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.

Easter Worship Service on Sunday, April 5 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the New Boston Congregational Church located on Route 57. All are welcome. Easter egg hunt for the kids and a time for fellowship following the service. For more information and to view the calendar, visit newbostoncongregationalchurch.org.

The Rebel Masquerade Dance Party, Special Event on Friday, April 24, 7:00-11:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center at 3 Hammertown Road. Masks are on, the rebellion begins! Rebel Soiree from 7-8, live music, tarot readings, local artisans, and at 8 p.m. disc jockey DJ BFG ignites the dance floor. Costumes highly encouraged - prize for best dressed!

Music Sunday Worship Service on Sunday, April 26 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the New Boston Congregational Church located on Route 57. A special worship service to focus on the music of faith. Stay for fellowship after the service. 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.

Habitat Chat on first Wednesday of the month from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. sponsored by the Massachusetts Pollinator Network. An informal conversation to learn about wildlife habitat, pollinators, and more! Register at thebeatnews.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.

Coffee House: Frankie Ciccarelli & Eric Reinhardt on Friday, April 3 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Monterey Community Center. An intimate evening of live music. Coffee and Dessert will be served. Please register in advance ccmonterey.org.

A Walk on the Old Knox Trail on Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Bidwell House Museum at 100 Art School Road in Monterey. Learn about Henry Knox and see where his artillery train travelled through Monterey in 1776. The program begins around a bonfire as Ron Hoogs introduces the story of the Knox Trail and Henry Knox's journey. Free.

Tolland COA Art Day on Monday, April 13 at 10:00 a.m. Come and make decorated frames and greeting cards. All supplies provided, just bring your creativity. Free.

Massachusetts: A Song of Itself featuring State Poet Laureate Regie Gibson on Saturday, April 18 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Stockbridge. Telling the History of the Commonwealth through storytelling, music, poetry, and song. Regie, backed by a group of outstanding musicians, gives voice to a wide range of historical characters and their aspirations, hopes, and struggles. For tickets, visit weststockbridgehistory.org.

Spring Wildflower Ramble on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Henry Buck Trail in American Legion State Forest on 344-360 West River Road in Barkhamsted, CT. Join Friends of American Legion and Peoples State Forest's President Erik Landgraf and his wife Helen for a fascinating glimpse of spring wildflowers along the trail. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring water.

11th Annual Barkhamsted Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 26 from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. at Matthies Grove Pavilion, Peoples State Forest, 106 East River Road in Barkhamsted. Free food and fun! Christine's Critters will present a live birds of prey show.

SAVE THE DATE

Meet the Candidates on Friday, May 1, 7:00 p.m., Town Hall basement. Sponsored by Council on Aging and The Sandisfield Times, meet Town leaders, ask questions.

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