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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/2023-05-30/
LOCATION:Berkshire Family YMCA\, 292 North St\, Pittsfield\, 01201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Food
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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/2023-05-23/
LOCATION:Berkshire Family YMCA\, 292 North St\, Pittsfield\, 01201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Food
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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/2023-05-16/
LOCATION:Berkshire Family YMCA\, 292 North St\, Pittsfield\, 01201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Food
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SUMMARY:Pedrito Martinez
DESCRIPTION:Pedrito Martinez \nCuban percussionist Pedrito Martinez will perform with his band on Saturday\, May 13 at 8 p.m.  \nPedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martinez was born in Havana\, Cuba\, in 1973 in the Cayo Hueso neighborhood\, where rumba is played all day long\, and began his musical career at the age of 11\, with a foundation in the rumba and Afro Cuban Yoruba traditions. Since settling in New York City in the fall of 1998\, Pedrito has recorded or performed with Paul Simon\, Wynton Marsalis\, Paquito D’Rivera\, Bruce Springsteen\, Ruben Blades\, Eddie Palmieri\, Dave Matthews\, and Sting\, and has contributed to over 75 albums. A consummate master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the batá drum\, he is also the world’s first-call rumbero—playing\, singing\, and dancing with dozens of Cuban rumba groups. \nPedrito Martinez’s performance is coordinated in part by SCAN\, the Mahaiwe’s Spanish-language Community Advisory Network committee. SCAN is organized in partnership with VIM (Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires) and receives funding from Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Arts Build Community Initiative.  \nTickets \nTickets can be purchased online at mahaiwe.org\, or by calling or visiting the Box Office\, 413-528-0100\, on Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. \nIndividuals ages 30 and under are eligible for $15 tickets directly through the Box Office. \nUse discount code welcome2023 at checkout online or directly through the Box Office to receive 50% off each ticket. \nFor the latest COVID safety protocols\, visit mahaiwe.org/update.  \nAbout the Mahaiwe \nLocated in downtown Great Barrington\, Mass.\, the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center is the year-round presenter of world-class music\, dance\, theater\, classic films\, Live in HD broadcasts\, and arts education programs for the southern Berkshires and neighboring regions. The intimate jewel box of a theater opened in 1905. Since 2005\, the performing arts center has hosted over 1\,500 events and welcomed over half a million people through its doors. More than 22\,000 students from 73 different schools have benefited from the Mahaiwe’s school-time performances and residencies. For more information\, see mahaiwe.org. 
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/pedrito-martinez/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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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/2023-05-09/
LOCATION:Berkshire Family YMCA\, 292 North St\, Pittsfield\, 01201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T180000
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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/2023-05-02/
LOCATION:Berkshire Family YMCA\, 292 North St\, Pittsfield\, 01201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Food
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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/2023-04-25/
LOCATION:Berkshire Family YMCA\, 292 North St\, Pittsfield\, 01201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T180000
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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/2023-04-18/
LOCATION:Berkshire Family YMCA\, 292 North St\, Pittsfield\, 01201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T183000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004922
CREATED:20230410T210650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T210650Z
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SUMMARY:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Box Office Day in Spanish
DESCRIPTION:We will be open on Sunday\, April 16th to sell Pedrito Martinez tickets and serve you in Spanish. Come to the Mahaiwe’s Box Office from 12 to 2pm or call us at 413-528-0100 to speak to one of our Spanish-language Community Advisory Network (SCAN) Advisors. \nFor more information about Pedrito Martinez\, visit https://www.pedritomartinezmusic.com/.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/mahaiwe-performing-arts-center-box-office-day-in-spanish/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004922
CREATED:20230330T172333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T172406Z
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SUMMARY:Assume Nothing: A Story of Intimate Violence with Tanya Selvaratnam
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the Berkshire Domestic & Sexual Violence Task Force\, Elizabeth Freeman Center and the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office for an evening with Tanya Selvaratnam.\n\nWithin 3 hours of its publication\, her interview with The New Yorker in 2018 resulted in the resignation of Eric Schneiderman as New York State’s Attorney General. While publicly prosecuting Harvey Weinstein for sexually assaulting his employees\, he was physically\, sexually\, and emotionally abusing his own partner at home. She wasn’t his first victim\, but she hoped to be his last.\n\n20 groups across the Berkshires have read and discussed her memoir\, Assume Nothing: A Story of Intimate Violence\, and now we will hear from her during a webinar where she will present and then participate in a Q&A.\nThis event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/yd5vatyx\n\nSpanish and ASL interpretation will be provided.\n\nHere is the FB event.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/assume-nothing-a-story-of-intimate-violence-with-tanya-selvaratnam/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004922
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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/2023-04-11/
LOCATION:Berkshire Family YMCA\, 292 North St\, Pittsfield\, 01201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004922
CREATED:20230215T043730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T180937Z
UID:10000016-1680631200-1680638400@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/2023-04-04/
LOCATION:Berkshire Family YMCA\, 292 North St\, Pittsfield\, 01201
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Food
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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:20260417T004922
CREATED:20230315T185420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T192005Z
UID:10000084-1679738400-1679742000@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:20230324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004922
CREATED:20230215T191410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T180753Z
UID:10000080-1679680800-1679688000@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-2/2023-03-24/
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:20230318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004922
CREATED:20230315T185114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T192038Z
UID:10000083-1679133600-1679137200@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:20230317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004922
CREATED:20230215T191410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T180753Z
UID:10000079-1679076000-1679083200@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-2/2023-03-17/
