NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
New York
Volunteer on trails. Free BBQ for those helping today. Pre-registration for the BBQ by May 30 is a must so we can plan enough food! Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Road Cropseyville, NY 12052 Phone# (518)-658-2055 E-mail: dykenpond@fairpoint.net
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HILLTOWN SPRING FESTIVAL
, 10 a.m.
The Hilltown Spring Festival on June 1 at the Cummington Fairgrounds will be a combined music festival, food festival, children’s festival, craft festival, and alternative energy exposition. The gates will open at 10 AM; the music begins at 11. Admission is $8; children 12 and under are free. Free parking is available on the fairgrounds. Musical performers include percussionist Tony Vacca, acoustic string band Appalachian Still, singer-songwriter Heather Maloney, the Lonesome Brothers, Hot Day at the Zoo, the Walkin’ Blues Band, and Dan Hales and the Frost Heaves. Music for children of all ages will be performed by Mister G, David Grover and Terry A La Berry. Workshops for families will be led by percussionists Aimee Gelinas and Tony Vacca, Jim Armenti of the Lonesome Brothers, and Mariam Massaro. The complete music schedule is at www.hilltowncdc.org.
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DEWEY HALL FOLK CONCERT
Sheffield, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Robby Baier, award winning Singer/Songwriter with a rocking soul. Mick Jagger and Lenny Kravitz jamming at Tom Waits's house. www.robbybaier.com. Dewey Hall is an acoustically superior hall that hosts a monthly series of local, regional, and national musicians performing in an intimate, family-friendly atmosphere. There is a suggested donation of $10 but pay what you can afford. 91 Main Street, Sheffield. www.DeweyHall.com.
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CHOW TIME IN THE AQUARIUM
Pittsfield, 12:30 p.m.
Saturdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Visit the Aquarium and help to prepare feasts fit for turtles, fish, and even a skink. At the Berkshire Museum, 39 South St.
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SHERRI JAMES BUXTON AND FRIENDS
Pittsfield, 8 p.m.
Sherri James Buxton and Friends, featuring the Bob Shepherd Trio, Charles Neville and Paul Green, is a live concert at The Colonial Theatre, to benefit Community Resources for People with Autism. At 6pm there will be a pre-concert VIP reception in The Colonial Theatre lobby, catered by Shiro with wines from Kelly's Package Store. Those who purchase the VIP reception tickets will also be treated to pre-show entertainment by Dominic Annand on the piano. Tickets to Sherri James Buxton and Friends are $35 or $50 for the show plus the VIP reception. Contact the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street, Pittsfield by calling 413-997-4444. Tickets can also be bought online at www.berkshiretheatregroup.org. The Ticket Office is open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm or on any performance day from 10am until curtain.
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VENTFORT YUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Lenox, 3:30 p.m.
Two exceptional students from Lenox Memorial High School will be presenting their papers at Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum on June 1st as part of its ongoing Young Scholars Program. Liam Gennari will present his paper “Allies in a Battle for Freedom: The Unlikely Story of Marcus Garvey and Eamon De Valera” and Andie Nugent will be presenting “The Battle between Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring and the American Pesticide Industry”. The dual talks will begin at 3:30 p.m. There will be a combined question and answer period at the conclusion of both talks. This will all be followed by a Victorian Tea at 4:30. $16 non-member; $14 member; classmates and faculty are free. Call 413-637-3206 to reserve your seating today.
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ANTIQUE APPRAISAL DAY
Sandisfield, 2 to 4 p.m.
The Sandisfield Arts Center will be hosting an "Antique Appraisal Day" on Saturday, 5 Hammertown Road. For more information, visit www.sandisfieldartscenter.org.
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YOUTH CENTER INC. TRAIL RUN
Adams, 10 a.m.
Youth Center Inc. and Adams Friends of Animals will hold their 2nd annual 5K trail Race/Take your children & pets for a walk event on June 1st at 10am. The race and walk will begin and end at the Russell Field portion of the Ashuwilticook Rail Trail. Registration form are available on the youth center website youthcenterinc.org or at the center, located at 20 East St. in Adams. Early registration by May 20th $25 for 5k, $10 for family walk— Day of event $35 for 5k, $15 for walk. First 100 registered will receive a free tee shirt! After the race activities will include Food, raffles, bounce house, face painting, tennis games/instruction, youth obstacle course and games! Proceeds will benefit programming at the Youth Center and Scholarships for Northern Berkshire students in a veterinary field. Donations of pet supplies ( food, litter, etc) will be accepted. For more information please call the Youth Center at 743-3550.
