On the Waterfront (1954)
2024-07-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA, 01230
$8 / $5 ages 12 and under
ConnectorCare/WIC/EBT Card to Culture*
In On the Waterfront, Marlon Brando plays Terry Malloy, an ex-prize fighter turned dockworker at odds with corruption in his union. The film also marks Eva Marie Saint’s screen debut and won eight out of its 12 Oscar nominations, plus four Golden Globes and three New York Film Critics Circle Awards. (Not rated, 1h 48min.)
This event is part of the Mahaiwe’s 100 Years of Movies series — Join film director and educator Deborah Reinisch for a century of movies at the Mahaiwe, 1914 through 2014. Deborah will introduce a classic film from each decade, each dated 10 years apart, highlighting what was going on in Hollywood, the Berkshires and the world.
Want to make sure these movies are appropriate for you or your family? Review the title on Common Sense Media.
*We accept ConnectorCare/WIC/EBT cards! Four free tickets to movies or HD broadcasts per individual.

Ratatouille (2007) en español
2024-07-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA, 01230
Remy the rat puts his cooking skills to the test in one of Paris’ finest restaurants. Ratatouille won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature and features the voices of Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Iam Holm, Janeane Garofalo, Peter O’Toole, Brian Dennehy, Peter Sohn and Brad Garrett. (G, 1h 51min. With English subtitles.)

Tinker Tots
2024-07-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 and 5 more dates | Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, 012201
Come tinker and explore with the library and Pittsfield’s CFCE!
Each 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.
¡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.
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult 18+ at all times.
For more information call the Children’s Library: 413-499-9480, ext. 5.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum.
Attendance at library programs constitutes consent to be photographed; photos may be used in print or electronic publicity for the Berkshire Athenaeum.

VIM Community Group
2024-08-08 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-09-12 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-10 17:30 - 19:30
If you are new to the community — or you have been here for a while and want to get to know new people, learn about the important things happening here, participate in recreational activities, and live a healthy and fulfilling life — WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN our VIM community group. We will meet at the new clinic located at 199 South St. in PITTSFIELD.

First-Gen College Mentor Summit
2024-08-10 12:00 - 16:00 | LeeBankMarbleHouse, 102 West Park Street, Lee, 01238
This event is for first-generation college students who are interested in participating in mentoring opportunities of first-gen college hopefuls. Those who are interested in learning about available mentoring opportunities, big and small, should contact Deisy Escobar, LitNet’s First-Gen College Coordinator to learn more. descobar@litnetsb.org
Register for this event here: https://forms.office.com/r/AfWFPwKWDK

Salsa Classes at the Mount
2024-08-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-18 13:00 - 15:00 | The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home, 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, 01240, United States
¡Viva la Salsa! Berkshire Pulse will provide a series of community Salsa classes led by Luana Dias David outside on the grounds of The Mount under their tent. The classes will provide a fun and inclusive space to learn this style of dancing for two consecutive Sundays leading up to the annual Fiesta Latina in August, where students will have the opportunity to put their moves into practice!

This event will involve movement and your full attention. Please wear comfortable clothing to have the most positive experience possible.

Path to College
2024-08-12 15:45 - 19:45 | BerkshireSouth, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barringon, 01230
Hosted by LitNet’s First-Generation College Coordinator, Deisy Escobar, and LitNet’s First-Generation College Council, Sandra Aponte Rodriguez & Domenica Gomez, this workshop will provide an overview on the path to college. It will include info on types of degrees, types of colleges, and ways to fund college, and will include a first-gen student and parent Q&A panel. Info tables relating to scholarships and admissions will be present.
See flyers in Spanish and English below.

Young Frankenstein (1974)
2024-08-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA, 01230
$8 / $5 ages 12 and under
ConnectorCare/WIC/EBT Card to Culture*
Young Frankenstein is a comedy-horror film directed by Mel Brooks, starring Gene Wilder. Wilder’s Frederick Frankenstein is a descendant of the infamous Victor Frankenstein who brought a monster to life in the classic tale. Frankenstein the younger is invited to Transylvania where he becomes acquainted with the family trade. (Rated PG, 1h 46min.)
This event is part of the Mahaiwe’s 100 Years of Movies series — Join film director and educator Deborah Reinisch for a century of movies at the Mahaiwe, 1914 through 2014. Deborah will introduce a classic film from each decade, each dated 10 years apart, highlighting what was going on in Hollywood, the Berkshires and the world.
Want to make sure these movies are appropriate for you or your family? Review the title on Common Sense Media.
*We accept ConnectorCare/WIC/EBT cards! Four free tickets to movies or HD broadcasts per individual.

