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RegionObama TransitionDaily DigestMeetings
The Drury High School Council meets Tuesday, Jan 13, at 6:30 in the conference room. Agenda items include AYP, school grant, laptop initiative and PowerSchool updates. |
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.
We have reports that the roads are very slippery to take care in the evening commute. |
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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Blacksmiths will participate in the Age of Iron Weekend - August 05, 2008
Opportunity to get the whole family involved in the art of blacksmithing
PITTSFIELD – Blacksmiths from all over the Northeast will participate in the Age of Iron Weekend at Hancock Shaker Village on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17, 2008, and you can too. The two-day family event features demonstrations of blacksmithing and metal work. Forges and workshops will also be set up on the grounds throughout the historic Village with demonstrations, activities for the whole family, and opportunities for visitors to try their hand at being the Village “smithy”.
Blacksmiths, representing Berkshire, Connecticut, Capital District and New England Blacksmith Guilds, will showcase their art and artisanship with both historical and contemporary demonstrations. Ironwork craftsmanship dating from the 17th to the 21st century, Japanese hardware, tool making, engraving, and Viking and Shaker forging are just a few of the techniques and styles that will be showcased. Beautiful hand-wrought items from the participating blacksmiths will also be available for purchase. Participants who make custom iron work for the home will be available to discuss specific commissions. Many exhibitors will be dressed in period costume as they demonstrate using tools and equipment of the same time period.
Hancock Shaker Village ironwork will be highlighted with a special scavenger hunt for children, and interpretive talks and walks pointing out Shaker metal work throughout the Village. Hancock Shaker Village’s blacksmith shop, which is staffed by skilled volunteer blacksmiths, will be open for tours and demonstrations.
“Blacksmithing is an integral part of the Shaker history, especially here at Hancock Shaker Village. It is a wonderful opportunity to host these very talented blacksmiths from our region who come to share their art and crafts with visitors to the Village. This is an excellent educational experience for the whole family,” commented Ellen Spear, president and CEO of Hancock Shaker Village.
The Age of Iron Weekend is co-sponsored by the Berkshire Blacksmiths Association.
Admission to the Village includes this great family event. Hancock Shaker Village members and children 12 and under are admitted free of charge. Admission for adults is $15.00 and youth visitors aged 13 – 17 are $7.50. The Village is open daily from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
About Hancock Shaker Village
Hancock Shaker Village, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is situated on 1,200 acres of farm, field and woodland. The fully restored Village includes 20 buildings, 22,000 examples of Shaker furniture, crafts, tools and clothes, as well as heritage farm animals and spectacular gardens. Tours, craft and cooking demonstrations, lectures, and a variety of activities for children and families appropriate to every season are available, as well as a Cafe and Museum Store. Open year-round. Hancock Shaker Village is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is supported in part by grants from The Massachusetts Cultural Council and Institute of Museum and Library Services. For more information, call (800) 817-1137 or go to www.hancockshakervillage.org. |
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