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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Mammography Dispute The government's issued controversial new guidelines stating that women shouldn't get annual mammograms until age 50, rather than age 40.
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Berkshire County Commission On The Status Of Women Seeks New Member To Fill Vacancy
09:58AM / Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Applications are now being accepted to fill a vacancy on the Berkshire County Commission on the Status of Women (BCCSW).
The Commission, which is comprised of nine members drawn from throughout Berkshire County, exists to provide a positive and effective voice for women and girls within the county.
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, which is the BCCSW’s appointing authority, is now accepting applications for this position. The MCSW welcomes all interested and qualified women to apply and particularly encourages interest from women of color and north county residents. Applications are available on the MCSW’s website at www.mass.gov/women or may be requested by calling 617-626-6520. Questions about these opportunities should be directed to the MCSW office at 617-626-6520 or mcsw@state.ma.us.
The Berkshire County Commission on the Status of Women was legislatively created in 2004, to consist of nine commissioners who were charged with becoming expert on the status of women in Berkshire County. Specifically they inform themselves with existing data, collect data of their own, and discuss possible solutions to issues faced by women living in Berkshire County.
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) is an independent state agency whose mission is to advance women towards full equality in all areas of live. The MCSW provides a permanent, effective voice for women across Massachusetts.
