater, and iconic piano works from film.  Governor Healey Unveils Art Exhibition by Berkshire ArtistsThe artists are Adam Brown of Lenox, Sarah Sutro of North Adams and Shelsy Rodriguez of Pittsfield. Their works will be displayed in the reception area of the governor's office through Sept. 12. MountainOne Participates in Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity's Women BuildThe program empowers women to take an active role in construction while advancing the mission of affordable housing in the Berkshires.  Bidwell House History Talk: The Battle of LouisbourgThe talk is free for members. Non-members pay $15. Only one registration is required per household. Lecture will be held via Zoom. 11 a.m.  County's Baseball Umpires Recognize Standout Student-AthletesThe Berkshire County Baseball Umpire Association Sunday presented three scholarships to area high school student-athletes.  End of Summer Beach Bonanza Splashes into Lenox BeachThe Lenox Community Center will hold its End of Summer Beach Bonanza |
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