Hippity, hoppity, Easter's on its way this April 5 ... and so are family events in the Berkshires. If you have one you want included on this list, just email us at info@iberkshires.com.
Saturday, April 4
CLARKSBURG: The Veterans of Foreign Wars annual egg hunt starts at 10 a.m. at Peter Cooke Memorial Town Field. Four age categories, refreshments and prizes. Bring a bag or basket.
Ages 2-5 go promptly at 11 a.m. and kids 6 and older at 2 p.m. Prizes and fun to celebrate Whitney's opening weekend.
LEE: Highlawn Farm holds its spring celebration and egg hunt from noon to 3 p.m. Activities will include the Easter Bunny, DJ Tim Dupree, egg coloring, calf petting, ice cream, cotton candy, grilled cheese and chocolate. Supported by Lee Bank.
Activities are free but tickets are required to participate in the egg hunt and must be purchased in advance at the farm. More information here.
NORTH ADAMS: The city hosts its annual Easter Festival in conjunction with Northern Berkshire Community Coalition and First Baptist Church at the North Adams Recreation Center. Festivities start at 10 a.m. and include face painting, balloon animals, crafts and games. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos. The Police Department hosts the egg hunt at 1 p.m. outside behind Brayton School, weather permitting. More information here.
PITTSFIELD: The 80th annual Egg Scramble will be held the Common beginning at 10 a.m. A prize will be awarded in each age group for those who find the golden egg and Mr. Bunny will be on hand for picture taking. Sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union with balloon creations by BTC Entertainment.
Rain date is Saturday, April 11.
DALTON: Dalton Community Recreation Association hosts its annual egg hunt on the CRA Memorial Lawn with the first hunt beginning at 10 a.m.
LENOX: The Lenox Community Center hosts its annual egg scramble on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Lilac Park. Come for the sweet treats and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Rain or snow moves the hunt into the center.
WILLIAMSTOWN: Milne Public Library and Remedy Hall hold their annual Spring Chicken Trot egg hunt on the library's grounds starting at 11 a.m. Lots of plastic eggs filled with treats and surprises; bring a basket.
Rural Lands will have games and crafts themed around eggs, the Fire Department will bring a fire truck to explore and the Police Department's K9 will be on hand.
Sunday, April 5
CHESHIRE: The Police Department again hosts its annual egg hunt at the Community House field beginning at noon. The hunt will be broken up into three age groups. Bring your own baskets. Prizes will be given out to each age group once all three hunts are completed.
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Friday Front Porch Feature: A North Adams Turnkey Home
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a three-story home that's newly renovated? Then this is the home for you.
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 74 Washington Ave.
This home was originally built in 1880 and has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It is 2,320 square feet on less than an acre.
The first floor includes the kitchen, a full bathroom, an office, a large open living room and dining area, and an entry with a staircase to the second floor, which has three bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and a laundry closet. The third floor was turned into a spacious primary suite with a full bathroom.
The house comes with major kitchen and laundry appliances.
It's on the market for $349,900.
We spoke to Allison Pacelli with Pacelli Zepka Corp., which has the listing.
What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?
A house at this price point with so much space for several people is not easy to find. There are four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, large living room, kitchen, and a bonus room off the kitchen that could be an office or dining room or possibly even an extra guest room.
What was your first impression when you walked into this home?
I love some of the character of the house. For example, the banister and railing on the stairs is ornate and beautiful.
How would you describe the feel or atmosphere of this home?
The house is light and bright. It's a great mix of some class features like the stairway and updates like the kitchen and bathrooms.
What kind of buyer do you see this home being perfect for?
I can see all sorts of people in this house.
What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?
North Adams is such a vibrant and welcoming community. You can walk to MCLA or downtown. Williams College and Mass MoCA are close. The hospital is nearby, and the house would be great for doctors or nurses. There are a lot of opportunities in the area.
Are there any standout design features or recent renovations?
The entire house was renovated about two years ago. The owners removed all knob & tube wiring, installed a new boiler, added a new laundry setup on the second floor, and redid the third floor into a great primary suite, with private bathroom. The kitchen and all three bathrooms are also new.
You can find out more about this home on its listing here.
*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. Here we take a bit of a deeper dive into a certain house for sale and ask questions so you don't have to.
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 74 Washington Ave.
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