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Places to Enjoy the Winter Snow

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
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The snow has come full force and there are many activities you can do whether that's sledding, skating, tubing, skiing or snowboarding.

There are many places to head out and enjoy the snowy mountains to tube, ski, or snowboard. Here's a list of places to enjoy the slopes in and around Berkshire County.

Bousquet Mountain

Pittsfield

At Bousquet you can ski, snowboard, or tube. One of the oldest ski mountains, established in 1932, and has a 750 foot ski slope. They offer lessons for anyone and have many events to attend. They also have a restaurant to enjoy a good meal after racing the slopes.

Jiminy Peak

Pittsfield

Jiminy Peak has 45 trails with a mountain that's over 1,000 feet. You can ski and snowboard as well as get lessons if needed. The resort has many options for lodging as well as many dining opportunities to grab a bite to eat. 

The resort also has many summer activities to do as well like a mountain coaster, alpine slide, and more. 

Berkshire East

Charlemont

You can do many different activities at this mountain as well. You can snowtube down 500 foot slopes. They offer lessons for snowboarding and skiing and have onsite dining options.

Ski Butternut

Great Barrington

Butternut has been a skiing destination since 1962. The mountain is 1000 feet and they offer lessons to help you be your greatest on the mountain. There are many places to get a bite to eat after battling the slopes.

Catamount Mountain

South Egremont

At this mountain you can ski, snowboard, and tube. They have 33 open trails on a 1000 foot mountain and they offer lessons. They also have a burger spot to enjoy a nice warm meal after the slopes.

The resort also has summer fun including ziplining, adventure park, and more.


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Pittsfield's Christian Center Rebrands as 'The Center'

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Christian Center is becoming The Center, and assures the community that while the logo and name have changed, "Our heart has not." 

The rebrand was announced on Tuesday after months of listening sessions, community conversations, and surveys.  It was emphasized that the organization's heart, mission, and commitment to the community are unchanged. 

The Center will host its annual Community Day, including a name change celebration, on Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

"While our name is shifting, our core purpose remains steadfast. Alongside our new name, we are introducing our defining tagline—Nourish. Empower. Connect.—which reflects the three principles guiding everything we do," Executive Director Jessica Jones wrote in a newsletter. 

"Whether through our food pantry, meal program, free clothing boutique, or community events, our work remains focused on helping our neighbors access essential resources, build connections, and thrive."

The new logo features a fork, carrot, heart, and shirt, representing the pillars of The Center's service. 

The Christian Center was incorporated in 1974, but it dates back to the early 1890s, when it was the Epworth Mission, founded by the Methodist Church. 

Today, its main focus is food insecurity, but it also provides clothing, household items, and sanitary supplies to those who need them.  The Center operates a food pantry, upstairs free shop, and serves breakfast and lunch, as well as offering assistance in accessing resources. 

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