Edited by Laura Rogers-Castro.
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FREE Science and Art Workshop at Flying Cloud Farm.

November 11, from 9:30 until noon, children in grades 1-6 are invited to Flying Cloud Farm in New Marlborough for creative explorations that can include Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

The session is led by ceramicist and science educator Jane Burke.

Pre-registration is required. Contact Jane at janesburke@gmail.com or text 413-429-6103.

The class is free, thanks to the Cultural Councils of Monterey, New Marlborough, Sandisfield, and Sheffield. The Farm is at SPARKS Science and Art Education, 731 South Sandisfield Road, New Marlborough, MA 01230.

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.

Harvest Dinner on Saturday, November 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. sponsored by the New Boston Congregational Church at Fire Station #2 on Route 57. Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, roll, and pumpkin pie. $15 adults, $6 children 12 and under. Dine-in and take-out available.

Presidential and State Election, In-Person Voting on Tuesday, November 5 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 3 Silverbrook Road.

New Boston Church Sunday Worship Service on Sunday, November 10 at 10:00 a.m. to honor our veterans. Please come out and show your gratitude to the men and women who have served our nation. 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.

Women in Photography with Amy Arbus through November 10 at the Sandisfield Arts Center on 5 Hammertown Road. Viewing by special arrangement or when the Arts Center is open for events.

Holiday Flower Centerpiece Class on Friday, November 22. Time to be determined at the Council on Aging, Town Hall. For more information, call 258-4816 or 258-4711, ext. 8 to register. There is a $20 fee for members and $25 for non-members.

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.

EVENTS IN SURROUNDING TOWNS

Great Barrington Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 18 Church Street and continuing on Saturdays through November 9. Featuring locally grown and produced foods, including cheese, meats, breads, and more. Local musicians perform.

Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, November 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Berkshire South Regional Community Center in Great Barrington. An opportunity to find unique gifts for the holidays while supporting the local maker economy. Live music, food, and vendors.

Holiday Super Prize Party & Bake Sale on Friday, November 8 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Winchester Grange Hall on 100 Newfield Road (Intersection of Route 263 and Newfield Road) in Winchester Center, Connecticut. Penny and Tea Cup Auctions, Country Store, Baked Goods. Free admission and parking.

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal for Sandisfield residents and others on Saturday, November 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Great Barrington Transfer Station on 601 Stockbridge Road (Route 7) in Great Barrington. Pre-registration (www.tritownhealth.org) is required.

The Creation of the Daniel Nimham Sculpture on Saturday, November 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Stockbridge Library. A film screening and talk on Sachem Daniel Nimham, the last official Sachem of the Wappinger People in the Hudson Valley Region of New York. The film features sculptor Michael Keropian narrating the life of Daniel Nimham as he takes the viewer on an informative journey through the complicated and eye-opening process of creating a larger-than-life representational sculpture. Free. Entry admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

SAVE THE DATE

Harvest Dinner on Saturday, November 2 at 5:00-7:00 p.m., at Fire Station #2. Turkey and all the trimmings. $15 adults/$6 for children 12 and under. Dine-in or take-out. Benefit for the New Boston Congregational Church.