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SUMMARY:Play With Your Food\, Not Your Insurance Coverages!
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS PASSED. You can view a recording of the webinar\, by clicking here! \n  \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. is partnering with Cross Insurance to offer a Zoom workshop\, “Play With Your Food\, Not Your Insurance Coverages!” \nThis will be a free\, 45 minute Insurance 101 webinar specifically for restaurants. \nWednesday\, February 17\, 2021 at 9 am \n  \nThis webinar will cover what your agent should be talking to you about and what kind of coverages you should have. Learn about several coverages specific for restaurants\, including liquor liability\, workers compensation and cyber. Our presenters will cover “Does COVID-19 have an impact on your insurance?” and other important questions they’ve heard in the last year. There will be a 10 minute open session for questions at the end of the webinar\, and questions will also be accepted in advance by emailing Kate at klauzon@crossagency.com. \nOur presenters from Cross Insurance are Robert (Bob) Zuber\, CIC\, CRM\, CLU\, CHFC Vice President; Kate Lauzon\, Account Executive; and Jenifer Powers\, CIC\, Commercial Line Marketing Manager.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/play-with-your-food-not-your-insurance-coverages/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210301T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210331T220000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
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SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Restaurant Month
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield Restaurant Month is a month-long promotion highlighting Pittsfield\, MA’s local downtown restaurants. Downtown Pittsfield Restaurant Month runs from March 1 to March 31\, 2021 and is a program of Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. For more information\, visit downtownpittsfield.com/2021/02/march-is-downtown-pittsfield-restaurant-month
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-restaurant-month/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210406T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210406T133000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210330T200152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T201341Z
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SUMMARY:Customer Communication Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Customer Communication Strategies\nTuesday\, April 6\, 12-1:30PM\nPresenter: Maureen O’Hanlon of Prism Advisory Group\nTackle the tips\, tricks\, and resources that can help you maximize the reach to your customers economically and efficiently. Click here to register.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/customer-communication-strategies/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210406T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
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SUMMARY:OLLI Presents: Rebecca Edwards on "Suffrage in the Gilded Age"
DESCRIPTION:The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College presents \nThe Right to Vote: Reexamining Women’s Suffrage \nTuesdays through May 4\, 2021\n1:30-3 pm Eastern; Free & Online via Zoom \nClick here to register for free! \n\n2020 marked the centennial of the 19th amendment. In this course\, we will explore the history of women’s suffrage in the United States\, the constitutional framework within which the suffragists worked\, and the continuing efforts to address women’s issues including voting\, elected representation\, and gender related public policy efforts. \nThis live and interactive course is free and open to the public\, and includes the following guest speakers: \nApril 6: Rebecca Edwards on “Suffrage in the Gilded Age” \nApril 13: Lauren Santangelo on “Suffrage and the City: New York Women Battle for the Ballot” \nApril 20: Liv Cummins and Rob Hartmann on “Suffrage and Song: Suffrage Protest Music” \nApril 27: Cathleen Cahill on “Recasting the Vote: How Women of Color Transformed the Suffrage Movement” \nMay 4: Robyn Rosen on “Unfinished Business: Women in National Politics”
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/olli-presents-rebecca-edwards-on-suffrage-in-the-gilded-age/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210406T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210406T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210401T202353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T202353Z
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SUMMARY:Big Data’s Impact on Workforce Success & Equity: An Online Talk with Haig Nalbantian
