North Adams Lions Holding Membership Info Session

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Lions Club is hosting a free membership information session on Wednesday, April 29, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Bounti Fare in Adams.
 
The informal gathering is open to anyone curious about getting involved in local service in the North Adams area.
 
Founded on the motto "We Serve," Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization, with more than 1.4 million members serving communities across the globe. The North Adams chapter has upheld that tradition locally for nearly 90 years.
 
"We want people to see firsthand what Lions is all about," said Kate Gigliotti, president of the North Adams Lions Club. "You don’t need a big-time commitment to make a real difference — just a few hours a month can go a long way in our community. We’d love for our neighbors from Williamstown and North Adams to come, ask questions, and find out if Lions is a good fit for them."
 
Attendees at the April 29 session will have the opportunity to:
  • Meet current club members and hear about local projects
  • Learn how the club connects to Lions Clubs International's worldwide network
  • Discover how club projects support vision, seniors, youth, and community needs
  • Understand what membership involves, including time commitment, dues, and flexibility
  • Explore the personal benefits of membership: service, leadership, and friendship
Light refreshments will be provided. There is no obligation to join, the event is simply an opportunity to learn, connect, and explore how you might contribute to the North Adams community. RSVP to NorthAdamsLionsClub@gmail.com.
 
 
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Veteran Spotlight: Army Reserve Sgt. Bill 'Spaceman' Lee

By Wayne SoaresSpecial to iBerkshires
FALMOUTH, Mass. — Bill Lee served his country in the Army Reserve from 1970 to 1976 during the Vietnam War. 
 
The "Spaceman" is the last Boston Red Sox player to miss time for active duty. 
 
William Francis Lee III, grew up in Burbank, Calif., and was born into a history of former semipro and professional baseball players. His grandfather William was an infielder in the Pacific Coast League and his aunt Annabelle Lee was an All-American Girls Professional Baseball player. 
 
"She taught me how to pitch," he said.
 
His father, also William, served in the Army as a sergeant during World War II and saw major action at the Battle of Okinawa as a radio communications soldier.
 
"My dad was tough, old school. My first big endorsement when I was playing was with a Honda dealership in Boston," Lee said. "I went to see my dad to get his thoughts and he says, 'If you come back with a rice-burning car, I'll run you through with the bayonet I took off a dead soldier.'"
 
Lee attended the University of Southern California and was part of the 1968 Trojan team that won the College World Series. He was drafted in the 22nd round by the Red Sox in the '68 draft. 
 
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