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Daylong Baseball Game in Pittsfield Set to Support Jimmy FundBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:52PM / Wednesday, June 09, 2021 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — From Major Leaguers in Boston to Little Leaguers in the Berkshires, the Jimmy Fund has long been associated with baseball. But as far as anyone can tell, there has not been anything quite like what Joe DiCicco has planned for June 19 at Clapp Park. DiCicco is inviting players of all ages and all abilities to participate in an all-day game at Buddy Pellerin Field to raise money for cancer research and patient care at Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. "The folks at Dana-Farber were not positive, but they think it could be the first time ever someone has done something like this in New England," DiCicco said on Tuesday. "I 0 Comments
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Potash Pitches BBA to Narrow BABL WinCommunity submission,
10:51AM / Tuesday, June 08, 2021 | |
 Hunter Potash last week pitched BBA to a 4-3 win over the Berkshire Devils in the Berkshire Adult Baseball League. Joe Gratton picked up the save for BBA, which improved to 3-2 on the season. Dick Dumas had a double and an RBI, and Jared Blondin singled in a run for BBA. Kevin Donati had two hits for the Devils (1-4). Chip Paul went 2-for-3 with three RBIs, and Spencer Cook and Alex Salazar each homered for the Millers (4-1). Anthony Lupiani earned the win on the mound. Tyler Wade took the loss for Housatonic (2-3). Bryan Betters went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBIs, and Frank Curtiss was 2-for-4 with four RBIs for Dalton (2-3). Jarret Bayliss earned the win 0 Comments
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Ride for Roots Rising| 04:30PM / Wednesday, June 02, 2021 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ride for Roots Rising, a socially distant bike ride challenge, is back for a second year. Between June 19 and June 27, road cyclists and mountain bikers can complete beginner, intermediate, or advanced routes. All proceeds support Roots Rising's mission to empower youth and build community through food and farming. "We are thrilled to build on the success of last year and once again collaborate with Roots Rising on the Ride for Roots Rising event. We love that this provides a healthy activity for all levels of riders while shining a light on the important work Roots Rising is doing to foster positive youth empowerment, food 0 Comments
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Adams Aces Earn 5-4 Win to Stay Undefeated in BABLCommunity submission,
01:06PM / Monday, May 17, 2021 | |
 Scott Nimons pitched the Adams Aces to a 5-4 win over the Moneymakers on Sunday as the Aces stayed unbeaten and in first place atop the 35-and-over division of the Berkshire Adult Baseball League. Jeremy Broadwell earned a save as Adams improved to 3-0 this season. Bryan Betters, Corey Swistak and Peter Greenbush each recorded a double in the game, which saw Jarrett Bayliss tagged with a loss for the Moneymakers. Adams will put its perfect record on the line against the Gremlins (1-1) on Sunday, May 23, at 10 a.m. on the American Legion field in Dalton. Ryan Sullivan homered, and Jason Ryan, Josh Froebel, Nathan Keay and Dave Clark each doubled. Clark also 0 Comments
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Cookson Grand Slam Highlights BABL WinCommunity submission,
10:51AM / Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | |
 Spencer Cookson hit a grand slam Sunday to lead the Great Barrington Millers to a 7-1 win over the Berkshire Devils in the Berkshire Adult Baseball League. Kevin Donati and Alex Salazar doubled in the game. Chip Paul earned the win on the mound; Josh North took the loss. Hunter Potash pitched BBA to victory with Carter Matthews picking up the save. Jacob Blondin was tagged with the loss. Dustin Vale-Cruz doubled. Jason Farnsworth earned the win. Josh Nalepa took the loss for the Pirates. Aaron Ricci, Pete Greenbush and Chris Flynn each doubled. Corey Hillard was the winning pitcher with Mike Cirullo taking the loss. Seamus Morrison got the better of 0 Comments
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Learn About Baseball Gloves Saturday at Williamstown Historical MuseumCommunity submission,
09:50AM / Monday, May 10, 2021 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Baseball in the Berkshires will present a special program titled "Catch of the Day" on Saturday, May 15, at 11 a.m. outside the Williamstown Historical Museum. Come learn how gloves have evolved from hand protection to the specialized equipment that they are today. The discussion is offered in conjunction with Baseball in the Berkshires' summer-long exhibit "Sliding Baseball Across Williamstown," at the museum, which is located near the junctions of Routes 7 and 43 in South Williamstown. 0 Comments
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32 Annual Friends of Springside Park Clean Up| 07:56AM / Friday, April 30, 2021 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. The Friends of Springside Park will hold its 32nd annual Spring Clean Up for Earth Day on Saturday, May 8, from 9:00 am to 2 pm. This year marks 40 years of consecutive spring clean up efforts by different organizations and volunteers dating back to 1981. Volunteers are asked to come at any time during the day and to bring gloves. Bags, maps and instructions will be provided. Participants are asked to maintain social distancing and wear masks when closer than 6 feet. Check in table will be located at the NORTH PLAYGROUND– Directions: Enter the park at 871 North Street Main Park entrance just south of Reid Middle school and head 0 Comments
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Clark Art Presents Virtial Talk On Barbizon Artists | 08:03AM / Monday, April 26, 2021 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute presents a free hour-long virtual brown bag lunch talk, Field and Stream, Forest and Studio: Barbizon Artists in the Outdoors, at noon on Thursday, April 29. The talk explores a number of works from the Clark's collection that showcase the independent spirit and off-the-grid leanings of some of France's most beloved landscape artists. According to a press release, the so-called "Barbizon School" artists were known for their love of nature and their pursuit of outdoor inspiration. When they worked outdoors, they used the most portable traditional media, generally rejecting photography because of the 0 Comments
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Registration Underway for Canoe Meadows Community Gardens| 04:44PM / Friday, April 23, 2021 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Canoe Meadows community garden spaces are now open to rent through Mass Audubon for organic gardening. Every spring, Mass Audubon rents space in its organic gardens to members at Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary on Williams Street in Pittsfield. Participants have been growing vegetables, flowers, and herbs at the two-acre gardens site for over three decades. "Canoe Meadows gardeners have developed great friendships over the years," said Diane Wetzel, Master Gardener. "They love to share their knowledge of growing vegetables with novices while enjoying the spectacular view of the Berkshires." In order to 0 Comments
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2021 Fishing Derby at Wild Acres| 08:03AM / Thursday, April 22, 2021 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield Conservation Commission, in conjunction with Lyon Aviation, will sponsor a free fishing derby for youth 14 and under Saturday, May 8 at the Wild Acres Conservation Area (rain or shine). The derby will be held 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The accessible trail down to the pond is now open. As there will be limited capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions, pre-registration is required and will end on Thursday, May 6. Participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note only one parent per child will be allowed. Pre-register by emailing wildacresderby@cityofpittsfield.org; be sure to include the child's 0 Comments
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