DESCRIPTION:Big Data’s Impact on Workforce Success & Equity\nAn Online Talk with Haig Nalbantian\nfounder of the Workforce Sciences Institute at Mercer \nModerated by Danielle Gonzalez\n1Berkshire Board Chair and Director of Human Resources at Williams College \nTuesday\, April 6\, 7 pm\nLive & Online via Zoom\nFree & open to all; click here to register \nThe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College will host a free\, online talk with Haig Nalbantian\, founder of the Workforce Sciences Institute at Mercer\, on “Big Data’s Impact on Workforce Success & Equity.” \nWhat strategies are organizations using to achieve critical objectives through their employees? What is the latest thinking on workforce productivity and an equitable workplace? How do boomer and millennial workers differ? Nalbantian is an internationally recognized expert and lecturer\, and has published widely in leading academic and professional journals. He has been on the faculty of economics at New York University and was a research scientist at its C.V. Starr Center for Applied Economics. \nThe talk will be moderated by Danielle Gonzalez\, 1Berkshire Board Chair and Director of Human Resources at Williams College\, where her responsibilities include strategic planning\, policy development\, and HR forecasting and workforce effectiveness. Together they will discuss the lessons from and application of recent studies on workforce success. The talk is in partnership with 1Berkshire and the Berkshire Innovation Center. For more information and to register for free\, click here!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/big-datas-impact-on-workforce-success-equity-an-online-talk-with-haig-nalbantian/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210412
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
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SUMMARY:BSC presents Mother's Day\, a virtual reading
DESCRIPTION:BSC presents Mother’s Day\nVirtual reading \nHope springs eternal. Mara\, approaching her forties\, clings to the hope that this time the nascent seed of a child will grow beyond the size of a raspberry\, a grapefruit or a pineapple and finally make her a mother. Bekah Brunstetter (BSC/Off Broadway The Cake\, NBC This is Us) was commissioned by Barrington Stage Company to write this new work\, exploring one woman’s journey along the sometimes rocky path to motherhood. Streaming online April 9\, 10\, 11. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets. \nBarrington Stage Company\nBox Office: 413.236.8888\nbarringtonstageco.org
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/bsc-presents-mothers-day-a-virtual-reading/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210413T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
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SUMMARY:OLLI Presents: Lauren Santangelo on "Suffrage and the City: New York Women Battle for the Ballot"
DESCRIPTION:The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College presents \nThe Right to Vote: Reexamining Women’s Suffrage \nTuesdays through May 4\, 2021\n1:30-3 pm Eastern; Free & Online via Zoom \nClick here to register for free! \n\n2020 marked the centennial of the 19th amendment. In this course\, we will explore the history of women’s suffrage in the United States\, the constitutional framework within which the suffragists worked\, and the continuing efforts to address women’s issues including voting\, elected representation\, and gender related public policy efforts. \nThis live and interactive course is free and open to the public\, and includes the following guest speakers: \nApril 13: Lauren Santangelo on “Suffrage and the City: New York Women Battle for the Ballot” \nApril 20: Liv Cummins and Rob Hartmann on “Suffrage and Song: Suffrage Protest Music” \nApril 27: Cathleen Cahill on “Recasting the Vote: How Women of Color Transformed the Suffrage Movement” \nMay 4: Robyn Rosen on “Unfinished Business: Women in National Politics”
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/olli-presents-lauren-santangelo-on-suffrage-and-the-city-new-york-women-battle-for-the-ballot/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210426
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T234004Z
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SUMMARY:Family Self-Guided StoryWalk at The Boulders\, Pittsfield
DESCRIPTION:Family Self-Guided StoryWalk at The Boulders\, Pittsfield \n\n\nHike the 1.25 miles and learn about the different shapes and sizes of animal noses! \n\nThe StoryWalk® will be on display for a self-guided adventure from Saturday\, April 17 – Sunday\, April 25 (dawn to dusk) at The Boulders Reserve. \nNoses come in all kinds of shapes and sizes that are just right for its particular animal host. Not only do most animals use their noses to breathe but for many animals\, the sense of smell helps them find food\, a mate\, or even to know when danger is near! Mary Holland continues her photographic Animal Anatomy and Adaptations series by exploring many different animal noses and how those noses help the animals survive in their habitats. \nWhile the audience of the book is Kindergarten to 3rd grade\, the content is great for all ages- even adults! \n\nThe parking area is to the left of the house at this address: 1051 Dalton Ave\, Pittsfield\, MA 01201 and across from Hubbard Avenue. There is a stone staircase and informational kiosk entering the south access to The Boulders Reserve.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/family-self-guided-storywalk-at-the-boulders-pittsfield/
LOCATION:The Boulders Reserve\, 1051 Dalton Ave\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Fun,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Natural Resources Council":MAILTO:landkeepers@bnrc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210426
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210407T201434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T201615Z
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SUMMARY:DIY Earth Week Berkshire BioBlitz!
