Mission Statement:
"To promote business prosperity and a healthy community by providing
information,
services and advocacy for our members."
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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
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Welcome New Chamber Members:
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Christina Lane Photography
Mulberry Hair Company
Berkshire Sky View
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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
refer up to
10
New Members per year?
This would earn you a
FREE Membership Renewal!
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CURRENT OPENINGS:
Community Center
JRI/Berkshire Meadows
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DON'T FORGET TO LOOK FOR GIGI
IN EACH NEWSLETTER!
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Adult Events at
the Great Barrington Libraries
May 8, Monday Introduction to Fermented Wine & Mead with Trevor Ring, Mason 5:30-7:00pm
May 12, Friday "Open Studio" with Sherry Steiner, Mason 11:00am-1:00pm
May 13, Saturday How to Make Kombucha, Vinegar, & Water Kefir with Trevor Ring, Ramsdell 12:30-2:00pm
May 13, Saturday Ann-Elizabeth Barnes: Reading & Discussion Rev. Samuel Harrison and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, Mason 1:00-2:30pm
May 13, Saturday Ramsdell Readers Book Group: The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, Ramsdell 1:00-2:30pm
Children's Events at
the Great Barrington Libraries
Tuesdays at Mason: Brain Builders! Play & Learn 10:30-11:30
(baby-5 years)
Fridays at Ramsdell: Storytime for Tots 3:30-4:30pm (under 5)
Saturdays at Ramsdell: Fun with Fine Arts 10:30-11:30 (5-12 years)
May 5, Friday Afternoon Legos, Mason 4:00-5:00pm
May 6, Saturday Mom & Me Spa Day Workshop, Mason 1:15-2:30pm (mothers and children ages 9+, please register)
May 10, Wednesday Astronomy for Homeschoolers**, Mason 1:00-2:30 (please register, 9+)
May 12, Friday Afternoon Legos, Mason 4:00-5:00pm (7 and up)
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Ongoing Events
Tuesdays: Lego Club for Kids - 3:00 - 4:00pm in the Art Room
Sit & Knit - 5:00 - 7:00pm, all levels welcome including beginners. For info call Lois Levinsohn - 413.229.0375 or mimlet@aol.com
Wednesdays: Chess Club for Kids - 3:10pm in the Children's Department, beginners welcome!
Mah Jongg -5:00pm
Thursdays: Sing & Play Group - for preschoolers during the school year. Sponsered by CHP Family Network. Sing & Play has now split into
2 groups: Baby Sing, 0-2 age 10:00 - 10:45am, Toddler Sing for ages 2+
from 11:00 - 12:00pm
Upcoming Events
Saturday May 6th: 11:30 - 1:00pm Join Lia Douillet as she discusses her tiny house from the design process throught building and the benefits of living a more minimalist life. The tiny house will also be on site for a tour!
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'Pond'ering on how you can get your business noticed? Gigi says to join the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce today for an opportunity to network with nearly 400 local businesses!
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Berkshire South Regional Community Center Raises Over $13,000 from 7th Annual Swim-A-Thon Fundraiser
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Berkshire South Regional Community Center (BSRCC) held its 7th
annual Swim-a-thon fundraiser on Saturday, March 11th, 2017 at the Center's Norris Aquatic Center pool, raising over $13,000.
The funds raised will be used to support the adaptive needs programming and equipment at the Center. The money raised so far was by 43 swimmers and their sponsors. Sponsorship was based on the number of lengths swam by each swimmer. Swimmers were encouraged to swim up to 200 lengths in 2 hours, which averages 3 miles swam per participant.
This year, the fundraiser had an official ambassador Dylan Kubis. Kubis, a multi- year participant and a member of the adaptive needs community, was able to swim 100 lengths of the pool and alone raised $825.
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Give the gift of dance this Mother's Day!
Show your dance-loving mother how important she is with one-of-a-kind
merchandise from the Pillow Store.
Place your order by May 9 to receive your gift by Mother's Day.
Orders placed between now and May 14th will automatically be
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Announcing
15 Year Anniversary!
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Marilyn Kalish, founder and owner of the Vault Gallery at 322 Main Street (at the corner of Castle and Main) in Great Barrington, is proudly celebrating fifteen years of business.
Evolution has been a key component of the Vault Gallery's success. The newest development is the expansion.
Setting itself apart from the traditional gallery, Kalish is most excited to announce the Cyber Gallery. This digital platform will allow clients and designers to view a selection of curated artwork from various artists.
This will make it possible for a larger collection of art while simultaneously providing artists exposure to individual clients, designers, architects, etc. After years of consideration, Kalish is thrilled to be devoting energy to the Kalish Cyber Galleries in an attempt to best serve her fellow artists and loyal clientele.
