Berkshire Waldorf School Annual Holiday Handcraft Fair

12:16PM / Tuesday, November 12, 2024Print Story | Email Story

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire Waldorf School, formerly Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School, invites the community to its 52nd Annual Holiday Handcraft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 35 West Plain Road.

The event features handmade gifts, activities, and entertainment for all ages, including puppet shows, craft-making, jump rope making, beeswax candle dipping, and more. Admission and parking are free. The event is rain or shine.

Highlights include:

The Little Peoples' Shop, where children can choose their own treasures.
The Handcraft Room with handmade goods and the Berkshire Country Store offering unique gifts and gourmet treats.
Rudy's Diner, featuring local food vendors including Authentic Eats by Oleg and Los Lopez Taco Truck, with vegetarian and gluten-free options.
A Waldorf puppet show and a Children's Craft Room for making personalized gifts.
A special Sweet Spot game with live music and a chance to win dessert.
Adults can enjoy the Auction Room, featuring premium local goods, handmade toys, and services, with online bidding available leading up to the event. The Raffle Room offers a variety of prizes, including a $1,000 grocery card and the annual Community Afghan.

All proceeds benefit Berkshire Waldorf School programs and students. For more information, visit berkshirewaldorfschool.org or call 413-528-4015.

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Berkshire Bounty Sets Pickleball Fund-Raiser

06:18PM / Monday, August 03, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- It’s back: the third annual Fun(D)raising Pickleball Tournament for the benefit of Berkshire Bounty.

Pickleball players are invited to rally against food insecurity at this fun and friendly benefit fo Berkshire Bounty, a Great Barrington-based non-profit organization with the mission to creatively advance community food security through food rescue and delivery.

Registration is open through Sept. 18th with the tournament taking place, rain or shine, on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Bousquet Sport Club in Pittsfield.

Berkshire Bounty co-founders Mark Lefenfeld and Jay Weintraub expressed their gratitude to the community in a news release announcing the tournament.

Teams of two may register in either the Beginner/Intermediate or Intermediate/Advanced Divisions. Entry Fee is $120 per team, with all proceeds going to Berkshire Bounty.

Current event sponsors include the Gilson Family Foundation, Osteo Strong, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Lance Vermeulen Real Estate, Berkshire Money Management, Beacon Bank, Ethan Kelpetar Law Firm, and October Mountain Financial Advisors.

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