Edited by Laura Rogers-Castro.
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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, December 1 at 10:00 a.m. This is the first Sunday of advent and will prepare participants for the Christmas season. Pastor Eric will read the Christmas story from Luke 2:1-20 and preach briefly about the reason for the season. For more information and to view the calendar, visit newbostoncongregationalchurch.org. All are welcome. The New Boston Congregational Church is located on Route 57.

Annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Fire Station #2 on Route 57 co-sponsored by the Sandisfield Historical Society and the Recreation Committee. Over 40 vendors, holiday crafting, and Penny Auction to benefit the Sandisfield Scholarship Fund. Santa arrives at 11:00 a.m.

Cookie Swap on Sunday, December 8 at 1:00 p.m. at the Historic 1737 New Boston Inn on 101 North Main Street (corner of Routes 8 and 57). Bring 36 festive cookies on a platter and a container to take home your 36 different cookies and your platter, If you can help with appetizers for the event, please do! Reservations requested (413-258-4477).

Community Christmas Sing-along on Tuesday, December 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the New Boston Congregational Church on Route 57. Come and sing (or just listen to) carols and Christmas songs both sacred and secular. Free community event but donations to help support the church are welcome.

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

Holiday Shop Hop on Friday, December 6 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. in downtown Lee. Sip and Stroll with local businesses extending hours. Restaurants offering thematic specials. Tree lighting at 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Lee Chamber of Commerce.

Annual Holiday Open Studios at Whiting Mills in Winsted, Connecticut on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Resident and guest artists. Food truck. Free admission and parking.

Otis Community Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 7, at Otis Town Hall at 4:00 p.m. Hot chocolate, carolers, Santa. Bring the family. All welcome.

Holiday Marketplace and Gallery of Wreaths on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge. Unique wreaths, swags, decorations, gifts, and more. Select from an assortment of holiday-blooming amaryllis and paperwhites in decorative clay containers, succulent arrangements, garland, hanging terrariums, and other gift ideas.

Shop, Sip & Stroll on Saturday, December 14 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. in downtown Great Barrington. Sponsored by the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce. On-street vendors, model train at St. James, store specials, bonfire, music, fireworks, food, and more.

The Cookie Walk on Sunday, December 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Undermountain Elementary School in Sheffield. Book fair, vendor fair, and baked goods.

Gingerbread House Make and Decorate on Sunday, December 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Otis Town Hall. No drop-ins, preregistration (townofotisrec@gmail.com) by December 1. Free.

Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Market on Saturday, December 21 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.