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.

Hard Cider Tasting conducted by Tom Christopher with Music by Sally Terrell and Chris Casey on Saturday, November 8 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center located at 5 Hammertown Road. An introduction to the flavors and history of New England's traditional beverage, hard cider. Cider and cheese snacks from local cheesemongers will be provided. For more information visit sandisfieldartscenter.org $40.

Harvest Gala Dinner to support the Sandisfield Arts Center on Saturday, November 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by local chef Adam Manacher and enjoy the bounties of the season. For more information, visit sandisfieldartscenter.org $75.

New Boston Church Veterans & Thanksgiving Worship Service on Sunday, November 16 at 10:00 a.m. A special service to honor our veterans and give thanks for the church. All are welcome. There will be a year-end Church Council Meeting at 11:30 a.m. following the service. The New Boston Congregational Church is located on Route 57. For more information and to view the calendar, visit newbostoncongregationalchurch.org.

Special Concert: Josh Luxon-Robinson Returns! on Friday, November 28 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center at 5 Hammertown Road. Josh Luxon-Robinson is a brilliant young pianist who has delighted the Arts Center audiences for the last three years. This special Thanksgiving-weekend performance provides a great and uplifting alternative to couch-sitting on the day after Thanksgiving! $25.

New Boston Church Christmas Service on Sunday, November 30 at 10:00 a.m. Please join the congregation for a celebration of the season by singing favorite Christmas hymns and reading the Christmas story together. All are welcome. The New Boston Congregational Church is located on Route 57. For more information and to view the calendar, visit newbostoncongregationalchurch.org.

A Conversation with Simon Winchester about The Breath of the Gods: The History and Future of the Wind on Saturday, November 29 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Sandisfield Arts Center located at 5 Hammertown Road. Free, but donations are encouraged.

SAVE THE DATE

Sandisfield Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 6 from 10:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. at Firehouse #2 on Route 57. Santa at 11 a.m., for 45 minutes only.

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.

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 pro-duced foods, including greens, fruit, cheese, meats, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, and more. Local musicians perform.

Great Barrington Arts Market on Sunday, November 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. James Place on Main Street in Great Barrington.

Monterey Makers Holiday Market on Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Monterey Community Center. This curated market will feature the work of local artisans and makers.