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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Panel To Focus On Health Care Access For Immigrants
01:49PM / Wednesday, May 13, 2009
PITTSFIELD, Mass. - The Cross Cultural Action Network (CCAN) will feature a panel discussion on new and emerging trends in health care access for immigrants and other minority populations in the Berkshires.
The event will be Thursday, May 21 from noon to 2 PM at the First Baptist Church, 88 South Street, Pittsfield. Representatives from Advocacy for Access, the Brien Center, Community Health Programs, Ecu-Health Care, SHINE program and Volunteers in Medicine will be on hand to provide updates on their services and exchange ideas for collaborative solutions to help minority populations gain better access to health care in the Berkshires.
The immigrant population, in particular, has seen rapid growth in the region but access to health care has become increasingly difficult because of the current economic recession and the lack of national immigration reform. Other minority groups are also confronted with the challenge of finding affordable healthcare options, especially with a job loss.
The public is welcome to attend. As always, there will be opportunities for networking among the agencies that provide services to multicultural populations throughout the County. Light refreshments will be provided.
Attendees are asked to enter the church through the side entrance near the Pittsfield Cooperative Bank. To avoid construction, park on Center Street or south of Housatonic Street.
The event is sponsored by the Berkshire Immigrant Center, Adult Learning Center, Adult Literacy Committee of Berkshire County, BRIDGE, and South Berkshire Educational Collaborative with special assistance from the First Baptist Church and Manos Unidas.
