Sunday, April 5, 3 p.m.
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Great Barrington

Featuring the MIT Logarithms, Binghampton U’s The Crosbys, and Wesleyan’s Cardinal Sinners, plus a performance by our own GBRSS chorus, directed by Cindy Gutter. Tickets for the show are $20 for adults and $5 for children and can be purchased at the school through the Development Office or at The Mahaiwe online at www.mahaiwe.org or (413) 528-0100.

Join us after the show at Napa for dinner, 10% of the dinner proceeds will be given to the school for Tuition Assistance. For more information call Janie LaBrasca at (413)529-4015 ext. 104.

This lecture has been CANCELLED. New rescheduled date to be announced.

Friday, April 3, 7:30 p.m.
GBRSS Auditorium
Great Barrington

Michael Ciborski, (Class of 86 Mr. Belski/Sblendorio) will present a lecture “Mindfulness in Daily Life” on April 3, 7:30 p.m. Michael is a meditation teacher who lived and worked for 9 years with Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh to organize and lead meditation retreats around the world. This event, sponsored by the GBRSS Parent Association, will help attendees learn about practicing mindfulness in their own life. Mindfulness is a basic human faculty that brings awareness to the events of the present moment with the qualities of openness, equanimity, and clarity. Linked closely to the faculties of enthusiasm, resoluteness, concentration, and insight, mindfulness offers perspective free from judgment and bias. Through regular and sustained practice it can support stress reduction, mediation and conflict resolution, anger management, overcoming of prejudice, emotional transformation and healing, as well as healthy and intelligent decision making and creative individual action in everyday life. Mindfulness is an essential component of many spiritual practices and traditions although not always known by that name. The presentation is open to all.

The Elementary School Spring Assembly will be held on March 27, 1:15 p.m. in the grade school auditorium. This assembly includes offerings from grades one through eight. These class presentations illustrate what the children have been learning, including both main lesson and subject class material. Parents are reminded that assembly dress is required unless the teacher informs a class that they will be wearing special costumes for their offering. Parents are also reminded that use of a camera or video equipment is not permitted in order to sustain the mood of this event.

Great Barrington Waldorf High School Open House
Thursday, March 19, 7:30pm
GBWHS
454 Main Street
Great Barrington

The Great Barrington Waldorf High School: Seeking Truth, Developing Imagination, and Fostering Responsibility. For more information, please call Renni Greenberg Gallagher at (413) 528-8833. GBWHS, PO Box 905, 454 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230 (2nd floor of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, corner of Rtes. 23/41 and 7)

“Sweet”, The Story of Milton Hershey, will be performed by the 6th grade on March 19 and 20. A performance will be held during the main lesson on Thursday, March 19 and evening performances will be held on both the 19th and 20th at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

Saturday, March 14, 7 p.m.
GBRSS Auditorium
Great Barrington

Featuring the talents of our faculty and parents. Join us for an evening of laughter and good company. Admission – $8.00 per person. All proceeds will go toward future education and entertainment for the upcoming year.

Thursday, March 12, 7 p.m.
Friday, March 13, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 14, 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 15, 2 p.m.
Mixed Company Theater
Rosseter St.
Great Barrington

Performed by students at the Great Barrington Waldorf High School; Directed by Beth Robbins.“Come unto these yellow sands…” A storm strikes a ship carrying a wedding party on its way to Italy. Lightning cracks, thunder roars, and the waves submerge the ship. Everyone prepares to drown … but instead find themselves on an enchanted island ruled by the mysterious Prospero.

The Tempest is an enthralling tale, replete with storms, laughs, monsters, magic, and romance! Come and be beguiled by the drama, the music, and the dancers!

Seating is limited so reservations are strongly recommended. Phone the high school for reservations at 413 528-8833. Suggested donation: $12/adult, $8/student.

Sunday, March 1, 2 p.m.
Kilpatrick Athletic Center
Bard College at Simon’s Rock
Great Barrington

Presented by: the Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner Middle School.

Tickets: Available at the door or from Middle School Students. Family: $20, Adult $7, Children $4 (Children 2 and under free)

Guest Performances by: Magician Ariel Shrum, Class of 2007 & The Clowning Antics of Christopher Sblendorio, Faculty

Concession stand sponsored by the Parent’s Association. Ticket Proceeds to benefit the Athletic and Games Programs at the Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School.

Poster by: Naomi Pitman, 7th Grade

Tuesday, February 10, 7 p.m.
GBRSS Auditorium
Great Barrington

Tim Ryan, professional from Freedom from Chemical Dependency (FCD), will host this evening. He will offer parents support and guidance in helping their children to enjoy a drug-free adolescence. Among the topics he will cover are:

• Effective ways to communicate with your child about drugs and drug use
• Up-to-date facts about current drug use and trends
• What to say about your own experiences with alcohol and/or drug experimentation
• How to spot early warning signs of trouble and effective ways to respond

www.fcd.org For more information or if you have questions about this program, please call Marilyn Ruppart at (413)528-4015 ext. 105.