Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including festivals, theatre, and more. Farmers markets are open for the season.
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Berkshire Mountains Faerie Festival
Bowe Field, Adams
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Celebrate creativity, learning, and stewardship of the Earth by putting on your fairy wings, and enjoying a magical day. The event features activities, music, vendors, and food.
Admission cost $12 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 12, children 5 and under are free. More information here.
Jake's Java One-Year Anniversary Celebration
Jake's Java, Lanesborough
Sunday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Celebrate with a caramel macchiato which is usually not on the menu! There will be live music, lawn games, face painting, and a bench unveiling.
Pittsfield Community Residency: Afro Latin Jazz and Soul Experience
Various Venues
Select Times Friday thru Sunday
Jacob's Pillow will welcome Sekou McMiller's Afro Latin Jazz and Soul Experience to Pittsfield for a multi-day community residency.
There will be a series of movement workshops, listening sessions, and dance parties, led by Sekou and his collaborators Charlie Garcia, Khary Kamau, and Miriam Gallardo.
Celebrate Pride in the Berkshires with a theatrical experience of live jazz music, private tables, and Broadway stars singing songs for, by, and about the LGBTQ-plus community.
There will be art all around downtown, including at Future Labs Gallery, Installation Space, Center of Gravity Gallery, North Gallery, Open Studios on Ashland Street, and more all on Eagle Street.
The Northern Berkshire Events Committee is hosting its 4th annual golf tournament. You must register by 8:30 a.m. It's $100 including lunch and buffet, where you will get to do 18 holes and enjoy raffles, prizes, and more.
Bring in a picture of your pet friend or an animal, and North Adams Clay will help you sculpt a clay jar that looks like them. All materials are provided and will be fired.
Grab a burger or hot dog, enjoy music, a 50/50 raffle, and more while raising money for veterans in need of help. More information here.
Lamacchia Realty Berkshires Grand Opening
2 Depot Street, Dalton
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Celebrate with Lamacchia Realty at their ribbon cutting at their branch office and then head over to Pontoosuc Lake to enjoy a family fun day with boat rides and more.
There will be a beginner butterfly identification workshop where participants can use binoculars to observe and learn about butterflies.
Tickets are $20 for members and 25 for nonmembers. More information here.
Sunday
North Adams Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance
All Saints Episcopal Church, North Adams
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Come alone or with a partner and meet your neighbors while doing a contra dance. Admission is based on donation. More information here.
Father's Day Brunch
First Baptist Church, North Adams
Time: 11:30 a.m.
First Baptist Church of North Adams will be hosting a brunch in the Eagle Street room. RSVP required. More information here.
Farmers Markets
Great Barrington Farmers Market
18 Church St.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The market is open every Saturday. Every week, locally grown food, flowers, and plants will be available, along with other local vendors. The market accepts and offers doubling SNAP, HIP, WIC, and Senior market coupons. More information is here.
Lee Farmers Market
The Town Park
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The market offers locally grown produce, prepared foods, locally created arts and crafts, and herbal products. YogaLee offers free community yoga from 9:30 to 10:30 on the first Saturday of each month.
The market accepts SNAP, HIP, Senior Coupons, and WIC Coupons and also offers Market Match. More information here.
Lenox Farmers Market
St. Ann's Church
Friday: 11 to 3.
This market is open every Friday through Sept. 12 and features fresh produce, pastries, cheeses, and more.
The market has local vendors that offer a variety of goods from produce, eggs, baked goods, jams, hand-knit items, maple syrup, and more. More information here.
North Adams Farmers Market
Main Street
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The south side of Main Street from American Legion Drive will be closed to make room for the city's weekly farmers market, which will kick off this Saturday. Explore downtown North Adams and discover local businesses and fresh produce from local farms. More information here.
Pittsfield Farmers Market
Pittsfield Common
Saturday, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Roots Rising, the region's first teen-run market, will hold an indoor farmers market this Saturday. The event will feature live music, chef demos, workshops, children's activities, and more. More information here.
Sheffield Farmers Market
125 Main St.
Fridays, 3 to 6 p.m.
The market features healthy food and products from a variety of local vendors, aiming to nourish the community by supporting "local small farms, land, bees, and economy."
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Adams Parts Ways With Police Chief
By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — The town has parted ways with its police chief.
K. Scott Kelley "is no longer employed by the Town of Adams," according to interim Town Administrator Holli Jayko.
His departure follows an executive session held by the Selectmen last Wednesday to discuss a personnel matter other than professional competence, including health or discipline, or dismissal.
A request for further information on whether Kelley's leaving was through resignation or termination was not provided, or whether his contract had been paid out.
"The Town does not comment on personnel matters and will have no further comment on this matter at this time," responded Selectmen Chair John Duval via email on Friday.
Kelley, who moved here to take the post of chief in 2021, has reportedly sold his home.
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