April 9    CHAINSAW CLASS - LEVEL 2 - MOVING ON BEYOND FIREWOOD
Berkshire Botanical Gardens
5 West Stockbridge Street - Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-3926
Attendance in this chainsaw class is built on the prerequisite of attending a Chainsaw Level I class. This workshop is designed for the chainsaw operator who wishes to gain greater confidence with this powerful tool. This Level 2 chainsaw class will combine lecture and hands-on learning covering topics such as PPE, review of safe operations and move on to advanced bucking and basic felling techniques. Note: Attendees will be required to wear PPE. Please bring your own chainsaw in good working order. (Running well, chain tensioned and sharpened, fueled and oiled.) Dress and prepare for the weather including long sleeves, pants and boots. Bring a bag lunch. Scholarships available. $275/Members: $250
9AM-4PM
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April 10    PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
First Congregational Church Of Lee, UCC
25 Park Place - Lee, MA (413) 243-1033
A special worship service to celebrate the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem the week before his death. We will collect donations for “One Great Hour of Sharing”, the United Church of Christ’s Lenten collection to be directed to refugees throughout the world, including Ukrainian refugees. 413-243-1033 or www.ucc-lee.org. All are welcome.
10:30AM
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April 13   OPEN MIC
Bounti-Fare Restaurant & Catering
200 Howland Avenue - Adams, MA  (413) 743-0193
7:30PM
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April 14    MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
First Congregational Church Of Lee, UCC
25 Park Place - Lee, MA (413) 243-1033
A solemn worship service to commemorate Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples. The church recreates this meal with a communion service followed by the extinction of lights called Tenebrae. 413-243-1033 or www.ucc-lee.org. All are welcome.
7PM
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April 14  TAVERN TRIVIA w/MIKE HECK
M&M's Tap & Tavern
501 Route 20, Midtown Mall Plaza - New Lebanon, NY  (518) 794-6102
7PM
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April 15   KARAOKE
Papa Bob's
71 Chester Road - Becket, MA  (413) 623-8711
8PM
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April 15    GOOD FRIDAY VIGIL AT THE CROSS
First Congregational Church Of Lee, UCC
25 Park Place - Lee, MA (413) 243-1033
GOOD FRIDAY VIGIL AT THE CROSS--WALKING WITH JESUS TO HIS DEATH You are invited to walk the labyrinth that will be set up in the church’s Community Room. On the hour and half hour there will be five minutes of led prayer and meditation, and then for twenty-five minutes people may sit in silent prayer and meditation or prayerfully walk the labyrinth, accompanied by live meditative music. All are welcome.
12-3PM
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April 15   BINGO
B.P.O. Elks #487
11 Eagle Street - North Adams, MA (413) 664-9039
7PM
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April 16    WINTER FARMERS MARKET
Berkshire Grown
314 Main Street  - Great Barrington, MA (413) 528-0041
Berkshire Grown’s indoor Winter Farmers Markets feature locally grown and produced foods, including fruits and vegetables, cheese, meats, breads, and more. Running in south county and north county the weekend before Thanksgiving and the weekend before Christmas.
10AM-2PM
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April 17    ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND APPS FOR FAMILY CARE GIVING
Live Via ZOOM
397 Main Street - Dalton, MA (413) 842-5160
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged caregivers in so many ways. The greatest challenge has been a greater reliance on the use of technology to find ways to stay connected. This program will discuss the different types of technology that can help you care for your loved ones. It will offer a variety of ideas that can make your life as a caregiver a little easier in the areas of safety, health and medical management, coordination of care, engagement, and self-care. Free event, pre-registration required. Visit www.berkshireahec.org for more information.
12-1:30PM
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April 17    EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
First Congregational Church Of Lee, UCC
25 Park Place - Lee, MA (413) 243-1033
Come celebrate Jesus’ resurrection with prayers, music and flowers. All are welcome!
10:30AM
