  | Ranch Life 101 Summer Program Opens at Berkshire HorseWorks 
	RICHMOND, Mass. — Berkshire HorseWorks' Ranch Life 101 summer program, now in its third season, is open for registration. 
	 
	The program, held on a private seven-acre ranch in Richmond, is designed for children ages 5-12. 
	 
	Running for six weeks from June 30 to Aug. 7, Monday through Thursday, 9:00  |  
   | Almost Spring Weekender Brings Global Dance and Music to Sheffield 
	SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Northampton-based music promoter Secret Planet is hosting the Almost Spring Weekender, a two-day mini-festival of dance and live music at Race Brook Lodge on March 7-8.
	The event features a lineup of international artists and DJs aimed at breaking cabin fever before spring arrives.
	The festival kicks off Friday  |  
   | CATA Announces New Staff 
	GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Community Access to the Arts (CATA) announces the hiring of Nina Boutsikaris as Grants & Communications Coordinator and Jeremy Lovelett as Communications Associate.
	 
	These new positions will support CATA's Communications department to help grow public awareness and expand financial support  |  
  | Weekend Outlook: Film Screenings, Live Music, and More 
	There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including film screenings, museum activities, live music, and more. 
	 
	Editor's Pick
	 
	First Sunday Free at the Clark 
	The Clark Art Institute, Williamstown 
	Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.
	 
	The museum is opening its  |  
   | Warm Up the Winter Musical Supports South Berkshire Residents 
	GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Guthrie Center will host the Warm Up the Winter Musical Celebration on Thursday, March 6, to benefit Construct’s annual winter assistance campaign. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with performances starting at 7:15 p.m.
	This year's event, a tribute to working families, features a lineup of local  |  
   | Triplex Living Room Oscar Party  
	GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema announced its 2025 "Living Room Oscar Party" which will be held on Sunday, March 2, at 6:00 pm.
	 
	Tickets are free and can be reserved at the Triplex website. Beginning with red carpet arrivals, the event will feature gifts and prizes, trivia questions, and Oscar ballots  |  
   | BNRC  Announces New Board Leadership and Members  
	LENOX, Mass. — Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) has appointed F. Sydney "Syd" Smithers as its new Board of Directors Chair. 
	 
	Smithers, a retired Berkshire County real estate attorney with over 50 years of experience, previously served on the BNRC board for 10 years and rejoined last  |  
  | W.E.B. Du Bois Center Appoints Interim Director 
	GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Freedom & Democracy has appointed Dr. John D. Lloyd as its interim director.
	 
	Lloyd has more than two decades of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. As interim director, he will oversee the center's strategic initiatives, strengthen partnerships, and  |  
   | Simon's Rock Hosts Du Bois Event 
	GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.— Bard College at Simon's Rock will hold its 28th annual W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Event, "Farewell to the Rock, but Not to the Dream: W.E.B. Du Bois and the Future of Early College Education," led by Simon's Rock Professor Felix Kaputu on Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m.
	 
	The event, historically a  |  
   | County Stars Shine on Championship Saturday 
	Three Berkshire County high school basketball teams claimed Western Massachusetts crowns on Championship Saturday.
	 
	And one area high school wrestler earned a title of his own at the Division 3 State Championships.
	 
	Six area basketball teams made it to the final game of the six divisions – three boys and three  |  
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