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.

The Poetry of Kinship with Joan Barasovska, Jayne Benjulian and Hilde Weisert on Saturday, June 6 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center. A reading and conversation with three award-winning poets on the many forms of kinship with family, community, heritage, and the natural world. Free.

Ye Trodden Path: A History of the Knox Trail on Saturday, June 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center. In a new book, local historians trace the history and path of the trail that Col. Henry Knox took to bring captured British cannons to General Washington in Boston, including fascinating original research. Books will be available for sale. Visit sandisfieldartscenter.org to purchase tickets. $20.

Ari & Mia: New England Roots Music on Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center. New England chamber-folk sister duo combine the styles of Southern and Northeastern fiddle music and the early American songbook with their "strikingly beautiful harmonies" and sophisticated Americana sound. Visit sandisfieldartscenter.org to purchase tickets. $30.

Worship Service on Sunday, June 14 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the New Boston Congregational Church located on Route 57. A special worship service with guest speaker Dr. Alynne MacLean. Stay for fellowship after the service. All are welcome. For more information and to view the calendar. Visit newbostoncongregationalchurch.org.

Car Show on Sunday, June 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 at the New Boston Inn. Cars, food, and music. Free to enter and view cars.

Four Fabulous Fridays: Open Mic Series beginning on Friday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center. Seasoned performer or just starting out, share your talent! Music, poetry, comedy or whatever. Or just come and enjoy some live entertainment. Performers should arrive 15 minutes early to sign up. Donation.

Intro to Drawing sandisfieldartscenter.org for more information and to register. $75 for the three sessions.

To Please the Palette-Opening Reception on Sunday, June 21 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center. Watercolors by Susie Crofut and ceramics by Adrienne Miesmer. Combines the fluidity of watercolors and the tactile beauty of ceramics with color, texture, and creativity to showcase the work of two artists who share a lifelong bond. Free.

Worship Service on Sunday, June 28 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the New Boston Congregational Church located on Route 57. Stay for fellowship after the service. All are welcome. For more information and to view the calendar, visit newbostoncongregationalchurch.org.

Romantic Rhapsody: A Cello & Piano Concert on Sunday, June 28 at 4:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center on 5 Hammertown Road. An afternoon of intimacy and virtuosity with renowned cellist Wendy Sutter and acclaimed pianists Paul Posnak and Anita Castiglione performing sonata masterpieces. Visit sandisfieldartscenter.org to purchase tickets. $40.

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.

Sheffield Farmers Market on Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on 125 Main Street in Sheffield. Local food and live music.

Great Barrington Farmers Market every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on 18 Church Street in Great Barrington. Produce, baked goods, food vendors, crafts, and music.

New Marlborough Farmers Market on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Village Green. Farm bounty, baked goods, handmade items, on other offerings.

Native Plant Sale on Saturday, June 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Monterey Community Center in Monterey. Come browse the collection of plants and chat with the resident plant enthusiast about what will work best in your space.

Otis Community Day on Saturday, June 13 from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Otis Ridge. Otis local business owners and artists are invited to set up tables and showcase their products and services.

Music Brings Communities Together: The Wanda Houston Band on Saturday, June 13 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at North Becket Park on Maple Street in Becket. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics and beverages to enjoy on the grounds. The performance will be moved indoors in the event of rain. Free and open to all.

Matt York: Songs, Stories, & the Wisdom of Willie Nelson on Sunday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Green or Old Church (weather depending) in Tolland. Sponsored by the Tolland Cultural Council. Bring a picnic. Free.

Book Store Opening on Friday, June 26 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Great Barrington Lakeville Books and Stationary (formerly The Book Loft). Light refreshments, raffles, ribbon-cutting. Free.

Music Brings Communities Together: Criollo Clasico on Saturday, June 27 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at North Becket Park on Maple Street in Becket. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics and beverages to enjoy on the grounds. The performance will be moved indoors in the event of rain. Free and open to all.

SAVE THE DATE

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