ICED TEA & TALK AT HISTORIC HOME JULY 30

Saturday, July 30th 3pm-5pm at 100 Silverbrook Road, Sandisfield

At the Manacher Family home, formerly the c. 1770’s Joseph Wolcott House and the residence of Madame Karinska, costume designer for George Balanchine.

Sample fare by professional chef, Adam Manacher, learn about the home’s earlier inhabitants, and stroll the beautiful gardens with views.

RSVP to Adam (617) 645-6525.

LOBSTER SUPPER FUNDRAISER FOR SANDISFIELD’S 250TH

SANDISFIELD – On Saturday, August 27, the Town of Sandisfield’s 250th Birthday Committee will host a fundraiser -- a lobster supper at the American Legion Pavilion on Route 8 in Sandisfield. Proceeds from the supper will help fund the town’s 250th celebration weekend July 27-29, 2012. The cost of the meal, which includes lobster (or ribs), corn on the cob, salad, coffee and dessert, is $25 per person. A veggie burger meal and children’s hotdog meal will be offered for $8. Reservations are required for the two seatings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Call (413) 258-4816 to reserve.

The 2012 town-wide celebration will feature an opening ceremony and country fair with craft and food vendors, games and contests, and demonstrations of all types. Other events include a barbeque, dance, pancake breakfast, antique car show, history lecture, and talent show. Also in production – a comprehensive history of Sandisfield edited by Ron Bernard and Bernard Drew and a community cookbook organized by the Sandisfield Historical Society. For more information, visit www.sandisfieldthenandnow.org.