WSBS Bulletin Board Events

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(9/3) THE GREAT BARRINGTON MOBILE FOOD BANK, LOCATED BEHIND THE CHP HEALTH CENTER AT 444 STOCKBRIDGE ROAD IN GREAT BARRINGTON, IS OPEN ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH FROM 11AM TO 12 NOON. THERE ARE NO ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE FOOD. RECIPIENTS SHOULD BRING BOXES OR BAGS. ANYONE IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE CAN ATTEND. IT'S A GOOD IDEA TO ARRIVE 10–15 MINUTES PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION TIME OR WHEN THE INITIAL LINE SUBSIDES.

(8/27) SHEFFIELD KIWANIS GATHERS EVERY TUESDAY AT THE BRIDGE RESTAURANT, RTE 7 IN SHEFFIELD. AN OPTIONAL DINNER AND SOCIALIZING BEGINS AT 6:30 FOLLOWED BY THE MEETING AT 7:15. YOU ARE WELCOME TO STOP BY AND LEARN WHAT KIWANIS IS ALL ABOUT. SHEFFIELD KIWANIS PROUDLY SERVES THE TOWNS OF ALFORD, EGREMONT, GREAT BARRINGTON, MONTEREY, MOUNT WASHINGTON, NEW MARLBOROUGH AND SHEFFIELD. VISIT THEM ON LINE AT www.sheffieldkiwanis.org

(8/29) MOVE AND GROOVE WITH DEE FOSTER AS SHE HOSTS A FUN FILLED LOW IMPACT FITNESS CLASS EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY MORNING FROM 9:30 TO 10:30 AM AT THE CLAIR TEAGUE SENIOR CENTER ON ROUTE 7 IN GREAT BARRINGTON….A REMINDER…NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 22ND..FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (413) 528-9493 OR (413) 528-1881….

(9/13) THE TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON WILL HOLD THEIR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT THE GAZEBO BEHIND TOWN HALL ON MAIN STREET EVERY FRIDAY FROM 5:30 TO 7:15 PM….ALLEN TIMMONS AND FRIENDS WILL TAKE CENTER STAGE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD… A REMINDER, SOUTH STREET SWING WILL ENTERTAIN ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21ST. FOR DETAILS ON UPCOMING SHOWS, CHECK OUT OUR BLOG BY LOGGING ON TO www.wsbs.com

(9/14) A PIG ROAST TO BENEFIT THE MEYER FAMILY WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE GREAT BARRINGTON VFW FROM 2-8P.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH. (RAIN DATE: SEPTEMBER 15TH) FOOD INCLUDES BURGERS, HOT DOGS, AND PASTA SIDES. RAFFLES, MUSIC, AND A FISH CASTING CONTEST FOR KIDS. FOR TICKETS, INFO, AND A DONATION DROP OFF, CONTACT NORM AT (413) 854-4478. TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT WSBS. KIDS ARE FREE

(8/27) THE BUSHNELL-SAGE LIBRARY ON MAIN STREET IN SHEFFIELD PRESENTS THEIR WEEKLY MEETING OF THE LEGO CLUB EVERY TUESDAY AT 3:15 PM….THEY WILL ALSO OFFER A SING AND PLAY STORY TIME THURSDAY MORNINGS AT 10:15….SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN CAN PARTICIPATE IN A SPECIAL ART RELATED GET TOGETHER EVERY 3RD THURSDAY AT 3:15 PM….FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (413) 229-7004….

(8/23) THE BERKSHIRE BOTANICAL GARDEN AT THE JUNCTION OF ROUTES 102 AND 183 IN STOCKBRIDGE WILL FEATURE A PRESENTATION FEATURING NANCY LORENZ FOLLOWED BY A GALLERY TOUR OF HER ART WORK AT THE LEONHARDT GALLERY ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD FROM 5 TO 7PM....ADMISSION TO THIS EVENT IS FREE....FOR MORE DETAILS, CALL (413) 298-3926....