DESCRIPTION:DIY Earth Week Berkshire BioBlitz! \n  \nThis year for Earth Week (the week surrounding Earth Day)\, we invite you to join us in a do-it-yourself BioBlitz around Berkshire County. \nWherever you are in Berkshire County\, take this opportunity to help us get a snapshot of life here right now. This event is week-long\, running from midnight on Saturday\, April 17 to 11:59pm on Sunday\, April 25\, 2021. We invite participants with all levels of experience and expertise. \nParticipation is easy! \n\n\nPlants\, bugs\, fungi\, lichens\, and animals: submit observations through our iNaturalist project. (iNaturalist requires a free account\, learn more here.) Feel free to participate solo or form small teams\, whatever strategy people are comfortable with and will help yield the greatest number of species! \nBirds: submit your observations to eBird in the same way you normally would; afterwards\, share any checklists you would like to have as a part of the BioBlitz with BEAT’s eBird account (stewardship@thebeatnews.org) so it can be officially included. Feel free to participate solo or form small teams\, whatever strategy people are comfortable with and will help yield the greatest number of bird species! \nTo help people get out bird watching\, BEAT Stewardship Manager Noah Henkenius will be hosting two bird walks that week. One will be at the Wild Acres Conservation Area in Pittsfield on Saturday\, April 17 starting at 7 am\, and another at Brielman Marsh in Pittsfield on Thursday April 22 starting at 7 am. Both walks will be weather dependent and people must RSVP to noah@thebeatnews.org as we will be limiting attendance to 7 participants for Covid safety and to ensure there is enough parking. \nQuestions? Email team@thebeatnews.org and we’ll help you out! Click here to see last year’s Berkshire BioBlitz results. \niNaturalist and eBird are particularly easy to use resources for the beginner naturalist\, and both have web-page and free mobile app forms.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/diy-earth-week-berkshire-bioblitz/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Fun,Free
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210510
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T195314Z
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SUMMARY:Baby Animals at Hancock Shaker Village
DESCRIPTION:A perennial three-week celebration of new life on the farm\, Baby Animals (April 17 – May 9) to many Berkshire residents signals the advent of spring. Visitors can meet and greet the new calves\, piglets\, chicks\, lambs and kids in and around the Round Stone Barn\, and tour the historic 20-building village dating back to 1780. The animals raised at the Village feature heritage breeds popular in the 1700s and 1800s. Visit hancockshakervillage.org for more information and to purchase tickets. \nHancock Shaker Village\n1843 West Housatonic St.\, Pittsfield\n413.443.0188\nhancockshakervillage.org
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/baby-animals-at-hancock-shaker-village/
LOCATION:Hancock Shaker Village\, 1843 West Housatonic Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210419T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210419T133000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210330T200509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T200509Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Marketing and Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Digital Marketing and Your Business\nMonday\, April 19\, 12-1:30PM\nPresenter: Noah Cook-Dubin\nJoin us for a primer on digital marketing\, from platforms\, to low hanging fruit\, to novel opportunities for success. Click here to register.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/digital-marketing-and-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210420T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210404T044944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210404T044944Z
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SUMMARY:OLLI Presents: Liv Cummins and Rob Hartmann on "Suffrage and Song: Suffrage Protest Music"
DESCRIPTION:The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College presents \nThe Right to Vote: Reexamining Women’s Suffrage \nTuesdays through May 4\, 2021\n1:30-3 pm Eastern; Free & Online via Zoom \nClick here to register for free! \n2020 marked the centennial of the 19th amendment. In this course\, we will explore the history of women’s suffrage in the United States\, the constitutional framework within which the suffragists worked\, and the continuing efforts to address women’s issues including voting\, elected representation\, and gender related public policy efforts. \nThis live and interactive course is free and open to the public\, and includes the following guest speakers: \nApril 20: Liv Cummins and Rob Hartmann on “Suffrage and Song: Suffrage Protest Music” \nApril 27: Cathleen Cahill on “Recasting the Vote: How Women of Color Transformed the Suffrage Movement” \nMay 4: Robyn Rosen on “Unfinished Business: Women in National Politics”
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/olli-presents-liv-cummins-and-rob-hartmann-on-suffrage-and-song-suffrage-protest-music/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210420T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210331T230022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T230022Z
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SUMMARY:Moving From "I" to "We"
