Berkshire School of Etiquette to Begin New Six-Week Children's Series April 7

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LENOX, Mass. — The Berkshire School of Etiquette will host a six-week Children’s Dining Etiquette & Social Skills Program for boys and girls in grades one through five beginning April 7 and running through May 19.

Class will run consecutive Tuesdays — April 7, 14, 28, May 5, 12 and 19 — from 4 to 5 p.m. There will be no classes during the April school break.  

The six-week course will focus on teaching children social skills, communication and listening techniques and dining etiquette. Lessons are hands-on and engaging with instruction in how to make proper introductions, the power of eye contact and a smile, listening techniques, remembering names, conversation for table talk, manners, dining American vs. Continental, holding utensils and passing properly, telephone etiquette, expressing appreciation and self-presentation. A five-course fine dining experience is included at Berkshire County venue. Past establishments include The Red Lion Inn and The Wheatleigh.  

For information on fees and how to register visit berkshireschoolofetiquette.com or call Diane Massey at 845-325-2247.  



The Berkshire School of Etiquette was founded in 2014 by Diane Massey, a certified Corporate, Business and Children’s Etiquette educator. In small class settings, the school offers workshops and lessons for children, preschool through post secondary, focusing on modern etiquette awareness, social skills, and dining etiquette.  Custom adult workshops along with needs-based seminars for the corporate and business setting offer training modules in self-presentation, effective networking, dining etiquette for business, professional attire for men and women and creating an impactful correspondence wardrobe.


 

 


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Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System to Begin

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city of Pittsfield's Department of Public Utilities announces that phase 1 of the flushing of the city's water system will begin Monday, April 22.
 
Water mains throughout the city will be flushed, through hydrants, over the upcoming weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday each week, except holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
 
  • The upcoming flushing for April 22 to May 3 is expected to affect the following areas:
  • Starting at the town line on Dalton Avenue working west through Coltsville including lower Crane Avenue, Meadowview neighborhood, following Cheshire Road north.
  • Hubbard Avenue and Downing Parkway.
  • Starting at the town line on East Street working west through the McIntosh and Parkside neighborhoods.
  • Elm Street neighborhoods west to the intersection of East Street.
  • Starting at the town line on Williams Street, working west including Mountain Drive,
  • Ann Drive, East New Lenox Road, and Holmes Road neighborhoods.
Although flushing may cause localized discolored water and reduced service pressure conditions in and around the immediate area of flushing, appropriate measures will be taken to ensure that proper levels of treatment and disinfections are maintained in the system at all times. If residents experience discolored water, they should let the water run for a short period to clear it prior to use.
 
If discolored water or low-pressure conditions persist, please contact the Water Department at (413) 499-9339.
 
Flushing is an important operating procedure that contributes significantly to the maintenance of the water quality in the water distribution system. 
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