May 11 Saturday
You're Invited to a Gourmet Tasting Experience!
Join us, Beth and Dwain Wilwol, proud owners of The Gift Garden, for a delectable journey through the world of tangy gourmet mustards, luscious jelly, and preserves to tantalize your taste buds. During your gourmet tasting immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance, where you will discover a garden oasis of lush flowers, plants and gifts. Come join us for an unforgettable experience filled with flavor, fragrance, and friendship.
The Guthrie Center holds the Grand Opening of the “Check it Out” musical instrument loan library on Wednesday, January 10 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at 2 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington. Designed to serve people of all ages and all instrument experience levels in Berkshire County, MA, the collection offers a variety of instruments from strings to drums to electric keyboards. People can borrow for up to 30 days free of charge. The backup snow date will be January 17.
“Musical instruments should be played, not displayed,” said George Laye, Guthrie Center Director of Development and Founder/Director of the instrument loan program. “We are excited to imagine that future Beethovens or Beatles might emerge from our program and not fall through the cracks. Whether a beginner or professional, in school or retired, there’s an instrument for you.”
Lending Library Hours:Every Wednesday from 3:00-6:00 p.m.First Sunday each month, from 2:00-5:00 p.m.Second Tuesday each month, from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
The musical instrument loan program reflects Guthrie Center founder Arlo Guthrie’s commitment to meeting the needs of the community and supporting cultural preservation and educational achievement.
Through the generosity of donors, the Center has built a wonderful collection over the years. “Not everyone or every family can afford to rent or buy an instrument or is sure if they’ll stick with it,” said Laye. The lending program encourages fun and learning without any financial burden to borrowers.
May 12 Sunday
May 13 Monday
May 14 Tuesday
27th Dessert Spectacular The Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley
Our exciting annual event at the beautiful Franklin Plaza Ballroom in Troy, is on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, featuring live music, spirits, desserts, and gourmet coffees from local vendors, and a wine pull.
May 15 Wednesday
Soprano Tinky Weisblat and pianist Jerry Noble will revisit music Tinky used to perform with the late composer Alice Parker. Together, the two presented American popular standards as the Divas of Hawley. The program will include music by the Gershwins, Johnny Mercer, Duke Ellington, and many more 20th-century composers, as well as a few folk songs and spirituals. The concert is free and is sponsored by the Charlemont Senior Center and the Charlemont-Hawley Arts Council. For more information, call 413-339-4747.
Join us for the 2024 CoveCare Center Team Spelling Bee! Show off your spelling skills and make a difference in the lives of people affected by mental health and substance use issues. Proceeds benefit the community programs & services of CoveCare Center.
Compete for bragging rights and the 1st Place trophy in this fun team event! Trophies also awarded for 2nd Place Team and Most Enthusiastic Team. Teams consist of up to 10 players and are eliminated after 3 misspelled words. Stay in the game with a mulligan ($25 each in advance/$30 each at the event – max of 5 per team).
Event cost is $50 per person and includes game entry, buffet dinner, desserts & coffee/tea/soda – Cash bar available.
Sponsorship opportunities available!
For more information or to register, please visit www.covecarecenter.org/2024-spelling-bee or email development@covecarecenter.org
Registrations due by Monday, May 6th.
Join us each month on the third Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. for Teen Book Club!
Each month we will pick a book to read and discuss. We also have art activities connected to the books we are reading.
New readers are always welcome! Didn't read or finish the book? That is ok, still come and hang out! Tasty snacks provided.
Books can be picked up at the Library front desk.
This is a FREE program and is open to teens. For questions please email canlib@mvls.info or call 518-673-2314 ext 106.