(8/23) THE MASS AUDUBON SOCIETY HAS CANCELLED THEIR AUGUST 23RD TOUR FEATURING BEAVERS, BIRDS & OTHER WILDLIFE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, LOG ON TO THEIR WEB SITE, www.massaudubon.org/pleasantvalleyprograms

(8/24) THE SHEFFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S BENEFIT FEAST WILL TAKE PLACE THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH FROM 5 TO 8 PM. PRESIDENT TONY CARLOTTO WILL FIRE UP A VARIETY OF SMOKE HOUSE MEATS, 19TH CENTURY SIDE DISHES, DRINKS, DESSERTS AND A BIG ELM BEER TASTING. TICKETS ARE $40 PER PERSON AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR ON LOG ON TO www.sheffieldhistory.org

(8/24) THE BAY STATE'S MARINE CORPS LEAGUE AND THE BERKSHIRE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ARE HOSTING A SUMMER BARBECUE AND CONCERT ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH FROM 6 TO 10 PM AT CAMP RUSSELL, LOCATED AT 341 BOYS CLUB ROAD IN RICHMOND, MASSACHUSETTS. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE TOYS FOR TOTS FOUNDATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CHECK OUT OUR BLOG BY LOGGING ON TO www.wsbs.com

(8/24) THE LEE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH LOCATED AT 25 PARK PLACE WILL SERVE UP AN OLD FASHIONED CHURCH SUPPER ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH AT 5:30 PM....DOORS OPEN AT 5 PM....THE MENU INCLUDES PULLED PORK, COLE SLAW, SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE AND BROWNIE SUNDAES FOR DESSERT. ADULT ADMISSION $12, $6 FOR YOUNGSTERS 5 TO 11 AND KIDS 5 AND UNDER DINE FOR FREE....ONLY 100 TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC....CALL (413) 243-1033 TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS FOR THIS TASTE TEMPTING EVENT....

(8/24) FREE ZUMBA DANCE CLASSES WILL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN THE LEE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AND TOWN HALL AT A COURTYARD LOCATED OFF THE LEE TOWN COMMON EVERY SATURDAY FROM 9:30 TO 10:30 AM THROUGH AUGUST 24TH FOR MORE DETAILS, CHECK OUT OUR BLOG BY LOGGING ON TO www.wsbs.com

(8/24) A PAINT AND SIP WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH FROM 2 TO 4 PM AT THE NEW LEBANON LIBRARY IN NEIGHBORING COLUMBIA COUNTY AS YOU WILL CREATE A RAINBOW TREE ON A LARGE 16 BY 20 CANVAS….YOUR $35 DONATION INCLUDES ALL PAINTING MATERIALS, LIGHT SNACKS AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE NEW LEBANON LIBRARY….TO REGISTER, LOG ON TO www.berkshirepaintandsip.com OR CALL (413) 205-8346….

(8/24) A PAINT AND SIP WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH FROM 6:30 TO 8:30 PM AT THE ANCRAM FIRE HOUSE ON COUNTY ROUTE 7 IN NEIGHBORING COLUMBIA COUNTY AS YOU WILL CREATE SUNFLOWERS IN A VASE OR A AUTHENTIC ROOFING SLATE TILE OR A HAND MADE SIGN MADE FROM RECLAIMED WOOD. YOUR $30 DONATION INCLUDES ALL PAINTING MATERIALS, LIGHT SNACKS AND WINE WITH ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE ANCRAM LADIES AUXILIARY….TO REGISTER, LOG ON TO www.berkshirepaintandsip.com OR CALL (413) 205-8346….

(8/24) JOIN ARTIST AND TEACHER BARBARA BEACH IN CREATING A PERSONAL VISION BOARD SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH, FROM 2-4 P.M. A VISION BOARD IS A MIXED MEDIA COLLEGE ON WHAT YOU CELEBRATE LIFE NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. NO ART SKILLS NECESSARY, JUST BRING YOUR IMAGINATION, FAVORITE PHOTOS, MAGAZINES, AND MEMORABILIA FOR YOUR BOARD. AGES 12 AND UP. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY CALLING (413) 229-7004 OR EMAIL BUSHNELLSAGE@GMAIL.COM.

