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Announcing next rehearsals for BWFAN Rapid Response Choir (RRC) and Singing Resistance Choir
We are extending a public rehearsal notice for the Rapid Response Choir (RRC) which is coming from the Becket Washington Friends and Neighbors group to promote social justice. RRC began last year in Baltimore to sing on the steps at Abrego Garcia's courthouse appearances. It seemed like a
NEW BWFAN Volunteer Opportunity
Are you aware that the lower level of Becket’s Town Hall serves as a warming and cooling center for community members in need? Most Becket residents don’t know it exists. At present, Town Administrator Kathe Warden is unable to advertise this resource publicly, as the center can only
Interested in Joining the Rapid Response Choir? Here is the Music
Hi Everyone attached you will find the music for our Rapid Response Choir and videos of these songs. Also, if you are interested in signing up you can do so here. Click here to sign up for Rapid Response Choir carry_this_all_songsheet musiccarry_this_all_song.pdf55 KBdownload-circle
Meeting Minutes 2-27-26
Meeting Today Rescheduled -Snow
Minutes 1/28/26
Zoom Action Item!
Hello Friends in CD-1: I'm writing to let you know that Franklin County Continuing the Political Revolution (FCCPR) will be hosting Jeromie Whalen on Feb. 16 at 7:00 on Zoom. As I'm sure you know, Jeromie is challenging Richie Neal to serve as our elected
Upcoming Action items!
Food Pantry Items Needed
Please check expiration dates before you donate!! Food pantry list Canned chicken Any canned tomato products V8, tomato juice, cran-raspberry and 100% cranberry juice Stew soup and other meat soups Cooking spray Brownie mix (a very popular item! Not very nutritious but a great treat) Low sodium soups (those who
Agenda for Todays Meeting
Rapid Response! No War in Venezuela!
Pantry Items Needed
Hello BWFAN Community! Here is an updated food pantry need list. Kathy says thank you so much for all of the items donated so far. What a difference you all have made. Many thanks Laura Please check expiration dates before you donate!! Food pantry list Canned chicken Any canned tomato
Agenda for Meeting 11/24/25
Thank you BWFAN!
"BWFAN members delivered 19 turkeys/breasts and almost $400 in Big Y gift cards to the Becket Food Pantry yesterday. What a huge success! Thanks, Everyone."- Adele Levine
Post Card Writing Party Tomorrow
Hello BWFAN Community Action Item Below for tomorrow evening. Directly from Pittsfield Indivisible. "Come to Wander this Thursday and write some postcards, have some laughs, and maybe have something to eat or drink!! We are doing what are called Headline postcards to PA voters that night. The reasoning behind
Becket Food Pantry- Drop off This Monday November 17th
We are hoping to have a great response from the BWFAN for Becket Food Pantry's special Thanksgiving offering. The Food pantry is requesting: *12-14 lb frozen turkeys *frozen turkey breasts *$10 Big Y gift cards ($5 denominations are not available at the Big Y) The drop-off date/time
Re-Cap of weekly Indivisible Zoom Meeting
Black Out the System 11/25-12/2
(Action item regarding food pantry at the bottom of this Newsletter) Join the Mass Blackout: A Historic Economic Protest From November 25th to December 2nd, the Mass Blackout calls for the largest economic blackout protest in U.S. history. This powerful movement isn’t just asking for change — it’s
Minutes from 10/27/25
No Kings Day- Success! 10/18
No Kings Day: United in Joy, Purpose, and People Power About two weeks ago our community came together in celebration and solidarity for No Kings Day. A gathering rooted in activism, peace, laughter, and the shared belief that standing up for people and justice should also feel like hope. What
No Kings Day
Join your Becket/Washington Friends and Neighbors Saturday(tomorrow) the 18th of October at 2:30 PM in the Pittsfield Common. Look for our banner and march with us! Wear yellow if you have it, bring American Flags, Kazoos or small musical instrument, know your rights cards to hand out,
Welcome to BWFAN!
Hello friends, neighbors, and fellow community members who are ready to make a change and stand up for democracy. We are Becket Washington Friends and Neighbors, a sub group of Indivisible. We have come together to rebuild and strengthen our democracy and to defend our most vulnerable neighbors. We encourage