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information, services and advocacy for our members."
Southern Berkshire Towns: Alford, Egremont, Great Barrington, Monterey,
Mt. Washington, New Marlborough, Otis, Sandisfield & Sheffield
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THANK YOU FOR SPONSORING
THE 2017 E-NEWS
*Every month we randomly draw member business names during the Business After Hours. Those members are then asked if they would like to be featured in the Business Spotlight. Featured members must submit requested information. We hope your business is drawn soon!
There is no bigger compliment
to us than when you refer a New Member! Did you know that when you refer a New Member you will receive a 10% savings on your Membership Renewal? Even better, did you know that you can
Chair Yoga, Tuesdays at the Monterey Community Center 9 - 10am.
Cards & Games Club, Tuesdays at 1pm at the Community Center.
Council on Aging foot care clinic with Jane Kelley, R.N.~ Thursday, January 11th from 9-11:30 am at Town Hall.~ Call the COA at 413-528-1443 x247 for an appointment. Any age is welcome you do not have to be elderly or disabled. The cost is $25.
As always for a full calendar of events and closings please go to
www.montereyma.gov and click on "Meeting Calendar". If you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to email them to me at
admin@montereyma.gov .
Each month we highlight one of these local superstars in our BerkShares Business of the Month series. For the month of December we're featuring the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, which is working to strengthen nonprofit organizations in the region through shared services and creative collaboration.
Salisbury Bank has made a generous contribution to further the CDC's work in affordable housing development and job creation, making great use of Mass. Community Investment Tax Credits. Their $5,000 donation will result in a fifty percent ($2,500) credit on their Mass. tax liability - a remarkable leverage of their philanthropic work and a great benefit for those in our communities needing housing and jobs in the southern Berkshires.
There is still time in 2017! Use Community Investment Tax Credits and double the impact of your giving! Any individual or business with a donation of $1,000 or more qualifies. For more information:
We are just $25,000 away from securing our $15,000 matching donation!
The Blue Rider Community has come through in an incredible way!
In just over a month you have helped us raise $40,000. We only have 9 more days to meet our December 31st deadline of raising $65,000.
We are too close to let that $15,000 slip away!
Your donation today will help us reach our $65,000 goal.
This will not only secure our $15,000 matching donation, it will ensure that Blue Rider Stables will still be here to serve our community in the New Year.
We are are grateful for your donation of any size!
The snow has arrived at the Bidwell House Museum and while the house may look quiet, the museum staff are busy planning for the 2018 season. With new programs and a new accessible entrance, we can't wait to welcome you back on Memorial Day weekend. In the meantime, bring your snow shoes or hop onto your cross-country skis as you explore the winter woods. Don't forget, the museum's trails are open year round!
Thank you for supporting the Bidwell House Museum. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year!
As a Board Member as well as a leaseholder on one of three Community Land Trusts here in Berkshire County I am asking for your support by making an end of year contribution to the Berkshire Community Land Trust (BCLT). As a leaseholder myself I can speak from personal experience as I am happily situated in a community living situation that is affordable when there is such high growth in wealth inequity making it more difficult for local Berkshire workforce and retirees to find convenient affordable housing.
Another mission of BCLT is to acquire more land to accommodate farmers who cannot afford to purchase land but whose passion is to grow food for their local community. Increasing the availability of farmland is crucial at a time when food shortages could become a reality. Indian Line Farm was the first CSA in the country and we already have begun initiatives to acquire more farmland. We want young working families back here in the Berkshires and are formulating ideas for Tiny House structures on common land.
Your support is instrumental to fostering future opportunities for farmers, working families and small manufacturing businesses. We have to think big at a time when there is so much uncertainty. We can prepare for the future needs of Berkshire County with your help. Thank you.
Warm Regards,
Robin Zeamer
Thank you for renewing your membership with
The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce:
Berkshire Meadows
Our Lady of the Valley
Silverbirch Services
Ingersoll Land Care
Goodwill Industries in the Berkshires, Inc.
Maggio Design, Inc.
True Balance Animal Wellness
My Versatile Secretary
Eagle Shoe & Boot Co., Inc.
Housatonic Architectural Services, LLC
S&A Supply
Upcoming Events from the Southern Berkshire
Chamber of Commerce...
News and Events from our Members!
NATIONAL THEATRE OF LONDON: PETER PAN
THURSDAY
DECEMBER 28, 1 PM
Captured live at the National Theatre of London, a recorded (encore) performance of J.M. Barrie's much-loved tale delights audiences of all ages. When Peter Pan, leader of the Lost Boys, loses his shadow, headstrong Wendy helps him to reattach it. In return, she is invited to Neverland, where Tinker Bell, Tiger Lily, and the vengeful Captain Hook await. A riot of magic, music, and make-believe ensues.
A NIGHT ON ICE
Feb 16 at 8pm | Pillow Pop-Up: Le Patin Libre
Part of The City of Pittsfield's
10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival, Le Patin Libre brings their work Vertical Influences
-which draws influence from hip-hop, b-boying, dance theater, and ice-skating-to the Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires in Pittsfield. Join us for a night you'll never forget! | Tickets $25; $10 Youth; On Sale Now
