Zonta Club of Berkshire County

10/25/2026

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Elect Equality and demand the next Congress act on the Equal Rights Amendment! Sign the Petition-

10/25/2026

Vote like our rights depend upon it!

10/23/2026

The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley announces Art for a Life Free from Violence, a powerful community art exhibition dedicated to elevating voices and experiences that are too often silenced. Through visual expression, the exhibit invites artists and viewers alike to witness, reflect, and stand together in solidarity against violence in all its forms.

The theme We See You. We Hear You. We Stand with You, underscores the role of art as both testimony and response. The exhibition creates space for acknowledging harm, believing survivors, and embracing collective responsibility for change. Art becomes a platform for processing experiences, expressing care, and inspiring advocacy.

This exhibit honors the courage of those who have endured violence and celebrates the strength of community support. Exhibit will run the weekend of Friday December 4th through Sunday December 6th with a Closing Reception on December 6th at 1PM.

RSVP is required for the closing reception. Please use the link or QR code to RSVP. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/art-for-a-life-free-from-violence-closing-reception-and-awards

10/22/2026

Berkshire Zontians helping to lend a hand at the Flying Cloud Institute’s STEAM Challenge at Berkshire Museum. This is a FREE hands-on science and art exploration night… amazing! robots, giant puzzles, drones, and so much more. We are also a proud sponsor of an annual Flying Cloud scholarship to help girls access their incredible program. 🧬🔬🎨🤖

10/22/2026

Join us this Friday for our first Garden of Lights, a luminary walk in remembrance of those lost to domestic violence.

Friday, October 23, 6-8pm at Zion Lutheran Church, 74 First St., Pittsfield.

Free and open to the public, no reservations required.

10/22/2026

Dear friends, we are pleased to share with you-our Holiday Poinsettia fundraiser!
Select your poinsettias in the link below in the comments. 👇👇👇

10/21/2026

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06/23/2026

It was very heartwarming to see a good friend of Zonta recognized for his community service. For so many years, we’ve appreciated Jonathan’s support - he is always the first to donate to a fundraiser, sign up for an event or attend a meeting. Congratulations to this community hero, helping so many organizations thrive.

NBCC Executive Director Amber Besaw with Northern Berkshire Hero Jonathan Swartz as state Rep. John Barrett III presents a proclamation from the House of...

06/17/2026

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More than 230 million women and girls around the world have undergone female ge***al mutilation (FGM), a practice the World Health Organization recognizes as a human rights violation. Colombia has taken a historic step to end it.

The country has become the first in Latin America to approve the “Girls Without Female Ge***al Mutilation” bill, legislation aimed at banning FGM following years of advocacy led by Indigenous women, survivors, community leaders, and lawmakers. The bill now awaits final approval from President Gustavo Petro.

FGM involves the partial or total removal of external female ge***alia for non-medical reasons and can cause lifelong physical and psychological harm. While the practice is often associated with parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, it has also persisted in some Indigenous Embera communities in Colombia, where women have been leading efforts to end it through education and dialogue.

Rather than focusing on punishment, the legislation prioritizes prevention through education, healthcare training, public awareness campaigns, and improved support for affected communities.