North Adams American Legion's Be Our Guest Dinner Returns

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Be Our Guest holiday dinner returns this Christmas Day and veterans and members of the community are welcome.
 
"With COVID we couldn't hold this last year," Post 125 Commander Mitchell Keil said. "We are excited to be able to bring it back. This is my first year in charge, so I am excited for that. This is an event we have always really enjoyed."
 
This is the 66th year Frank R. Stiles American Legion Post 125 will be hosting its annual free Christmas dinner. The meal will consist of turkey soup, ham, potatoes, vegetables, a dinner roll, and a dessert.
 
"We are veterans, and it is important for us to look out for each other as well as others in the community," Keil said. "We have done this for a long time, and we don't want anybody to go without on Christmas." 
 
Keil said that after the support the legion received after the recent Save the Legion ziti dinner they knew they had to bring the dinner back. 
 
"There was no way we couldn't bring this back after the huge outpouring of support from the ziti dinner," he said. "We know how important it is to give back and support our community."
 
The dinner can be eaten at the legion, located at 91 American Legion Dr. between noon and 2 p.m.
 
Meals can also be delivered throughout North Adams, Adams, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Williamstown. Volunteers will also deliver to Pownal, Readsboro, and Stamford in Vermont.
 
Delivery and takeout is available between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The post is currently taking orders via phone 413-664-9004.
 
Volunteers may also call to sign up to help.
 
"We have a small dedicated crew, but we always welcome more," Keil said. 
 

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Weekend Outlook: Cabin Fever

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Check out the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend, including art, fun, maple sugar and more.

Editor's picks

North Adams First Friday
Downtown North Adams
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.

Music, art, and games will fill downtown North Adams for its First Friday event, themed "Cabin Fever." 

Participating businesses will have extended hours and many galleries will host openings, closings, and other special events.

More information here

Multiple Days

Berkshire Botanical Bulb Show
Feb. 20 to March 20

The Fitzpatrick Greenhouse at Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to welcome the new season amongst hundreds of flowering bulbs.

The greenhouse is free and open to the public. More information here.

Lee High Drama Presents 'The Addams Family'
300 Greylock St., Lee
Friday through Sunday

Lee Memorial High stages the musical comedy of the infamous Addams family in the auditorium. 

Tickets are $10 adults and $8 for students and seniors. 

More information and tickets here.

Maple Weekend
Various Sugarhouses
Saturday and Sunday

Local sugarhouses will be open for tours and selling products during Maple Weekend. Read our story here. More information here.

Friday

Disney After Dark Karaoke
Methuselah Bar, Pittsfield
Time: 9 p.m.

Enjoy drinks and belting out your favorite Disney tunes.

More information here.

'Glow Ocean': First Friday Opening Reception
Eagle Street, North Adams
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.

Future Gallery's opening reception makes it look like you're under water. The walls will be glowing with underwater creatures, coral, and more. The work was made by 75 locals.

Stay for the after-party dancing at 8.

More information here.

AYJ Musical Bingo
American Legion, North Adams
Time: 7 p.m.
 
Great prizes, raffles, and snacks, all supporting children with cancer. Hosted by AYJ Fund's volunteer and princess Rhaya Wright.
 
Tickets are $30; more information here
 

Saturday

Cosmic Bowling: Strike Out Glioblastoma
K&M Bowling, Pittsfield
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.

Enjoy music, black lights, party lights, and of course bowling for a good cause. There will also be raffles and T-shirt sales to help raise money for glioblastoma research.

More information here.

Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Greylock Glen, Adams
Time: 1 p.m.
 
These easy-paced, 1 to 3-mile guided hikes are geared for seniors, but open to all ages. A wonderful opportunity to join other hiking enthusiasts who share in the joy of the great outdoors. Hiking times may vary from 90 minutes to two hours. Be prepared for variable weather, wear appropriate clothing and sturdy boots.
 
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