Celebrate the season with Twelfth Night — Shakespeare’s comedy of disguises, mistaken identity, and festive spirit. A lively close to our winter series!
📍 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.
Stop by for our mobile food bank distribution, happening this month on a SPECIAL DATE — Monday, December 15 (one week earlier) in partnership with the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
We’ve adjusted the date due to the holiday, as we and the Food Bank of Western Mass know how important this event is for our community. Fresh food, pantry staples, and friendly faces — all free and open to everyone!
📍 Community House, 400 Main St, Dalton — back parking lot.
Friends, Romans, countrymen — lend us your voices! Join the group reading of Julius Caesar, a gripping tale of power, loyalty, and betrayal.
📍 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.
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, December 1st and Sunday, December 7th.
Fees are due after team placement.
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 Tuesday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 7th.
Fees are due after team placement.
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the CRA at our annual Light Up the Holidays event! Join us on Friday, December 6th 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!
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 Tuesday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 7th.
Fees are due after team placement.
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, December 1st and Sunday, December 7th.
Fees are due after team placement.
End November with the most famous love story ever told: Romeo & Juliet. Read aloud with the community, or just come enjoy the words, the drama, and the snacks.
📍 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.
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.
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.
📍 Wahconah Regional High School, 150 Old Windsor Rd., Dalton, MA
🔗 Register here! $30/per player Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 12th
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.
📍 Wahconah Regional High School, 150 Old Windsor Rd., Dalton, MA
🔗 Register here! $30/per player Registration deadline: Wednesday, November 12th
Spend your Sunday with Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice — dramatic, witty, and timeless. Enthusiastic readers and curious listeners welcome!
📍 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.
The CRA sponsors 7th & 8th 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.
📍 Nessacus Regional Middle School (35 Fox Rd, Dalton, MA). To be eligible for the travel team, players must attend at least one tryout, though attending both is strongly encouraged. Tryouts are Tuesday, November 4th and Thursday, November 6th.
Fees are due after team placement.
The CRA sponsors 5th & 6th 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.
📍 Nessacus Regional Middle School (35 Fox Rd, Dalton, MA). To be eligible for the travel team, players must attend at least one tryout, though attending both is strongly encouraged. Tryouts are Tuesday, November 4th and Thursday, November 6th.
Fees are due after team placement.
The CRA sponsors 5th & 6th 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.
📍 Nessacus Regional Middle School (35 Fox Rd, 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 3rd and Wednesday, November 5th.
Fees are due after team placement.
The CRA sponsors 7th & 8th 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.
📍 Nessacus Regional Middle School (35 Fox Rd, 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 3rd and Wednesday, November 5th.
Fees are due after team placement.
The CRA sponsors 7th & 8th 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.
📍 Nessacus Regional Middle School (35 Fox Rd, Dalton, MA). To be eligible for the travel team, players must attend at least one tryout, though attending both is strongly encouraged. Tryouts are Tuesday, November 4th and Thursday, November 6th.
Fees are due after team placement.
The CRA sponsors 5th & 6th 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.
📍 Nessacus Regional Middle School (35 Fox Rd, Dalton, MA). To be eligible for the travel team, players must attend at least one tryout, though attending both is strongly encouraged. Tryouts are Tuesday, November 4th and Thursday, November 6th.
Fees are due after team placement.
The CRA sponsors 5th & 6th 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.
📍 Nessacus Regional Middle School (35 Fox Rd, 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 3rd and Wednesday, November 5th.
Fees are due after team placement.
The CRA sponsors 7th & 8th 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.
📍 Nessacus Regional Middle School (35 Fox Rd, 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 3rd and Wednesday, November 5th.
Fees are due after team placement.
Double, double, toil and trouble! Gather with us for an afternoon reading of Shakespeare’s Macbeth — a thrilling mix of ambition, fate, and witches.
📍 Community House (400 Main St, Dalton). 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.
Wear your costume and trick-or-treat across the CRA campus! The walk starts at the DYC, continues to Mill and Main, then to the Community House, and ends on the Memorial Lawn. Geared toward youth Pre-K through 5th grade, but everyone is welcome to enjoy this free, community-focused event.
📍 Youth Center (DYC), (27 S. Carson Ave., Dalton, MA).
Partners & Sponsors: Grow Dalton, Dalton Local Cultural Council, Dalton Benefit Association, and CRA Leaders Clubs
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.
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.
Keep kids entertained and active during their day off! Our Mini Camp at the Youth Center (DYC), 27 S. Carson Ave, Dalton, features outdoor fun, movies, arts & crafts, and more! Registration opens October 6th.
📍Drop off & Pick up Youth Center, DYC (27 S. Carson Ave, Dalton)
Kick off our Shakespeare Sundays with The Tempest! Join friends and neighbors to read (or just listen) as we dive into magic, mischief, and shipwrecks — books and snacks provided.
📍 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.
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.
End of Summer Carnival! at Pinegrove Park
An evening of games, treats, music, and family fun before school kicks off!
FREE! Sponsored by the Town of Dalton
Lego Night! at Pinegrove Park
Build, play, and imagine at LEGO Night in the Park-an evening of creative fun for kids!
FREE! Sponsored by the Town of Dalton
Join us for our two-day only Crane Paper Sale on Friday, August 15 & Saturday, August 16 from 8AM–6PM at the Community House, 400 Main St, Dalton. Shop deeply discounted cards, envelopes, holiday sets, invitations, and more—donated by Crane Stationery—with all proceeds supporting CRA programs.
Bonus! The warehouse sale at Ashuelot Park (401 South St, Dalton) is open Friday only, 9AM–1PM, featuring bulk paper, envelopes, flat stock, and other unique finds. Don’t miss this once-a-year event!
