Volunteer Fair at Ventfort Hall

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LENOX, Mass, — Ventfort Hall, in partnership with the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, announced its upcoming Community Volunteer Fair, taking place on Thursday, June 12, from 1pm-4pm at Ventfort Hall, 104 Walker Street, Lenox, MA 01240. 
 
This event is free and open to the public, welcoming individuals of all ages and backgrounds to explore how they can get involved in community service. 
 
The Volunteer Fair will bring together a variety of local nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and service groups, all offering opportunities for attendees to engage with causes ranging from education and the arts to environmental stewardship and social support. Museum staff will also be present to share ways to get involved with programs, events, and behind-the-scenes activities at Ventfort Hall.
 
Nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers for the summer will be stationed throughout Ventfort Hall.

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Marionette Shows At Ventfort Hall for Children

LENOX, Mass. — The puppeteer Carl Sprague will return to Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansion and Museum in Lenox with Rapunzel for two holiday vacation week marionette performances. 
 
The dates and times are Saturday, Dec. 27 and Monday, Dec. 29, both at 3:30 pm. The audiences will have the opportunity to meet Sprague after.
 
Sprague, who has appeared annually at Ventfort Hall with his "behind the scenery" mastery, has been a puppeteer since childhood.  He inherited a collection of 60 antique Czech marionettes, each about eight inches tall that were assembled by his great-grandfather, Julius Hybler.  Hybler's legacy also includes two marionette theaters. 
 
Also, Sprague has been a set designer for such motion pictures as "The Royal Tenenbaums" and Scorcese's "The Age of Innocence," as well as for theater productions including those of Shakespeare & Company. 
 
Admission to the show is $20 per person; $10 for children 4-17 and free for age 3 and under. Children must be accompanied by adults.  Ventfort Hall is decorated for the holidays. Reservations are required as seating is limited and can be made on line at https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or by calling (413) 637-3206. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows. The historical mansion is located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox.
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