Berkshire Humane Society to host pet foodbank drive-through
Pittsfield — On Friday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Berkshire Humane Society will offer free food for dogs and cats to anyone who needs help feeding their pets. No advance appointment is needed.
Those who wish to participate should enter the BHS parking lot from the north entrance at 214 Barker Road and drive up to the curb. A BHS employee in personal protective equipment will take orders and load the food that is needed. Participants do not need to leave their cars or give their names.
“Because of the generosity of our community and four pallets of food donated by Purina, our pet food is well-stocked and we need to distribute it,” said BHS executive director John Perreault. “The COVID-19 pandemic has created financial hardship for many people who have never been in this position before and they may be embarrassed to ask for help. With drive-thru, we can help pet owners feed their pets, no questions asked. If you are quarantined in your home and unable to come to the shelter, please call us at (413) 447-7878 and we will arrange to get the food to you.”
The pet foodbank is one of the programs BHS offers to help keep pets in their homes and out of the shelter. The shelter is currently closed to the public, but is handling surrenders and adoptions by appointment.
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The Two of Us Productions to offer theater via teleconferencing
Copake, N.Y. — In association with the Copake Grange, The Two of Us Productions will present the first offering in its Virtual Staged Readings Series, “Murder By Mistake” by John Kaasik, Saturday, April 18, at 7 p.m. The reading will be followed by a talkback with playwright Kaasik.
In “Murder By Mistake,” a cycle of pranks between friends that goes awry, Kyle is led to believe he has won $8 million in a lottery drawing. He tells off his boss, goes on a spending spree and accidentally shoots his friend Mike, the co-owner of the winning ticket.
The performance is free and open to the public, and will be presented via Zoom. Donations will be gratefully accepted. For more information or to register, see the Berkshire Edge calendar or contact The Two of Us Productions at (518) 329-6293.
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Local musician offers compositions to the community
Housatonic — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, artist, writer and musician Sherry Steiner is sharing with the public tranquil instrumental music composed and played on a double neck tenor ukulele.
Steiner is an enthusiastic ukulele player who composes both instrumental and lyrical songs. Her interest in the ukulele began eight years ago when she joined the Berkshire Ukulele Band led by Rob Sanzone at Berkshire South Regional Community Center. She also plays the ukulele with Berkshire South’s Berkshire Sings group led by Rob Kelly. Several years ago Steiner founded the Sunday Strummers ukulele ensemble, which performs regularly throughout Berkshire County and beyond and includes members Jackie Shepardson, Peggy Richard and Andrew Krouss.
Steiner owns a variety of tenor acoustic/electric ukuleles that have four, six and eight strings. Her latest acquisition is the above-mentioned double neck tenor ukulele, which has both four and eight strings, allowing endless possibilities for different sounds.
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