StoryWalk is a fun, educational activity for all ages. It combines physical activity with books to help build children's interest in reading while encouraging healthy activity for all. Follow every page of the Very Hungry Caterpillar from the Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market, through Downtown Pittsfield, and end at the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library. The first 75 … Continue reading "Downtown Pittsfield Story Walk"

Join us for a free community cookout to celebrate 2 years of Working Cities Pittsfield. Hear more about what we've accomplished together, what we've learned, and where we are headed for year 3. Connect to your neighbors, community leaders, and opportunities ahead.

Join the NAACP Berkshire County Branch to celebrate the 45th Annual Gather In. Food, Entertainment and community all day from 1pm - 7pm at Durant Park in Pittsfield.

A 2-hour launch event to kick off the opening of the Tyler Street Lab in the Goodwill. Free water, pop-corn, performers, bike rides, and more. Come to join the fun!

Speak Up Western Mass! Join Senator Adam Hinds for a Town Hall-style public forum on Monday, August 20th from 6:30pm-8:00pm in the upstairs meeting room of the Ralph Froio Senior Center in downtown Pittsfield. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the Senator about the major achievements of the 2017-2018 formal legislative session that … Continue reading "Senator Hinds Town Hall"

Do you have ideas for making Pittsfield a better place for everyone? Pitch it to the group and build your network to make it happen. Are you looking to get connected to local change makers? Join us at Working Cities Wednesday, a cross sector collaboration between Pittsfield residents, organizations, businesses, and government. All are welcome. … Continue reading "Working Cities Wednesday"

Primary elections include races for everything from Governor and U.S. Senate to Berkshire County District Attorney. Deadline to register to vote is August 15. Register online. Click here to view your ballot.  

Downtown Pittsfield businesses are coming together to create a spooky and fun evening for families on Third Thursday. More details to come.

Being Black In The Berkshires Friday, Sept. 21st, 7 - 8:30 pm Second Congregational Church UCC 50 Onota Street, Pittsfield MA Presented by the City of Pittsfield's Human Rights Commission and the Berkshire Branch of the NAACP, co-sponsored by the Second Congregational Church UCC With Russell Boyd, Alfred K. Enchill, Shirley Edgerton, Dr. Eden-Reneé Hayes, … Continue reading "Being Black in the Berkshires"

Harvest of Hope/ Cosecha de Esperanza Festival @ The Common: popular education workshops, multicultural performances, dancing, multicultural feast Themes: Solidarity Economy, Environmental Sustainability, Social Justice, multicultural music, dance, and performances, community building through the arts, YOU + ME = US together creating a better future for ourselves!