Multi Lingual Learner Orientation at Berkshire Community College
2024-08-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Berkshire Community College, 1350 West St, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
All multi-lingual learners, new or returning, are invited to attend this orientation with a specific focus on resources available to multi-lingual learners. Coffee and lunch will be provided. This is a great opportunity to learn about the resources BCC has for multilingual students. See flyers below in English and Spanish for more information and QR code to register.
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Family Resource Fair in Great Barrington
2024-08-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Great Barrington Family Resource Center, 141 West Ave, Great Barrington, MA, 01230, United States
Bring your family to the Great Barrington Family Resource Center on Saturday, August 24 for a Family Resource Fair organized by Clinical & Support Options! Get connected with over a dozen community organizations that can help your family, get free backpacks and school supplies, and enjoy live dance demonstrations, a taco truck, and games for the whole family.
See flyer for details: Family Resource Fair 2024

Fiesta Latina
2024-08-25 15:00 - 19:00 | The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home, 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, 01240, United States
The Mount invites you to a free musical celebration of Berkshire LatinX culture and artistry on Sunday, August 25 at 3 pm! Bring the whole family and enjoy a performance under the tent from Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra, whose original blend of Afro-Caribbean rhythms draws from Salsa, Merengue, Cha-cha, Bomba, Plena, and Latin Jazz to bring the sounds of Latin America to this corner of the Berkshires. Bring a picnic or visit La Chalupa y La Enchilada Mexican food truck parked on site. There will be face painting, bubbles, and craft activities for the kiddos. Join us!
See flyers in Spanish and English below.

Free Immigration Consultations and Resource Fair
2024-08-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Berkshire Immigrant Center, 67 East St, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Discover valuable resources, meet with local service providers, and get the guidance you need from an experienced immigration attorney!
The Resource Fair is open to all immigrants. Consultations with an immigration attorney are available free of charge to immigrants who arrived in Berkshire County within the last 18 months, by appointment only; spaces are limited. Transportation and childcare assistance available upon request. To schedule a consultation with an immigration attorney, contact our office at 413-445-4881 or info@berkshireic.org starting August 5.
If you are a service provider interested in tabling or offering services at our August 26 or October 19 clinic, please contact: nderuzzio@vimberkshires.org.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant received from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. This program is a collaboration between the Berkshire Immigrant Center and Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires.

Real Estate Buyers - Open House
2024-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Berkshire Hearth Realty, 50 Dresser Avenue, Great Barrington, 01230
Are you looking to purchase a home, but feel overwhelmed navigating the real estate market on your own?

If the answer is YES, you need an Exclusive Buyer Broker!
An Exclusive Buyer Broker never works for a Seller, instead partnering with home buyers to provide personalized service, working exclusively in the best interests of the Buyer.
Plus there are no commissions! With a fee-for-service payment, you know up front what your costs will be – potentially saving you thousands!

Join Berkshire Hearth Realty of Great Barrington, an Exclusive Buyer Broker for an Open House on Sunday, September 22 from 1-3pm. Come learn about the basics of buying a home, plus have an opportunity to schedule a free One-on-One Consultation.

All are welcome! If you’re looking to begin the process of buying a home and don’t know where to start, this is it!

Festival Latino of the Berkshires
2024-09-28 12:00 - 18:00 | Great Barringtown Town Hall Saint James Place, 352 Main St, Great Barrington, 01230, United States
Experience a day filled with vibrant music, dance, and performances that will transport you to the heart of Latin America!

Yoga for All
2024-10-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, 012201
This “Yoga for All” class was specifically designed to welcome Berkshire county immigrants to experience yoga together. We’ll do a gentle/moderate chair yoga sequence, but please feel free to bring a mat if you prefer. Open to new and experienced practitioners.
This class will be taught by yoga therapist Kathleen Kraft.
