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The Drury Drama Team presents "Dracula" on Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 19-21.

If you don't know who these guys are, just stay home.


'Pirate Radio': Good Movie Ahoy, Mateys
Movie schedules and times

Bazaars

Nov. 21

St. Stanislaus School benefit, 9 to 4 in Kolbe Hall, Adams. Bake sale, snack bar, games, Chinese auctions, money raffle, crafts, and pierogi.

Blackinton Union Church, 1373 Massachusetts Ave., North Adams; 10 to 2. Crafts table, bake sale, Chinese auction, the Christmas table, and kid's grab bag. Lunch $4, $2 kids.

First Congregational Church, North Adams, 9-2.

Nov. 28

Becket Federated Church
, Route 8, holiday bazaar from 9-3. Lunch, crafts, baked goods, holiday and other items. Information: Mary Peltier, Parish House, 413-623-5217.


Dec. 5

Holiday Fair at First Congregational Church, 25 Park Place, Lee, from 10 to 3; handcrafted items, raffles, children's shop, bake sale, cut Christmas trees and lunch from 11 to 1. Includes angel-themed goods from SERRV. Information, 413-243-1033 or www.ucc-lee.org.


Dec. 12-13

North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Information: Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.

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Hooray for Vermont's Sanders and his battle against credit card companies.
How Much is Heating Oil this Week?
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Clarksburg Crime Watch Signs



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Obituaries

Paul Sandler, 64
Robert J. Heideman, 73
Carol V. Vallieres, 75
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Sports

Williams College Men's Basketball Season Outlook
2009 MIAA Girls Soccer - State Division 2

Final: Wahconah vs Cardinal Spellman
Date / Time: 11/21/2009; 3:30pm
Location: Foley Stadium, Worcester
MCLA Picked Last in Men's Preseason Coaches Poll

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Tips for Making the Most of Winter Travel

12:00AM / Monday, November 06, 2006

Photo Courtesy of ARA
If being cooped up inside for days or weeks on end is giving you the urge to travel this winter, you’re not alone. A change of scenery can be just the cure for cabin fever – whether you travel across the country or just to the next town over.

But unpredictable weather can present some challenges when traveling at this time of year, so plan ahead and be flexible:

* If you’re driving, allow extra time to get to your destination in case snow or ice slow you down.

* When you hit the road during the winter, make sure your car is in top-notch shape, and pack emergency supplies just in case. Blankets, emergency flares and snacks are good to have on hand.

* You can run into delays at the airport as well. If possible, call ahead to confirm that your flight is leaving on time.

* If you need to be at your destination at a certain time, consider booking an earlier flight than you might normally choose. That way, if your plane is delayed by weather, you’ll have a cushion.

* With airlines cutting back on amenities, packing snacks is a good idea for plane trips, especially if you’re stuck at the airport or on the runway due to weather.

Once at your destination, you’ll want a hotel that is welcoming, comfortable and relaxing. And because nothing is more relaxing than a good night’s sleep, choose the hotel that prides itself on being “quiet.” AmericInn hotels are serious about giving guests a quiet night, and use a unique system called AmericInn SoundGuard construction which reduces sounds and vibrations by using masonry block with sound-deadening foam and thick drywall between every room and floors made of pre-cast hollow core concrete.

Since your outdoor activities may be limited, choose a hotel that has a pool so you can unwind and dream about warmer days ahead. If you’re traveling with kids, a pool is a must. Many AmericInns properties also have a fitness area, game room and sauna. The hotels are constructed to minimize noise intrusion from outside as well as from public spaces within the building, including separating the pool and recreation areas from the residential portion of the hotel. That means guests won’t be kept awake by traffic in the street or people in the hallway. It also means that parents don’t have to continually remind kids to “keep it down.”

AmericInn offers a complimentary hot breakfast, to help your winter getaway travel budget go further. With over 200 hotels in 23 states throughout the United States, chances are there’s an AmericInn hotel near your holiday destination. For more information, visit www.americinn.com/ara.

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