Northern Berkshire Lacrosse Club Seeks Players

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CHESHIRE, Mass. -- The Northern Berkshire Hurricane Youth Lacrosse program will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 18, at 6 p.m. at Hoosac Valley Middle and High School for any prospective players.
 
The program welcomes players in third through eighth grade, both girls and boys. Kids are welcome from not only the Adams/Cheshire/Savoy region, but North Adams, Clarksburg, Florida, and Stamford, Vt.
 
There are three divisions within the program: 3rd & 4th grade, 5th & 6th grade, and 7th & 8th grade. The league allows players the flexibility to participate in both lacrosse and baseball or softball.
 
The season begins the beginning of April and lasts until mid June; they participate in weekend tournaments throughout the spring into the beginning of the summer.
 
You can register to play online at NBhurricanelax.weebly.com. You also can find more information on the website about practice, games, and tournaments.
 
If you are interested in learning more about the up and coming sport of Lacrosse you can also visit uslacrosse.org where it lays out the rules and objectives of the sport.
 
For any further information regarding the Northern Berkshire Hurricane Youth Lacrosse program you can contact board members Molly Meczywor at mmeczywor@napsk12.org of Jen Waterman at jen@watermanexcavating.com.
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Adams Free Library Pastel Painting Workshops

ADAMS, Mass. — Award-winning pastel artist Gregory Maichack will present three separate pastel painting workshops for adults and teens 16+, to be hosted by the Adams Free Library. 
 
Wednesday, April 24 The Sunflower; Wednesday, May 8 Jimson Weed; and Thursday, May 23 Calla Turned Away from 10:00 a.m. to noon.  
 
Registration is required for each event.  Library events are free and open to the public.
 
These programs are funded by a Festivals and Projects grant of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
 
This workshop is designed for participants of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Attendees will create a personalized, original pastel painting based on Georgia O’Keefe’s beautiful pastel renditions of The Sunflower, Jimson Weed and Calla Turned Away. All materials will be supplied. Seating may fill quickly, so please call 413-743-8345 to register for these free classes.
 
Maichack is an award-winning portraitist and painter working primarily in pastels living in the Berkshires. He has taught as a member of the faculty of the Museum School in Springfield, as well as at Greenfield and Holyoke Community College, Westfield State, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
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