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Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation has set a grant application deadline for the Artists Resource Trust (A.R.T) is August 1. A.R.T. provides grants to mid-career New England artists in financial need. Non-profit organizations wishing to show, commission or purchase work by mature artists living in New England may also apply.
There is a significant economic challenge to being an artist in the world today and a grant from A.R.T. provides prestigious, meaningful encouragement and motivation to mid-career artists who are struggling financially.
Applications are available online at http://www.berkshiretaconic.org/grantseekers or by calling Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation at 413.229.0370. Applications must be received at the Berkshire Taconic office by 5 p.m. on August 1.
Contact: 413.229.0370
Great Barrington Kids Bike Treasure Hunt. Join us for fun bike activities: bike treasure hunt, safety clinic,helmet checks, prizes & face painting on Aug 1st 1 p.m. at the James Dahoney Courthouse, Gilmore Avenue, Gt. Barrington. This event will be held rain or shine. For additional details 854-9609.
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Berkshire North WIC 19th Annual World Breastfeeding Celebration on August 6, 2010 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. At Whitney’s Farm on Route 8 in Cheshire (please note this is a new location). Special Highlight David Grover, infant massages Information on breastfeeding and services for kids.
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The Carrie Ferguson Band will play at the Dream Away Lodge in Beckett, MA on Friday, August 6th, at 8 pm
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Local actress Sally-Jane Heit will perform her one woman play, Before I Forget… A Memoir with Music, as a benefit for the Guthrie Center on Sunday August 8, 2010 at 6pm. For tickets and information call The Guthrie Center at 413.528.1955. Proceeds from the event will go to support the Guthrie Center and it’s programs. Sally will be Jeanne Bassis’ guest on In The Spirit of Play on Monday August 2.
Contact: Lynnette Najimy 413.822.1512 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Date: August 6, 7, 8, 2010
Place: The Springs Center and Grounds of Kent School, One Macedonia Road (Route 341), Kent, CT
The Litchfield Jazz Festival returns on August 6, 7, and 8 for its 15th Anniversary, honoring the legendary Dave Brubeck in his 90th year. It will be held in the air-conditioned Springs Center and on the campus of Kent School, both in Kent, CT. Featuring the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Béla Fleck, Arturo O’Farrill, Anat Cohen and many others, the festival also offers an opening night gala, crafts, fine art, free music clinics and jazz talks and more. Tickets are now available at http://www.litchfieldjazzfest.com or call 860-361-6285.
Contact: Ph. (860) 361-6285, Fax (860) 361-6288 Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) More Info: http://www.litchfieldjazzfest.com
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Free guided hikes to the summit of Mount Greylock will be offered every Friday from the visitors center on Rockwell Road.
Steve Linscott will guide the hikes, which are considered moderate to strenuous. Meet at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast at Bascom Lodge (fee involved) will be offered at 9 a.m.
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JACOB’S PILLOW DANCE PRESENTS FESTIVAL TWENTY-TEN FEATURING OVER TWO-HUNDRED FREE PERFORMANCES, TALKS, TOURS, EVENTS, EXHIBITS, AND MORE. EXPERIENCE AMERICA’S LONGEST RUNNING DANCE FESTIVAL. NOW THROUGH AUGUST TWENTY-NINTH. VISIT JACOB’S PILLOW.ORG FOR INFORMATION.
Contact: Sarah Riddle .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 413.243-9919 x134
- Berkshire Harmony Farmers market has partnered with BCAC to offer the Wholesome Wave project which brings healthy organic vegetables to low income Berkshire County Residents.. These vegetables are harvested and brought fresh to Pittsfield each Tuesday for pick up. For information contact Aleta 445-4503x113 or Linda x114.
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No one says that quitting smoking is easy. But everyone says it worth it! Quitting will drastically reduce your risk of developing heart & blood vessel diseases-diseases that kill someone every 36 seconds . It will also lower your chance of having lung disease and cancer. Most of all, quitting can save your life and the lives of nonsmokers around you. Please visit for more tips to quit smoking at http://www.americanheart.org
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St. Mary’s School Bingo
115 Orchard St, Lee, Ma
1-413-243-1074
Each Friday doors open at 4:30 p.m., play starts at 6:30 p.m.
All those games you loved to play including Progressive, Stingers, Horse Race and Jockey.
Our kitchen serves up homemade dishes while they last. Hamburgs, hotdogs, deserts and more.
All proceeds benefit St. Mary’s School children.
Contact: 413-241-1074 or http://www.stmarysschoolonline.com
Project Native will host The 2nd Annual Native Knowledge Conference & Eco-Exhibit at Monument Mountain Regional High School in Great Barrington, MA on September 25, 2010.
This day-long environmental conference will feature presentations by: award-winning author and illustrator John Himmelman, Catherine Renzi and Peter Heus. Topics include: Discovering Moths: Nighttime Jewels in Your Own Backyard, the History of Native Plants, and Underused Natives. In addition, Project Native’s Founder, Raina Weber, will give a brief presentation on the History and Future of Project Native.
Project Native is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Funding for The 2nd Annual Native Knowledge Conference & Eco-Exhibit has been provided by The Dr. Robert C. and Tina Sohn Foundation.
For more information or to register log on to http://www.projectnative.org or call 413-274-3433.
Contact: Karen Lyness LeBlanc 413-274-3433
Come support our local growers and food makers every Wednesday from 3-6 PM at the TNC Farmers Market at 94 West Avenue in Gt. Barrington. Local vegetables, fruits, meat, poultry, eggs, flowers and plants, prepared food, baked goods, spices, and more! We accept credit and debit cards, food stamps, EBT and Berkshares. Everyone is welcome!
Contact: Peter Stanton 413-429-8110
Community Health Programs has got you covered for a healthy life
Contact: 528-8580 and the health center will be happy to help you with your health needs.
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