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Edward Darrin Jr., 76, of Stockbridge and Delray Beach, Fla.
Edward was one of the original organizers and members of the Lenox Chamber of Commerce.
Bits & Bytes: Josh Billings RunAground; Jen Durkin at the Garage; James Lasdun at Stockbridge Library; family clothing pop-up
Families will be able to “shop” for free baby and children’s clothing, outerwear, shoes and diapers, and staff will be on-hand to collect donations of clean children’s clothing and disposable and cloth diapers.
George L. ‘Gige’ Darey, 90, of Lenox, outdoorsman, conservation advocate, former chair of state Fish and Wildlife Board
Gige was a founding member of the Massachusetts Outdoor Heritage Foundation, Sportsmen for Land Preservation, the Housatonic River Initiative, the Save the River coalition, the Lenox Land Trust and the Josh Billings RunAground triathlon.
Bits & Bytes: Josh Billings RunAground; Berkshire BioBlitz; ‘Escaped Alone’ at WAM Theatre; ‘The Vagina Monologues’ at the Whit; ‘Historic New England’ at Chesterwood
In addition to surveying local species, Berkshire BioBlitz will include family events such as bird banding, microscope and specimen set-ups, and a hands-on water filtration activity, as well as interactive walks and conversations that will run throughout the day.
Gilbert ‘Gibby’ F. Rudd Jr., 65, of Dalton
Since 1998 he was honored to serve as the water department superintendent in Dalton until his retirement in 2016.
Bits & Bytes: Gillian Seidl scholarship; golf classic accepting registration; local author up for Thurber Prize; the Josh requests volunteers
Author Aaron Thier is a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor, the only recognition of the art of humor writing in the United States.
Bits & Bytes: Fabergé lecture at Ventfort Hall; ‘Black and Blue Plus Orange;’ Olana’s Skyscape Series; the Josh needs volunteers; Williams faculty in scientific journal
The Josh Billings RunAground crosses five Berkshire County towns with a 27-mile bike ride; a 5-mile canoe, kayak, or paddleboard sprint; and a 6-mile run and is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Sept. 18.
Citizens undertake major restoration of Stockbridge Bowl
“The future health of the lake is hanging in the balance. If we don’t address these issues soon, the lake will decline and die.”
— Stockbridge Board of Selectmen Annual Report
Bits & Bytes: The Josh calls for volunteers; fall classes at Berkshire Music School; and more
The Williams convocation speaker is Michael Curtin, CEO of D.C. Central Kitchen, whose programs provide millions of healthy meals to at-risk populations.