The Berkshire Bridges – Working Cities Pittsfield Initiative views Pittsfield as a community of hope and opportunity, where all residents are actively engaged in shaping their city. With informed systems, policies, and services, new avenues are created for capital development so that all individuals living here can work and thrive equitably.
Ava Garrett and Lauren Scapin met in the early 2000s and became close friends bonded by their loving spirit. They decided to travel together to Florida to continue their higher education. While trying to build a home there they realized something was lacking. They went to look for a furry friend at the Humane Society…
Frank was brought into the shelter after being hit by a car, he was frail and lost, clearly far from what used to be his home. A group of bystanders found him lying in the road, ready to let go. They quickly searched for help and the dog warden brought him to the Hillsborough Pet…
Volunteering at Berkshire Botanical Garden allowed me to become a part of a special group in my community, and I made new and wonderful friends. Expanding my gardening knowledge through classes and hands-on work has been invaluable. My experience at BBG has been a true pleasure! Janet G., Great Barrington
Outdoor Performances The Tartell Family Outdoor Stage at the former Polish Community Club Opposite the Blatt Center, at the corners of Linden and Center Streets 55 Linden Street, Pittsfield For our outdoor venue we will be taking all applicable safety measures as with the Mainstage. The front row of seats under the tent will be no…
Due to COVID-19, many of GBLC’s events had to be canceled, such as volunteer clean-up days at Lake Mansfield and guided bird walks and family hikes. However, during the month of April GBLC held a Tree Seed Photo Challenge which provided families and individuals with fun nature-focused activities to do at home. This event, which was…
In its brief 4 year history, Baseball in the Berkshires has quickly united the county in telling the rich history of baseball in Berkshires County. Upon its “birth” in 2016 a call went out for photos, stories, and artifacts. After collecting more than 250 items, the exhibit at Arrowhead was opened. Since that time with…
In March 2020 Walking Our Talk was about to initiate a new step in the organization’s growth, offering a weekend immersion retreat for women from across the country to experience the impact of WOT circle culture to build inclusive and culture-shifting communities of deep support for women of all ages, races, and walks of life. But…
We know that this has been a terribly difficult time for so many, and our hearts go out to everyone who has lost family, friends, or colleagues, and to those who have faced financial hardship due to the pandemic. The toll, which has been so exacting and stressful on every level imaginable, remains paramount in…
Our residents are usually out and about in the community – working jobs, volunteering, participating in enriching programs, like Community Access to the Arts and ExtraSpecialTeas. We always come together for meals, to play games, just hang out. During this COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve been spending A LOT of time together to stay healthy and do…