North Adams EZine: Dec. 1-7

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North Adams EZine

Dec. 1, 2009

For city information: www.northadams-ma.gov

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Doctor of Arts?

New works by local artists are on display at North Adams Regional Hospital as part of the hospital’s Community Art Project.  The public is invited to an artists’ reception on Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 7 in the surgical services waiting area on the first floor, just off the lobby. Project is curated by Sharon Carson. Refreshments will be provided. Information: 413-664-5142.


 

Anchor Man

WNYT Anchor Dan Bazile will speak at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 3 in Room 218 of Murdock Hall. Free and open to the public. Information: 413-662-5203.



Light the Tree

Better not pout, we're telling you why! The city kicks off the holiday season with the annual tree lighting on Thursday, Dec. 3. The downtown will also be abuzz with gallery exhibitions and friendly merchants.


 

Grey Images

The North Adams Public Library at 74 Church St. presents an exhibit by photographer Ian Grey, beginning Thursday, Dec. 3, from 5 to 7. For information, call 413-662-3133.



Walking Down Main

"Marcus is walking" is being performed at the Main Street Stage at 57 Main St.



Chuckle Up

Everyone can use a laugh, especially when it's free. Opposable Thumbs host Open Mic Comedy Night at the Alley, 23 Eagle St. on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 8:30. No cover; call 413-662-2223 for information.


 

Warm Conversation


Take Charge, a local group committed to making homes more energy efficient, and the NBCC host a discussion with residents, public officials and college professors on Friday, Dec. 4, from 10 to noon at First Baptist Church on Eagle Street. All are welcome.


 

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner

First Friday Dinner will be held at First Baptist Church on Dec. 4 from 5 to 7, serving stuffed chicken breast with the trimmings. Tickets are $8 adults, $4 children to benefit Camp Ashmere. Call 413-663-3780 or Lois at 413-662-2099 for more information.


 

Artists Return

The Berkshire Artist Colony gallery at 46 Eagle St. has reopened for the holidays. Hours are Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 20 from noon to 5 p.m. and this Thursday, Dec. 3, from 6 to 9 p.m.



Holiday Readings

Western Gateway Heritage State Park Visitors' Museum will celebrate the season with a series of dramatic illustrated readings of holiday classics, beginning with Charles Dickens' "Goblins who stole a Sexton" on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 4. Free and open to the public; 413-663.6312 for more information.



Heavenly Horns

The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts hosts a performance of God's Trombones on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 4 at the Church Street Center.


 

Knitting Around

The Knitting and Crochet Circle continues at the city library weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays. Call 662.3133 for information.


 

Contemporary Holiday

Check out the holiday activities at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.

 

 

Submissions to the North Adams EZine must be received by 4 p.m. Monday to be considered for inclusion in that week’s issue and are subject to edit. EZine is published by the city'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. Office is located at 6 West Main St. For information or to submit events, 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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