Edited by Laura Rogers-Castro.
Please send notices for Now Hear This! to editor@sandisfieldtimes.org

Sandisfield Select Board Meetings are currently through Zoom and in-person at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays unless otherwise posted. Please visit sandisfieldma.gov or call 258-4711 for information.

Playgroup on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Otis Town Hall. Sponsored by South Berkshire Kids. No pre-registration is necessary. Led by Nina Carr. This fun program includes free play, crafts, stories, and songs! A great time to meet up with friends and meet new friends! For confirmation of dates, please call Nina Carr (258-3314). Free!

Coffee Hour on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. at the Council on Aging, Town Hall basement. Snacks and conversation! For more information, contact Nina Carr (258-3314). Free.

Chair Yoga with Wendy Larsen on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. at the Old Town Hall at 3 Silverbrook Road, sponsored by the Council on Aging. For more information, contact Nina Carr (258-3314). Free.

New Boston Church Sunday Worship Service on Sunday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m. For more information and to view the calendar, visit newbostoncongregationalchurch.org. All are welcome. The New Boston Congregational Church is located on Route 57.

New Boston Church Worship Service on Sunday, February 9 at 10:00 a.m. For more information and to view the calendar, visit newbostoncongregationalchurch.org. All are welcome. The New Boston Congregational Church is located on Route 57.

New Boston Church Council Meeting on Sunday, February 9 at 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit newbostoncongregationalchurch.org.

Sandisfield Ladies Book Club will meet on Thursday, January 30 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Library. The meeting will be a review of the The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. There will be a crockpot dinner at the meeting. Please bring a dish to share. This meeting will also include a discussion and vote on the book reading list for 2025.

ONLINE EVENTS

A Farm and Garden Show with Sandisfield Residents Bill Taylor and Jaye Alison Moscariello streamed every Monday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at berkshireradio.org.

Actress Sheryl Faye as Eleanor Roosevelt on Thursday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m., a virtual performance via Zoom. The Otis Historical Commission and Otis Preservation Trust hosts its third Notice Otis cultural event of the 2024-2025 year. A discussion about Eleanor Roosevelt's tie to Otis will follow the one-woman performance by Sheryl Faye. Admission is free but pre-registration is required. Visit www.optin.today to register for the event.

EVENTS IN SURROUNDING TOWNS

Crafting Conversation with Susie Kandt on Wednesdays, January 8 through April 30 from 3:00 to 5:00 at Berkshire South Community Center in Great Barrington. Bring your current project to Berkshire South and work alongside others in a casual and friendly atmosphere focused on creativity and light conversation. This is a great opportunity for people looking to connect with the creative community. Free.

Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Market on Saturdays, January 18 and February 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Housy Dome on 1064 Main Street in Housatonic. Featuring locally grown and produced foods, including greens, winter squash, root crops, apples, cheese, meats, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, and more. Local musicians perform.

Nature Journaling for the New Year with Lara Tupper on Sunday, January 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Becket Athenaeum on 3367 Main Street in Becket. Pause to consider the effects of the winter season on your body and mind. There will be a short walk outside to hone the senses. Please bring a notebook and a pen. Registration is required (bit.ly/BA-winter-words). Refreshments will be served.

Early Bird Spotting Hike for Families on Sunday, February 9, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve in Great Barrington. Search for returning birds and other sign of the coming spring. Participants will receive a take-home kit to attract feathered friends in their own backyards. Visit bnrc.org for more information and to register.

Valentine's Sip & Stroll on Sunday, February 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Whiting Mills Makers Shoppes on 100 Whiting Street in Winsted, Connecticut. For more information, visit whitingmills.com.

5th Annual Stockbridge Library Ice Festival on Saturday, February 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the lawn of the Stockbridge Library.

Winterfest on Sunday, February 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Monterey Community Center. Hot dogs, chili, cookies, s'mores, cocoa, cider, music, candle-making, sledding (BYO), and a fire pit. Free. Blizzard date is February 17. For more information, visit ccmonterey.org.

Family Winter Wilderness Adventure with Tes Reed for ages 6-12 with a parent or guardian on Monday, February 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bundle up, pack a hearty lunch, and head into the wild winter landscape! Wilderness educator Tes Reed will create an outdoor adventure for you and your family that includes wildlife tracking, games, making snow shelters, and building a fire. Free but registration is required berkshiresouth.org/community-adult/.