BASIC Berkshires

Moving Life Stories (Pittsfield)
2023-05-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) and 17 more dates | Berkshire Family YMCA, 292 North St, Pittsfield, 01201
Open to all ages; FREE
Pittsfield Series:
Tuesdays, Apr 4 – May 23
6-8pm
Location: Pittsfield YMCA
292 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
To express interest or get in touch, please contact berkshire.pulse@gmail.com or call 413-274-6624.
Moving Life Stories (MLS) is a creative movement class created for and geared toward the immigrant population and their allies in the Berkshires. MLS provides opportunities to share personal journeys, stories, and connections to places past and present through movement games, exercises, dancing, and community building.
In this series of workshops, we will learn various ways to tell and embody our stories through play, creative movement, and the creation of mini-dances. No prior movement experience is required, and the class is appropriate for all ages.
A Spanish-speaking interpreter will be present, childcare is provided, and transportation can be arranged.
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Historias de Vida en Movimiento es una clase de movimiento creativo creado para la comunidad inmigrante en los Berkshire. La clase brinda la oportunidad de compartir experiencias personales e historias de y conexiones con lugares de su pasado y presente a través del movimiento, ejercicios, baile y construcción de comunidad.
En esta serie de talleres aprenderemos varios métodos para contar y expresar nuestras historias a través del juego, movimiento creativo, y la creación de bailes cortos. No se requiere experiencia previa y la clase es apta para todas las edades.
Un traductor de habla hispana estará presente y se puede organizar el transporte gratuito.

Workshop about requirements to apply for MA driver's license
2023-06-22 05:30 - 18:30 | Community Health Programs (CHP), 444 Stockbridge Road (Route 7), Great Barrington, MA, 01230
Learn about the requirements to apply for a Massachusetts Driver’s License under the new Work and Family Mobility Act.

Online Workshop about requirements to apply for MA driver's license
2023-06-28 05:30 - 18:30 | Zoom (We will send link when you register)
Come learn about the requirements to apply for a Massachusetts Driver’s License under the new Work and Family Mobility Act.
Information sessions on how to get a Driver’s License.
Sesiones informativas sobre cómo obtener una licencia de conducir.
Como faço para obter uma carteira de motorista

Here is the link to register/Aquí está el enlace para registrarse: https://forms.gle/v1HMDxXiRN8x7DG76

Beginner Birding & Community Science at Springside Park, Pittsfield
2023-07-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Springside Park, Pittsfield, 874 North Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
You don’t have to go far to enjoy birds or be a scientist to participate in science! Join BNRC on a short morning walk at downtown Pittsfield’s Springside Park to look for birds and learn how to contribute to community science through Cornell Lab’s Celebrate Urban Birds (CUBs) program.
People new to birding are welcome at this event, as well as young people ages 12 and up. Binoculars will be available to borrow for those who need them.

Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginner-birding-community-science-at-springside-park-pittsfield-tickets-626701259337?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
What to Bring: Binoculars if you have them. *Extra binoculars will be available for those who need them*. Please wear sturdy walking shoes.
Dogs not allowed: Please leave your four-legged friends at home for this walk to maximize our chance of seeing birds.
Directions: Meet at the parking lot straight down the road from the 874 North Street Entrance and adjacent to the playground.
For questions, email Charlotte at chood@bnrc.org
Cancelation Policy
There is limited space for this event. If you no longer plan on attending, please email chood@bnrc.edu as soon as possible so that we can give your space to someone else.
We will let you know via email by 5:00 pm the day before an event if it is canceled.
Cancelation may occur if:
· Forecast for thunderstorms or steady rain

Open Call Iris Residency
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-08, 2023-09-08 - 2023-09-15 | Zoom
* Español abajo, Português abaixo
Dear community,
We are excited to announce the open call for the Iris Artistic Residency 2024 Program in collaboration with The Studios at MASS MoCA. The Iris Residency is an opportunity for artists living in Western or Central Massachusetts who are foreign-born/immigrant, or first- or second-generation American. We will select two artists for a funded one-month residency at MASS MoCA with a stipend, the usual residency benefits, and optional resources from the Berkshire Immigrant Center. Below are two dates for you to keep in mind:

The application deadline for the Iris Residency 2024 is Friday, September 8th. Apply here.

We also want to thank you all for participating in the Iris Residency Community Day 2023. Please check out the summary of the discussion on our website. We hope this information can help connect organizations with immigrant artists and foster more sustainable careers.

We are grateful for your support in spreading the word! Please see flyers attached.
