North Adams Happenings: Feb. 12-18

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February 18 - North Berkshire Artist Meet-Up: Fright Yard Edition!
The North Berkshire Artists Meet Up is a quarterly, informal series of gatherings that typically attract 60 or more people. The purpose is to hold space for artists, writers, musicians, and creative people of all disciplines from the Northern Berkshire region to expand their conversations and continue to build connections.
You definitely want to come this quarter, as the Artist Impact Coalition is making some big announcements!
What's the Artist Impact Coalition you ask? We're glad you did! https://explorenorthadams.com/item/north-adams-artist-impact-coalition/
FREE EVENT. Food and drinks available for purchase. More Information.

February 20 - Family Fun Skate Day
All events are FREE to the public. Join us downtown for some winter fun! Thursday, February 20, 11:30-1:30pm.
Vietnam Veterans Skating Rink located at 1267 South Church Street in North Adams. Free Rentals and Ice Skating. No need to register. Transportation provided upon request. Free snacks, hot chocolate and raffle. Call Stephanie Puc at (413) 663-7588 for more info. Sponsored by nbCC.
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February 20 - Uncharted Wild: Live Animal Show
Uncharted Wild: Live Animal Show - On Thursday, February 20th at 2:00 p.m., meet a variety of reptiles and learn how they live in the wild! After the show there will be time to pet, handle, and take pictures with our animal guests. This is a free, all ages event made possible by The Friends of the North Adams Public Library. 3rd Floor Community Room. Call the Youth Services Department at 413-662-3133, ext. 14 for more information.

February 25 - Free Workshops for Elders
Mary Spitzer Senior Center, 116 Ashland Street
Tuesday, February 25, 1-2PM: Financial Resources for Homeowners, Tuesday February 25, 2-3PM: Financial Resources for Renters, Tuesday March 3, 10-11AM: Advance Directives (Durable Power of Attorney and Healthcare Proxies), Registration not required. Questions? Contact Jen Dieringer, jdieringer@cla-ma.org | 413-686-9013

Wednesday 2/12

9:00 A.M. (FREE), SOCIAL, Open Hours UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, (413) 664-4612 More information.

10:00 A.M. (FREE), KIDS, Terrific Tots Playgroup The Family Center, 210 State Street, (413) 664-4821 More information.

11:30 A.M. (FREE), KIDS, Little Wonders Baby Playgroup The Family Center, 210 State Street, (413) 664-4821 More information.

5:00 P.M. (FREE), TEENS, nbCC's Teen Writing Workshop Mid-year Performance The Green, 85 Main Street, (413) 663-7588 More information.

5:30 P.M. (FREE), TALK, LOCAL COLOR: Hank Scollard TOURISTS Welcome, 915 State Road, (413) 346-4933 More information.

7:00 P.M. (FREE), MUSIC, Common Folk Presents: Tiny Deserts HiLo North Adams, 55 Union Street More information.

7:30 P.M. (FREE), POETRY, Common Folk Presents: Open Stage Poetry Common Folk, 73 Main Street More information.

8:00 P.M. (FREE), GAMES, Trivia Night! Ramunto's, 67 Main Street, (413) 398-5152 More information.

Thursday 2/13

9:00 A.M. (FREE), SOCIAL, Open Hours UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, (413) 664-4612 More information.

4:00 P.M. (FREE), TUTORING, After School Program UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, (413) 664-4612 More information.

5:30 P.M. (FREE), LECTURE, MCLA's Green Living Lecture Series: “Road Salt: The Problem, the Solution, and How to Get There,” presented by Vicky Kelly, environmental monitoring program manager at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies,” MCLA Feigenbaum Center, RM 121, 375 Church Street, 413.662-5303 More information.

5:30 P.M. (SOLD OUT), GAMES, DRAG BINGO TOURISTS Welcome, 915 State Road, (413) 346-4933 More information.

7:00 P.M. ($3-5/person), PERFORMANCE, Drury After Dark Love Shack Drury Performing Arts Center, 1130 Church Street More information.

7:00 P.M. ($5-9), FILM, American Factory MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way, 413-662-2111 More information.

7:00 P.M. ($5/members, $10/non-members), KIDS, Open Gym Night J Star Gymnastics, 69 Union Street More information.

7:30 P.M. (FREE), GAMES, Musical Bingo! Mingo's Sports Bar & Grill, 41 Roberts Drive,
(413) 346-4067 More information.

7:00 P.M. (FREE), MUSIC, Jess Renèe - In Residence HiLo North Adams, 55 Union Street More information.

Friday 2/14

Feb. 14 -17 (FREE), KIDS, Great Backyard Bird Count Submit data to Youth Services Department of the North Adams Public Library, 74 Church Street, 413-662-3133, ext. 14 More information.

