Literacy Network of South Berkshire's Promotes Director of Tutoring

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LEE, Mass. — The Literacy Network of South Berkshire (LitNet) announced the promotion of Miguel Silva to Director of Tutoring. 
 
Silva, who joined LitNet in 2021, formerly served as LitNet's Learner Liaison. In his new role, under the direction of Executive Director Leigh Doherty, Silva will oversee the enrollment of all new tutors and will serve as support for LitNet's existing 140+ volunteer tutors. He will retain his responsibilities as also being the point of contact for LitNet's 160+/- active learners, the majority of whom are immigrants seeking English language instruction.
 
Most recently, Silva taught Spanish at Berkshire Country Day School before joining LitNet. He is certified in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Silva, who is a native of Colombia, moved to the Berkshires at age 10. 
 
"As an immigrant, and as someone who is fluent in English and Spanish and conversant in Portuguese, Miguel has allowed LitNet to forge a stronger bond with the immigrant community here in the Berkshires. He is well versed in the needs and ambitions of our learners, and his new role as Director of Tutoring is well-suited," said Executive Director Leigh Doherty.
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Author of Gilded Age Cookbook To Lecture At Ventfort Hall

LENOX, Mass. — Culinary historian Becky Libourel Diamond, author of "The Gilded Age Cookbook" will give a lecture and food presentation  on Saturday, November 9, from 2 – 4 pm at Ventfort Hall.
 
According to a press release: 
 
From delicate tea sandwiches to the sweet delight of sugar plums and jumbles, Becky will showcase how these treats were crafted to dazzle the most discerning of palates. Afterward, enjoy a tasting of these recreated delicacies along with an elegant tea, making this a truly immersive experience of Gilded Age gastronomy.
 
Becky Libourel Diamond is a food writer, librarian, and research historian. Her latest book, "The Gilded Age Cookbook," blends Gilded Age details and celebrity stories with historic menus and recipes updated for modern kitchens. She is also the author of "The Thousand Dollar Dinner" and "Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America's First Cooking School." Her current project is "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook," slated for a fall 2025 release. She lives in Yardley, Penn.
 
Tickets are $45. The ticket price includes access to Ventfort Hall from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on the day of the event. Reservations are highly encouraged as seating is limited, with walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations, visit https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call (413) 637-3206. All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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