Pittsfield Superintendent to Speak at Berkshire Chamber Breakfast

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PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire Chamber of Commerce will host a Good News Business Salute on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union. The breakfast event will be held at the Berkshire Hills Country Club in Pittsfield from 7:45 – 9 a.m.. The cost to attend is $20 for Berkshire Chamber members and $28 for non-members and includes a breakfast buffet.

The Chamber will salute four local companies and organizations for their “good news:” EPOCH Assisted Living at Melbourne, Hampton Inn & Suites, Mildred Elley, and a special community recognition for the Berkshire Historical Society at Arrowhead.

Howard Jacob Eberwein, III, Deputy Superintendent of the Pittsfield Public Schools will provide the keynote address to an audience of over 300 members of the Berkshire business community. Prior to his role as Superintendent, Eberwein served as Principal at Pittsfield High School from 2003 to 2007 and taught science at both Taconic High Schools and Mt. Everett Regional High School. Eberwein will share his ideas on Pittsfield public education as he looks to begin as Superintendent on July 1st.

Erin Sullivan, Director of Volunteer Services for Berkshire Health Systems, will serve as master of ceremonies. Sullivan serves on the Pittsfield School Committee and is affiliated with a variety of community organizations throughout the County.

To register for the Good News Business Salute, call 413-499-4000 x10, email info@berkshirechamber.com, or visit www.berkshirechamber.com.
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Weekend Outlook: Juneteenth and Pride Celebration

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Check out the events happening this weekend including parades, parties and celebrations.

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10th Annual Berkshire Pride Festival and Parade
The Common Park, Pittsfield
Time: Saturday, 11 a.m.

The 10th annual pride parade and festival with fun games, performances, food, and more.

More information here.

Berkshire Mountain Faerie Festival
Bowe Field, Adams
Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Visit the faerie realm in the Berkshires with food, music, activities, dancing and more. Tickets are sold at the gate for $12 and $5 for kids 12 and under.

More information here.

Juneteenth Celebration
Durant Park, Pittsfield
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

March to the park starts at City Hall, followed by music, dance, food, history and more hosted by NAACP Berkshires. The event is free and open to everyone.

Find a full schedule of the day's events here.

Friday 

Switch and Snacks: Teen Programming
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 2:30 p.m.

Teens are invited to bring their Nintendo Switches; there also will be multiple games and snacks for kids to enjoy and have fun.

More information here.

Common Craft Night
165 East Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Bring your craft and work with other people that might be doing the same thing as you.

More information here.

Friday Karaoke 
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 to 11 p.m.

Belt out some of your favorite tunes and show off your voice.

More information here.

Wine Parlor & Bites
Revival House, Adams
Time: 5:30 to 9 p.m.
 
The Revival House on Commercial Street is hosting chef Xavier Jones for a popup restaurant on Fridays and Saturdays in June. Limited menu; $5 reservation includes beverage. 
 
More information here

Saturday 

UNO Block Party
UNO Community Center, North Adams
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.

The annual neighborhood block party features music, games, food, and more activities to enjoy.

More information here.

Stacy Schiff on Samuel Adams
Adams Theater, Park Street
Time: 4 p.m.
 
In conversation with Sara Houghteling, Pulitzer Prize-winner Stacy Schiff will explore the origins of the American Revolution as detailed in her latest work, "The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams," for whom the town is named. Schiff is an Adams native and Williams College graduate. 
 
Tickets and more information here

Scenic Summer Tours
Mount Greylock, Adams
Time: 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy a free tour with a park interpreter to learn about Mount Greylock's history and more that make the Summit popular.

More information here.

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