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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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!
