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.

Town Caucus on Monday, March 2 at 6:00 p.m. at the Old Town Hall at 3 Silverbrook Road. All inhabitants in Sandisfield, qualified to vote, are asked to attend to nominate candidates for Moderator, Selectmen, Assessor, Board of Health, Planning Board, Town Clerk, and Library Trustee.

Worship Service on Sunday, March 15 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the New Boston Congregational Church located on Route 57. All are welcome. For more information and to view the calendar, Visit newbostoncongregationalchurch.org. Church Council Meeting to follow.

Palm Sunday Worship Service on Sunday, March 29 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the New Boston Congregational Church located on Route 57. All are welcome. 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.

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.

Henry Knox on the Trail... The Dawn of a Nation presented by Robert Hoogs on Sunday, March 8 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bushnell-Sage Li-brary in Sheffield. An illustrated talk about the route Knox and his teamsters followed through the Berkshires on their way to Boston. Includes a short film by Jonathan Bzarkan, followed by a Q&A session. Free.

Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Market on Saturday, March 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Housatonic Community Center at 1064 Main Street in Housatonic. Vendors offer an abundance of locally-grown 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.

Annual Adams Thunderfest! Saturday, March 21 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Adams Visitor Center. Music, local food, crafts, beer & wine vendors. Free admission.

Monterey Folk Chorus Concert on Thursday, March 26 at 4:00 p.m. at the Monterey Community Center. This concert is a wonderful opportunity to gather with neighbors and enjoy a diverse selection of choral pieces at the Community Center. Free.

SAVE THE DATE

Car Show, New Boston Inn, June 1-4. Back green. Free to show cars. Grilling.