If you are an artist, designer or architect interested in being considered for this new concept, please email vaultgallery@comcast.net to make an appointment.
As a courtesy, it will be our pleasure to give individual artists, a free website link to promote their websites and send traffic directly to their personal site.
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fifteen minute Fascia Blaster treatment, followed by a
full body massage, and finished with a cleansing
hot towel to rejuvenate the skin.
60 minutes: $95
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Chesterwood Announces 2017 Season
The summer home, studio, and gardens of Daniel Chester French,
America's foremost sculptor of public monuments opens May 27 through Oct. 9
Chesterwood, the summer home, studio and gardens of America's foremost sculptor of public monuments, Daniel Chester French (1850-1931) opens for the season on May 27 through Oct. 9. French is best known for his sculptures of the Minute Man (1871-75) and the seated figure of Abraham Lincoln (1911-22) for the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Situated on 122 acres in the idyllic hamlet of Glendale near Stockbridge, Mass., the property and its buildings were donated to the National Trust for Historic Preservation by French's only child Margaret French Cresson (1889-1973). Chesterwood, located at 4 Williamsville Rd., is recognized as both a National Historic Landmark and a Massachusetts Historic Landmark. For more information, call (413) 298-3579 or see
www.chesterwood.org
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for a link to upcoming showtimes
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Wedding Season is All Year Round
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I have been a Massachusetts licensed Justice of the Peace since 2008. It is one of the best things I have
ever done. During these past nine years, I have had the pleasure to officiate at many weddings and elopements as well as vow renewal ceremonies. Some have occurred at The Rookwood Inn, while others have been in places like the top of Jiminy Peak, MassMoCA, Chesterwood, other inns around the Berkshires, and some in private homes and rentals. Each one has been a unique ceremony and the couples amazing and different.
If you, or someone you know is interested in eloping, marrying or renewing vows, please get in touch with me. I would love to help you have your dreams come true.
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Dear Berkshire Businesses & Nonprofits:
I am writing to introduce you to Connections, a new bi-annual magazine for the nonprofit sector of the Berkshires. Published twice yearly in July and January, Connections will be
designed and printed locally, funded in part by the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires along with local advertising partners like YOU!
Connections
fills a gap in our nonprofit sector. There is no printed publication JUST for nonprofits. Given that Berkshire nonprofits support nearly 24,000 full and part-time jobs and generate $1.6 billion in revenue annually, there is no question that this vibrant group should have its own vehicle to share information and to connect, not only with each other, but also with the community that supports and benefits from them.
We all want to feel more connected. I hope this magazine makes that possible in many ways. Edited by exceptional writer Hannah Van Sickle Barrett, Connections will feature engaging profiles of nonprofits, articles on issues of regional and national interest, and columns featuring different voices in our community (including young professionals, legislators, executive directors and funders). Add to that a gala calendar, event photos, and practical information, and we've got the recipe for an excellent resource for the nonprofit sector and all those who take an interest in our work.
For a peek at the design, go to npcberkshires.org and click on the "magazine" link in the home page text.
Today I'm writing to ask for your support for this brand new publication. Our ad rates make it possible for businesses of all sizes to participate. Please use the form on the back of this letter (or pay online at npcberkshires.org/shop) to participate in the inaugural issue. I'm grateful for our supportive business community and the crucial role it plays in underwriting projects like this!
All best,
Liana Toscanini
Executive Director
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Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Gardiner
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Bob Gardiner volunteers on the Forest & Grounds team at Gould Farm. Bob grew up on Gould Farm in the 1940s and 1950s, when guests' families accompanied them to the Farm. Watch the video to hear the story of why he
keeps coming back.
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Thank you for renewing your membership with
The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce:
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The Stagecoach Tavern
Ward's Nursery
Ski Butternut
Castle Street Cafe
Asia Barong
Aston Magna Foundation
Berkshire Community Land Trust
Harland B. Foster Inc.
Clark Art Institute
Town of Sheffield
Happy Nails & Spa
Community Access to the Arts
Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires
Pawsh Buddies
Bard College at Simon's Rock
Magic Fluke
Southern Berkshire Volunteer Ambulance Squad
Jacob Pillow's Dance Festival
Berkshire Housing Development Corp
Town of Monterey
Sandisfield Arts Center
Berkshire International Film Festival
NBT Bank
Design + Planning
Yoga Within
Gifted Child
Inn at Green River
W.E.B. DuBois National Historic Site
Autobahn Service
Berkshire Days Inn
Tomich Landscape Design and Construction
Great Barrington Historical Society
Riverbrook Residence, Inc.