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April 19    APRIL DAY CAMP
Berkshire Botanical Gardens
5 West Stockbridge Street - Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-3926
April Day Camp is a four-day program for 5-10-year-olds who are interested in exploring the garden, no matter the weather! Sun, snow, rain, or shine, we always find a way to have fun as winter slowly changes to spring. In April, the garden comes to life as birds begin to migrate home, tree buds begin to form and spring peepers begin singing their songs. Activities your camper may participate in are: chicken incubation, garden planting, garden bed preparation, baking, bird watching, and botanical dyes. Join us as we welcome the changing of the seasons with open arms! *A non-refundable $100 deposit is due upon registration with final payments due by April 1, 2022. $355/Members: $325
9AM-3PM
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April 20 - 27    NEW ENGLAND SPRING WILDFLOWER PRIMER - ONLINE
Berkshire Botanical Gardens
5 West Stockbridge Street - Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-3926
This 2-part series on wildflowers will present an overview of the native forest flora that bloom in the Berkshires in spring. The first presentation will discuss the flora in the mixed hardwoods, white pine, and hemlock forests that cover so much of Berkshire County. The emphasis of the presentation will be on herbaceous wildflowers, but we will also present some of the trees, shrubs, and ferns that commonly grow in these forest communities. The second presentation will highlight the flora that grow in rich hardwood forests under a canopy of sugar maple, white ash, and basswood. Spring wildflowers are especially abundant and varied in this forest habitat, and the presentation will showcase many of them, in addition to trees, shrubs, and ferns. $45/Members: $35
4-5:30PM
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April 20   OPEN MIC
Bounti-Fare Restaurant & Catering
200 Howland Avenue - Adams, MA  (413) 743-0193
7:30PM
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April 21  BINGO
B.P.O. Elks #272
27 Union Street - Pittsfield, MA (413) 447-9243
6:45PM
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April 22   KARAOKE
Papa Bob's
71 Chester Road - Becket, MA  (413) 623-8711
8PM
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April 22   BINGO
B.P.O. Elks #487
11 Eagle Street - North Adams, MA (413) 664-9039
7PM
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April 23  GXR ROCKS THE KNOX
Knox Trail Inn
1898 East Otis Road - East Otis, MA  (518) 269-4400.
Generation X Rock (GXR) is a local Berkshires (and beyond) Rock band composed of seasoned professional musicians performing the Gen X era of rock hits (late 70s to early 2K) Edgy and fun! From Heart, Queen, Pat Benatar, Offspring, AC/DC, No Doubt, to Lady Gaga! Powerful vocals, slamming guitar solos, bass and beat you’ll want to dance and sing to all night long! Hosted by the best Restaurant and Tavern around! The Knox Trail Inn, large selection of beer, wine and cocktails, delicious dinner menu, stage and dancing area in the front!
8-11PM
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April 23    PLANTING PERENNIALS THE NEW WAVE WAY
Berkshire Botanical Gardens
5 West Stockbridge Street - Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-3926
Naturalistic perennial plantings are all the rage, but adapting them to smaller scale gardens can be a challenge. Join artist-gardener Robert Clyde Anderson for an illustrated lecture that clarifies the main concepts behind the New Perennial Movement and offers techniques, based on his own experience, for combining three to five compatible perennials that become a living mulch for weed suppression and moisture retention. Specific plant combinations will be discussed as well as how-to planting and staging techniques that Robert has used over several seasons developing a mature, wet-meadow planting. $25/Members: $20
11AM-12PM
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April 27   OPEN MIC
Bounti-Fare Restaurant & Catering
200 Howland Avenue - Adams, MA  (413) 743-0193
7:30PM
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April 28    AUTISM CONNECTIONS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Virtual
Hadley, MA
Join Autism Connections, agency and education professionals, families, parents, care givers, individuals with autism, sponsors and exhibitors at the 31st Annual Autism Conference on April 28, 2022. The virtual conference will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the Exhibitor Showcase. Presentations start at 9:00 a.m. and the conference concludes at 4:00 p.m.

