BFAIR Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Masquerade Gala

Katrina Cardillo • August 15, 2019

Aug. 15, 2019 (North Adams, MA) – BFAIR celebrates 25 years of success with a Masquerade Gala at the Proprietor’s Lodge on Friday, October 25 th at 5:30 PM, sponsored by Adams Community Bank.

The fundraiser will include a VIP hour, live auction, music, great food, special guests, and feature handmade masquerade masks crafted by individuals receiving BFAIR services.  The event has a business casual dress code with a black and silver theme (masks are optional).

“We have amazing community partners and supporters, and Adams Community Bank is the underwriter for this event.  We are excited to share what we’ve accomplished over the last 25 years at BFAIR, and what we see ahead of us for the next 25 years.  We hope that folks come to enjoy a great night, to celebrate with us, and continue to support the incredible work that we do every day”, said Rich Weisenflue, CEO.

About BFAIR

Since 1994, BFAIR providing adult family care (AFC), residential, in-home clinical services, employment and day services for adults and children with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, autism and homecare services for older adults.

About Adams Community Bank

Adams Community Bank is an independent, community savings bank located in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts and headquartered in Adams, MA. Adams Community Bank’s savings bank charter was incorporated in 1869 and has eight branch locations in the region. They are in: Adams, Cheshire, Lanesboro, Lee, Lenox, North Adams and Williamstown.  Member FDIC.  Member DIF.  Equal Housing Lender.

 

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