Stockbridge-Munsee Community People's Day Workshop

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — To honor Indigenous Peoples' Day, the Stockbridge-Munsee Community's Tribal Historic Preservation Office presents a workshop led by Kim Hoffman, a descendant of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, entitled, "Healing Within the Community." 
 
The event is offered on Monday, Oct. 9 (Indigenous Peoples' Day) at 11 am, outdoors at the Mission House Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. 
 
The Clark Art Institute co-sponsors the event with the Trustees of the Reservation and Housatonic Heritage. The workshop is part of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community's exhibit, Our Lands, Our Home, Our Heart.
 
In this workshop, Hoffman explores staying connected to creation through compassion and tribal healing modalities. Trained in massage therapy and Asian bodywork, Hoffman shares holistic techniques. By timing the event on Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor and celebrate the Stockbridge-Munsee Community, the Indigenous peoples of the Berkshires.
 
Free. Advance registration through the Mission House Museum required; capacity is limited. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are encouraged to bring a writing utensil and something to write on. To register, visit mohican.com/community-led-workshop-series. See clarkart.edu/events for more information.
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Lt. Governor Driscoll Visits Great Barrington Businesses

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Housing Secretary Ed Augustus and state Rep. Leigh Davis are ready to chop wood out back of Pleasant and Main. 

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll did some holiday shopping on Main Street last week after announcing millions of federal Community Development Block Grant funds

She was glad to see an array of small-business owners thriving, and the eclectic items that Great Barrington has to offer. 

"We know that the vibrancy of communities can often be defined by what's happening on Main Street," she said. 

"It's great to be here in Great Barrington and see so many independent entrepreneurs who are running really, not only fun, but businesses that are doing well, and we want to try and find ways to uplift and support that work moving forward." 

State Rep. Leigh Davis coordinated a business tour with Pleasant and Main Cafe and General Store, Robbie's Community Market, and Butternut Ski Mountain. While downtown, Driscoll also stopped at Coco's Candy and Rob's Records and Audio. 

Earlier that day, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $33.5 million in federal CDBG funds at the Housatonic Community Center. Great Barrington, in conjunction with Egremont and Stockbridge, has been allocated $ 1.25 million to rehabilitate approximately 14 housing units.  A new Rural and Small Town Housing Choice Community designation for its Housing Choice Initiative was also launched. 

Davis emphasized the significance of the state announcing these dollars in the small village of Housatonic.  

Craig Bero, founder of Pleasant and Main, prepared desserts and hors d'oeuvres for the group at his cozy cafe across the street from the Housatonic Community Center. Bero opened more than a decade ago after migrating from New York City, and Pleasant and Main offers sustainable, organic meals for an affordable price while enjoying the museum of antiques that is the restaurant. 

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