DALTON, Mass.— The Community Recreation Association (CRA) will hold its 31st annual Gib Kittredge Auction and Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 23, at The Stationery Factory, located at 63 Flansburg Ave.

 

An online auction will precede the live event, running from May 19 to May 29. Individuals can participate via a link on daltoncra.org. Proceeds from both auction formats will benefit the CRA, a nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that provides programs and services to the Central Berkshire community.

 

The live event will begin at 5 p.m., with doors opening to the public. Attendees can enjoy light appetizers, a cash bar, and a preview of live and silent auction items, accompanied by live music from Mark Franklin. The awards presentation is scheduled to start at 6 p.m., followed by the live auction at 7 p.m.

 

Auction items include a statehouse tour and lunch for four with State Senator Paul Mark, a mountain top zipline tour for four at Berkshire East Mountain Resort, theater tickets for Barrington Stage Company, Berkshire Theatre Group, and Shakespeare & Co., cords of wood from Always Growing Landscaping, dinner certificates at local restaurants, and CRA memberships, among other offerings.

 

The awards ceremony will recognize Gary Campbell Jr. with the Gib Kittredge Volunteer Award; C. Jeffrey Cook with the John Kittredge Community Support Award; Kay Klem with the W. Murray Crane Community Service Award; and Ben Barry and Madeline DeFazio with the Norman "Pop" Smith Youth of the Year Awards. State Senator Mark will present citations to each award recipient.

 

Admission to the event is free, with a suggested donation of $10 at the door. Additional information can be found at daltoncra.org or by calling the CRA at (413) 684-0260.