Photo Event to Support Berkshire Works Therapy Herd

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RICHMOND, Mass. — Berkshire HorseWorks is inviting the community to its Annual "Romance at the Ranch" event on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The pre-Valentine's Day gathering offers participants the chance to take unique photos with rescued horses and donkeys while supporting a good cause.

The event, held at Berkshire HorseWorks’ facility at 101 Patton Road in Richmond, will feature hot cocoa, cookies, and a raffle to win an equine activity. A suggested donation of $25 will go directly toward medical care and food for the therapy herd.

Berkshire HorseWorks has provided equine-assisted psychotherapy, learning, team-building, and educational programs for over a decade. The nonprofit’s offerings include Horse Powered Reading and Math curriculums, serving more than 3,000 individuals across the Berkshires and New England, including at-risk youth, veterans, and families.

For more information, call 413-698-3700 or email info@berkshirehorseworks.com

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Local Bowlers Compete at High School Nationals

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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Monument Mountain's Noah Walker rolled two 200 games during the qualifying round at the U.S. High School Bowling National Championship on Sunday.
 
Walker was one of four Berkshire County bowlers competing in the event. None made the cut to reach Monday's second phase of the competition.
 
Walker started his day strong with a 229 and ended it with a 211 to post a four-game series of 749.
 
The cut line for the 549-bowler field of boys was 796 as 180 bowlers advanced to the tournament's "Survivor" round.
 
The girls high school national featured 293 competitors. The cut line ended up at 728, sending the top 96 bowlers to Monday's round.
 
Lee High's Devyn Fillio was the highest-finishing Berkshire County girl with a four-game total of 670.
 
Her Wildcat teammate Lauren Scheurer finished with a 483.
 
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