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.

Food Pantry on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Library, lower level. Donations of non-perishable food items can be dropped at the library during regular library hours.

Pruning Workshop on Saturday, January 17 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sandisfield Orchard. Come learn how to prune semi-dwarf and larger-sized apple trees for tree health and fruit production from the perspective of a commercial orchardist. Everyone is welcome and there is no fee to attend. Please email joe@sandisfieldorchard.com to RSVP if you would like to attend. If there is inclement weather, a notification will be sent to those who have registered. Free.

Worship Service on Sunday, January 25, February 8 and 15 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the New Boston Congregational Church located on Route 57. For more information and to view the calendar, Visit newbostoncongregationalchurch.org.

ONLINE EVENTS

A Farm and Garden Show alternates Bill Taylor and Jaye Alison Moscariello's interviews with pioneers in regenerative, organic, or permaculture growing with a pair of Tom Christopher's Growing Greener shows. Hosted by Sandisfield folks! Every Monday 10-11 AM live streaming and available anytime up to 2 weeks after the stream under Programs at berkshireradio.org.

EVENTS IN SURROUNDING TOWNS

COA Coffee Social every Monday at 9:00 a.m. at the Tolland Public Safety Complex. Open to all Tolland residents and those of neighboring towns. Coffee, pastries, and good company! Free.

Bird Walks on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. meeting at the Berkshire Food Co-op and led by the Berkshire Bird Observatory. Register for free at Berkshirebirds.org events.

Crafting Conversations with Susie Kandt on Wednesdays through April 29 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Berkshire South Community Center in Great Barrington. Bring your current project and work alongside others in a casual and friendly atmosphere focused on creative play and light conversations. Free.

Knox Trail 250th Celebration in Monterey with a special exhibit and programs on various days at the Bidwell House Museum. Visit bidwellhousemuseum.org events for updated information.

Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Market on Saturdays, January 17 and February 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Housatonic Community Center on 1064 Main Street in Housatonic. Vendors offer an abundance of locallygrown food, including fresh greens, winter squash, root crops, apples, meat, cheese, jam, honey, and maple syrup, baked goods, and more. Local artisan crafters round out the market offerings, and each market features live music.

A Day in Revolutionary Stockbridge on Saturday, January 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Many activities, including First Person Interpretors, Mission House Open House, Prado del Lana's Lincoln Longwool sheep on the library lawn, wool-related activities, cooking demonstrations with Bidwell House Museum volunteers, 2nd Massachusetts Regiment, a talk by Mohican veterans, and more! Free!

Edith Wharton's Birthday Celebration on Saturday, January 24 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at The Mount in Lenox.

Murder on the Menu on Saturday, January 31 at 6:00 p.m. at Lenox Memorial High School. Dinner and a Show. Call 518-567-4731 or email rbannen@lenoxps.org to reserve your tickets. $20.

Winter Wonders-A Cozy Indoor Makers & Grower's Market on Saturday, February 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Ventford Hall Gilded Age Mansion & Museum in Lenox.

Winterfest on Sunday, February 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Monterey Community Center. Enjoy hot dogs, chili, cookies, s'mores, cocoa, hot cider, music, crafts, sledding, and snow sculptures! Outdoor fire pit for warmth. Bring your sleds and lawn chairs to enjoy an afternoon of winter fun with neighbors and friends. Free!