Berkshire South to Host Premier 5k Run/Walk Fundraiser

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire South Regional Community Center conduct its premier 5K run/walk and breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, April 7. This event will raise money for the center's Teen Outreach Nutrition Exercise program, Youth Fit Club and other youth fitness programs.

The race will start and finish at the Housy Dome in Housatonic. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the race will begin at 9:30 a.m., rain or shine. The tax-deductible registration fee is $25 for all participants. All race participants and supporters are invited back to BSRCC at 15 Crissey Road for a pancake breakfast and award ceremony. Participants free, guest tickets are $2 per child and $4 per adult.
 
The first 100 people to register receive an exclusive race T-shirt. All participants receive a free day pass to the center. 
 
To register for the 5k or for more information, log on to www.berkshiresouth.org or call 413-528-2810, ext. 35.
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Kennedy Calls BCC Workforce Graduates Inspiring

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

The programs ranged from emergency medical technician to computers to commercial drivers. See more photos here. 
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College Workforce and Community Education graduates were encouraged to be all they can be on Wednesday.
 
Graduates, families, friends, and staff gathered in Boland Theatre to celebrate around 100 graduates who completed a variety of courses.
 
They included community health worker, emergency medical technician, phlebotomy technician, registered behavior technician, AI fundamentals, Commercial Drivers License Class A and B, CompTIA Tech-plus, para educator, and English for Speakers of Other Languages.
 
College President Ellen Kennedy said it was amazing that this might be her last public speaking event before her tenure comes to an end.
 
She acknowledged the diverse reasons for their studies including career advancement and personal growth, commending their vulnerability and dedication. 
 
"Some of you explored AI, some of you improved your English speaking in really important ways, and the reason that each of you is here is because you decided to put your heart and soul to get vulnerable to do something that might have felt a little bit uncomfortable," she said. "And you did it, and we are so incredibly proud of you, and so happy to be here tonight, celebrating you."
 
Keynote speaker Shirley Edgerton, founder of Rites of Passage and Empowerment (ROPE) encouraged the graduates to reflect on their accomplishments and look forward to the future.
 
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