Harvest of Hope promotes the value of The Earth Charter through a living, community-building, awareness-raising event that serves as a platform for change, informing and activating us as a people through a collectivized, shared community story of hope.

The Friends of Springside Park will hold its annual Fall Clean Up on Saturday, Sep. 23 from 9:00 am to 3 pm. Meeting places at Rotary Playground on Springside Ave and at the North Playground behind Reid Middle School. The rain date is set for the next day, Sunday, Sep 24, at the same time … Continue reading "Fall Cleanup at Springside Park"

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. Or join an idea. 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 … Continue reading "Working Cities Wednesday"

Are Berkshire County Schools in Trouble? Poverty is on the rise. Districts money is tapped out. Transportation is inadequate. Students are not afforded equitable education. SO WHAT CAN WE DO? Come to a forum on public education to talk out how to sustain and improve our schools and the vitality of Berkshire county livelihoods! Make … Continue reading "Berkshire County Public Forum on Public Education"

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"

Panelists will discuss the challenges faced by the trans community here in the Berkshires, the support groups and networks they have created, and the horrifying rise in hate-crimes against the trans community nation-wide. Free - Everyone welcome! Attention BCC Students: This program is approved for Forum Credit. For more information please contact Drew Herzig [email protected] … Continue reading "Trans in the Berkshires: A conversation with Our Trans Community"

Join neighbors at the Christian Center to continue conversations about neighborhood safety issues.

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"

The next BRTA Advosiry Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday November 30, 2017 at 4 Pm in the second floor meeting room of the Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC). The meeting notice and agenda is available by clicking here.

Please join the Berkshire Women of Color Giving Circle for a Kwanzaa Celebration. Saturday Dec. 30 6-8 pm Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Renee Ave. Pittsfield. Dinner served (suggested donation $10) See flyer for more info