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. — Businesses across the county are being asked to turn out the lights to reduce their carbon footprint.
The challenge is posed by the Berkshire Leadership Program class of 2009 to run with 350.org's International Day of Climate Action, which seeks to raise awareness of the effects of carbon-dioxide emissions on the climate.
The Berkshire Blackout will kick off in conjunction with the day on Saturday, Oct. 24, and continue until Oct. 31.
More than 100 businesses are being asked to take part in the program to reduce their energy use for one week and, hopefully, longer.
Businesses can pledge to do simple things that are easy to remember, such as unplugging a copier when not in use, turning off lights, computers or starting a recycling program.
Each business will be asked to complete a survey beforehand discussing the steps they will be taking to become more energy efficient. At the conclusion of the program, a follow-up survey will be sent to the businesses. The Berkshire Leadership Program, a program of the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, will compile a report to determine savings and to share with other businesses.
One of the biggest hurdles affecting both businesses and residents in Berkshire County is the price of energy. Energy efficiency also plays a large role in attracting new businesses to the county. Organizers say the Berkshire Blackout will help businesses discover information that will be useful to the chamber as well as future legislative work.
