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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Leadership Summit To Explore Trends Affecting Berkshires
01:00PM / Friday, February 20, 2009
DALTON, Mass. – Over 100 community, business, education leaders; students; and parents have been invited to participate in a Leadership Summit to explore the trends affecting the Berkshires. This highly experiential process will take place at on Wednesday, March 4 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the Wahconah Country Club. The purpose is to involve the community in learning more about the forces that affect government and social policy, as well as identify and capitalize on the opportunities that certain trends provide.
Summit participants will have the opportunity to discuss trends in the economy, healthcare, education, business and share perspectives on their communities. The information gleaned from the environmental scan discussions will contribute to future planning for the Central Berkshire Regional School District.
The event is hosted by the community, school and business leaders and high school students who are participating in a three month Leadership Training program sponsored by the Central Berkshire Regional School District. The Leadership Training equips participants with strategic thinking, decision-making and collaboration skills designed to help them be more competent in formal and informal leadership roles in their communities.
For more information or to register, contact the Superintendent’s office, 413-684-0320 or dkoch@cbrsd.org. Refreshments will be served from 6 – 6:30. Donations of $5 – 10 are appreciated.