DESCRIPTION:How America came together a century ago and how we can do it again\n\nEconomic\, social and political trends can influence the extent to which Americans prioritize putting themselves first or moving ahead together. The co-authors of “The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again” share analysis and stories from the Gilded Age to today to inspire thinking about the future\, and a student panel offers ideas for changing course.\n\nAll virtual sessions are open to the public but registration is required at: BerkshireEagle.com/series2\n\nHosted by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation\, The Berkshire Eagle\, and Berkshire Bank
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/moving-from-i-to-we/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210427T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210331T224604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T230329Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Spring Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Spring Job Fair \nTuesday\, April 27\, 12 – 4 pm \n  \nLIVE virtual event delivered on the interactive event platform Premier Virtual. Learn about employers throughout Berkshire County\, view employment and internship opportunities\, share your resume with the click of a button and live chat with recruiters! Open to the general public. Must have a MassHire jobseeker ID and Pre-Registration is required at https://www.masshireberkshirecc.com. Questions can be directed to Melanie Herzig\, Business Service Rep\, at mherzig@masshireberkshirecc.com \n  \nJobseekers can pre-register here: https://www.masshireberkshirecc.com/event/virtual-spring-job-fair \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/virtual-spring-job-fair/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Free,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210427T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210404T045052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210404T045052Z
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SUMMARY:OLLI Presents: Cathleen Cahill on "Recasting the Vote: How Women of Color Transformed the Suffrage Movement"
DESCRIPTION:The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College presents \nThe Right to Vote: Reexamining Women’s Suffrage \nTuesdays through May 4\, 2021\n1:30-3 pm Eastern; Free & Online via Zoom \nClick here to register for free! \n2020 marked the centennial of the 19th amendment. In this course\, we will explore the history of women’s suffrage in the United States\, the constitutional framework within which the suffragists worked\, and the continuing efforts to address women’s issues including voting\, elected representation\, and gender related public policy efforts. \nThis live and interactive course is free and open to the public\, and includes the following guest speakers: \nApril 27: Cathleen Cahill on “Recasting the Vote: How Women of Color Transformed the Suffrage Movement” \nMay 4: Robyn Rosen on “Unfinished Business: Women in National Politics”
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/olli-presents-cathleen-cahill-on-recasting-the-vote-how-women-of-color-transformed-the-suffrage-movement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210429T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210429T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210426T204541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T204541Z
UID:10000281-1619710200-1619713800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:The New Future Of Old Age In Today’s Longevity Economy
DESCRIPTION:The New Future Of Old Age\nIn Today’s Longevity Economy \nAn Online Talk with Professor Joe Coughlin\nFounder & Director of MIT’s AgeLab \nThursday\, April 29\, 3:30 pm\nFree & open to all. Click here to RSVP. \nThe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College will host a free\, online talk with Professor Joe Coughlin\, Founder and Director of MIT’s AgeLab\, on “The New Future Of Old Age In Today’s Longevity Economy.” Coughlin will discuss opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurship and innovation for an aging society\, as well as his call for Boston and the New England region to become a longevity hub – pioneering new approaches to serving older adults.  Dr. Coughlin’s most recent book is The Longevity Economy: Inside the World’s Fastest Growing\, Most Misunderstood Market (Public Affairs\, 2017). A researcher\, teacher\, speaker and advisor\, his work explores how global demographics\, technology\, and changing generational behaviors are transforming business & society. The talk is presented in partnership with the Berkshire Innovation Center\, Berkshire SuperGenarians\, 1Berkshire\, and Age Friendly Berkshires. \nClick here for more information and to register for free.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/the-new-future-of-old-age-in-todays-longevity-economy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210430T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210416T044627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T214108Z
UID:10000273-1619776800-1619780400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Town Hall: The 2021 Performing Arts Experience in the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:Please join 1Berkshire to discuss the reopening plans and what the 2021 season will look like. \nModerator: \n\nJonathan Butler\, President & CEO\, 1Berkshire.\n\nPanelists: \n\nJulianne Boyd\, Artistic Director\, Barrington Stage Company\nAlexandra Fuchs\, Thomas G. Stemberg Chief Operating Officer\, Boston Symphony Orchestra/Tanglewood\nMandy Greenfield\, Artistic Director\, Williamstown Theatre Festival\nKate McGuire\, Artistic Director/CEO\, Berkshire Theatre Group\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/virtual-town-hall-the-2021-performing-arts-experience-in-the-berkshires/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210503T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210503T133000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210330T200720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T200720Z
