Berkshire South Hosts Annual Splash-A-Thon Fundraiser

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire South Regional Community Center (BSRCC) will host its 15th annual Splash-A-Thon fundraiser on Saturday, April 5th, at the Norris Aquatics Center. The event aims to raise $20,000 to support the center’s Adaptive Aquatics program.
 
The program provides aquatic activities for individuals with adaptive needs, including group swim lessons and aqua aerobics. James Graham has been named the 2025 Splash-A-Thon Ambassador, recognizing his achievement in learning to swim independently.
 
The Splash-A-Thon will begin with swimming at 8 a.m., followed by an aqua aerobics class at 10 a.m. Participants can contribute by swimming laps, joining the aerobics class, sponsoring swimmers, volunteering, or donating. Donations will be acknowledged with droplets displayed in the center’s lobby.
 
The Adaptive Aquatics programs, led by trained instructors, offer benefits such as improved range of motion and strength building. The program’s annual operating cost exceeds $50,000, and the fundraiser is intended to supplement grant funding.
 
Berkshire South offers classes and training for individuals of all abilities, with a focus on accessibility and adaptability. The center encourages participation from all community members.
 
Information on registration and donations is available at www.berkshiresouth.org/splashathon.
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Monument Mountain Scholarships & Awards for 2026

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The following awards and scholarships were awarded to the Monument Mountain Regional High School class of 2026 on Thursday, June 4.

Joseph & Dolores Aberdale Memorial Scholarship: Caroline Becker Adams Community Bank Scholarships: Juan Cambi, Harmony Estrada
Murphy Leary American Legion Post 298 Scholarships: Estelle Baden, Kathryn Barquinero, Caroline Becker, Edward Castille, Lotus Cohen, Mabel Cooney, Reese Duchesne, Griffin Touponce
Robert Annelli Family Scholarships: Cole Kennedy, Logan Pease Austen Riggs/Erikson Institute Evelyn Stefansson Nef Scholarship: Eleanor Konrad
Jeffrey Baer Memorial Scholarships: Donimic Calautti, Griffin Touponce, Tyler Campbell
Michelle Banach Memorial Scholarship: Sadie Suters
William Bannon Memorial Scholarship: Luna Reynolds
Edward Barrett Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Harvey Ehrbar
Becket Scholarship: Lily Davis
Berkshire Hills Education Association Future Educator Scholarships: Remi Perreault, Brooke Decker
The Shannon McAllister Brownson 'Good Life' Scholarships: Mason Buffoni, Tyler Campbell, Oliver Curtis
Caligari Family Scholarship: Kestrel Duke
Chang Chavkin Scholarships: Gianna Beacco, Ember Raifstanger, Jonah Salzmann
CIAO Soccer Hall of Fame Scholarships: Owen Heck, Mabel Cooney
Rosalie Conte Scholarships: Ember Raifstanger, Estelle Baden, Kestrel Duke, Liam Smith, Sadie Honig-Briggs, Luka Kononenko, Francesca Stanmeyer
Community Television of the Southern Berkshires Scholarship: Ember Raifstanger
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