We are thrilled to announce our two keynote speakers for the day, Alix Generous, an #ActuallyAutistic advocate for advancing mental health reform and institutional treatment of autistic people; and Jed Baker, Ph.D., the director of the Social Skills Training Project, an organization serving individuals with autism and social communication problems, and award-winning author.

The Keynotes will be followed by morning and afternoon breakout sessions. Registrants will have access to the full recorded 4/28/22 conference until 7/29/22. Watch the sessions you missed on your own time!
We hope to see you for a day of education, inspiration, and connection!
8AM-4PM
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April 28  TAVERN TRIVIA w/MIKE HECK
M&M's Tap & Tavern
501 Route 20, Midtown Mall Plaza - New Lebanon, NY  (518) 794-6102
7PM
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April 29   KARAOKE
Papa Bob's
71 Chester Road - Becket, MA  (413) 623-8711
8PM
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April 29   BINGO
B.P.O. Elks #487
11 Eagle Street - North Adams, MA (413) 664-9039
7PM
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April 30    THE WHISKEY TREATY ROADSHOW, w/WILL EVANS OF BAREFOOT TRUTH
The Stationery Factory
63 Flansburg Avenue - Dalton, MA
Spring is in the air! Celebrate the warming weather with The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow and Will Evans of Barefoot Truth.

The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow is a collaborative band that brings together five singer-songwriters in the vein of Americana, Rock, and Roots-Folk music.

Their 2020 album, Band Together, which featured folk legend Arlo Guthrie, Pat Sansone (Wilco), and Steve Gorman (The Black Crowes), was featured in Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, and No Depression magazines.

In January of 2021, at the height of the global pandemic, the band came together to The Stationery Factory (Dalton, MA), with two film and audio crews for "Recovered," an all-covers live-streamed virtual concert to fundraise and support the hard-hit service industry of The Berkshires of western Massachusetts. To date, the effort has raised over $13,000.00 and counting.

With 2022 and onward, the band aims to continue their momentum as they work on their follow-up album and prepare to get back to playing for live crowds at festivals and venues across the country. They're supported by Will Evans.

Will Evans has spent the last decade as the primary songwriter and frontman for the Roots Rock outfit Barefoot Truth. After four albums and 50+ million plays on Pandora & Spotify, he embarked on his solo journey – and has since released three additional full-length albums and toured North America and Europe. Will has shared the stage with top artists, including Crosby & Nash, Grace Potter, Rusted Root, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Railroad Earth and members of Dispatch.
DOORS @ 7PM
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April 30    SKYLARK A CAPPELLA VOCALIST: HIDDEN SYMBOLS, SECRET CODES
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
14 Castle Street - Great Barrington, MA (413) 528-0100
What might happen if Robert Langdon, acclaimed professor of Symbology at Harvard University (and fictional hero of Dan Brown’s best-selling novels, including The Da Vinci Code), were enlisted to explore hidden symbols, secret codes, and long-forgotten historical connections buried in manuscripts of choral music over the centuries? Join GRAMMY-nominated Skylark to find out. Featuring video introductions by author Dan Brown and stunning new music by Gregory W. Brown, musical selections will be drawn from the ancient to the modern, including works by Giuseppe Jannacconi (who wrote in the style of Palestrina), Franco-Flemish Renaissance composer Guillaume du Fay, Benjamin Britten and Sarah Rimkus, whose works have been featured on BBC Radio and performed at Buckingham Palace and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Boston-based Skylark is one of the leading vocal ensembles in the U.S., praised for their “gripping” performances (Times of London) and their “original, imaginative, and engrossing” programming.
6-7:30PM/$28-$52
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April 30    GET GROWING: SCHOOL GARDENS & CHILDREN'S GARDENS
Berkshire Botanical Gardens
5 West Stockbridge Street - Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-3926
Gardening is a fun and educational way for children and adults to spend time together. Whether your garden is at work or at home, we'll help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to create an engaging, beautiful space. In this workshop, we will cover the basics of starting a garden, including how to structure your garden, what to plant, and how to utilize the garden for learning and play. Designed for teachers and caretakers of children, students will receive lesson plans, plant lists, and seedlings to bring home to get gardens started! $45/Members: $30
11AM-2PM
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