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 Leadership Program Now Accepting Applications for Class of 2009
10:17AM / Friday, February 27, 2009
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Applications are now being accepted for the 2009 Berkshire Leadership Program (BLP). Now in its twelfth year, the BLP seeks, prepares, involves and sustains leaders from diverse backgrounds who are committed and competent to address community challenges and improve the quality of life in the Berkshires. More than 300 community-minded individuals have graduated from the program since its inception in 1997.
The BLP kicks off with a two-day retreat, facilitated by professionals, which includes training in all aspects of leadership, problem-solving techniques and networking. The retreat is followed by nine weekly four-hour evening sessions on specific topic areas, such as government, energy, economic development, tourism and the creative economy, education, healthcare, and leadership.
“The Berkshire Leadership Program has been designed to empower professionals with the skills and knowledge to make them better equipped to address community challenges in the Berkshires,” commented Michael Supranowicz, President & CEO of the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce and graduate of the BLP Class of 2000. He added, “Last year, we included a new economic development bus tour, guided by area experts, which took BLP participants to all corners of the county. The bus tour really enabled the group to see firsthand how the topics covered within the program relate back to creating prosperity and building leadership.”
Each year up to 30 candidates are selected to participate in the program. Selection is based on a written application and written references. The cost to participate is $595 and includes all meals and overnight accommodations at Jiminy Peak during the retreat. Limited financial assistance is available.
Applications are available online at www.berkshirechamber.com and must be received by June 1, 2009. For further information, please contact Christina Barrett, program coordinator, at (413) 499-4000, extension 15, or by e-mail at cbarrett@berkshirechamber.com. Information may also be obtained at www.berkshirechamber.com/blp.
