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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April J. Volk as Vice President, Commercial Relationship Officer
Pittsfield – Legacy Banks Executive Vice President Steven Pierce has announced the appointment of April J. Volk as Vice President, Commercial Relationship Officer. Volk brings with her over 26 years of banking experience, the majority of which was spent in commercial relationship development.
In her new role, she will work to continue developing Legacy’s commercial business in their New York market. Volk comes most recently from Key Bank, where she served as vice president/commercial relationship officer since 2006. Prior to that, she served in a similar capacity with Wilber National Bank. Additionally, Volk has served as an adjunct faculty member with SUNY Delhi teaching Business Finance.
Pierce welcomed Volk to Legacy saying that her commercial banking experience and professional network will serve Legacy’s New York market well. “While we have been servicing business customers in the Capital District and beyond for the past several years, we have recently increased this presence with the expansion of our New York branch network – now with 6 offices. April’s expertise and experience along with her personalized approach to customer relationships fits perfectly with Legacy’s community banking philosophy.”
Volk holds a BS in business administration from the State University of New York. She is a member of the Allocations Committee for the United Way of Ulster County as well as a Board member of the Ulster County YWCA. Recently, she won a U.S. Small Business Administration Financial Services Champion of the Year for the New York District Office. Volk resides in Voorheesville, NY.
Legacy Banks offers personal banking, including the newly developed Smart Banking Relationship Program and Mortgage Lending, as well as Commercial Services, Insurance, Investments, Portfolio Management, and Online Services. In addition to 17 offices throughout Berkshire County, Massachusetts and eastern New York, Legacy operates a Loan Production Office in Colonie, New York. Those interested in learning more, may call Legacy at 800-292-6634 or visit www.LegacyBanks.com.