10:00 A.M. (FREE), KIDS, Drop-In Playgroup The Family Center, 210 State Street, (413) 664-4821 More information.

10:00 P.M. (FREE), FORUM, Impact of Criminal Justice Reform in N. Berkshire The Green, 85 Main Street, Suite 105, (413) 663-7588. More information.

12:00 P.M. (FREE), SOCIAL, Open Hours UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, (413) 664-4612 More information.

6:00 P.M. ($1 and up), GAMES, BINGO! North Adams Elks 487 Lodge, 100 Eagle Street, (413) 664-9039 More information.

6:30 P.M. (FREE), MUSIC, Second Friday OPEN MIC The Parlor Cafe, 303 Ashland Street, (413) 398-5554 More information.

8:00 P.M. (Free), MUSIC, Luke Tobin HiLo North Adams, 55 Union Street More information.

9:00 P.M. (FREE), MUSIC, Karaoke Friday! State Street Tavern, 167 State Street, (413) 664-9152 More information.

Saturday 2/15

9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (FREE), FESTIVAL, WinterFest 2020 Downtown, multiple locations, 413-664-6180 More Information.

6:30 P.M. ($15-$18), DINNER DANCE, Sweetheart Soiree VFW Post 996 North Adams, 573 Mohawk Trail, (413) 664-9042 More information.

8:00 P.M. ($15-$18), MUSIC, Jaleel Shaw MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way, 413-662-2111 More information.

8:00 P.M. ($10), MUSIC, The Restless Age at HiLo HiLo North Adams, 55 Union Street More information.

Sunday 2/16

7:00 P.M. (Free), GAMES, MUSIC TRIVIA HiLo North Adams, 55 Union Street More information.

Monday 2/17

5:00 P.M. (FREE), WORKSHOP, Pedal N' Wrench Bike Collective Open Hours North Adams Armory, 206 Ashland Street, More information.

5:00 P.M. (FREE), LECTURE, MCLA Conflict Prevention and Resolution Lecture:Photographer and Filmmaker John Stanmeyer MCLA, Room 218 of Murdock Hall, 375 Church Street, 413.662-5303 More information.

6:00 P.M. (FREE), GAMES, Pub Trivia Bright Ideas Brewing, 111 MASS MoCA Way, (413) 346-4460 More information.

Tuesday 2/18

10:30 A.M. (FREE), KIDS, Toddler Story Time North Adams Public Library, 74 Church Street, (413) 662-3133 M ore Information

2:00 P.M. (FREE), KIDS, Berkshires Backyard Birds North Adams Public Library, 74 Church Street, (413) 662-3133 M ore Information

3:30 P.M. (FREE), KIDS, Preschool STEM Group The Family Center, 210 State Street, 413-664-4821 M ore Information

3:30 P.M. (FREE), KIDS, After-school Story Time North Adams Public Library, 74 Church Street, (413) 662-3133 M ore Information

5:00 P.M. (FREE), TEENS, nbCC's Youth Leadership Program nbCC Conference Room, 61 Main Street, (413) 663-7588 More information.

6:00 P.M. ($5-10 Suggested Donation), MUSIC, Tuesday Tunes Ian Wilkins Bright Ideas Brewing, 111 MASS MoCA Way More information.

6:30 P.M. (FREE), TUTORING, After School Program UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, (413) 664-4612 More information.

7:00 P.M. (FREE), SOCIAL, North Berkshire Artist Meet-Up: Fright Yard Edition! Freight Yard Pub, 1 Furnace Street, Building 3 More Information.

FROM OUR NEIGHBORS

Friday, February 14, 3:00 P.M. - ADAMS - Open House for Terry's Place

Friday, February 14, 6:00 P.M. - ADAMS - Valentines Day at the Bounti Fare

Friday, February 16, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. - PITTSFIELD - The Big Chill

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North Adams Council Gives Initial OK to Zoning Change

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
05:46AM / Thursday, April 25, 2024

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council wrapped up business in about 30 minutes on Tuesday, moving several ordinance changes forward.

A zoning change that would add a residential property to the commercial zone on State Road was adopted to a second reading but met with some pushback. The Planning Board recommended the change.

The vote was 5-2, with two other councilors abstaining, indicating there may be difficulty reaching a supermajority vote of six for final passage.

Centerville Sticks LLC (Tourists resort) had requested the extension of the Business 2 zone to cover 935 State Road. Centerville had purchased the large single-family home adjacent the resort in 2022.

Ben Svenson, principal of Centerville, had told a joint meeting of the Planning Board and City Council earlier this month that it was a matter of space and safety.

The resort had been growing and an office building across Route 2 was filled up.

"We've had this wonderful opportunity to grow our development company. That's meant we have more office jobs and we filled that building up," he said. "This is really about safety. Getting people across Route 2 is somewhat perilous."

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