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Daily Digest
Steve Decker cleans up in front of BankNorth on Wednesday.
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More Snow
The Berkshires received several inches of snow this morning, but not enough to close schools, unlike yesterday's sleety mess. Temperatures will drop into the 20s this afternoon. A few more snow showers are expected through the weekend. |
Duff'em If You've Got'em
 North Adams Regional Hospital went smoke-free Monday — so did all its sister sites, from Sweet Brook to Northern Berkshire Family Practice to the Women's Exchange. No ashtrays, no smoking: No butts about it. |
Wanted: Eagle Eyes
MassWildlife's annual eagle count runs Dec. 31 to Jan. 14. Anyone sighting one of the regal birds in Massachusetts is asked to participate.
Send date, time, location and town of eagle sightings, number of birds, whether juvenile or adult and observer's contact information to Mass.wildlife@state.ma.us. |
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Other StuffMars Rovers Mark 5 Years
 Spirit and Opportunity have been trekking the red planet for half a decade. Spirit hit the 5-year mark on Sunday; Opportunity will on Jan. 24. |
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Winter Workshops at IS183 Art School - February 04, 2008
There is still space available in several weekend workshops for the Winter semester. These classes are designed for individuals with limited time who want to try something new or experiment with a new direction in their art.
The Painting and Drawing Department is offering “The Figure In Watercolor” with instructor Pat Hogan on March 1st and 2nd from 10AM to 4PM. Students will work from a live model in this two day workshop. Some watercolor experience is recommended.
For photographers “Digital Printmaking” on February 23rd and 24th with instructor Stan Sherer will guide students through the art of creating large scale prints from photographs which incorporate qualities of traditional etchings using art papers and techniques. Sherer’s work is on view at the Stairwell Gallery at IS183 until February 24th.
In 3D Arts, “Making Bits and Pieces Mosaics” with Marlene Marshall will run from 10AM to 3PM on March 1st and 2nd. This class will cover how to make a garden urn, birdbath, window box or garden sculpture from design to cementing and grouting.
IS183 Art School is a non-profit community art school encouraging people of all ages, means and skill levels to enrich their lives through hands-on experience in the visual arts. IS183 is located at 13 Willard Hill Road, just off Route 183 via Trask Lane. For more information on programs, to request scholarship information, to register, or to join the mailing list, please call 413-298-5252 x100, e-mail info@is183.org, or visit the school online at www.is183.org |
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