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BANDS FOR BACKBACKS
New York, 2 p.m
Bands for Backpacks is a concert to support The Taconic Hills Backpack fund. All Money raised will go directly to the backpack fund to feed kids in need. The event will be held at Church of St. Johns in the Wilderness in Copake Falls, NY. There will be four diffrent genre of performers. There will also be face painting for the kids. Suggested donation for each ticket is $10. Pre-sale tickets are aviable thorugh Rebecca( garrar26@gmail.com) or Regina (soxgrl79@gmail.com) Children 12 and under free. Please feel free to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket. Event is Rain or Shine.
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YOUNG CHILDREN'S STORY TIME 
Great Barrington, 10:15 - 11 a.m.
Children and their caregiver are invited to join us to enjoy stories. We often also have songs, games and crafts. No sign-up is necessary. Mason Library, 231 Main St. Great Barrington, 413-528-2403 http://gblibraries.org
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REV IT UP FOR A CURE
New York, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Car,bike and tractor show to raise money for breast cancer research. The event will be held at Dads Diner in Copake, NY. There will be trophies for each class, Kids choice, peoples choice and muffler rap contest. We will also have a 50/50 raffle and a chinese auction with really good stuff ( Snapon, Autobody supply and more local bussinesses donated) All money raised will go to the Susan G Komen fund. Please come and have a great day while supporting a great cause. Raine date June 9th same time, same place.
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YOUNG CHILDREN'S STORY TIME 
Great Barrington, 10:15 - 11 a.m.
Children and their caregiver are invited to join us to enjoy stories. We often also have songs, games and crafts. No sign-up is necessary. Mason Library, 231 Main St. 413-528-2403, http://gblibraries.org
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YOUNG CHILDREN'S STORY TIME
Great Barrington, 10:15 - 11 a.m.
Children and their caregiver are invited to join us to enjoy stories. We often also have songs, games and crafts. No sign-up is necessary. Mason Library, 231 Main St. 413-528-2403, http://gblibraries.org
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YOUNG CHILDREN'S STORY TIME 
Great Barrington, 10:15 - 11 a.m.
Children and their caregiver are invited to join us to enjoy stories. We often also have songs, games and crafts. No sign-up is necessary. Mason Library, 231 Main St. 413-528-2403, http://gblibraries.org
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MUSEUM ADVENTURES
Pittsfield, 11 a.m.
Fridays, June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Each week features songs, stories, scavenger hunts, play time, and more in the Aquarium and galleries. Program geared towards children 18 months to 3 years. Older and younger siblings are welcome. At the Berkshire Museum, 39 South St.
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FOLLY OPEN HOUSE
Williamstown, Noon - 2 p.m.
Folly Open House, Field Farm. 413-532-1631,ext. 10. Free.
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DRAGONFLIES AND DAMSELFLIES
New York
Dragonflies and Damselflies are some of nature's most fascinating, beautiful, and speedy creatures. Erin White, Zoologist with the New York Natural Heritage Program, will lead this workshop. The morning will be an indoors session on how to identify dragonflies and damselflies using shape, color, and body structures (and microscopes). In the afternoon, we will venture out with nets and guides to see who's flying over the wetlands and ponds. Bring a lunch and water, footwear you don't mind getting wet for the wetland, binoculars, and a hand lens if you have one. Registration is limited to 12. Charge $5, Pre-registration required. Co-sponsored by the Rensselaer Land Trust. Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Road Cropseyville, NY 12052 Phone# (518)-658-2055 E-mail: dykenpond@fairpoint.net
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FAMILY FUN DAY AT PLEASANT VALLEY
Lenox, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Turtle’s New Home” puppet show at 11. Skyhunters in Flight (live raptors) at 1:30. Family concert by George Wilson at noon. Indoor and outdoor activities, kids’ crafts, nature walks. Food and Project Native plants for sale. Free admission, courtesy of Greylock Federal Credit Union. 472 W. Mountain Rd., Lenox. 413-637-0320 or www.massaudubon.org.
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PAUL HOUGHTALING'S "BACH TO ROCK" CABARET HOUGHTALING'S "BACH TO ROCK" CABARET
New York, 6 p.m.
Filene Recital Hall, Skidmore College, Saratoga Sprins, NY 12866 At the Saratoga Arts Fest! Admission: $10 general, $8 with an Arts Pass, children 12 and under Free. Tickets at the door only! www.hubbardhall.org/opera www.saratogaartsfest.org/events
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TODAY'S FASHION FOR TODAY'S DOLLS
Lenox, 3 p.m.