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SUMMARY:Opportunities for Women-Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Opportunities for Women-Owned Businesses\nMonday\, May 3\, 12-1:30PM\nPresenter: Michelle Miller\, Center for Women & Enterprise\nJoin us for a discussion of resources\, opportunities\, and supports that exist for women-owned businesses. Click here to register.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/opportunities-for-women-owned-businesses/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtownpittsfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Business-Boost.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210504T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210404T045202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210404T045202Z
UID:10000270-1620135000-1620140400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:OLLI Presents: Robyn Rosen on "Unfinished Business: Women in National Politics"
DESCRIPTION:The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College presents \nThe Right to Vote: Reexamining Women’s Suffrage \nTuesdays through May 4\, 2021\n1:30-3 pm Eastern; Free & Online via Zoom \nClick here to register for free! \n2020 marked the centennial of the 19th amendment. In this course\, we will explore the history of women’s suffrage in the United States\, the constitutional framework within which the suffragists worked\, and the continuing efforts to address women’s issues including voting\, elected representation\, and gender related public policy efforts. \nThis live and interactive course is free and open to the public\, and includes the following guest speakers: \nMay 4: Robyn Rosen on “Unfinished Business: Women in National Politics”
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/olli-presents-robyn-rosen-on-unfinished-business-women-in-national-politics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210505T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210426T204913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T204913Z
UID:10000283-1620241200-1620244800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:The Ritchie Boys: America’s Jewish Secret Weapon During World War II
DESCRIPTION:The OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series presents Al Treidel on \nThe Ritchie Boys: America’s Jewish Secret Weapon During World War II \nMay 5\, 2021 at 7:00 pm \n  \nAdmission is $10 for OLLI at BCC and Berkshire Museum members\, and $15 for the general public. \nOnline via Zoom. Click here to register:  https://berkshireolli.org/event-4254170 \n  \nIn late 1942\, the US Army decided to create a special program to make use of recently arrived Jewish emigres’ familiarity with Germany and its language. Approximately 2\,000 young Jewish men (primarily from Germany) were secretly recruited to train at Fort Ritchie in Maryland to be schooled in interrogation and counter-intelligence techniques. \nHear about these incredible young men and their daring exploits directly from the son of a Ritchie Boy. \n  \nPresented in partnership with the Berkshire Museum.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/the-ritchie-boys-americas-jewish-secret-weapon-during-world-war-ii/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210506T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210430T215849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T215849Z
UID:10000289-1620313200-1620316800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:OLLI Summer One Open House
DESCRIPTION:Summer One Open House \nshowcasing OLLI’s Summer One 2021 classes & instructors \nThursday\, May 6\, 2021 at 3:00 pm \nOnline via Zoom (link to be sent to registrants) \nClick here to register and receive the Zoom link. \nWhether you are brand new to OLLI at BCC or a seasoned member of our learning community\, you’ll enjoy hearing from our terrific instructors and getting a sneak peek of our Summer I Semester of non-credit classes at our online open house. No tests\, no grades\, just learning for the love of learning! \nJoin us Thursday\, May 6th at 3:00 pm EDT to hear more about our summer classes from their instructors. Our Summer One Semester runs from May 24 through July 2\, 2021. \nAll Summer One OLLI at BCC courses will held online via Zoom.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/olli-summer-one-open-house/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210512T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210507T044051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T044410Z
UID:10000291-1620835200-1620838800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:OLLI Presents: CELLBLOCK VISIONS: PRISON ART IN AMERICA (An Online Illustrated Talk with Phyllis Kornfeld)
