BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BASIC Berkshires - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BASIC Berkshires X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://basicberkshires.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BASIC Berkshires REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T110000 DTSTAMP:20240228T034425Z CREATED:20240228T034425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T034425Z UID:1972-1710410400-1710414000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Baby & Me DESCRIPTION:Join Jenn Faulconer from Pittsfield’s CFCE and Sara Russell-Scholl\, Youth Services Librarian\, for a four-week baby (12 months and younger) and caregiver series. Each week we will cover a new topic such as sleep\, nutrition\, developmental milestones\, and early literacy. We will also engage with books\, songs\, rhymes\, and fingerplays. This series will be a great opportunity for bonding\, meeting other children and caregivers\, and learning about community resources. \nÚnase a Jenn Faulconer del CFCE de Pittsfield y a Sara Russell-Scholl\, bibliotecaria de servicios juveniles\, para una serie sobre bebés de cuatro semanas (12 meses y menos) y cuidadores. Cada semana cubriremos un tema nuevo\, como el sueño\, la nutrición\, los hitos del desarrollo y la alfabetización temprana. También participaremos con libros\, canciones\, rimas y juegos con los dedos. Esta serie será una gran oportunidad para establecer vínculos\, conocer a otros niños y cuidadores y aprender sobre los recursos comunitarios. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: (413) 499–9480\, ext. 203 or Jenn Faulconer\, CFCE Coordinator at (413) 441–0974. \nThe Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant is funded through the Department of Early Education and Care. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/baby-me/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1-38.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T190000 DTSTAMP:20240126T194304Z CREATED:20240126T194304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194304Z UID:1910-1709229600-1709233200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Bilingual Storytime DESCRIPTION:Join library staff and community volunteers for a program of songs\, rhymes\, crafts\, and read-aloud books. Take home a free book for each child to build your at-home library. Ideal for families with children of a variety of ages. \n Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 203. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bilingual-storytime-2/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/13-11.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T110000 DTSTAMP:20240126T194204Z CREATED:20240126T194204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194204Z UID:1907-1707213600-1707217200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tots DESCRIPTION:Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE! \nEach week children ages 0-2 (siblings welcome) and their caregivers engage in child-centered play\, art\, music\, storytime\, and sensory activities to encourage social\, fine and gross motor\, and pre-literacy skills. \n¡Venga a jugar y explorar con la biblioteca y el CFCE de Pittsfield! Cada semana\, los niños y sus cuidadores participan en juegos\, arte\, música\, lectura de cuentos y actividades sensoriales centradas en los niños. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tinker-tots/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5-40.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T110000 DTSTAMP:20240126T194038Z CREATED:20240126T194038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T194038Z UID:1903-1706781600-1706785200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Preschool Play & Learn DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Jenn from Pittsfield’s CFCE for Preschool Play & Learn Thursday mornings at 10 am. Preschool Play & Learn is a parent/child program that is centered around a theme from children’s literature and integrates preliteracy\, math\, and fine and gross motor skills. There are a variety of exploration stations for children 3 to 5 years old to discover. \nUna variedad de oportunidades de exploración para niños de 3 a 5 años. Facilitado por el CFCE de Pittsfield. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: (413) 499–9480\, ext. 203 or Jenn Faulconer\, CFCE Coordinator at (413) 441–0974. \nThe Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant is funded through the Department of Early Education and Care. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/preschool-play-learn/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1-37.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T190000 DTSTAMP:20231229T215307Z CREATED:20231229T214951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T215307Z UID:1861-1706205600-1706209200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Bilingual Storytime DESCRIPTION:Join library staff and community volunteers for a program of songs\, rhymes\, crafts\, and read-aloud books. Take home a free book for each child to build your at-home library. Ideal for families with children of a variety of ages. \n Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 203. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bilingual-storytime/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/8-28.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T120000 DTSTAMP:20231229T215436Z CREATED:20231229T215436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T215436Z UID:1872-1705746600-1705752000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten Launch Party DESCRIPTION:Join the library for a 1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten launch party! 1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten encourages parents and caregivers to read to and with their children five and under to foster a love for reading. To celebrate the program\, educator Emilia Dahlin will facilitate an interactive child and caregiver Sing Me a Story workshop\, exploring themes of early literacy and learning through singing\, play\, and movement. After the workshop\, sign up for the 1\,000 Books Before Kindergarten program\, explore crafts with early childhood providers\, and enjoy light refreshments. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/1000-books-before-kindergarten-launch-party/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/10-19.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T173000 DTSTAMP:20231229T215358Z CREATED:20231229T215358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T215358Z UID:1868-1705509000-1705512600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Me\, You\, We Playgroup (registration required) DESCRIPTION:Join Pittsfield CFCE and the Berkshire Athenaeum for a FREE 3-week playgroup. Caregivers and children ages 3-5 will explore social-emotional skills through play. Registration is required. Please email Jenn Faulconer\, CFCE Coordinator – jfaulconer@berkhs.org. \nChildren under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times. \nFor more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480\, ext. 5. