Events Calendar

Creative Crossroads: Seeing Like an Artist

Explore your creativity and learn to see the world through an artist’s lens in this engaging, hands-on program for middle school students. Throughout the course, participants will build core drawing skills, experiment with artistic techniques, and gain inspiration from a variety of artistic movements.

By the end of the program, each student will leave with a personalized drawing portfolio and the confidence to express their own unique style.

Schedule: Wednesdays, 3:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: DYC
Ages: Middle School

Join us for a creative journey and discover your artistic voice!

Softball Parade & Ceremony

The CRA Softball Opening Day Parade and Ceremony brings players, families, and fans together to celebrate the start of a brand-new season. Watch as teams march proudly through town in full uniform, enjoy the energy and excitement of the crowd, and stick around for a short ceremony to honor the players, coaches, and community members who make it all possible. It’s a day full of team spirit, smiles, and softball pride—don’t miss it!

• 7:50 – Meet at the Senior Center
• 8:00 – Parade to Pinegrove Park
• Opening remarks by Dustin Belcher
• First pitch will be thrown by Rob Kowlaczyk

Baseball Parade & Ceremony

Get ready to swing into the season with one of the most exciting days in local baseball! Our Opening Day Parade and Ceremony brings together multiple divisions to celebrate the start of a brand-new season. After the parade, join us at the field for a special ceremony honoring our players, coaches, and community supporters. It’s a spirited kickoff to months of great baseball, camaraderie, and fun—see you there!

• 8:30 – Meet at the Byron Weston parking lot
• 9:00 – Parade to Chamberlain Park
• Opening remarks by Jake Harte, Little League Board President
• First pitch thrown by Matt White.

May Day Races

Lace up your sneakers and join us for one of the most exciting days of the year—the CRA May Day Road Race! This annual community tradition and fundraiser is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of movement, community, and outdoor fun for all ages.

Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 3, and plan to be part of this beloved spring event. Whether you’re running, walking, cheering from the sidelines, or supporting the cause, it’s a great way to kick off the season with friends and neighbors. Register Now!

Reading Shakespeare – As You Like It

Our new summer series starts with As You Like It, a lighthearted romp in the Forest of Arden. Romantic and witty, it also has an unheard of female protagonist who is not a queen or monster. Of course, she must be a he in order to lean in fully.

📍 Mill + Main (444 Main St, Dalton — enter/park on Mill St). Doors open 1:30 p.m.; please arrive by 1:50.
Contact bareboneswill@gmail.com to let us know you will be attending, if you want to read, and if you have a character preference.

Friendship Fridays

Come and enjoy a night out at the Youth Center designed to bring together both typical and non-typical teens and young adults in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

📍Dalton Youth Center, 27 S. Carson Ave

Earl B Crosier Fishing Derby

Get ready to cast your line at one of the longest-running traditions in our community! The 54th Annual Earl B. Crosier Fishing Derby is here, bringing anglers of all ages together for a morning of friendly competition and outdoor fun.

• Location – American Legion Pond, 258 North St, Dalton
• $10 Admission paid at the pond includes – Grab Bag, Doughnuts, Coffee/Juice Boxes ($20/per family)
• Win Prizes!

Founded by Crosier family over five decades ago, this cherished annual event invites young anglers to cast their lines, connect with nature, and create lasting memories with family and friends. His legacy lives on in every smiling face and every fish caught, reminding us all of the power of tradition, community, and a love for the great outdoors.

College Readiness Workshop: Pathways to College Success

High school juniors and seniors are invited to attend this comprehensive college readiness workshop designed to help you confidently navigate the path to higher education. Join us for an informative and interactive session covering essential steps in the college planning process.

Location: Wahconah Regional High School

Workshop Topics Include:

• College Essay Writing Lab – Learn how to craft a compelling personal statement
• Resume Building – Create a strong academic resume that stands out
• College Selection & Readiness – Identify best-fit schools and prepare for the application process
• FAFSA & Financial Aid – Understand how to pay for college and explore financial aid options
• Major & Career Exploration – Discover potential majors and career pathways

Presented by: CRA Youth Advisory Board & Berkshire Community College
Sponsored by: Berkshire United Way

Mobile Food Bank

Stop by for our mobile food bank distribution, happening the 4th Wednesday of the month in partnership with the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Fresh food, pantry staples, and friendly faces — all free and open to the community!

📍 Community House, 400 Main St, Dalton — back parking lot.

Reading Shakespeare – Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing is a sparkling romantic comedy centered on two contrasting couples: the witty, banter-driven Beatrice and Benedick, who claim to despise love, and the young, naive Hero and Claudio. Through schemes, eavesdropping, and false accusations, they fall in and out of love, all culminating in a joyous, chaotic resolution.

📍 Mill + Main (444 Main St, Dalton — enter/park on Mill St). Doors open 1:30 p.m.; please arrive by 1:50.
Contact bareboneswill@gmail.com to let us know you will be attending, if you want to read, and if you have a character preference.

Reading Shakespeare – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a sprawling tale of love, mischief, magic and balance where four Athenian lovers flee to a magical forest becoming entangled in a dispute between the fairy king and queen.

📍 Mill + Main (444 Main St, Dalton — enter/park on Mill St). Doors open 1:30 p.m.; please arrive by 1:50.
Contact bareboneswill@gmail.com to let us know you will be attending, if you want to read, and if you have a character preference.

Reading Shakespeare – A Comedy of Errors

Spend your Sunday with one of Shakespeare’s earliest, shortest, and most farcical plays, centering on chaotic mistaken identity.

📍 Mill + Main (444 Main St, Dalton — enter/park on Mill St). Doors open 1:30 p.m.; please arrive by 1:50.
Contact bareboneswill@gmail.com to let us know you will be attending, if you want to read, and if you have a character preference.