Take an easy paced hike this Friday at 1 p.m. weather permitting.
The 1 to 3-mile guided hikes is geared for seniors, but open to all ages. The hiking time varies from 90 minutes to 2 hours.
Be prepared for variable, winter weather, wear appropriate clothing and sturdy boots or snowshoes. Traction devices and trekking poles are also advisable. Bring water and a snack.
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
For more information, or in case of inclement weather, call the Visitor Center at 413-499-4262 or visit the Facebook page.
Tracking Wildlife
Berkshire Community College
Berkshire Environmental Action Team presents "Tracking Wildlife: Stories from the More-Than-Human World" at 6 p.m. in BCC's Boland Theater. Dan Gardoqui, a naturalist, wildlife tracker, and educator, will share photos and stories from his tracking experiences. The hour presentation will be followed by a 30-minute Q&A session.
Free and open to the public; suggested $10 donation.
Gardoqui will also lead two tracking workshops on Saturday in Windsor. Size limit is 10 and the cost is $50. More information here.
Saturday, Jan. 21
Beginner Snowshoe/Winter Hike at Housatonic Flats
Housatonic Flats Reserve, Great Barrington.
The Berkshire Natural Resources Council and Great Barrington Land Conservancy is hosting an easy 0.9 mile hike this Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon.
If weather permits, the hike will be by snowshoe. Snowshoes in adult and kid sizes will be available on loan.
Be sure to bring water, sturdy footwear and heavy layers. More information here.
Free Public Skating Opportunity
Boys & Girls Club, Pittsfield
The city of Pittsfield Recreation Program and the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires have once again teamed up to provide a free public skating opportunity to the community.
The first 100 people through the door will receive free admission and skate rentals from 3 until 4:30 p.m.
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center, Lanesborough
A winter wonderland activity day will be held at the visitor center this Saturday from 1 until 3 p.m.
The day will feature board games, winter-themed crafts, and scavenger hunts. Weather permitting, build a snowman or bring a sled to go sledding.
The activity day is free for all ages but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information call the center at 413-499-4262 or contact them via Facebook for weather updates.
Trial Yoga Classes
401 North St., Pittsfield
Radiance Yoga is offering free classes this weekend for current members and for those who would like to give yoga a try. There are three classes on Saturday morning and four classes on Sunday.
Registration required and class sizes are limited; sign up here.
Berkshire Grown Great Barrington Farmers Market
Housy Dome, Housatonic
Berkshire Grown holds a farmers' market this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Housy Dome, 1064 Main St.
The location is included on the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority's Route 21. The market features locally grown and produced foods, including fruits and vegetables, cheeses, and more.
Massachusetts Healthy Incentives and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance programs are accepted with a SNAP match of up to $25.
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art will show the film "The Shadow Whose Prey The Hunter Becomes" this Sunday at 7 p.m.
The film was developed with the Sundance Theatre Lab during a Mass MoCA residency in 2019. It reflects Sundance Theatre Lab's commitment to alternative models of story creation and screen production.
Following the film there will be a question-and-answer session. Tickets range from $5 to $28.
DJ Chico Jimenez will be spinning tracks from 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. at 101 Restaurant on the second floor of the Holiday Inn, West Street. Get prepared with a salsa class with Luana at 8 p.m.
The Berkshire Cider and Tourists in partnership with Tourists hotel will be celebrating wassail this Sunday from 4 until 7 p.m.
The free event will feature remarks from Berkshire Cider Project owners, a brief history of the wassail tradition, and a blessing of the trees.
Celebrate the tradition with snacks, a photo booth, live folk music, and do-it-yourself Wassail crowns and mini dried flower arrangements provided by Full Well Farm
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Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service
By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
Albert Ingegni III tells the council about how his father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo who died at age 94 in 2020, enjoyed his many years serving the city and told Ingegni to do the same.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It's not every day that a citizen is recognized for decades of service to a local board — except for Tuesday.
Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.
"It's not every day that you get to stand before the City Council in honor of a Pittsfield citizen who has dedicated 40 years of his life serving on a board or commission," he said.
"As we say that, I know that there are many people that want to serve on boards and commissions and this office will take any resume that there is and evaluate each person but tonight, we're here to honor Albert Ingegni."
The honoree is currently chair of the ZBA, which handles applicants who are appealing a decision or asking for a variance.
Ingegni said he was thinking on the ride over about his late father-in-law, former Mayor Remo Del Gallo, who told him to "enjoy every moment of it because it goes really quickly."
"He was right," he said. "Thank you all."
The council accepted $18,000 from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation and a $310,060 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All program.
Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.
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