Backyard Bash! at Pinegrove Park
Join us at the park for a fun-filled evening of classic backyard games and friendly competition!
FREE! Sponsored by the Town of Dalton
Looking for a warm, caring, and fun preschool for your child?
Our Preschool Open House is happening Tuesday, August 12 at Kittredge Elementary School in Hinsdale.
✅ Play-based curriculum
✅ Lunch included
✅ 8:45am – 3:30pm
✅ Weekly Cost $135/3 days | $180/4days | $200/5 days
✅ Ages 2.9–5
Meet the teachers, tour the classroom, and get your questions answered!
Tommy Filiaut – Mill + Main Lawn
Bring a picnic and your lawn chairs and enjoy!
Happy Together – Memorial Lawn
Bring a picnic and your lawn chairs and enjoy!
Paint & Sip! at Pinegrove Park
Get creative with guided painting, juice drinks, and tons of colorful fun!
FREE! Sponsored by the Town of Dalton
Melissa Brinton – Mill + Main Lawn
Bring a picnic and your lawn chairs and enjoy!
Tryouts for CRA’s Fall Travel Soccer teams will be held this July at Wahconah Regional High School. Teams will compete in the Berkshire County Youth Soccer League (BCYSL), the Berkshire Kickoff Classic, the CRA Just for Kicks Tournament, and the Barrington RI Invitational. Open to players who live in or attend schools in the Central Berkshire Regional School District (CBRSD). Players must attend at least one tryout—no need to register in advance.
5:00pm – 6:00pm 3 & 4 Boys
6:00pm – 7:00pm 5 & 6 Boys
7:00pm – 8:00pm 7 & 8 Boys
Tommy T and Black Velvet – Memorial Lawn
Bring a picnic and your lawn chairs and enjoy!
Tryouts for CRA’s Fall Travel Soccer teams will be held this July at Wahconah Regional High School. Teams will compete in the Berkshire County Youth Soccer League (BCYSL), the Berkshire Kickoff Classic, the CRA Just for Kicks Tournament, and the Barrington RI Invitational. Open to players who live in or attend schools in the Central Berkshire Regional School District (CBRSD). Players must attend at least one tryout—no need to register in advance.
5:00pm – 6:00pm 3 & 4 Girls
6:00pm – 7:00pm 5 & 6 Girls
7:00pm – 8:00pm 7 & 8 Girls
Crafts & Cones! at Pinegrove Park
Enjoy ice cream while creating a fun summer craft!
FREE! Sponsored by the Town of Dalton
Just N Kace – Mill + Main Lawn
Bring a picnic and your lawn chairs and enjoy!
Tryouts for CRA’s Fall Travel Soccer teams will be held this July at Wahconah Regional High School. Teams will compete in the Berkshire County Youth Soccer League (BCYSL), the Berkshire Kickoff Classic, the CRA Just for Kicks Tournament, and the Barrington RI Invitational. Open to players who live in or attend schools in the Central Berkshire Regional School District (CBRSD). Players must attend at least one tryout—no need to register in advance.
5:00pm – 6:00pm 3 & 4 Boys and Girls
6:00pm – 7:00pm 5 & 6 Boys and Girls
7:00pm – 8:00pm 7 & 8 Boys and Girls
Tryouts for CRA’s Fall Travel Soccer teams will be held this July at Wahconah Regional High School. Teams will compete in the Berkshire County Youth Soccer League (BCYSL), the Berkshire Kickoff Classic, the CRA Just for Kicks Tournament, and the Barrington RI Invitational. Open to players who live in or attend schools in the Central Berkshire Regional School District (CBRSD). Players must attend at least one tryout—no need to register in advance.
5:00pm – 6:00pm 3 & 4 Girls
6:00pm – 7:00pm 5 & 6 Girls
7:00pm – 8:00pm 7 & 8 Girls
The Eagles Band – Memorial Lawn
Bring a picnic and your lawn chairs and enjoy!
Tryouts for CRA’s Fall Travel Soccer teams will be held this July at Wahconah Regional High School. Teams will compete in the Berkshire County Youth Soccer League (BCYSL), the Berkshire Kickoff Classic, the CRA Just for Kicks Tournament, and the Barrington RI Invitational. Open to players who live in or attend schools in the Central Berkshire Regional School District (CBRSD). Players must attend at least one tryout—no need to register in advance.
5:00pm – 6:00pm 3 & 4 Boys
6:00pm – 7:00pm 5 & 6 Boys
7:00pm – 8:00pm 7 & 8 Boys
Tie Dye & Sunshine! at Pinegrove Park
Design your own colorful T-shirt and enjoy a fun, hands on activity for all ages!
FREE! Sponsored by the Town of Dalton
Red Dirt Compadres – Mill + Main Lawn
Bring a picnic and your lawn chairs and enjoy!
Bad News Jazz & Blues Orchestra – Memorial Lawn
Bring a picnic and your lawn chairs and enjoy!
Concerts are supported by the Dalton Benefit Association, the Boog Powell Memorial Foundation, the Dalton Local Cultural Council, the Hinsdale/Peru Local Cultural Council, the Windsor Cultural Council*, and Dave and Sue Lombard.
*Local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Registration for fall youth sports is open from July 1–31. Don’t miss your chance to get in the game—sign up today and be part of the fun this season!
For over 100 years, the CRA has been a trusted hub for community engagement, offering a space for people of all ages to learn, grow, and connect. We remain dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming environment for adult recreation and socialization and ensuring every child has the same opportunity for growth and development.
A donation to the CRA will have a lasting impact on our community—your generosity makes a difference!
