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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VNA schedules seasonal flu vaccine clinics in North Berkshire
10:44AM / Thursday, September 24, 2009
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - The Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Northern Berkshire has scheduled five seasonal flu vaccination clinics in September and October. Additional clinics will be scheduled as vaccine arrives.
“Seasonal” flu vaccine helps to protect individuals against three identified strains of flu. The vaccine for H1N1, or “swine flu,” is expected to be available in mid-October.
The seasonal flu clinics are open to individuals age 18 and older. There is no charge for the vaccination but donations will be accepted to offset the cost of the clinic.
Clinics will be held at:
* Clarksburg Senior Center, Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. – noon.
* Harper Center in Williamstown, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
* Adams Council on Aging, Friday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m. – noon.
* Ashland Street Apartments (North Adams), Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. – noon.
An annual seasonal flu shot is recommended for anyone over the age of 65 or who has a chronic illness, and for those who wish to reduce the risk of contracting the flu this winter.
Although much attention has focused on H1N1, it is just as important to be vaccinated against seasonal flu, which is responsible for thousands of deaths each year.
For more information one may call the VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire at (413) 664-4536, or visit www.nbhealth.org.