(8/25) "THE MUMBET (MUM-BAY) WALK TO FREEDOM" WILL COMMENCE ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 25TH FROM 9:30 TO 11:30 AM AT THE ASHLEY HOUSE LOCATED AT 117 COOPER HILL ROAD IN ASHLEY FALLS AND WILL END AT THEODORE SEDGEWICK HOUSE ON MAIN STREET IN SHEFFIELD. BAY STATE REPRESENTATIVE SMITTY PIGNATELLI WILL READ A PROCLAMATION HONORING MUMBET FOLLOWED BY A VARIETY OF THEATRE AND SONG PERFORMANCES AT THE SHEFFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY ON MAIN STREET. FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE DAY'S EVENTS, LOG ON TO www.sheffieldhistory.org

(8/25) THE BERKSHIRE EQUESTRIAN CENTER LOCATED AT 40 PERRY’S PEAK ROAD IN RICHMOND WILL HOST THEIR 26TH ANNUAL HORSE SHOW ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 25TH BEGINNING AT 9 AM. THE EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND ADMISSION IS FREE….FOR MORE DETAILS, CHECK OUT OUR BLOG BY LOGGING ON TO www.wsbs.com

(8/27) THE BUSHNELL SAGE LIBRARY ON MAIN STREET IN SHEFFIELD WILL PRESENT ”BRAIN BUSTERS” EVERY TUESDAY FROM 10:30 TO 11:30 AM…THIS FREE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL YOUNGSTERS 2 TO 5 YEARS OF AGES WHICH FEATURES AN HOUR OF STORIES, SONGS AND GROUP FUN….NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED….FOR MORE DETAILS, CALL (413) 229-7004….

(8/28) THE GREAT BARRINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, THE BIDWELL HOUSE MUSEUM AND CLAIR TEAGUE SENIOR CENTER WILL CO-HOST A PRESENTATION ENTITLED “A REVOLUTION OF HER OWN: THE STORY OF DEBORAH SAMPSON” ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28TH AT THE TEAGUE CENTER LOCATED ON SOUTH MAIN STREET IN GREAT BARRINGTON. THIS PROGRAM IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC….

(8/29) GREAT BARRINGTON'S INDEPENDENT STORY TELLERS WILL GATHER TO TELL TALES AT THE GAZEBO ON MAIN STREET BEHIND TOWN HALL ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 29TH BEGINNING AT 7 PM. THIS IS A "SPOKEN WORD" OPEN MIC EVENT FOCUSING ON A BACK-TO-SCHOOL THEME. THE EVENT IS PRESENTED BY GREAT BARRINGTON'S PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT....

(8/30) CASH CALENDARS FOR THE CHARGERS YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE ARE ON SALE NOW THROUGH AUGUST 30TH FOR DRAWINGS EVERY DAY THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. EACH CALENDAR COSTS ONLY $10 AND THEY CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE PUBLIC MARKET IN WEST STOCKBRIDGE AND THE OLYMPIA MEADOWS PRACTICE FIELD OR FROM ANY ACTIVE CHARGERS PLAYER....

(8/31) THE NORTH ELM HOME GALLERY IN MILLERTON, NEW YORK IS FEATURING “INVESTIGATIONS” A JOINT PROJECT EXHIBIT FROM VIRGINIA BRADLEY AND CHRIS MALCOMSON FEATURING RECENT WORKS SINCE THEIR RELOCATION TO THE BERKSHIRES 2 YEARS AGO….THIS DISPLAY IS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING UNTIL AUGUST 31ST ….FOR MORE DETAILS, CHECK OUT OUR BLOG BY LOGGING ON TO OUR WEB SITE, www.wsbs.com

(8/31) THE SHEFFIELD CRAFT FAIR RUNS FROM 9AM TO 2 PM EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH OUT THE SUMMER ACROSS FROM THE G-M-C GARAGE. THERE WILL BE A FREE WEEKLY DRAWING OF CRAFTS AS YOU’RE INVITED TO VISIT ALL CRAFTERS AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO OFFER EACH AND EVERY WEEKEND.

(9/1) CHECK OUT THE 51ST ANNUAL OLD YANKEE STREET RODS LABOR DAY WEEKEND CLASSIC CRUISERS CAR SHOW ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM AT THE GREAT BARRINGTON. A VARIETY OF STREET RODS, MUSCLE CARS, CLASSICS, RACE CARS, CUSTOMS MOTORCYCLES, ANTIQUES AND TRUCKS WILL BE ON DISPLAY. THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF FOOD, MUSIC AND VENDORS ON SITE. ADMISSION IS ONLY $10 PER PERSON. FOR MORE DETAILS, CALL 9413) 528-9304 OR (413) 931-1027.

