Bidwell House Museum Offers Winter Hike

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MONTEREY, Mass. — The Bidwell House Museum invites outdoor enthusiasts to a winter hike on Sunday, February 23, at 10 a.m. The guided hike offers an opportunity to explore the museum’s trails, showcasing the landscape's beauty during the colder months and highlighting possible wildlife activity.
 
The hike will be approximately 1-2 miles and last 1-2 hours, depending on trail conditions. Participants should bring snowshoes and poles if snow is present, dress in layers, and carry water and a snack. If snow is absent, it will be a regular hike requiring sturdy footwear.
 
Space is limited to 15 attendees, and pre-registration is required at bidwellhousemuseum.org/events. The event may be postponed in case of inclement weather, and carpooling is recommended due to limited parking when snow is on the ground.
 
The Bidwell House Museum grounds are open year-round at no charge, offering 194 acres of trails and picnic areas for visitors to enjoy.
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Berkshire Special Olympics Returns to Monument Mountain

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. – Hundreds of athletes of all ages converged at Monument Mountain Regional High School Wednesday for the 45th annual Berkshire County Special Olympics meet.
 
Runners, jumpers and throwers from throughout the county put themselves to the test and were recognized for their accomplishments.
 
As always, one of the highlights of the day was the banner parade, when Special Olympians from various teams make their way around the track to be honored by the fans in attendance.
 
This year, the newly-created Lee High School/Monument Mountain Unified Sports team had the honor of leading the athletes behind a contingent of local law enforcement officers.
 
Unified Sports, an initiative of Special Olympics and the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, allows students with intellectual disabilities to compete in basketball in the winter and track in the summer alongside peers without disabilities while representing their schools.
 
Coaches varsity student-athletes from around South County participated in Wednesday’s event, helping to coordinate competition on two sides of the track and throughout the infield.
 
This year’s meet was dedicated to the memory of longtime Special Olympian Michele Adler, who competed for the Berkshire County-based Red Raiders team for more than 20 years and represented Massachusetts as a bowler at the 2010 USA Games.
 
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