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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Check out our Annual Shopping Guide!
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*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!
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First Congregational
Church of Sheffield
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Executive Director
Tune into WSBS at 9AM on
Thursday, November 30th
to hear Betsy Andrus talk about
upcoming
Southern Berkshire
Chamber of Commerce Events!
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Welcome New Chamber Members:
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Berkcique
C Herrington Home + Design
The Law Office of Emily Zelenovic
Berkshire Agricultural Ventures
Inn at Sweet Water Farm
The Inn at Freeman Elms Farm
First Congregational Church
Ellen Shanahan Leadership Consulting
Sheffield in Celebration/Sheffield Fair
Home Care Services of Massachusetts
Berkshire Opera Festival
Artistic License
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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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DON'T FORGET TO LOOK FOR
GIGI & MILLIE
IN EACH NEWSLETTER!
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Mason Film: A Plastic Ocean
Mason Library
Friday, Nov. 10, 6:00-8:30 PM
Last seen at the 2017 Berkshire International Film Festival.
The Berkshire Women's Action Group (BWAG) is proud to present a second screening for our community of this extraordinary film. Pizza and a discussion about the film and rethinking our use of plastic will follow.
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- The Zoning Board of Appeals has an opening for an Alternate Member. This is an appointed position (by the Select Board, upon recommendation by the ZBA) and the Alternate is asked to serve if a regular member of the Board is unable to do so.~ The ZBA averages 3-4 hearings a year and hearings usually take place at 3PM on a weekday and usually do not require a significant time commitment.~ Interest in land use and zoning is helpful.~ Please send a short letter to the Board if you would be interested in serving as a ZBA Alternate Member.
- Ongoing events:
- Chair Yoga, Tuesdays at the Monterey Community Center 9 - 10am.
- Cards & Games Club, Tuesdays at 1pm at the Community Center.
- Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association wellness clinic at town hall, Thursday, November 9th, 2-3pm, no appointment necessary, flu shots will be available.
- Council on Aging foot care clinic with Jane Kelley, R.N.~ Thursday, November 9th 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 .
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Gigi and Millie aka Santa and Helper would like you to SAVE THE DATE for this year's
Holiday Shop, Sip & Stroll!
Saturday, December 9th
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for a link to upcoming showtimes
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What to do:
1. Reply to this email with the name and contact information for someone you think could benefit from having their home staged
2. Send us the name of your local charity of choice
3. Or, call one of us
4. Enjoy the holiday season |
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Begins November 2nd
with Kendra Lassor
Thursdays 9-10:15 AM
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Buy More, Save More
with our Overstock Sale
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Whether you are working on a big project, many projects, or just
want to stock up on your slab inventory, be sure to check out
In the overstock sale, we have over 1,100 slabs for you to pick from; the more slabs you buy, the more money you will save!
Buy 2 Slabs - Save 10%
Buy 3 Slabs - Save 15%
Buy 4-9 Slabs - Save 20%
Buy 10+ Slabs - Reach out to the sales office
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November is for Giving Thanks
at
The Rookwood
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Greetings!
Does time speed by when you're busy, having fun, aging or doing too many things? I'm not sure if there is only one answer to the question, but I do have an answer, at least for me. I am
planning on slowing down, committing to live in each moment and appreciate everything and everyone in my life. I have committed to rededicating my early mornings to reading, journalling, practicing gratitude, meditating and reading my affirmations for life. My first public affirmation of gratitude for November is for you! I am so grateful that you have chosen to make The Rookwood Inn your home away from home, to use us as your home base as you go off to explore the Berkshires in every season.
I love November! I love the crisp, crunchy sound of the fallen leaves as I walk Migo around the village. I love the smells of apple cider mulling on the stove. The aromas of apples cooking in pies or baked apples for breakfast make me smile. I love that
we can finally have fires in our fireplaces and enjoy the company of others in the guest parlor. But most of all, I love that November brings with it Thanksgiving and the gathering of family and good friends. If you haven't made plans yet, give us a call. There's always room for Rookwood family.
If you've already planned your Rookwood Getaway for this fall and/or winter, we can't wait to see you. If you haven't made your plans, it isn't too late. We would love to share the wonders of our Berkshires with you in every season!
With hugs and wishes that you have much to be thankful for this season,
Amy
Amy Lindner-Lesser
Innkeeper, Justice of the Peace &
Curator of Magical Experiences at The Rookwood and Beyond
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FEEDING HUNGRY CHILDREN WITH
BACKPACKS FULL OF FOOD
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Get deals for the things you already buy.
Coffee, dinner with friends or a new pair of shoes? Whatever you like to spend money on, we want to help you save your hard earned dollars. The rewards program provides you with personalized offers for purchases you make everyday.
Earn rewards when you pay.
Every time you activate
a ScoreMoreDeals offer and make a qualifying debit card purchase, you'll earn a valuable cash reward.
Ready to redeem your rewards?
No need to do anything. Rewards are usually deposited to your account debit card within 60 days, but may vary by retailer.
It's easy, fun and rewarding!
- Visit your online banking.
- Find what makes you happy.
- Activate the deal.
- Earn rewards for each qualifying debit card purchase.
