Chang-Chavkin Scholar Program Awards BArT Student

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ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School has announced rising senior Molly Weeks as a Chang-Chavkin Scholar. 

Named after Arnie Chavkin and Laura Chang, the founders and funders, the program helps first-generation college-bound students attend college and succeed. The Chang-Chavkin Scholars Program is currently in its third year. 

Weeks is one of six scholars this year, narrowed down from 50 candidates across seven Berkshire County schools. Newly eligible to the program this year, Weeks is the first BArT student to receive this prestigious opportunity. 

The program's mission is to "support rural, high achieving, first-generation students with the funding and resources needed to graduate from a four year college that meets their potential." 

As a Chang-Chavkin scholar, Weeks will receive financial scholarships valued up to $15,000 annually all years of her college experience, as well as supplemental collegiate counseling, and wrap-around support while in college to help ensure graduation.


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Senior Golf Series Returns in September

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Berkshire County Fall Senior Golf series returns in September with events on five consecutive Wednesdays starting Sept. 18.
 
It is the 22nd year of the series, which is a fund-raiser for junior golf in the county, and it is open to players aged 50 and up.
 
The series will feature two divisions for each event based on the combined ages of the playing partners.
 
Golfers play from the white tees (or equivalent) with participants 70 and over or who have a handicap of more than 9 able to play from the forward tees.
 
Gross and net prices will be available in each division.
 
The cost is $55 per event and includes a round of golf, food and prizes. Carts are available for an additional fee.
 
Golfers should call the pro shop at the course for that week's event no sooner than two weeks before the event to register.
 
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