Berkshire United Way will celebrate its 100th birthday with a Birthday Bash at the August 2 First Fridays at Five. DJ Pup Daddy (aka Tim Dupree) of Pup Daddy Productions will headline the event on the mobile City Stage playing summertime dance classics from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and today – songs fit to celebrate 100 years!
The Berkshire United Way team and partner organizations will be offering family friendly crafts, games, and giveaways. Berkshire United Way will have a Book House to provide free children's books. The community is invited to give back during the First Fridays at Five through Berkshire United Way’s annual School Supply Drive. Help BUW "Fill a Ford" (generously provided by the Johnson Dealerships) with supplies to support the Pittsfield Public Schools. Items and cash donations will be collected on August 2 at the Berkshire United Way table or you can visit www.berkshireunitedway.org/schoolsupplydrive for additional drop-off locations and an Amazon wish list.
Sottile Park, at the corner of North and Eagle streets, will feature the Bright Starr 360 Photo Booth from 5:00-8:00 p.m. All are welcome to take a free photo in the booth to celebrate Berkshire United Way’s 100 Birthday. In case of inclement weather, the photo booth will be located in the covered outdoor area at Hot Harry’s, 37 North Street.
Hot Plate Brewing Co. will also offer a special “Beer for Good” in honor of Berkshire United Way. Stop by the Beer Garden on School Street.
First Fridays at Five is a brand new event led by the City of Pittsfield and Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. in downtown Pittsfield from May to September. A portion of North Street and School Street will be closed during the event.
Season partners and sponsors include the Feigenbaum Foundation, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, Mill Town Foundation, MountainOne, and the Pittsfield Cultural Council.
For more information and a full event listing, visit https://lovepittsfield.com/first-fridays.
Press release provided by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.