(9/7) THE WEST STOCKBRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ON MAIN STREET WILL BE SERVING UP A PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH HOME FRIES, SAUSAGE, FRUIT CUP, COFFEE, TEA OR JUICE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH FROM 8 TO 11 AM. ADMISSION FOR ADULTS, ONLY $10, CHILDREN UNDER 10 DINE FOR $6. PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE TOWN'S FIRE DEPARTMENT AND CHURCH. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (413) 232-4256....

(9/8) THE STOCKBRIDGE GRANGE ON CHURCH STREET WILL SERVE UP A ROAST PORK DINNER ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH FROM 1 TO 2 PM. THE COST IS $12 FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN UP TO 12 YEARS OF AGE DINE FOR HALF PRICE AND YOUNGSTERS 6 AND UNDER EAT FOR FREE. TAKE-OUTS AVAILABLE....FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (413) 298-3185....

(9/14) A FREE SCREENING OF "THE ISIS TRIAL" WILL TAKE PLACE AT 7 PM ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH AT THE OLD CHATHAM MEETING HOUSE ON COUNTY ROUTE 13 IN NEIGHBORING COLUMBIA COUNTY. A POT LUCK DINNER PRECEDES THE SHOW AT 6 PM. FOR MORE DETAILS LOG ON TO www.oldchathamquakes.org OR CALL 1-518-794-3048.

(9/16) UKELELE 4 YOU INVITES YOU TO LEARN BASIC CHORDS AND STRUMMING TECHNIQUES AS THIS MUSICAL INSTRUMENT IS TRULY GAINING POPULARITY WORLDWIDE. COURSES WILL BE CONDUCTED BY ARTIST AND MUSICIAN SHERRY STEINER AND THEY’LL TAKE PLACE ON THE 3RD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT THE BERKSHIRE BOTANICAL GARDEN’S CENTER HOUSE LOCATED ON AT THE JUNCTION OF ROUTE 102 AND 183 IN STOCKBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (413) 329-4141…

(9/22) THE 10TH ANNUAL “FRIENDS OF MOE” GOLF TOURNAMENT WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND AT THE EGREMONT COUNTRY CLUB AS ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT LOCAL FAMILIES WHO ARE BATTLING CANCER AND OTHER HARDSHIPS. THIS EVENT BEGINS AT 11 AM….YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT WHICH INCLUDES 18 HOLES OF GOLF, CART, HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZES, LUNCH, DINNER AND ON-COURSE CONTESTS. CONTACT RANDY KOLDYS AT (413) 717-0606 OR E MAIL rkoldys2004@yahoo.com

(9/29) A BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS SERVICE WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE WEST STOCKBRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH'S OUTDOOR CHAPEL AT 141 WEST CENTER ROAD. ALL FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS ARE WELCOME AND TREATS WILL BE SERVED AFTER THE SEPTEMBER 29TH CEREMONY WHICH STARTS AT 10 AM. FOR MORE DETAILS, CALL (413) 232-4256....

(9/30) A REMINDER TO ALL RESIDENTS IN SHEFFIELD. MOSQUITO SPRAYING WILL TAKE PLACE ON VARIOUS ROADS WITHIN THE TOWN DURING EARLY MORNING HOURS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (413) 447-9808. THIS PUBLIC SERVICE IS COURTESY OF THE BERKSHIRE COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM….

(12/31) FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL’S LOBBY ON LEWIS AVENUE IN GREAT BARRINGTON IS THE SITE FOR FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS EVERY MONDAY FROM 10 AM TO 12NOON….FOR MORE DETAILS, CALL (413) 854-9635….

(12/31) PARKINSONS AND EXERCISE SUPPORT GROUPS WILL BE HELD AT FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL ON LEWIS AVENUE IN GREAT BARRINGTON EVERY MONDAY AFTERNOON AT 1…ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE AUTHORIZATION BY A PHYSICIAN….FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (413) 854-9635….

(12/31) COMMUNITY HEALTH CONNECTIONS WILL BE OFFERED AT FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL ON LEWIS AVENUE IN GREAT BARRINGTON EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 2 TO 4 PM IN THE MAIN HALL. NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED….FOR MORE DETAILS, CALL (413) 770-2067….

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