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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By Deborah Smith Commonwealth News Service 03:46PM / Tuesday, March 31, 2009
BOSTON — Spring cleaning rituals are getting under way for many in Massachusetts — but does yours include a review of what's in your medicine cabinet?
A household inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications is a good safety precaution, according to CVS pharmacist Ericka Shepard.
"It's a great time of year to clean out your medicine cabinet. Get rid of all the old medications that you have, especially if you don't know what it is or what is was used for, and especially if it's past the expiration date, because some medications can actually be dangerous at that point," she said.
Even for prescriptions kept on hand for recurring issues, Shepard says, it's smart to consult a doctor or pharmacist before using them again. A newer medication may be available, or the dosage may need to be adjusted.
"Allergy medications are great example. It's that time of year — if you've got allergies and starting to feel those symptoms, it might be a good time to revisit those allergy medications, to make sure it's still the right drug and the right choice for you."
Shepard says pharmacists are glad to answer questions about medications. Drug safety information is also available at www.partnershipforhealthcare.org.
