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July Calendar of Events

Sandisfield Select Board Meetings are currently through Zoom and in-person at 6:30 p.m. on every other Monday 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 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 Annex. 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.

Flea Market on Saturday, July 6 at the American Legion Pavilion on Route 8, New Boston. Vendors, crafts, farm stands.

Open Mic Variety Show on Friday, July 12 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center at 5 Hammertown Road. Bring your jokes, poems, songs and other talents to share with neighbors. Light refreshments available. Please arrive at 6:45 if you would like to perform. Free.

Gallery Opening and Reception on Saturday, July 13 for Unearthed, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center at 5 Hammertown Road. “Un earthed” features three-dimensional works by various artists. The show runs until August 11 . Free.

New Boston Church Sunday Worship Service on Sunday, July 14 and July 28 at 10:00 a.m. For more information and to view the calendar, visit newbostoncongregationalchurch.org. All are welcome. The New Boston Church is located on Route 57 near the New Boston Inn.

Lake Compounce Trip sponsored by the New Boston Church on Sunday, July 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Invite any kids, grandkids, or great grandkids for this fun day at church in Sandisfield and Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut. For more information, visit newbostoncongregationalchurch.org.

New Boston Inn’s Acoustic Music with Dakota in the Backyard on Sunday, July 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The New Boston Inn is at the intersection of Routes 8 and 57 in Sandisfield.

Blood Pressure Clinic on Wednesday, July 17 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Town Hall Annex, Council on Aging. All ages welcome. Free.

New Boston Inn’s Motorcycle Weekend with Music by Meanie in the Backyard on Sunday, July 21 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The New Boston Inn is at the intersection of Routes 8 and 57 in Sandisfield.

Romance in the Afternoon: Piano Recital with Josh Luxon-Robinson on Sunday, July 28 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center at 5 Hammertown Road. Young pianist Josh Luxon-Robinson returns to perform works by Brahms, Bernstein, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Delius, and Metner. For more information visit sandisfieldartscenter.org. $20.

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.

SAVE THE DATE

Annual Pig Roast on Saturday, September 14, at the American Legion in New Boston. Sponsored by the Recreation Committee.

EVENTS IN SURROUNDING TOWNS

Monterey Outdoor Yoga at Lake Garfield beach on Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. Donation based.

Sheffield Farmers Market on Fridays from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at 124 Main Street in Sheffield. Local food and crafts.

Great Barrington Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at 18 Church Street and continuing on Saturdays into November. Locally grown and produced foods, including cheese, meats, breads, and more. Local musi-cians perform.

New Marlborough Farmers Market on Sundays from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on the Village Green in front of the Old Inn on the Green on Route 57.

Art Lab: Mold a Memory on weekends from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Ches-terwood on 4 Williamsville Road in the Glendale section of Stockbridge. A free program for all children and their caregivers. Make your own monument or work with others to design something unique. Free admission includes self-guided grounds tour passes. For information, visit chesterwood.org. Free, but please register online.

Firefly Watch on Tuesday, July 2, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Thomas & Palmer Sanctuary located on Route 23 in Great Barrington. There will be a discussion of this phenomenon while walking through the meadows of Thomas & Palmer enjoying the show. Sponsored by the Berkshire Natural Resources Council. Registration online at bnrc.org required. Free.

Music Brings Communities Together: Robin O’Herin on Saturday, July 13 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Becket Arts Center. Robin specializes in historically rich, often interactive concerts. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic. Free. Donations welcome.

Christmas in July on Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14 in the center of Riverton, Connecticut. Event highlights include craft beers, wagon rides, author barn, vendors, music, and Santa! Most events from 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Visit rivertonct.com for more information. Free.

Music Brings Communities Together-Hot Sauce on Saturday, July 27 from 5:00- 7:00 p.m. at the Becket Arts Center. Featuring Benny Kohn, Miles Lally, Steve Ide, and Tom Major. Free and open to the public. Donations welcome.

Friends of the Monterey Library Book Sale on Saturday, July 27 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in front of the library on Route 23.

A Meditative Forest Walk on Sunday, July 28 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the Bidwell House Museum on 100 Art School Road in Monterey. Free-$10.

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Published July 1, 2024