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What's PlayingBazaarsNov. 21
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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12th anniversary of the bank's Community Dividend Program11:09AM / Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Williamstown - Williamstown Savings Bank customers will help celebrate the 12th anniversary of the bank's Community Dividend Program (CDP) by casting votes to allocate funds to Northern Berkshire non-profit organizations beginning on October 1, according to an announcement by Stephen Crowe, President.
Since 1996, Williamstown Savings Bank has committed to donating at least 10 percent of its annual after-tax income to community non-profit organizations through the Community Dividend Program, and has allocated more than $1.2 million. Williamstown Savings was the first bank in Massachusetts to establish such a guaranteed giving program.
The bank's officers and directors distribute 80% of the program's funds to charitable programs, capital development projects and other community events. In 2007, that included major donations to Northern Berkshire Healthcare, Hoosic River Watershed Association, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Williamstown Film Festival, Williamstown Community Chest, Williamstown Holiday Walk, the Clark Art Institute and the Fund for Williamstown.
The remaining 20% of CDP funds is allocated through customer voting. Each fall, customers are given an opportunity to cast a vote for the non-profit organization of their choice from a ballot that is mailed to homes and businesses, and distributed in the bank's lobby. In addition, customers can vote online through the bank's website (www.williamstownsavings.com). This year, votes will be accepted from Wednesday, October 1, through Tuesday, November 4 (Election Day).
In 2007, a record turnout of over 1,600 customers cast votes. Each customer vote represents a direct allocation to the organization selected. In 2008, bank customers will allocate more than $15,000 to local non-profits.
"This is a great opportunity for our customers to support their favorite community programs," Crowe said. "In this election, every vote really counts. There are 68 organizations on this year's ballot, which is our highest participation to date, and we hope all of our customers will take the opportunity to vote for the one they feel most deserves our support."
Crowe noted that results of the customer voting would be announced in November. |
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