NAMI Annual Meeting

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Berkshire County will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, October 8 at Zucchini’s Restaurant in Pittsfield from 5:30-8:00 p.m., with lite fare and refreshments served along with a cash bar.

The featured speaker will be Rachel Melendez-Mabee of Greylock Federal Credit Union, speaking about workplace burnout and psychological safety.

Along with a presentation of the 2024-2025 annual report, the organization will also be honoring three members of the community with their annual awards:

  • Stephen Barrow of the Brien Center, and also a volunteer for NAMI Berkshire County and Love of T Foundation, will receive the Eunice Zorbo Member of the Year award
  • Lindsay Cornwell of 2nd Street 2nd Chances will receive the Eunice Zorbo Citizen of the Year award
  • Meri-Ellen Morgans of the Brien Center will receive the Silver Ribbon Mental Health Advocate of the Year award.

Tickets are $50 with each ticket being entered into a grand prize drawing for a day pass at Mirival Berkshires.

Additional raffles will also be available. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1671428109469?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Dalton Day Returns This Saturday

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The town's popular Dalton Day festival is returning this weekend after a year's hiatus.
 
The event will kick off this Saturday at 11 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. in the field in front of the Senior Center. 
 
The community celebration was established in 2023 by the Cultural Council in an effort to increase resident participation at town meetings while also showcasing the area's welcoming, diverse, artistic and sporty atmosphere. In 2024, the event brought together 300 residents. 
 
"The primary mission of Dalton Day is to foster a strong sense of community, build civic pride, and bring residents together through a shared celebration of local culture, music, and food," said Jeannie Ingram, Select Board member and cultural council chair, and Lori Venezia, executive assistant to the town manager. 
 
The event provides an accessible and free platform for "civic education, community bonding, and supporting local businesses, artisans, makers, and culture more broadly," they said.
 
The festival strengthens the fabric of the town both civically and economically by connecting grassroots organizations with residents, fostering a shared sense of belonging, and providing free, family-friendly entertainment.
 
It also serves as an opportunity for community members to meet with local officials and a couple of state officials. State Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. Leigh Davis will be coming from Beacon Hill to speak at the event. 
 
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