Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with Berkshire Nursing Families at Whitney's Farm

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CHESHIRE, Mass. — Berkshire Nursing Families (BNF) invites the community to join a celebration of World Breastfeeding Week on Saturday, Aug.1st, 2026, from 10 AM to 1 PM at Whitney's Farm in Cheshire, MA (1775 S. State Road ).
 
This family event will bring together parents, caregivers, and community partners for a morning of connection, resources, and celebration. Community partner Hilltown Village will be on hand with free baby items to give away from the Village Closet, and other community partners will be sharing more goodies and raffle baskets.
 
Since 1998, BNF has provided free, expert support and compassionate care for families throughout Berkshire County. This includes in-home lactation consultations, a 24/7 support line, peer support groups, playgroups, and childbirth and breastfeeding classes.
 
The event is free.
 
 
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Cheshire Cruz Nite Returns Aug. 8

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
CHESHIRE, Mass.— After nearly being sidelined by rising costs, the community-loved Cruise Night returns Aug. 8 at the Cheshire Community House.
 
For 35 years, the event has brought the community together for a daylong event, featuring a rock wall, bounce house, games, a car show, raffles, food trucks, performers, and more. 
 
"It is important for us to keep it going on a yearly basis as the public enjoys it and comes out and supports it," said Timothy Garner, interim Police Chief and Cruise Night coordinator. 
 
"Families plan gatherings around this event and see people they haven’t seen in awhile and just show up and have fun and converse and catch up with each other."
 
The event's rain date is Aug. 9. 
 
Unlike in years past, the fire department will not be cooking this year. Instead, attendees can choose from a variety of food trucks, including M&J's, Good Dogs, Pizzapocolypse, Markis French Fries & Fried Dough, Two Sisters, Berkshire Blends, Krispy Cones and more.
 
There will also be a performance by the band Shut Up and Dance from 7 to 9 p.m. 
 
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