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Veterans' Benefits information Session on Thursday, November 5 at noon at the COA Room in Town Hall. Veteran Director Tom Beasley will discuss benefits for veterans and veterans' widows. Pizza available. Sponsored by COA. Free.

Family Fotos opening , Saturday, November 7 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Garfield Gallery, Sandisfield Art Center at 5 Hammertown Road. Photos curated by Josie Miner exploring the idea of family in all its forms. Exhibit closes after "A Christmas Carol" on December 5.

Worship Service on Sunday, November 8 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.

An Evening of New England Contra Dance on Saturday, November 14 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center on 5 Hammertown Road. The inaugural contra dance event. Jon Greene will call, with fiddle music by Eric Martin. The great contra pianist Susan Creighton from Greenfield will be joining. In addition to contras, the program may include other fold dance formations, such as scatter mixers, circle dances, square dances, and Virginia reels. No experience needed. For tickets, visit sandisfieldartscenter.org. $15-$25.

Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee on Thursday, November 18 at 6:00 p.m. at Old Town Hall at 3 Silverbrook Road. Public discussion of Sandisfield's recreation and open spaces. Want more hiking trails, a pavilion, new playground, a tennis court? Speak your mind. See ad here.

Special Concert: Josh Luxon-Robinson Returns on Friday, November 27 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center on 5 Hammertown Road. This special performance by the brilliant, young pianist provides a great and uplifting alternative to couch-sitting on the day after Thanksgiving. For tickets, visit sandisfieldartscenter.org. $10-$30. Online sales close at 2:00 p.m. on November 27.

Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, November 28 from 11;00 a.m.-3:00 at 79 South Main Street in Historic New Boston. Hot chocolate and holiday treats will be available. Sponsored by the Sandisfield Historical Society. sandisfieldhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

Christmas Worship Service on Sunday, November 29 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. There will be a Church Council meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information and to view the calendar, visit newbostoncongregationalchurch.org.

SAVE THE DATE

Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Firehouse at 207 Sandsfield Road, Rt. 57. Specialty vendors, food for purchase, holiday crafting, penny auction to benefit the Sandisfield Scholarship Fund. Santa arrives at 12:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Sandisfield Council on Aging and the Recreation Committee.

"A Christmas Carol" on Saturday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Art Center at 5 Hammertown Road. Dickens as you've never seen it before, a radio performance by the Sandisfield Players. Supported by the Sandisfield and Otis Cultural Councils.

RECURRING 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.

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.

Zumba Gold for Seniors on Thursdays through October from 10:00 to 10:45 at the Old Town Hall. Wear comfortable clothing. For more information, call 516-660-0036. Free.

MahJong on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Public Library on 23 Sandisfield Road (Route 57). For more information, call 413-258-4966 or 917-686-1985. 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.

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.

Holiday Marketplace on Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Becket Arts Center.

An American Original: The Wild Turkey on Sunday, November 15 at 1:30 p.m. at Squires Tavern in Peoples State Forest on 100 East River Road in Barkhamsted, Connecticut. Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple will discuss wild turkeys, their role in early America, diet, habitat, mating rituals, and offspring. Free.

AMVETS Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 15 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. at the Otis/Sandisfield School, Rt. 8 in Otis. Veterans eat free, all else $5.00. Hosted by AMVETS Post 77.