Tennis anyone? Skateboarding? A day at the beach? A special party? Local doll couturier Nancy Gleason has fashions for every occasion , and the accessories to match. Come enjoy a doll fashion show with models presented by last year's Ventfort Summer campers. This will be followed by a scrumptious tea party. Learn about this year's camp and perhaps find that perfect outfit for your doll...and you!
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CLAMBAKE KICKS OFF SUMMER AT THE CLARK
Williamstown, 6:30 p.m.
Tuxedos take a back seat to lobster bibs as the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute kicks off summer with a clambake on Saturday, The gala celebrates the opening of the exhibitions Winslow Homer: Making Art, Making History and George Inness: Gifts from Frank and Katherine Martucci. Tickets are $125 ($100 for Clark members) and may be reserved by visiting clarkart.edu or by calling 413 458 0524. Guests will enjoy cocktails, a raw bar, and other appetizers, followed by a sumptuous buffet dinner of lobster, clams, barbecued chicken, and many side dishes. Live entertainment includes pianist Bob Werbel, performance artists The Silver Swimmers, and the band The Wandering Rocks, who will sing sea shanties. Galleries will be open until the close of the event, allowing partygoers to view the Homer and Inness exhibitions a day before they open to the public. For more information, visit clarkart.edu or call 413 458 2303.
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YOUNG CHILDREN'S STORY TIME
Great Barrington, 10:15 - 11 a.m.
Children and their caregiver are invited to join us to enjoy stories. We often also have songs, games and crafts. No sign-up is necessary. Mason Library, 231 Main St. Great Barrington, 413-528-2403 http://gblibraries.org
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JULIA CHALFIN'S "THE BIRTH OF A DIVA" CABARET
New York, Noon
Skidmore College, Filene Recital Hall, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 At the Saratoga Arts Fest! Admission: $10 general, $8 with an Arts Pass, children 12 and under are free. Tickets at the door only! www.hubbardhall.org/opera www.juliachalfin.com www.saratogaartsfest.org
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MOMENTS HOUSE MOHEGAN SUN CASINO BUS TRIP
Pittsfield, 8 AM - 6:30 PM
Join us for this day of fun with friends! Pre registration required please! Tickets are $40/person and must be paid for in advance to hold your spot. Payment can be cash, check or credit card. Seats are limited - Get yours today! Tickets available at Moments House. Call, email or facebook us. Bus leaves from Crowne Plaza (South Street side) at 8AM. We will return to Pittsfield around 6:30PM. 6 hours at the casino. You will receive a $15 food voucher and a $15 free bet voucher. We will be playing games on the bus and will have snacks for everyone.
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YOUNG CHILDREN'S STORY TIME
Great Barrington, 10:15 - 11 a.m.
Children and their caregiver are invited to join us to enjoy stories. We often also have songs, games and crafts. No sign-up is necessary. Mason Library, 231 Main St. 413-528-2403, http://gblibraries.org
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WINSLOW HOMER: MAKING ART, MAKING HISTORY
Windsor, 7 p.m.
This is a free event. Michael Cassin, director of the Clark's Center for Education in the Visual Arts, discusses Winslow Homer: Making Art, Making History, the museum's summer exhibition. Winslow Homer's work encompasses a wide variety of themes and techniques. His early designs for Harper's Weekly illustrations and his later watercolors, prints and oil paintings explore, in different ways, the lives of his contemporaries and the splendor -- and power -- of the natural world. Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle St Great Barrington, 413-528-0100
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PAPER PLANE CHALLENGE
Pittsfield, 1 p.m.
Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Each week features a new design and a new challenge: experiment with your own paper plane creations. Free with Museum admission. At the Berkshire Museum, 39 South St.
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YOUNG CHILDREN'S STORY TIME 
Great Barrington, 10:15 - 11 a.m.
Children and their caregiver are invited to join us to enjoy stories. We often also have songs, games and crafts. No sign-up is necessary. Mason Library, 231 Main St. 413-528-2403, http://gblibraries.org
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NORTH ADAMS GREEN DRINKS
North Adams, 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will take place at the Freight Yard Pub in the Western Gateway Heritage State Park, with the presentation, "Kill All The Weeds... Are You Crazy?" by Tony Pisano and Shira Wohlberg at 6:30.
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YOUNG CHILDREN'S STORY TIME 
Great Barrington, 10:15 - 11 a.m.
Children and their caregiver are invited to join us to enjoy stories. We often also have songs, games and crafts. No sign-up is necessary. Mason Library, 231 Main St. 413-528-2403, http://gblibraries.org
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