Community Members

Community is our middle name!

Welcome! We invite the community to engage with BCC's programs, annual events, alumni services, workshops and Paterson Recreation, where we offer memberships to the gym, courts, pool and more.

40 Under Forty winners standing on stage

40 Under Forty

40 Under Forty is an annual celebration of talented people in the Berkshires, under the age of 40, who have a deep dedication to improving the quality of life for those living and working in our community.

40 Under Forty

BCC international students at graduation

Adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

BCC's ESOL program offers three levels of ESOL instruction. Classes are designed to assist non-native English speakers, primarily immigrants, assimilate into the community and support them in reaching their goals.

Adult ESOL Program

BCC alumni discussion panel

Alumni

Whether you've attended a class, a semester, completed a certificate program or received your degree at BCC, you're a BCC Alum and a Falcon for life! Learn about our free memebership.

Alumni

BCC Baseball coach and volleyball team

Athletics

BCC is bringing back Athletics for the first time since the 90s. BCC Baseball and Volleyball will compete in NJCAA Region 21 as a D-III Non-scholarship member.

Athletics

Cooking demonstration

Community Education Workshops

BCC offers high quality, affordable workshops for all ages – from creative writing to cake decorating to kids programs. Explore new skills in a fun learning environment.

Community Education Workshops

Community Fest participants

Community Fest

Don't miss BCC's next Community Fest, where you will enjoy food trucks, beverage tents, games, recreational activities, and educational workshops and demonstrations.

Community Fest

Conference held at BCC

Facilities Usage and Rental

Let BCC host your next meeting or event! We offer a wide variety of venues that can hold 10 to 500 people; competitive prices and non-profit and state/government rates; support staff; and extensive multi-media capabilities.

Facilities Usage and Rental

Harvest Run participants near the finish line

Harvest Run

BCC invites the community to join us for our annual Harvest Run 5K and fun run for kids. Register to participate or to cheer on the runners.

Harvest Run

OLLI members sitting at a table

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at BCC

OLLI at BCC is a dynamic learning community with over 1,500 members that offers 200+ terrific programs a year, including four semesters of courses, lectures, special events and trips, shared interest groups, and more. Our programs meet online and in-person. Registration for programs and membership are on a rolling basis, so please join us!

OLLI at BCC

BCC community members playing pickleball

Paterson Field House and Swimming Pool

Serving and engaging students, faculty, staff and the greater Berkshire community, Paterson Recreation provides opportunities to learn and reinforce healthy behaviors. Paterson maintains a fitness center, basketball court, turf field, grass soccer fields, adult outdoor tennis courts, youth tennis courts, and an outdoor pool.

Paterson Field House