Current Events Seminar With Dr. Steven Rubin

Print Story | Email Story
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Thursday, July 16 at 10:45 a.m., Jewish Federation of the Berkshires presents the second of Dr. Steven Rubin's summer-long current events seminars focusing on the latest world happenings. 
 
Participants will have an opportunity to examine and discuss topical and newsworthy national and international issues and problems, as well as possible solutions.
 
Dr. Rubin will suggest readings, introduce relevant topics, and offer discussion questions. The seminar will be conducted throughout in a collaborative and collegial manner, with all participants encouraged to voice their opinions.
 
This free program will be presented as part of the Federation's Connecting With Community Series at Knesset Israel (16 Colt Road in Pittsfield). Following the program, continue the conversation with a home-cooked lunch around our community table. 
 
All are welcome. Advance lunch reservations are required and can be made by calling (413) 442-2200 before 9 a.m. on the day BEFORE the program (Wednesday). Suggested donation of $3 for adults over age 60, $7 for all others.
 
An additional seminar will be held on August 20.
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Wixsom Leads Force 12U Softball Team in Tourney Opener

iBerkshires.com Sports
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Emma Wixsom struck out eight of the nine batters she faced in Friday’s opener of the Berkshire Fall Frenzy as the host Force 12-and-under travel softball team beat the Greylock Thunder, 14-0, in three innings.
 
Wixsom was credited with a perfect game in the contest, which was ended by the tournament’s run rule.
 
McKinley Bushika led the Force’s offense, going 3-for-3 with a pair of RBIs. Charlotte Kotski tripled, and Lilly Tuohy doubled in a nine-hit attack.
 
In its second game in the six-team tournament on Friday evening, the Force beat the East Greenbush, N.Y., Xpress Crushers, 5-3.
 
Peyton Demary went 3 and two-thirds innings in the circle before giving the ball to Wixsom. Demary struck out eight while allowing two earned runs.
 
Kotski was a difference maker at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI in a six-hit attack for the Force.
 
Berkshire Saturday starts its day against the 413 Panthers out of Hampden at the Doyle Complex.
 
View Full Story

More Pittsfield Stories