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.

Town Plan Survey Report and Pizza Party on Friday, September 12, at 6:00 p.m. at Old Town Hall at 3 Silverbrook Road. Hear survey results, add your own ideas, free pizza, soft drinks.

Sandisfield Orchard 5k Fun Run on Saturday, October 4 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Run or walk a 5k or 1 mile or hang out and eat apples and donuts! A ben-efit for Du Bois Middle School's 8th Grade. Online registration fee ($20) dead-line is Friday, October 3.

Octoberfest on Saturday, October 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Looking Glass Gardens on 19 Dodd Road. Food, live music, beer, hayrides, pony rides, and more. RSVP sandisfieldevents@recreationcommittee.info.

Dave Maswick and Joel Brown in Concert on Saturday, October 4 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center located on 5 Hammertown Road.The performance features beautifully arranged harmony syncing over lush acoustic accompaniment highlighted by intricate guitar work. $25.

New Boston Church Worship Service on Sunday, October 5 at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome. The New Boston Congregational Church is located on Route 57. For more information and to view the calendar, visit newbostoncongregationalchurch.org.

Town-Wide Tag Sale on Saturday, October 11, beginning at 9:00 a.m. $20 reg-istration fee to benefit the Sandisfield Historical Society. Contact Ann Wald (258-4415) for more information.

Portrait Show-Opening Reception on Saturday, October 18 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center on 5 Hammertown Road. Show continues weekends until December 7. A mixed-media group show that delves into the complexities of human experience through portraiture.

Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic on Tuesday, October 21 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Sandisfield Old Town Hall on 3 Silverbrook Road. Pre-registration is required at home.color.com/vaccine/register/tritown.

The Headless Horseman-Radio Mystery Hour with the Sandisfield Players on Saturday, October 25 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center lo-cated on 5 Hammertown Road. A spook-tacular radio play just in time for Hal-loween. An event for the whole family. Adults, $25; Teens, $10; under 12, free.

Pumpkin Painting and Open House on Sunday, October 26 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center on 5 Hammertown Road. Pumpkin and refreshments provided. Free.

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

Chair Yoga on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. at the Tolland Public Safety Complex. To reserve a spot, please email MaryAnn mademing67@gmail.com or Bonnie bonniescrivener@msn.com. Free.

Sheffield Farmers Market on Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. through October 10 at the Old Parish Church. Vibrant marketplace featuring local farmers, food producers, artisans, and musicians.

Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market on Fridays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. through October 17 at the Monterey Community Center. The market features fresh, local food with a focus on accessibility and choice for all.

Otis Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through Octo-ber 11 at 200 East Otis Road. Produce, eggs, baked goods, meat, crafts, and more.

Great Barrington Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through November 8 at 18 Church Street. Featuring locally grown and produced foods, including greens, fruit, cheese, meats, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, and more. Local musicians perform.

Live Music in the Hills with PaxSax Quartet on Saturday, October 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Church in Tolland. Free coffeehouse style with light refreshments.

Riverton Fair on Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12 at the River-ton Fairgrounds in Barkhamsted.

Harvest Festival at the Berkshire Botanical Garden on October 11 and 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Stockbridge. Live music, vendors, food, games, beer garden, and more!

All Hallows Lee on Saturday, October 18 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Park Square in downtown Lee. A day of spooky fun, wicked treats, and ghostly beats. Vendor village with food trucks and live music.

Art Day with the Tolland COA on Monday, October 20 at 9:30 at the Tolland Safety Complex. Come for coffee, stay for crafting.