Lenox Library Association Charity Poker Night

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LENOX, Mass. — Lenox Library Association will host its second charity poker tournament on Friday, June 14 from 6-9 p.m. in the Welles Gallery at the Lenox Library.

This fundraising event will be hosted by Max Scherff, a Trustee of the Lenox Library Association, to offer community members and card players of all levels an opportunity to play poker while supporting a meaningful cause – the Lenox Library.

Poker Night Out at the library will be played in a Texas Hold 'Em tournament format which forces raised antes throughout the night to identify top four finishers who will win significant prizes donated by area businesses. The "buy in" to this event is a $125 donation which goes towards library programs and materials. This admission fee will also include pizza, mocktails, and cocktails, and is a tax-deductible donation to the Lenox Library Association which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

"We had great success at our first Poker Night Out in April. Guys and gals of all skill levels had a lot of fun. Without many local legal poker options in the Berkshires, we are excited to offer another night of friendly competition at the poker table while players support the Lenox Library," said host Max Scherff.

All players are invited to attend a half hour tutorial to freshen up or learn new poker skills at 6 p.m. before the tournament starts at 6:30 p.m. sharp. Bidding cheat sheets with poker hand rankings and a time board will be provided so the tournament can progress with alacrity.

The event is limited to 30 people. Registration for the tournament is now open. To register, contact the Lenox Library Association Development Department at contact@lenoxlib.org, call 413.637.2630 x115, or scan the QR code and notate PNO. All players must pay in advance to reserve a seat.

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Lt. Governor Driscoll Visits Great Barrington Businesses

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
05:50AM / Wednesday, December 24, 2025

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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