Sheffield Kiwanis
Roger Trucking
Snap Shop
Great Barrington Farmers Market
Berkshire Theatre Group
Egremont Country Club
Berkshire Fairfield Inn & Suites
Berkshire TypeGraphic
Tom's Toys
Cellarbration Wines, Beers & Spirits
Village Mortgage Company
Orion Society
Barbrook Realty
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Upcoming Events from the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce...
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News and Events from our Members!
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The time for spring cleaning is here!
Spring 2017 Children's Attic
New Sellers (& Volunteers) wanted!
Contact us
today to participate.
Empty those closets, dressers, toy boxes, and book shelves. Sort out those too small clothes that just never got worn. Why not
save up for your summer vacation; consign and sell what you don't need.
Email Meaghan at
mrogers@chpberkshires.org.
Or call
413-528-0457 Ext. 1254
SATURDAY, MAY 6, FROM 9:30 - 2:00PM
SUNDAY, MAY 7, 9:00 - NOON
AT THE CHP Main CAMPUS
444 STOCKBRIDGE RD, GREAT BARRINGTON
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You're Invited
to a Seminar!
Data Visualization for
Non-Profits: Presenting Information Effectively
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WHEN
: May 9, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am
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COST
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$40 Members/$50 Non-Members
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WHERE
: BCC South County Campus
343 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA
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CONTACT
:
Liana Toscanini 413.441.9542
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THURSDAY MAY 11 at BFAIR's offices 9am-12pm AND 4pm-7pm
Stop into either our North Adams or Pittsfield offices on Thursday, May 11th, to see our job opportunities and complete an application. BFAIR is currently hiring residential direct care positions, LPNs, employment and habilitative support staff . Positions available throughout the Berkshires. Grab your resume, reference, and come complete an application!
ON-THE-SPOT INTERVIEWS for qualified applicants*.
For more info, contact our Recruiter at 413.664.9382 ext 41
*(requires valid driver's license, vehicle & high school diploma)
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Latin Dance Party with Ballet Hispanico
May 13
Hit the dance floor with the stars of Ballet Hispanico, then dance the night away to live music by Los Hacheros.
$10 admission at the door.
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Third Thursday Pillow Pop-Up
May 18
Join us in the streets of downtown Pittsfield for a special Pillow Pop-Up performance by Ephrat Asherie Dance. The company will perform a new work-in-progress titled Odeon.
FREE!
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PERFORMANCE CELEBRATION & FUNDRAISER 2017!
Saturday May 27, 3pm &
Sunday May 28, 3pm
at Daniel Arts Center
Bard College at Simon's Rock Great Barrington
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- The annual town meeting warrant is available online, please click here. They were mailed to all registered voter households this week.
- NEW LOCATION!!! Chair Yoga every Tuesday at the Monterey Community Center, 468 Main Rd, from 9 - 10am.
- Council on Aging Cards & Games Club: NEW LOCATION!!! Cards & games club will now be at the Community Center. Bridge will start on April 18th at 12:30 and pitch will begin on May 2nd.
- Mini-site collection, Saturday, May 6 from 8:30 - 11am at the Gt. Barrington Recycling Center. Acceptable materials: Used motor oil, oil based paints, spray paint, turpentine, stains, thinners (no latex paint). Pre-registration is mandatory Call CET at 413-445-4556 x 14
- Council on Ageing Luncheon @ Mt. Everett Culinary Program on Wednesday, May 10th @ 11 am. Please call 528-1443 x 247 or 528-9151 for information and reservation.
- The Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association will be at Town Hall on Thursday, May 11th from 2-3pm for their free wellness clinic, no appointment necessary.
- The next Council on Ageing foot care clinic with Jane Kelley, R.N.~will be on Thursday, May 11th from 9-11:30 am at Town Hall.~ Call the Council on Aging 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.
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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
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Please note the following time changes for April, May and June:
- Therapeutic Breath and Movement- 1 pm on Mondays
- Bereavement Support Group- 1pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month.
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REMINDERS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Senior Center will be closed on May 8, and May 29, 2017.
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Feedback Requested!
We are considering a "Staff Pick" for summer events similar to our LEO program, except this would be "Let's Meet Out" to enjoy some of the great summer programming together in the Berkshire Community. Let us know if this interests you!
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SEEKING DONATIONS!
Ziploc Bags
Small paper plates/Napkins
Dessert Sign-up for Wednesday Lunch
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Trips on the Horizon
Stay tuned for more information; however feel free to let us know which ones you are interested in!
June
- Hyde Park/Roosevelt Homestead
August- Sharon Playhouse "Music Man"
September- Big E Trip
October- Oktoberfest Trip
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