Happening this Week
MAKERSPACE: QUOTE TOTES
January 24th, Friday, 10AM - 11:30AM
Do you have a word or mantra for the new year? A song lyric, poem or other quote you love? Visit the Makerspace at Gunn Memorial Library and put it on a tote bag with help from the Cricut cutter and heat press! You’ll learn how to use the Design Space software to format text for cutting and some tips for working with heat transfer vinyl and selecting the best settings for the heat press. Free.
Gunn Memorial Library. 5 Wykeham Road. Washington CT. 860.868.2310.
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TALES OF A BOATWOMAN: EVOCATIVE STORYTELLING
January 25th, Saturday, 4:30PM - 6PM
Experience an afternoon of evocative stories with Amber Chand accompanied by sound healer, Senta Rafaela. As a refugee herself, expelled from her birth country, Uganda, by tyrannical dictator Idi Amin in 1972, Amber feels deeply for the exile in our world. Deeply moved by the Love Without Borders Exhibit showcasing the artwork of the refugees living in Greece, currently on display at Center for Culture Through Peace, she offers this event as a benefit to Love Without Borders. $15.
Center for Peace through Culture. 137 Front Street. Housatonic MA. 413.200.8109.
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NAACP BERKSHIRES: 2025 FREEDOM FUND AWARDS
January 25th, Saturday, 5PM
Celebrate and support our Berkshire youth while honoring individuals who have made significant contributions towards promoting freedom and equality. This event promises to be an evening filled with inspiration. The keynote speaker will be award-winning filmmaker Keith A. Beauchamp. Enjoy a cocktail hour followed by dinner, presentation of awards, the keynote speech and dessert and dancing. $100.
Berkshire Hills Country Club. 500 Benedict Road. Pittsfield MA. 413.447.9429.
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REVELS WITH A TWIST: AN EVENING AT THE ACADEMY
January 25th, Saturday, 6PM - 9PM
There is no better way to shake off the chill of winter than to join your neighbors at The Spencertown Revels—the Spencertown Academy Arts Center’s longest running fundraiser. Spend a fabulous, festive evening, enjoy conversation, beverages and hors d’oeuvres in their specially curated downstairs Gallery Lounge featuring the visionary artwork of Chatham’s Tom Hope. Take in the tunes upstairs with catered yummies and space to “cut the rug”, if you’re so inclined. Starting at $200.
Spencertown Academy for the Arts. 790 State Route 203. Spencertown NY. 518.392.3693
Berkshire Hills Country Club. 500 Benedict Road. Pittsfield MA. 413.447.9429.
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THE HEART OF WINTER: SOMATIC & MEDITATION WORKSHOP
January 26th, Sunday, 10AM - 12PM
Join a workshop by candlelight exploring Winter’s energies with invitations in body sensing, gentle movement, personal writing and meditation. Come and rest as this season beckons: turning gently inwards, restoring ease and listening with your whole self. The workshop will be led by Sandrine Harris—a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and meditation facilitator, teaching both individuals and providing instructional trainings, at renowned placed like the Omega Institute. $40.
Washington Wellness. 1 Kirby Road. Washington CT. 203.980.1204.
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