MountainOne Donates $10K to Berkshire Community Action Council

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne announced that it has donated $10,000 to the Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC) as part of its 2024 Community Dividend Program.

The BCAC is a non-profit human service organization that assists low-income residents of Berkshire County towards achieving sustainability and self-sufficiency. Working with the community to find solutions that promote economic stability and alleviate the destabilizing effects of poverty for those in Berkshire County, the BCAC has had "self-sufficiency and dignity for all" as its vision since incorporating in 1966.

MountainOne's donation is earmarked specifically for the BCAC's Warm Winter Clothing Program which provides children aged 12 and under with new coats, boots, hats, mittens, and gloves.  Families are provided with the opportunity to shop for items at "The Children's Winter Boutique at BCAC," allowing them the opportunity to chose items that best suit their children's taste, style, and comfort.

The Community Dividend Program at MountainOne supports non-profits throughout the Berkshires and South Shore, particularly organizations that positively impact those most-in-need community members.

"It is our privilege to fund this critical program that supports children and their families during some of the most challenging months of the year. MountainOne places the safety and well-being of children as a top priority of our Community Dividend Program," said Robert Fraser, president and chief executive officer of MountainOne.

In addition to corporate sponsorship, BCAC offers the ability to for community members and groups to sponsor a child during the winter.  For further details on The Warm Winter Clothing Program, visit bcacinc.org/winter-clothing-program.

 


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Weekend Outlook: Jazzy Days

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Check out the events happening this weekend in the county including spring cleaning, jazz, and more.

Editor's Pick

Pittsfield City Jazz Festival
Celebrate jazz this week in Pittsfield with events and concerts. It starts with a Jazz Jam at 7 p.m. on Friday at Hot Plate Brewing and then follows on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with rising artist Georgia Heers at Mr. Finn's Caberet (Barrington Stage.)

More information here.

Friday

Free Zumba Class with Jos
740 Williams St., Pittsfield
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.

Get a workout at this free Zumba class at On Pointe Barre & Fitness Studio.

More information here.

Common Craft Night
165 East Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Bring a craft you have been working on and join others to socialize.

More information here.

Michael Daves & Jacob Jolliff
Adams Theater
Time: 7:30 p.m.
 
Fresh off their appearance at FreshGrass Festival 2025, Michael Daves (guitar, vocals) and Jacob Jolliff (mandolin, vocals) celebrate their new album "We Like Jim & Jesse!" in which they honor bluegrass pioneers
 
The theater is located at 27 Park St., Adams. 
 
Tickets and more information here

Downtown Pittsfield Spring Cleanup
413 North St., Pittsfield
Time: noon to 4 p.m.

Downtown Pittsfield Inc. hosts its annual downtown spring cleanup. This year, more than 150 volunteers representing over a dozen local businesses and organizations will take to the streets for this competitive annual event.

More information here.

Saturday

'From Sea to Shining Sea': a Concert for America at 250
First United Methodist Church, Pittsfield
Time: 3 p.m.

The Eagles Community Band is hosting its annual "From Seas to Shining Sea" concert to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

More information here.

Under the Night Sky at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Stargaze with Kevin Collins and his planetarium projector. You will learn about stars and much more astronomy, physics, and mythology.

More information here.

Berkshire Book Con
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate reading and writing with contests, a community read with a local author, an adult book fair, and trivia night. With participating partners Hot Plate Brewing Co and Indie Readery Records.

More information here.

Pittsfield Community Pantry Rock & Bowl
Masonic Lodge, 116 South St. Pittsfield
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

The Pittsfield Community Pantry is hosting an "Empty Bowls" fundraising event. Join in and pick out a handcrafted bowl made by a local artist. Also enjoy soup, bread, desserts, and more while dancing.

More information here.

Memory Lane Doo Wop Show
Nessacus Regional Middle School, Dalton
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.

This show will take you back to the 1950s and '60s. Ticket sales will benefit the Boys & Girls Club's Camp Russell.

More information here.

'Williamstown: The First Billion Years'
Williamstown Historical Museum
Time: 11 a.m.
 
Mark Brandriss, retired professor of geology at Smith College, reveals the story of how Williamstown's topography was shaped through the rocks and landscape. 
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