PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Westside Legends is hosting its second annual Westside Super Soap Box Derby on Saturday, Aug. 19, from noon to 4 p.m.

 

Check in starts at 11 a.m., and the first race at noon features the city’s mayoral candidates at noon. The races will be held at the corner of Columbus and Robbins Avenues. 

 

There will be three divisions: young kids, teens, and adults (ages 18 and up). Trophies will be presented for first place and Best in Show for each division. The racers will “zoom” down Robbins Avenue to the finish line at Southern Avenue.

 

A fun day for people of all ages is planned. Organizers of the event partnered with entities like the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, Blue Q, Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, Greylock Federal Credit Union, Interprint, Mill Town Foundation,  PCTV, Premium Water, Inc. and TDI Mass Development.

 

Come have fun, watch the action and meet the neighborhood. While there, you can enjoy food provided by Grampie’s Hot Dogs, Smokey Divas  and Cravins Ice Cream. Hot dogs and ice cream will be free for the first 100 kids 18 and under. 

 

A fun day for people of all ages is planned. Organizers of the event partnered with entities like the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, Blue Q, Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, Greylock Federal Credit Union, Interprint, Mill Town Foundation,  PCTV, Premium Water, Inc. and TDI Mass Development.

 

Westside Legends, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that looks to improve the quality of life of others on a community/city/county level, through such items as education, local events, and fundraisers. If you have any questions, contact Tony Jackson at horacetee@aol.com or Marvin Purry at purrdawg32@aol.com.

 

The rain date for the event is Sunday, Aug. 20.