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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Downing Announces State Funds For Mount Greylock Capital Project
03:20PM / Wednesday, February 18, 2009
BOSTON, Mass. - State Senator Benjamin B. Downing (D-Pittsfield) announced today that the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is awarding $3,940 in matching funds for the rehabilitation and upgrade of the Wilbur Clearing, an Appalachian Trail back country overnight site located on the Mount Greylock State Reservation.
“The highest point in Massachusetts, Mount Greylock offers stunning views and challenging terrain to hikers and nature enthusiasts alike,” said Downing. “We are lucky to have such natural beauty in our own back yard. DCR’s Partnerships Matching Funds Program helps to preserve our natural environment for generations to come.”
DCR announced a total of $755,226 in matching funds for improvement and enhancement projects in state parks and other facilities across the Commonwealth. The money, allocated through DCR’s Partnerships Matching Funds Program, will support 21 new projects. An additional $800,000 will be reallocated to 15 existing projects that were not able to be completed last year. This program is funded through DCR’s five-year capital budget.
The Partnerships Matching Funds Program accepts applications from Friends groups and other park advocacy groups, civic and community organizations, institutions, businesses, and individuals with an interest in improving the Commonwealth’s natural, cultural, and recreational resources. DCR considers applications that will provide a match of non-state funds for capital projects in state parks. DCR assigns a project manager to each approved project; the manager will oversee implementation of the project in close consultation with the partners making the contributions.
For more information on the Partnerships Matching Funds program, and to receive an application for Fiscal Year 2010, call 617-626-4917, or send an e-mail to ethel.stafford@state.ma.us. Information and applications also are available at www.mass.gov/dcr.
