 St. Stan's Students Spread Holiday Cheer at Williamstown CommonsPreparation for the event began in early December, with students crafting bells to accompany their singing. The handmade cards were completed last week.  Berkshires Marks the Start of Hanukkah, Mourns Shooting VictimsJewish Federation of the Berkshires President Arlene Schiff opened the festivities with a recognition of the victims of Sunday's mass shooting in Australia and praise for a hero who helped stop the killing.  Pittsfield Lights Now 12-Foot Christmas TreeThe city lit its permanent Christmas tree, now 12 feet tall, to dozens of cheering community members on Friday.  Toys for Tots Bringing Presents to Thousands of Kids This YearOn Thursday, the Berkshire County House of Corrections storage facility was overflowing with toys making it the county's very own Santa's workshop.  North Adams Tree Lighting Remembers Passed Community MembersLights shimmered down Main Street on Wednesday as the city marked the start of the holiday season with its tree lightings.  Holiday Events and Tree Lightings 2025'Tis the season to be merry and bright. Planning a holiday event? Let us know at iberkshires.com. Visit our Holiday Bazaars and Craft Fairs list for holiday craft fairs.  Happy Thanksgiving from iBerkshires.comThank you to all our readers. We hope that you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. Santa Will Be Calling Pittsfield Children This Holiday SeasonSanta and Mrs. Claus will be calling Pittsfield children to ask them what they want for Christmas.  Elementary Chorus Serenades Lanesborough Christmas Tree LightingElementary schoolers serenaded the town's tree lighting with holiday tunes on Thursday evening. |
