North Adams Ezine: Nov. 18-25, 2009

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North Adams EZine

Nov. 18, 2009



The annual North Adams tree lighting is set for Thursday, Dec. 3, at 5:30 at Monument Square. 


Tree Lighting

The approximately half-hour ceremony beginning at Thursday, Dec. 3, at 5:30 will feature the lighting of the Christmas trees at Monument Square and next to City Hall, followed by the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Drury High School band, directed by Christopher Caproni, will perform; vocalist  Diane Maynard will sing seasonal carols. Goody bags will be given to the first 500 children accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact the North Adams Office of Tourism at 413-664-6180 or tourism@northadams-ma.gov.


Going Hungry

Students and faculty from three sociology classes at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts host a Hunger Banquet fundraiser and food drive Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 in Room 218 of Murdock Hall on campus. Contact professor Sumi Colligan at 413-662-5472 or

s.colligan@mcla.edu for more information.



Animalia

MCLA Presents! features performance artist C. Ryder Cooley's "Animalia" at the Church Street Center on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 7:30 p.m. Information: 413-662-5204.


 

Kick the Habit

Reach for Community Health will promote the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 19, to encourage smokers to kick the habit. Information: 413-664-5567.


 

Stop for a Bite  

The Drury Drama Team, under the direction of Dr. Len Radin, will present "Dracula" at 7 p.m on Nov. 19, 20 and 21 at Drury High School. Admission $5 for students, $9 for adults.



Little Work 

The Eclipse Mill Gallery at 243 Union St. will present "Holiday Small Works" from Nov. 20 through Dec. 20. Curated by glass artist Isabella Raven, the exhibition opens with a reception on Nov. 20 at 6 p.m.



Choir Concert 

First Congregational Church will host a concert featuring the Bay Path College Choirs on Friday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. The concert, directed by Scott Bailey, will feature Advent and Christmas music that will be presented by the choirs at a choral festival in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic during the week of Thanksgiving. Information: 413-663-9940 or fstcngna@verizon.net.

 

 

MoCA Market

Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art presents the Mass MoCA Marketplace of locally produced goods in the Hardware gift shop on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21 and 22. Information: 413-662-2111.


 

Get Rhythm

The North Adams Public Library hosts "Rhythm, Roots, Blues and Poetry" with singer Robin O'Herin on Monday, Nov. 23, at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to sign up, call Kim DiLego or Kirsten Rose at 413-662-3133.




Submissions to the North Adams EZine must be received by Monday afternoon at 4 to be considered for inclusion in that week’s issue and are subject to edit. EZine is published by the Mayor's Office of Tourism. All types of artistic, cultural, historical or recreational events happening in the greater North Adams area will be considered for publication. Mayor’s Office of Tourism, 6 West Main St., North Adams; 413-664-6180, fax 413-664.2727 or tourism@northadams-ma.gov.

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Companion Corner Grey Boy at No Paws Left Behind

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — There's a cat No Paws Left Behind still waiting for his forever home.

iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home. He was previously highlighted but he now has new information.

Grey Boy is 10 years old and is a gray and white domestic shorthair and was previously highlighted on Companion Corner.

The shelter's Executive Director Noelle Howland introduced us to him and his long journey to be ready for adoption.

"He's been here a couple months. He was a transfer from a rescue in Bennington. They were out of space, so we had taken him in with a few other cats. So he's been here a couple months. He came in with what we believed was a respiratory infection," she said. "So it took us a little bit to get him ready, and then he also needed a dental. So he has nice, clean teeth. He had some teeth removed, and then he has to go back in and have one more dental. So he'll be all ready to go."

It was previously thought that he has feline herpes but he was recently diagnosed with a palette fracture because of how bad his dental disease was, which is what is causing his sneezing. He can now go home with cats, a cat-savvy dog and children.

"He has had two dentals since being with us. Due to the palate fracture he will be sneezy for the rest of his life, not contagious sneezing, but that doesn’t stop him from living a perfectly happy life. He should be on wet food with chunks due to this and since he has had many teeth removed," Howland said.

Grey Boy loves to play with toys and enjoy treats. He would also love to have a window to lounge or bird-watch in.

"He is not afraid of anything. He's very curious, so I'm sure he'd love if you have windows for him to look out of. He still plays, even though he's 10 it does not stop him. So any home would be a good fit for him."

Now that he is ready to be adopted, he is excited. When you walk into the room with him he will rub up against your leg introducing himself and asking to be pet.

"Usually, I would say, when you're walking, he'll bonk into you so he might catch you off guard a little bit. He constantly is rubbing against you," Howland said. "He really, I would say he's lazy when you want him to be, and he's active when you want him to be. He'll play with toys. He's usually lounging away. And then when he comes out he'll play. He loves it. So, very friendly, easy going cat."

He is now perfectly healthy with his dentals all done and veterinary care up to date and is ready to find his forever family.

"I would say the friendliest, easiest cat you could have. He's just, he's just gonna be a little sneezy sometimes, but that doesn't stop him from doing anything," she said.

Grey Boy's adoption fee is sponsored by Rooted in Balance Counseling LLC.

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