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum. \nAttendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/me-you-we-playgroup-registration-required-2/ LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 012201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/9-23.png ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Athenaeum":MAILTO:info@pittsfieldlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230909 DTSTAMP:20230901T002205Z CREATED:20230901T002205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T002205Z UID:1684-1693526400-1694217599@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Open Call Iris Residency DESCRIPTION:* Español abajo\, Português abaixo \nDear community\, \nWe 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: \n\n\nThe application deadline for the Iris Residency 2024 is Friday\, September 8th. Apply here. \n\n\nWe 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.  \n\nWe are grateful for your support in spreading the word! Please see flyers attached. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/open-call-iris-residency/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Art,Educational ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T110000 DTSTAMP:20230621T035408Z CREATED:20230621T035218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T035408Z UID:1562-1688808600-1688814000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Beginner Birding & Community Science at Springside Park\, Pittsfield DESCRIPTION: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. \nPeople 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. \n  \nClick here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginner-birding-community-science-at-springside-park-pittsfield-tickets-626701259337?aff=ebdssbdestsearch \nWhat to Bring: Binoculars if you have them. *Extra binoculars will be available for those who need them*. Please wear sturdy walking shoes. \nDogs not allowed: Please leave your four-legged friends at home for this walk to maximize our chance of seeing birds. \nDirections: Meet at the parking lot straight down the road from the 874 North Street Entrance and adjacent to the playground. \nFor questions\, email Charlotte at chood@bnrc.org \nCancelation Policy \nThere 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. \nWe will let you know via email by 5:00 pm the day before an event if it is canceled. \nCancelation may occur if: \n· Forecast for thunderstorms or steady rain URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/beginner-birding-community-science-at-springside-park-pittsfield/ LOCATION:Springside Park\, Pittsfield\, 874 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T183000 DTSTAMP:20230621T040610Z CREATED:20230621T040610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T040610Z UID:1570-1687930200-1687977000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Online Workshop about requirements to apply for MA driver's license DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the requirements to apply for a Massachusetts Driver’s License under the new Work and Family Mobility Act. \nInformation sessions on how to get a Driver’s License.\nSesiones informativas sobre cómo obtener una licencia de conducir.\nComo faço para obter uma carteira de motorista\n\nHere is the link to register/Aquí está el enlace para registrarse: https://forms.gle/v1HMDxXiRN8x7DG76 URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/online-workshop-about-requirements-to-apply-for-ma-drivers-license/ LOCATION:Zoom (We will send link when you register) CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T183000 DTSTAMP:20230621T040224Z CREATED:20230621T040224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T040224Z UID:1566-1687411800-1687458600@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Workshop about requirements to apply for MA driver's license DESCRIPTION:Learn about the requirements to apply for a Massachusetts Driver’s License under the new Work and Family Mobility Act. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/workshop-about-requirements-to-apply-for-ma-drivers-license/ LOCATION:Community Health Programs (CHP)\, 444 Stockbridge Road (Route 7)\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T183000 DTSTAMP:20230330T172817Z CREATED:20230330T171428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T172817Z UID:1403-1681752600-1681756200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Navigating Immigration Court and Next Steps with Attorney Camila Ransom (SPANISH ONLY) DESCRIPTION:The Berkshire Immigrant Center\, Elizabeth Freeman Center\, and Volunteers in Medicine will host a virtual workshop on April 17 at 5:30 pm in Spanish only with Attorney Camila Ransom. She will talk about navigating immigration court\, ICE check-ins and options for changing status. It is a free event and you can join by clicking HERE. \nFacebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/navegando-la-corte-de-inmigrac/259344509851165/ URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/navigating-immigration-court-and-next-steps-with-attorney-camila-ransom-spanish-only/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Educational ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T200000 DTSTAMP:20230223T180937Z CREATED:20230215T043730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T180937Z UID:1138-1680631200-1680638400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Moving Life Stories (Pittsfield) DESCRIPTION:Open to all ages; FREE \nPittsfield Series: \nTuesdays\, Apr 4 – May 23\n6-8pm\nLocation: Pittsfield YMCA\n292 North St\, Pittsfield\, MA 01201 \nTo express interest or get in touch\, please contact berkshire.pulse@gmail.com or call 413-274-6624. \nMoving 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.   \nIn 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. \nA Spanish-speaking interpreter will be present\, childcare is provided\, and transportation can be arranged.  \n————————————————————————————————————————- \nHistorias 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. \nEn 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. \nUn traductor de habla hispana estará presente y se puede organizar el transporte gratuito. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/moving-life-stories-pittsfield/ LOCATION:Berkshire Family YMCA\, 292 North St\, Pittsfield\, 01201 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Food ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Workspace.00_00_33_20.Still049-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Pulse":MAILTO:berkshire.pulse@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T110000 DTSTAMP:20230315T192005Z CREATED:20230315T185420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T192005Z UID:1390-1679738400-1679742000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Preparing for Homeownership (Portuguese) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/preparing-for-homeownership-portuguese/ LOCATION:Greylock Federal Credit Union\, OR via zoom\, 75 Kellogg St\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational ORGANIZER;CN="Greylock Federal Credit Union":MAILTO:gescobar@greylock.