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 Tammy Daniels iBerkshires Staff 04:12AM / Thursday, September 03, 2009
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Who would have thought three years ago that Main Street would became an annual race course — for beds?
The somewhat bizarre and extremely entertaining Fall Foliage Charity Bed Race is the brainchild of Brian and Janeen Flagg, who were looking for a way to thank Northern Berkshire Healthcare for the good care given to Brian's parents in their failing years.
This year, the Bed Race is taking a prominent position in kicking off the city's annual Fall Foliage Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26. That means it's fast turning into a Fall Foliage tradition alongside the Children's Parade, art show and Phantom Leaf Hunt.
"We have a lot more people interested earlier this year, which is really neat," said Janeen Flagg, Bed Race co-chairman. "We actually had people from out of town calling. Right now, we have eight or nine (teams) seriously interested and a couple from the hospital."
She's encouraging teams to sign up early and get started on making beds; if they wait to the last minute, they'll have to haul one of the 300-pound wheeled hospital beds (with a teammate sitting on it) donated for use by North Adams Regional Hospital.
"Those will be limited. We need a bed count for those that think they're not going to have time to whip one together," said Flagg.
The race itself is made up of heats of two teams at a time, run until only one is left standing. It's not just about being fast with a bed. A runner not only has switch places halfway down the run with the "bed sitter," they have to exchange bedclothes as well.
The clothing change has tripped up even the fastest runners. Flagg suggested a little research and practice before race day.
"We can't help you make your bed but we can certainly point you in the right direction," said Flagg, who suggested Freecycle.org or the Goodwill for parts and bedding.
The North Adams Goodwill was extremely helpful last year for entrants looking to jazz up beds and costumes, she said.
Because it's not all about running. Teams are encouraged to dress up themselves and their conveyance for fun. In the past, there've been fairies, bed bugs, nurses, wacky racers, etc. To encourage more outlandish gear, organizers last year decided to offer two prizes for creativity as well as for the top three spots.
The prizes are baskets of goods and free coupons donated by local businesses. The idea is to create foot traffic into contributing shops and promote local businesses, said Flagg.
"Our whole idea is to create this great community atmosphere to bring people together and if everyone pitches in, we can make this the most fun thing to do every year."
Organizers are also looking for some local talent who might serenade the crowd during halftime as has Flagg's daughter, singer Lita Williams.
such a great time. cant believe no one ever thought of this before.we look forward to this each year now. the best idea 4 community building ive ever seen!
from: looking forward 2 it
on: 09-04-2009
This event is sooo much fun. We have watched two years in a row and will be there again this year...
from: ReadyToRace
on: 09-03-2009
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Who would have thought three years ago that Main Street would became an annual race course — for beds?