Berkshire Nursing Families to Hold Team Trivia Night Fundraiser

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Berkshire Nursing Families will hold its 12th annual Team Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday, March 1, at 5:30 p.m., at the Williams Inn.

During this fun-filled night of trivia, food, and entertainment, six-person teams will compete for valuable prizes donated by local businesses including retreats, massages, gift certificates, photography, family museum passes and more.

Players can register all six team members at once or register as individuals and BNF will assemble a team. A minimum $70 per player donation — the cost of one BNF home visit — is required to play, but participants are encouraged to raise money through sponsorships from friends and family. Prizes are awarded to winning trivia teams as well as to players who made the largest donation, gathered the most sponsors and other categories. More prizes will be raffled off during the event.


Sign-in begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner at 6 p.m. The trivia competition will begin at 7 p.m. Local residents and former comedians Eric Notke and Eric Kerns will emcee.

Since 1998, Berkshire Nursing Families has provided childbirth and breastfeeding education, lactation consultation, and support to Northern Berkshire County families. In 2012, BNF expanded to serve residents of Central Berkshire County. All services are delivered at no cost to families. Team Trivia Night generates up to 50 percent of BNF's annual operating budget.

To register a team or an individual player, go to www.berkshirenursingfamilies.org. For more information, call Rosalie Girard at 413-743-5338 or email bnf.teamtrivia@gmail.com.

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Lt. Governor Driscoll Visits Great Barrington Businesses

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Housing Secretary Ed Augustus and state Rep. Leigh Davis are ready to chop wood out back of Pleasant and Main. 

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll did some holiday shopping on Main Street last week after announcing millions of federal Community Development Block Grant funds

She was glad to see an array of small-business owners thriving, and the eclectic items that Great Barrington has to offer. 

"We know that the vibrancy of communities can often be defined by what's happening on Main Street," she said. 

"It's great to be here in Great Barrington and see so many independent entrepreneurs who are running really, not only fun, but businesses that are doing well, and we want to try and find ways to uplift and support that work moving forward." 

State Rep. Leigh Davis coordinated a business tour with Pleasant and Main Cafe and General Store, Robbie's Community Market, and Butternut Ski Mountain. While downtown, Driscoll also stopped at Robin's Candy and Rob's Records and Audio. 

Earlier that day, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $33.5 million in federal CDBG funds at the Housatonic Community Center. Great Barrington, in conjunction with Egremont and Stockbridge, has been allocated $ 1.25 million to rehabilitate approximately 14 housing units.  A new Rural and Small Town Housing Choice Community designation for its Housing Choice Initiative was also launched. 

Davis emphasized the significance of the state announcing these dollars in the small village of Housatonic.  

Craig Bero, founder of Pleasant and Main, prepared desserts and hors d'oeuvres for the group at his cozy cafe across the street from the Housatonic Community Center. Bero opened more than a decade ago after migrating from New York City, and Pleasant and Main offers sustainable, organic meals for an affordable price while enjoying the museum of antiques that is the restaurant. 

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