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T110000 DTSTAMP:20230315T192038Z CREATED:20230315T185114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T192038Z UID:1382-1679133600-1679137200@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Preparing for Homeownership (Spanish) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/preparing-for-homeownership/ LOCATION:Greylock Federal Credit Union\, OR via zoom\, 75 Kellogg St\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational ORGANIZER;CN="Greylock Federal Credit Union":MAILTO:gescobar@greylock.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T190000 DTSTAMP:20230223T220244Z CREATED:20230223T220244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T220244Z UID:1216-1678388400-1678388400@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:JazzReach - Metta Quintet's She Said / She Says: Women in Jazz DESCRIPTION:$20 general admission / $15 Mahaiwe Members / $10 ages 12 and under  \nShe Said / She Says is a comprehensive program highlighting some of the many important achievements of female composers\, arrangers\, instrumentalists and vocalists from early 20th century through present-day. Using U.S. and 20th Century women’s history as a backdrop\, She Said / She Says celebrates the lives of some of the many courageous\, creative women who have dedicated their lives to the serious study and practice of jazz music. \nEstablished in 1994\, JazzReach is a nationally recognized New York City not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion\, performance\, creation and teaching of jazz music. She Said / She Says will be performed by the Metta Quintet\, JazzReach’s resident ensemble. \nUse the code jazzwomen2023 at online checkout to receive free tickets! URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/jazzreach-metta-quintets-she-said-she-says-women-in-jazz/ LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Music,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/she-said-she-says-expanded-left.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center":MAILTO:info@mahaiwe.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T143000 DTSTAMP:20230207T190143Z CREATED:20230207T185817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T190143Z UID:1111-1677418200-1677421800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Free English Classes! Business English USA DESCRIPTION:Join our free weekly English classes on Sundays at 1:30pm. Our classes focus on teaching immigrants english for the workplace. The classes span a variety of topics from employee rights and legal vocabulary\, to social media and financial literacy. \nClick HERE to sign up! Only your name and email address is necessary to sign up! \nFor more information on specific course topics and other free programs that we offer\, check out our website! URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/free-english-classes-business-english-usa/ CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/FB-Profile-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Business English USA":MAILTO:admin@beusa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T200000 DTSTAMP:20230223T180753Z CREATED:20230215T191410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T180753Z UID:1159-1677261600-1677268800@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Moving Life Stories (South County) DESCRIPTION:Open to all ages; FREE \nSouth County Series: \nFridays\, Feb 3 – March 24\n6-8pm\nLocation: South Berkshire Friends Meeting House in Great Barrington\n280 State Rd\, Great Barrington\, MA 01230 \nTo express interest or get in touch\, please contact berkshire.pulse@gmail.com or call 413-274-6624. \nMoving 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.   \nIn 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. \nA Spanish-speaking interpreter will be present\, childcare is provided\, and transportation can be arranged.  \n————————————————————————————————————————- \nHistorias 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. \nEn 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. \nUn traductor de habla hispana estará presente y se puede organizar el transporte gratuito. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/moving-life-stories-south-county-2/ LOCATION:South Berkshire Friends Meeting House\, 280 State Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Food ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/My-project-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Pulse":MAILTO:berkshire.pulse@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T143000 DTSTAMP:20230215T042813Z CREATED:20230215T042813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T042813Z UID:1107-1676813400-1676817000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Free English Classes! Business English USA DESCRIPTION:Join our free weekly English classes on Sundays at 1:30pm. Our classes focus on teaching immigrants English for the workplace. The classes span a variety of topics from employee rights and legal vocabulary\, to social media and financial literacy. \nClick HERE to sign up! Only your name and email address are necessary! \nFor more information on specific course topics and other free programs that we offer\, check out our website! URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/free-english-classes-business-english-usa-2/ CATEGORIES:Educational ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/FB-Profile.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Business English USA":MAILTO:admin@beusa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T200000 DTSTAMP:20230215T190617Z CREATED:20230215T043406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T190617Z UID:1133-1676656800-1676664000@basicberkshires.org SUMMARY:Moving Life Stories (South County) DESCRIPTION:Open to all ages; FREE \nSouth County Series: \nFridays\, Feb 3 – March 24\n6-8pm\nLocation: South Berkshire Friends Meeting House in Great Barrington\n280 State Rd\, Great Barrington\, MA 01230 \nTo express interest or get in touch\, please contact berkshire.pulse@gmail.com or call 413-274-6624. \nMoving 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.   \nIn 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. \nA Spanish-speaking interpreter will be present\, childcare is provided\, and transportation can be arranged.  \n————————————————————————————————————————- \nHistorias 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. \nEn 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. \nUn traductor de habla hispana estará presente y se puede organizar el transporte gratuito. URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/moving-life-stories-south-county/ LOCATION:South Berkshire Friends Meeting House\, 280 State Road\, Great Barrington\, 01230 CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Food ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Workspace.00_00_33_20.Still049-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Pulse":MAILTO:berkshire.pulse@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR