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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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College is offering the following workshops on its main campus on West Street this spring.
"Getting Paid to Talk" (WKS 1050) explores professional voice-acting for television, radio, audio books, and more. Students will be taught the basics and record a commercial under the direction of a producer. Voice-acting can lead to a successful and high-earning career. The class, taught by the Creative Voice Development Group, meets Monday evening, May 4, from 6:30 to 9. Cost for registration is $50.
"Creative Talent Acquisition Strategies" (WKS 1328) investigates new ways for innovative companies and human resources to recruit by turning to creative techniques to locate quality talent. The course also covers tried-and-true methods, and shows the learner how to target specific applicant types. The class, taught by Employers Association of the Northeast, meets Tuesday morning, May 12, from 8:30 to noon. Cost for registration is $125.
"ServSafe Food Safety Certification" (WKS 396) certifies participants in food safety and sanitation. This nationally-recognized course meets the specifications set by the Massachusetts Food Code. The class includes a course book, instruction, certification exam, and diploma (upon passing the exam with 75 percent). Classes, taught by Nancy Simonds-Ruderman, meet Tuesday, May 19 and May 26, from 1:30 to 5. Cost for registration is $155.
For more information, or to register, call the Office of LifeLong Learning at 413-236-2122 or 2123.
