Events Calendar

Mini Camp | Veterans Full-Day

Need something fun to do during a day off from school? Join us at the Dalton Youth Center for a full day of activities, games, and adventures! Campers will enjoy a fun-filled day with a variety of activities designed to keep them active, entertained, and engaged. Register Today!

Cost: $45
Drop-Off: Between 7:30–9:00 AM at the DYC
Pick-Up: Between 3:00–5:00 PM

What to Bring: Swimsuit, water bottle, packed lunch, and a snack. Come ready for a fun-filled day!

Pre-Season Boys Basketball Clinic

Get ready for the upcoming season with our Pre-Season Basketball Clinic, open to all CRA boys basketball players! (Grades 3rd – 8th)

Sponsored by Wahconah Boys Basketball Team, the clinic will focus on fundamentals, game strategy, and overall skill development. Players will be divided into groups by age and skill level upon arrival. $30/per player

📍 Wahconah Regional High School, 150 Old Windsor Rd., Dalton, MA

Pre-Season Girls Basketball Clinic

Get ready for the upcoming season with our Pre-Season Basketball Clinic, open to all CRA girls basketball players! (Grades 3rd – 8th)

Sponsored by Wahconah Girls Basketball Team, the clinic will focus on fundamentals, game strategy, and overall skill development. Players will be divided into groups by age and skill level upon arrival. $20/per player 

📍 Wahconah Regional High School, 150 Old Windsor Rd., Dalton, MA

Friendship Friday

Join us for Friendship Friday at the Dalton Youth Center! This free, inclusive evening gives teens and young adults of all abilities an opportunity to connect, enjoy games and activities, express themselves, and build lasting friendships in a welcoming environment.

Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Dalton Youth Center
Cost: Free

For more information, contact Program Coordinator Collin Parrott at cparrott@daltoncra.org.

CRA Annual Coat Drive

Help keep our community warm this winter! The CRA Annual Coat Drive is open to everyone, and coats are available free of charge with no questions asked and no proof of need required.

Join us Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM at the CRA to pick up a coat for yourself or your family.

We are also accepting donations of gently used coats in all sizes! Donations can be dropped off beginning Tuesday, October 27 at any of the following locations: CRA, Dalton Youth Center (DYC), St. Agnes Academy, Congregational Church, or Nessacus.

Thank you for helping us keep our neighbors warm this winter! This annual event is organized by the CRA Rotary Interact Group.

Reading Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet

Experience Shakespeare’s timeless tale of young love, family rivalry, and tragic fate. Set in the city of Verona, this beloved drama follows two star-crossed lovers whose romance defies a bitter feud, leading to one of the most famous stories ever told.

📍 Mill + Main (444 Main St, Dalton — enter/park on Mill St). Doors open 1:40 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.

Girl’s Travel Basketball Tryouts 3rd/4th

The CRA sponsors 3rd & 4th Grade Girls Travel Basketball Teams for players residing in or attending school within the CBRSD and participating in the CRA House League. Teams will compete in the Berkshire County Youth Basketball League and in local tournaments.

📍 Community House Gym (400 Main St., Dalton, MA). To be eligible for the travel team, players must attend at least one tryout, though attending both is strongly encouraged. Tryouts are Monday, November 30th and Sunday, December 6th.

Fees are due after team placement.

Boy’s Travel Basketball Tryout 3rd/4th

The CRA sponsors 3rd & 4th Grade Boys Travel Basketball Teams for players residing in or attending school within the CBRSD and participating in the CRA House League. Teams will compete in the Berkshire County Youth Basketball League and in local tournaments.

📍 Community House Gym (400 Main St., Dalton, MA). To be eligible for the travel team, players must attend at least one tryout, though attending both is strongly encouraged. Tryouts are Monday, November 30th and Sunday, December 6th.

Fees are due after team placement.

Junior Leaders Club: Lead Today. Impact Tomorrow.

Junior Leaders in grades 6–8 will come together to prepare for the CRA’s Light Up the Holidays celebration on December 5. Members will help plan and organize activities while building leadership skills and giving back to their community.

Location: Dalton Youth Center (DYC), 27 S. Carson Ave., Dalton

Warriors Basketball Kick Off Party

A night to celebrate the start of basketball season. Come join us at the Dalton Youth Center from 6:00 – 8:00pm for a night of competitions, 3 on 3 tournaments, and contests. The concession stand will be open and the NEW Warrior Nation Shirts will be on sale! Sign up at the CRA no later than Thursday, December 3rd. Cost: $15

Light Up the Holidays

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the CRA at the annual Light Up the Holidays event! Join us on Saturday, December 5th for a festive evening in front of the CRA as we light the town tree at 8:00 PM. This free, family-friendly event is open to all and filled with holiday cheer, music, and community spirit.

Additional activities and event details will be announced soon—check back for updates!
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors and kick off the season with us!

Reading Shakespeare – Twelfth Night

Get ready for a delightful Shakespearean comedy filled with mistaken identities, romance, and plenty of laughs. When a shipwreck separates twins, a tangled web of disguises and misunderstandings leads to unexpected love and hilarious complications.

📍 Mill + Main (444 Main St, Dalton — enter/park on Mill St). Doors open 1:40 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.