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:20230310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004922
CREATED:20230215T191410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T180753Z
UID:10000078-1678471200-1678478400@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-2/2023-03-10/
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:20230309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004922
CREATED:20230223T220244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T220244Z
UID:10000082-1678388400-1678388400@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/2023-03-09/2/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center":MAILTO:info@mahaiwe.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004922
CREATED:20230223T220244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T220244Z
UID:10000081-1678348800-1678381200@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/2023-03-09/1/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Friendly,Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center":MAILTO:info@mahaiwe.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004922
CREATED:20230215T191410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T180753Z
UID:10000077-1677866400-1677873600@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-2/2023-03-03/
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:20230226T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004922
CREATED:20230207T185817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T190143Z
UID:10000013-1677418200-1677421800@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/
LOCATION:MA
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:20260417T004922
CREATED:20230215T191410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T180753Z
UID:10000017-1677261600-1677268800@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-2/2023-02-24/
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:20260417T004922
CREATED:20230215T042813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T042813Z
UID:10000012-1676813400-1676817000@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/
LOCATION:MA
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:20260417T004922
CREATED:20230215T043406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T190617Z
UID:10000015-1676656800-1676664000@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
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004922
CREATED:20230112T000530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T000705Z
UID:10000011-1675792800-1675800000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Taxes 101
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for BASIC’s upcoming in-person tax workshop\, presented by local tax preparer Smith\, Watson & Company\, LLP\, held in SPANISH ONLY. Learn about… \n\nThe importance of declaring your taxes regardless of immigration status\nSSN vs. ITIN\nSelecting the correct filing status\nReporting your income correctly\nWho counts as a dependent\nFiling taxes as self-employed\nAvoiding fines for not having health insurance\nRisks of financial fraud
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/taxes-101/
LOCATION:Lee Middle and High School\, 300 Greylock St\, Lee\, 01238
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SWlogo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004922
CREATED:20221207T194204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T194204Z
UID:10000008-1671217200-1671222600@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Free Movie: Miracle on 34th Street
DESCRIPTION:A Classic Christmas movie made in 1957. After a divorced New York mother hires a nice old man to play Santa Clause at Macy’s\, she is startled by his claim to the genuine article. When his sanity is questioned\, a lawyer defends him in court by arguing that he’s not mistaken
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/free-movie-miracle-on-34th-street/
LOCATION:Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center\, 14 Castle Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://basicberkshires.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/miracleon34thstreet1947.83570-scaled-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004922
CREATED:20221208T193138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T193138Z
UID:10000009-1670691600-1670706000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Yes on 4 Victory Party
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate our victory to obtain driving licenses for all in Massachusetts. \nLet’s eat\, dance and have fun together. \nLimited seating. \nPlease text Natalia if you are interested in attending: 518-567-2501
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/yes-on-4-victory-party/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield\, 175 Wendell Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T004922
CREATED:20221208T193943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T193943Z
UID:10000010-1670583600-1670590800@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Attend Public Hearing on Rail Line to Pittsfield
DESCRIPTION:The Commonwealth of Massachusetts\nState House\, Boston 02133\nWestern Massachusetts Passenger Rail Commission  \n\n\n\nRep. William M. Straus\, House Chair\n\nSen. Brendan P. Crighton\, Senate Chair \n\n\n\nHouse Chair\n\nSenate Chair \n\n\n\n\nPUBLIC HEARING NOTICE \nDate of Hearing: December\, 9\, 2022\nTime: 11 AM\nLocation: Berkshire Innovation Center\nAddress: 45 Woodlawn Avenue\, Pittsfield MA \nPlease be advised that Representative William Straus and Senator Brendan Crighton\, co-chairs of the Western Massachusetts Passenger Rail Commission\, have announced the first of six public meetings of the Commission\, which are being held pursuant to §60 of Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2022. The legislature established this commission to investigate and receive public testimony concerning potential public entities with the ability to design\, permit\, construct\, operate and maintain passenger rail service proposals from the East-West Passenger Rail Study Final Report. \nThe meeting is scheduled for December 9\, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Berkshire Innovation Center in Pittsfield. Members of the public wishing to view and participate in the meeting remotely may do so by accessing a livestream of the meeting that will be made available on the MassDOT website; additionally\, if you wish to submit written testimony\, please email commission staff at: Siobhan.Morrissey@mahouse.gov.\nMEETING AGENDA \n\nCall to Order\nIntroduction of Committee Membership\nOpen Floor for Discussion among Membership\nPublic Comment Period\n\nThis agenda has been prepared in advance and does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting. You may contact commission staff with any questions via email at: Siobhan.Morrissey@mahouse.gov. \n\n\n\n\nSiobhán Morrissey\nCommittee Researcher (She/Her)\nJoint Committee on Transportation\nRoom #134 – Ext. 7981
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/attend-public-hearing-on-rail-line-to-pittsfield/
LOCATION:Berkshire Innovation Center\, 45 Woodlawn Avenue\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Festival Latino of the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:The 26th Annual Festival Latino of the Berkshires returns for another year celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month while exhibiting the history and beauty of the Latino/ Hispanic / Latinx cultures. \nSave the Date – September 24th\, 2022 at the Great Barrington Town Hall Park & St. James Place Theater. \nAs always this is a free family-friendly event open to the public but we appreciate any and all donations to bring this event back every year. \nMore information to come as we get closer to the event.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/festival-latino-of-the-berkshires/
LOCATION:Great Barrington Town Hall Park & St James Place Theater\, 352 Main St\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food
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