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It was a glorious, sunny day in late October for our first annual Community At Bat softball game on Memorial Field, in Great Barrington. Team captains Jennifer Tabakin, G.B Town Manager (2 hits!) and Senator Adam Hinds created some serious, fun-filled competition with community members and Town staff players. Rep. Smitty Pignatelli kept everyone on their toes with fun-filled jibes and his wickedly quick wit. Taylor Slonaker, Monument Mountain High junior, beautifully belted out the National Anthem and "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" in the stretch. Peter Dillon's base running was not to be rivaled. Adam Hinds (MVP?) and Jim Harwood, CDC Board President, got into a slug fest of home runs, with Leigh Davis right behind - cars on Bridge Street ducking for cover. Close to $5,000 was raised for the CDC's affordable housing and job creation work, and the Cracker Jacks and North Plain Farm sausage were flowing! Spring Training anyone?
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Thank you for renewing your membership with
The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce:
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Geer Village Senior Center
Cantina 229
High Peak Partners
SSHomeImprovements
Berkshire Mountain Bakery
Corashire Realty
Home Sweet Home Doughnut Shoppe
Allegrone Companies
Catherine Tower
Southern Berkshire Regional School District
Law Offices of Scott A. Sanes
Berkshire Gold & Silversmith
Ann Barrett Associates
Berkshire Children's Chorus
Crescendo Inc.
Berkshire Bike & Board
The Journal of Antiques & Collectibles
Fiesta Bar & Grill
One Mercantile
Railroad Street Youth Project
First Congregational Church of Sheffield, United Church of Christ
Berkshire County Kid's Place
Gallery 315 Home Furnishings
The Well Restaurant & Bar
Berkshire Hills Regional School District
Southern Berkshire Registry of Deeds
The Berkshire Eagle
Traveling Professor
October Mountain Financial Advisors
Staveleigh House Bed and Breakfast
Egremont Village Inn/The Barn
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Upcoming Events from the Southern Berkshire
Chamber of Commerce...
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Hello Downtown Business Owners & Friends,
Believe it or not, it's that time of year again! Time to get festive! Please review the attached form for pricing of this year's Ward's Holiday Trees. As always delivery will begin the Monday following Thanksgiving (Nov. 27th) and be completed by that following Friday (Dec. 1st). Please have your orders and payment submitted to the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce by Friday, November 10th. Please make checks payable to the: Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce.
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News and Events from our Members!
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Join us at this year's
Equine Affaire at the Eastern
States Exposition located at:
1305 Memorial Ave.
W. Springfield, MA 01089
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Come visit us in booth 1238 in the Young Building November 9th-12th.
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Friday | November 10 | 7:30 PM
Cantata Concert with
Myron Lutzke
and Friends
Meet and Greet Reception to follow
First Congregational Church
251 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA
$30 Open Seating | $25 Berkshire Bach members
$60 Premium Seating | $55 Berkshire Bach members
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Friday November 17th
Comedy Night with Headliner Bernadette Pauley
Featuring Danny Cohen and
Jenny Rubin
8pm $20
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Friday November 24th
Monica Rizzio
8pm $20
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BE THE FIRST TO SEE ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY-ANTICPATED FILMS OF THE YEAR,
GRETA GERWIG'S, LADY BIRD!
DATE: Tuesday, November 21
TIME: 7PM
WHERE: Triplex Cinema
*Not open to the General Public. Please remember to present your REEL Friends Membership Card when purchasing a ticket.
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November 27, 2017 | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Online
Grab up great deals on theater tickets, spa services, dining certificates and one-of-a-kind experiences in our online auction, opening on November 27th and closing on December 7th. Proceeds from 1Berkshire auctions support the Berkshire Marketing Fund, which promotes the region as a destination for all seasons. PREVIEW THE AUCTION NOW Contribute to the Holiday Auction
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Chef Shelly Williams and her team at HAVEN Cafe, are creating an Asian menu inspired by the film sure to delight your senses! To purchase your ticket, please call 413-528-8030 or email
lauren@biffma.org.
Date: FRIDAY, December 1, 2017
Venue: HAVEN Cafe
(8 Franklin Street, Lenox, MA)
Time: 6:00 Cocktails, 6:30 Dinner, immediately followed by the screening of Ang Lee's EAT, DRINK, MAN, WOMAN
Cost: $65 per person, exclusive of gratuity
*Seating is limited and RSVP required.
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WORKSHOP FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS DECEMBER 12
The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires is partnering with Northern Berkshire United Way and MCLA to offer a workshop entitled,
"The Art & Science of Leading Transformational Change"
Tuesday, December 12 from 10 a.m. to noon
at the MCLA Design Lab
49 Main Street, North Adams
The cost is $25 for Nonprofit Center members and $35 for nonmembers. To register by phone call (413) 645-3151.
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December 14, 2017 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
MASS MoCA
Don't miss our Annual Meeting! Join us in MASS MoCA's newest space to hear all about our 2017 accomplishments and to hear about what is new with 1Berkshire for 2018. We look forward to celebrating with you on Thursday, December 14, from 5:30-7:30 PM.
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Thanksgiving is around the corner &
ONLY 46 HOLIDAY SHOPPING DAYS LEFT!
Check Out These Local
Goodies
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