 Berkshire Nonprofit Spotlight: Elizabeth Freeman CenterFor this months Nonprofit Spotlight, iBerkshires sat down with the Elizabeth Freeman Center's Executive Director Divya Chaturvedi to give us an insight into the organization.  Lenox Library Hosts John Williams' BiographerBiographer and arts journalist Tim Greiving, author of "John Williams: A Composer's Life," will speak at Lenox Library on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 5 p.m.  Rip City Team Wins New York TournamentRyder Froio hit .714 in five games last week to lead a 13-and-under travel team from Pittsfield's Rip City to a tournament championship.  Myotherapy Practice Opens in North AdamsA new mind and body therapist has opened for business in Greylock Works.  Lanesborough Looks to the Future of Zoning BylawsThe Planning Board is reviewing the town's zoning bylaws with an eye to amending zones to align with planning documents and projects.  Employment Experts: Berkshire County Has 'Healthy Labor Market'One version is that there are many available jobs, but employers have a hard time finding workers to fill them. On the other hand, we also hear that Berkshire County does not have enough good jobs, and people have to move elsewhere because of poor job prospects here. Dalton Historical Pottery Project Celebrates Town's HistoryThe Historical Commission is giving people the opportunity to bring a piece of the town home with them through the sale of hand-thrown and stenciled, colonial-style pottery featuring the Dalton's name and incorporation date. Jacob's Pillow Welcomes San Fran BalletThe San Francisco Ballet will return to Jacob's Pillow this summer for the first time in seven decades.  Remembering the 'Forgotten War' in PittsfieldLocal community members gathered at City Hall's 'Forgotten War' monument to honor those who served. Annual CATA Art Show Opens July 30Community Access to the Arts' annual art show "I Am a Part of Art" opens Thursday, July 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts.  Berkshire County Turtle Rescue Gives Injured Turtles a Second ChanceiBerkshires joined Zustra on a hike at Wild Acres trailhead, where we released two adult eastern painted turtles, one yearling eastern painted turtle and one yearling common snapping turtle.  Clark Art Unveils Design for New Aso O. Tavitian WingThe elevated bridge between the Clark Art Institute's main museum and the Manton Research Center is being transformed into new gallery space and storage, and the permanent home of the Aso O. Tavitian collection. Greylock Thunder 18U Splits Pair in TournamentThe Greylock Thunder 18-and-under travel softball team Saturday split a pair of games at the John Biasi Memorial Super 72 tournament.  Pittsfield Little Leaguers Go Back to State TourneyMyles Morrison-Gould struck out seven and walked just one in a complete-game, 3-0 win over Holden that sends the Pittsfield Little League All-Stars into next week’s four-team State Tournament. Clarksburg Sets Townwide Tag SaleThe Historical Commission is sponsoring the 4th annual Townwide Tag Sale,on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town Hall.  Barrington Stage's 'A Chorus Line' Demands to Be SeenThere are a plethora of adjectives that describe the original production of "A Chorus Line" when it opened off-Broadway in April 1975: "groundbreaking," "original," "powerful," "outstanding" and "brilliant." Ex-Veterans Clerk Charged With LarcenyThe city's former veterans services administrative assistant was arraigned Friday on larceny charges related to the theft of gift cards donated for local veterans.  Cross-Commonwealth Walk Highlights Fight to Change State FlagNearly 90 towns and cities across the commonwealth have voted in favor or replacing the seal, which depicts an arm holding a sword above the head of a Native American. Greylock Thunder 18U Team Off to Hot Start at N.J. TournamentEvelyn Julieano and Marlee Arnhold combined on a one-hitter Friday as the Greylock Thunder 18-and-under travel softball team improved to 2-0 at the John Biasi Memorial Super 72 tournament. Berkshire Mall Owners Press for Road District DissolutionBerkshire Mall owner JMJ RE Holdings says without a dissolution of the Baker Hill Road District, the potential sale and redevelopment with the mall would fall through. Pittsfield, Central Berkshire Get Life Science GrantsPittsfield and the Central Berkshire Regional School District are among 400 organizations getting $12.3 million for education and workforce development.  Weekend Outlook: Ice Cream, Blueberries & DancingCheck out the events happening this weekend including fun nights of dancing, singing, ice cream and more. Jewish Federation Hosts Program on Judaism, Tai ChiJewish Federation of the Berkshires presents Dr. Joel Friedman, who will lead a program on "Judaism and Tai Chi: Finding Balance in an Unbalanced World" on Thursday, July 30, at 10:45 a.m. Dispensary Planned for Former Pittsfield Health Food CentreCloud Nine Visions got the Community Development Board's OK to do business at 407 North St. on Tuesday, but the Zoning Board of Appeals continued its vote on Wednesday to allow for more feedback. Dalton Health Board Seeks Responses to Confidential SurveyThe town's Board of Health is seeking responses to its confidential health survey to better understand the overall health and well-being of its residents. |
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