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.

Town Caucus on Monday, March 3 at 6:00 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, 3 Silverbrook Road. For nominating candidates for seven electoral offices at upcoming Town Election in May.

Pot Painting Time at the Library on Saturday, March 8 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Arts and crafts for kids of all ages (1-99). Clay pots and paints provided. Also cookies and juice.

New Boston Church Sunday Worship Service on Sunday, March 16 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.

Ladies Book Club at the Library, Thursday, March 27, at 6:00 p.m., "Last Train to Key West" by Chanel Cleeton.

SAVE THE DATE

Hop into Spring with Berkshire Bunnies on Saturday, April 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Old Town Hall. Live bunnies, terrarium making, light refreshments. Sponsored by the Sandisfield Recreation Committee. Please RSVP sandisfieldevents@recreationcommittee.info before March 22. Free.

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.

Co-Existing with Coyotes, Online Program on Thursday, March 13 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Join John Maguranis, a former Army veterinary technician and retired Animal Control Officer for an engaging webinar on living with coyotes. John is a dedicated educator and conservationist who is the Massachusetts Representative for Project Coyote. Learn how to foster understanding and respect for "America's Song Dog." Please register at bnrc.org. The Zoom link will be emailed to those registered.

EVENTS IN SURROUNDING TOWNS

Winter Bird Walk every Saturday in March at 10:00 a.m. along the Riverfront Trail in Great Barrington. The walks are led by Ben Nickley ben@berkshirebirds.org of the Berkshire Bird Observatory. Free and beginners are welcome! Meet at the Great Barrington Co-Op.

Bird Felting Ornament Workshop on Thursday, March 6 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Complex Community Room in Tolland. Join fiber artist Tracy Kochanski with a workshop on needle felting. You will learn how to choose wool, use proper needle technique, sculpt, and attach basic shapes to create the various elements of a bird. All materials and tools will be provided. Space is limited. Registration (413-258-4794) required.

The Road & The Bear: Film & Book Discussion on Sunday, March 9 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Becket Athenaeum. Following a screening of John Hillcoat's "The Road," the 2009 film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, Becket Athenaeum Director Nicole Schulze will lead a discussion that compares the film to the Becket Athenaeum Big Read title - "The Bear" by Andrew Krivak. Having knowledge of "The Bear" for this program is great, but not required. Refreshments, including popcorn, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Come early to get settled. RSVP appreciated: For additional information, please call 413-623-5483 or email at info@bwlibrary.org.

Kids in the Kitchen: Around the World at the Table on Thursday, March 13 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Berkshire South Community Center in Great Barrington. This healthy cooking class for kids helps children connect with different cultures through food while learning to make delicious meals. Free, but registration berkshiresouth.org/community-youth is required.

Rock & Mineral Show on Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Whiting Mills on 100 Whiting Street in Winsted. Over 25 vendors. Free admission. For more information, visit www.whitingmills.com/.

Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Market on Saturday, March 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.

Faithful Companion or Fashion Accessory: Victorian Era Pets and Mascots Lecture on Saturday, March 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Beardsley Library on 40 Munro Place in Winsted, Connecticut. Refreshments will be provided. Free.

Steady Mood & Blood Sugar on Wednesday, March 19 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Berkshire South Regional community Center. This is a part lecture/part cooking class with Thais Harris. Free, but registration is required. Please visit berkshiresouth.org/community-adult/.