DESCRIPTION:CELLBLOCK VISIONS: PRISON ART IN AMERICA\nAn Online Illustrated Talk with Phyllis Kornfeld \nWednesday\, May 12\, 4 pm Eastern via Zoom\nClick here to register or call 413.236.2190 \nPhyllis Kornfeld is an internationally known expert on prison art. She has taught art to incarcerated men and women for over 30 years\, and is the author of Cellblock Visions: Prison Art In America (Princeton University Press). In this illustrated online program\, she presents powerful artworks and eloquent quotes that reveal this unseen culture among incarcerated people. She demonstrates the impact of creating art as a preventive against violence and a catalyst for transformation.  You’ll see images from a vibrant collection of artwork\, created behind bars\, from county jail to death row. Incarcerated men and women\, having no previous training\, turn to art for a sense of self-respect\, respect for and from others\, and a way to find peace. \nAdmission is $10 for OLLI at BCC and Berkshire Museum members\, and $15 for the general public.  Admission is free for Berkshire Community College students\, youth 17 and under\, and those holding WIC\, EBT/SNAP\, or ConnectorCare cards. \nPre-registration is required. Click here to register safely and securely online or call 413.236.2190. \nPresented in partnership with the Berkshire Museum.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/cellblock-visions-prison-art-in-america-an-online-illustrated-talk-with-phyllis-kornfeld/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtownpittsfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Cell-Block-Visions.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210513T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210513T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210312T071258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T040911Z
UID:10000254-1620907200-1620910800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nRESCHEDULED DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. \nDowntown Pittsfield\, Inc. Annual Meeting\nNEW DATE: Thursday\, May 13\, 12 pm\nTO REGISTER TO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL MEETING\, CLICK HERE! \n**If you previously registered for the May 6 meeting\, you MUST register again to receive the NEW Zoom link.** \n  \nThe Downtown Pittsfield\, Inc. (DPI) Annual Meeting will occur virtually via Zoom on Thursday\, May 13\, 2021 at 12:00 pm. Each year\, Pittsfield’s downtown association\, elects its corporators and directors at the Annual Meeting. This year\, the Annual Meeting features speakers from downtown Pittsfield businesses and organizations. Speakers include Mayor Linda Tyer\, Samir Abdallah of Hot Harry’s\, Auric Enchill of Elegant Stitches\, and Jessica Vecchia of Roots Rising and the Pittsfield Farmers Market. \nIn the spirit of keeping our downtown thriving\, attendees are encouraged to grab lunch downtown before they attend the Zoom meeting at noon. \nThe public is invited to register for the Annual Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M5N3rcbKR_25Qwn7Ussc6Q \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-inc-annual-meeting-3/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Membership Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210514T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210504T060237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T060411Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Town Hall: The 2021 Museum Experience in the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:Join 1Berkshire to discuss the reopening plans and what is different for the Berkshire Museums for the 2021 season. \n  \nModerator: Jonathan Butler\, President & CEO\, 1Berkshire. \nPanelists: Olivier Meslay\, The Clark; Susan Wissler\, The Mount; Laurie Norton-Moffatt\, Norman Rockwell Museum \n  \nClick here to register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/virtual-town-hall-the-2021-museum-experience-in-the-berkshires/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210514T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210331T232617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T232617Z
UID:10000117-1621015200-1621022400@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Spring Mountain Meadow Virtual Paint & Sip
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Paint & Sip Party fundraiser to benefit the Berkshire Community College Alumni. \nLearn how to paint a seasonal landscape image of “Spring Mountain Meadow”. \nUnlike a Facebook or YouTube video\, where you can only view and make text comments\, this is an interactive party. You’ll be able to talk directly with Michelle the Painter as she is instructing the class. Watch the painting demonstration in real time\, ask for help\, and get critiques on your work. \nTickets are $20 (includes donation and instruction) or $44 (includes donation\, instruction\, materials and shipping anywhere in USA) \nFor more information or to reserve your tickets\, click here!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/spring-mountain-meadow-virtual-paint-sip/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Family Fun
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Paint and Sip":MAILTO:mliglesias@ymail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210517T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210517T133000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210330T200857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T200857Z
UID:10000109-1621252800-1621258200@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Branding for The Millennial Market
DESCRIPTION:Branding for The Millennial Market\nMonday\, May 17\, 12-1:30PM\nPresenter: BRIGADE\nJoin us for a discussion and presentation on ways to reach the rapidly-growing and increasingly-wealthy market of Millennials\, both locally and through a visitor market lens. Click here to register.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/branding-for-the-millennial-market/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210518T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210507T044957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T045040Z
UID:10000292-1621364400-1621368000@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:OLLI Presents: Ethics & Capitalism\, An Online Talk
