Longest Running Girl Scout Camp Celebrates 95th Anniversary

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EAST OTIS, Mass. — Camp Bonnie Brae in East Otis,  the longest, most continuously-run Girl Scout camp in the United States, will celebrate its 95th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 2.

Past, present and future campers, staff, and their families are invited to join this lakeside celebration in the Berkshires, hosted by Bonnie Brae alumnae. Guests can reminisce about their camping days by participating in camp activities such as hiking, boating and swimming. A special guest will share a unique perspective of the long-lasting impact of the camp experience as well as camp history. No camp experience would be complete without a campfire, wishboat ceremony, and s'mores.

Guests can register just the day, stay for dinner, or stay overnight. Check in begins at 9 a.m., with a flag ceremony at 10 a.m. For more information and registration visit the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts website at www.gscwm.org.

 

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BVNA Nurses Raise Funds for Berkshire Bounty

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Nursing Association members of the Berkshire Visiting Nurses Association raised $650 to help with food insecurity in Berkshire County.
 
The nurses and health-care professionals of BVNA have given back to the community every holiday season for the last three years. The first year, they adopted a large family, raised money, bought, wrapped and delivered the gifts for the family. Last year, they sold raffle tickets and the money raised went to the charitable cause of the winner. 
 
This year, with food insecurity as a rising issue, they chose to give to Berkshire Bounty in Great Barrington.
 
They sold raffle tickets for a drawing to win one of two items: A lottery ticket tree or a gift certificate tree, each worth $100. They will be giving the organization the donation this month.
 
Berkshire Bounty seeks to improve food security in the county through food donations from retailers and local farms; supplemental purchases of healthy foods; distribution to food sites and home deliveries; and collaborating with partners to address emergencies and improve the food system. 
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