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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VNA & Hospice of N. Berkshire to hold annual Bazaar
01:23PM / Wednesday, October 15, 2008
NORTH ADAMS - The Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Northern Berkshire will hold its second annual VNA & Hospice Bazaar on Saturday, November 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at the agency’s headquarters, 535 Curran Highway, North Adams.
Proceeds from the bazaar will benefit the VNA & Hospice Fund.
The bazaar will include a silent auction of specialty baskets and craft table; a food basket raffle, 50-50 raffle and a baked goods table, popcorn, nachos and cheese, and soda. Face painting and lollipops will be offered for children along with a children’s raffle. Also on display will be the VNA & Hospice Holiday Tree.
The VNA & Hospice provides comprehensive home health care services including skilled nursing and home health aide services; hospice services; IV therapy; pain management; physical, occupational and speech therapy; parent/child health services; and medical social work. The agency also offers community programs including regular health screenings, immunizations, health education, bereavement support, and an Alzheimer’s support group.
Hospice services include medical, physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement support. The program engages dozens of volunteers who work directly with patients and families.