DESCRIPTION:The OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series presents\nProfessor Kurt Stuke on Ethics & Capitalism\nTuesday\, May 18\, 7 pm Eastern Online via Zoom  \n\nClick here to register safely and securely online or call 413.236.2190. \nCapitalism has been a powerful force in shaping the world as we know it. But how do we weigh the opportunity afforded through the free market with the marginalization\, oppression\, and pervasive inequality within the distribution of primary social goods? Two competing theories of justice will be introduced to help attendees engage the topic. \nProfessor Kurt Stuke is an adjunct professor at New England College in New Hampshire. His teachings focus on philosophy\, politics\, and economics as well as political theory.  Professor Stuke and family reside in Contoocook\, New Hampshire and have a small flock of chickens\, one dog\, and several cats. \n\n\n\nAdmission is $10 for OLLI at BCC and Berkshire Museum members\, and $15 for the general public.  Admission is free for Berkshire Community College students\, youth 17 and under\, and those holding WIC\, EBT/SNAP\, or ConnectorCare cards.\n \nPre-registration is required. Click here to register safely and securely online or call 413.236.2190. \nPresented in Partnership with the Berkshire Museum.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/olli-presents-ethics-capitalism-an-online-talk/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College)":MAILTO:olli@berkshirecc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210520T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210401T000418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T001050Z
UID:10000121-1621533600-1621539000@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Welcome Back Tourism Pitch Contest – Berkshire County
DESCRIPTION:EforAll Berkshire County invites the public to be a part of this exciting\, interactive\, and free online event. And\, the audience gets to choose a “Fan Favorite” winner.\n\nWhere: Virtually\, via Zoom \nWhen: Thursday\, May 20\, 2021 from 6 – 7:30 pm \nTo register to attend\, click here! \n\nWhat are Pitch Contests? \nFast-paced\, fun community events that help early-stage entrepreneurs gain valuable exposure and feedback on a business idea. Great opportunity to network\, validate a business idea\, and compete to win a cash prize. It is free for entrepreneurs to apply and free for all to attend. \n\nPitch Your Idea \nEforAll Pitch Contests are lively events currently being held virtually that offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business idea to a friendly audience and receive valuable feedback from experienced judges.  Business ideas across a wide range of industries is encouraged! \nA total of four cash prizes will be given out (1st place @ $1000\, 2nd @ $750\, 3rd place @ $500\, and a $500 Fan Favorite prize). \nDeadline to apply: Thursday\, May 6\, 2021 @ 12 am (midnight) \nTo apply\, click here!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/welcome-back-tourism-pitch-contest-berkshire-county/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Free,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="EforAll Berkshire County":MAILTO:berkshire-county@eforall.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210521T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210416T045921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T031348Z
UID:10000274-1621591200-1621594800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Town Hall: Outdoor Recreation in the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:Join 1Berkshire as they discuss the uptick in outdoor recreation and the opportunities that it has created. \nModerator: \n\nJonathan Butler\, President & CEO\, 1Berkshire\n\nPanelists: \n\nSenator Adam Hinds\nBrian Cruey\, Director of Southern Berkshires for the Trustees of Reservations\nMindy Miraglia\, Founder\, Berkshire Camino LLC\nJenny Hansell\, President of Berkshire Natural Resources Council\n\n  \nClick here to register!
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/virtual-town-hall-outdoor-recreation-in-the-berkshires/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Educational,Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210521T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T064429
CREATED:20210329T205520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T030941Z
UID:10000256-1621602000-1621612800@downtownpittsfield.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Pittsfield Spring Cleanup!
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Pittsfield Spring Cleanup!\nFriday\, May 21\, 1 to 4 pm \nHelp us make downtown Pittsfield shine! DPI’s Annual Downtown Pittsfield Cleanups are good-natured competitions between local companies supporting an important part of DPI’s Quality of Life Committee’s mission to keep downtown clean\, safe\, and friendly. \nParticipating teams will receive COVID-19 guidance to ensure a safe cleanup experience. \nThe downtown cleanup area includes North and South Streets between East/West Housatonic and Berkshire Medical Center and all side streets. \nIndividuals\, small groups\, and corporate teams are welcomed! Open to all! Please note\, tools are not provided. More information available upon registration. \n  \nDeadline to register is Friday\, May 14. If after the deadline\, please contact Cheryl Mirer at cmirer@downtownpittsfield.com. \nRain date: Friday\, May 28\, 1 to 4 pm \n 
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/downtown-pittsfield-spring-cleanup/
LOCATION:Downtown Pittsfield\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean-Up,Free,Networking
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