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High School Football
Hoosac Valley beats Drury in Saturday action. More photos on Monday
Thursday, Nov. 06

Boys' Soccer: State Vocational Championship Game
McCann Tech 3, Keefe Tech 2

Girls' Soccer: State Vocational Championship Game
Blackstone Valley 8, McCann Tech 0
Fall Basketball Clinics

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Milla Jovovich vs. alien abduction in "The Fourth Kind." What more do you need to know?


'Michael Jackson's This Is It': But It Is Always There
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Daily Digest


This is Jake
He's been lost in Pittsfield for weeks but frequently sited. He was last seen heading toward the fire station on Peck's Road. He's tired, dirty and needs seizure medication. He's chipped. If you see him, call Julie at 413-537-5616, the vet 24/7 at 413-499-2820 or animal control at 413-448-9700.
How Much is Heating Oil this Week?
It's breaking $2.50 but still cheaper than gas.
Thanks to Gabriella Bond for sharing her memories of the Quincy Street house torn down last week.
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Barrett Reflects on Accomplishments with Capital News 9
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Obituaries

Milton E. Pharr, 75
Alice R. Filiault, 87
Lucille Burt, 92
Ellen E. McCarthy, 98
More obituaries
Mary M. Hanlon, 82
George F. Sarrouf, 73

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Bazaars

Nov. 14

Berkshire Community Church, Richmond
10-4; Crafters, bake sale. Contact Evelyn Goggia at 413-445-5747

Lanesborough Elementary School annual Fall Craft Fair from 10 to 4. Free admission, huge variety of arts and crafts, raffles, food and more. Proceeds go to sixth-grade trip to Cape Cod.

Vendors can contact Deb at 413-738-5349 or debhutton@aol.com or Lori at 413-499-0065 or lorittod@yahoo.com to secure a spot.

Dec. 12-13

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

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Greylock Announces New Challenge Grant for Berkshire Opera

03:30PM / Friday, August 15, 2008

Photo courtesy of Nick Atlas
For over 70 years, Greylock Federal Credit Union has been an important staple in our region. In recent years, Greylock has become a truly indispensable friend to the arts community and a crucial part of the continuing cultural expansion in Pittsfield. Now, we are thrilled to announce an expanded collaboration between Greylock and Berkshire Opera Company, built around our shared commitment to youth outreach and arts education.

In addition to a contribution to the company's annual fund, Greylock has made an additional contribution in the amount of $1,000 to the health and well-being of the Berkshire Opera, in support of its new education and community outreach initiatives. In doing so, Greylock calls on other corporations and individuals to make the same commitment, and pledge additional support for the company in the same manner.

Greylock Credit Union has also made arrangements for the purchase of 25 seats to the opening night of Le nozze di Figaro, to be provided to music teachers and students from around Berkshire County. This initiative is perfectly in keeping with the spirit of educational outreach behind Berkshire Opera's sponsorship of the Behind the Velvet Curtain, the children's opera workshop presented this week by Berkshire Music School, and the Family Opera Festival to follow this weekend. All of these efforts showcase Berkshire Opera's desire to cultivate future generations of opera lovers, and its unwavering commitment to musical education.

Likewise, with its new BOLD (Berkshire Opera Leadership Development) initiative, Berkshire Opera is reaching out to young working professionals from all walks of life, in an attempt to create a social networking group that will help develop the current and future leadership of the local arts community.

To celebrate this partnership, John Bissell of Greylock's marketing department will join us on stage for the opening night of Le nozze di Figaro, which begins its 5 performance run at the Colonial Theatre Friday, August 15, at 8pm, to say a few words about the exciting developments between our two institutions.

Of Greylock's generous support, Bissell says, "Of all the community investments we make at Greylock Federal, the most important ones are commitments to families, youth and education. We are pleased to see many cultural organizations making a serious commitment to opening their doors to Berkshire County families of all economic backgrounds. That's why we agreed to make a challenge grant to the Berkshire Opera for its scholarship program, so that students from every neighborhood can have an opportunity to expand their perspective, and experience world-class performances right here in their own hometown. You never know; the next star of the Berkshire Opera - or the Met - or both -could see her first performance right here on this stage!
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