Berkshire South Hosts Craft Market Supporting Local Artisans

07:17AM / Tuesday, October 28, 2025Print Story | Email Story

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire South Regional Community Center will host its 10th Annual Community Craft Market on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This free, family-friendly craft market showcases local vendors selling handmade goods—from jewelry, fine art, and photography to fiber arts, greeting cards, and locally made products. The market offers a way for attendees to discover one-of-a-kind holiday gifts while directly supporting the makers who help define the creative identity of the region.

"This event is about more than shopping," said Susie Kandt, Berkshire South Rentals and Events Manager. "It's about celebrating the incredible talent within our community and encouraging people to keep their holiday dollars local."

Visitors can also enjoy local fare from RustikEats food truck, and Berkshire South will host sign-ups for its Shining Star Supplement Holiday Program, which provides holiday assistance to southern Berkshire residents in need.

The Community Craft Market is free and open to all, with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere that reflects Berkshire South's mission to build community and support local connections.

A few vendor spaces remain available; interested artisans can contact Susie Kandt, Rental & Events Manager, at rentals@berkshiresouth.org. For event details, visit berkshiresouth.org/events.

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Letter: Southern Berkshire Ambulance Expresses Gratitude for Support

Letter to the Editor07:00PM / Saturday, August 08, 2026

To the Editor:

Over the next nine months, the Southern Berkshire Ambulance Squad (SBAS) will take delivery of two new ambulances, at a cost of roughly $1 million, to replace two vehicles that are very much on their last wheels. Lacking that $1 million, SBAS had to put out an emergency call of its own. I write to share the wonderful news that Berkshire Preservation Inc. (BPI) more than answered our call.

BPI's board, which includes Carole Owens, Louis Schroeter, Wende and David Carver, Nelson Furlano, and Todd Ehrlich worked tirelessly to organize a benefit concert at the Colonial Theatre that netted $98,877 for SBAS. We saw firsthand how hard they worked to bring it off, and we could not be more grateful to be the beneficiaries of their efforts and generosity.

SBAS answers your emergency calls 24/7/365. It means a great deal to us that when we were the ones in need, BPI answered ours. If you would like to learn more about BPI, and you should, please go to preservationinc.org.

With deep gratitude,

Ken Schumacher
Great Barrington, Mass.

Ken Schumacher is president of the board of directors
of the Southern Ambulance Squad

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