Dalton CRA To Hold Community Coat Giveaway

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DALTON, Mass. — The Community Recreation Association's (CRA) Rotary Interact Group will hold the 12th Annual Community Coat Giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6, from 9 am to 2 pm to benefit neighbors in need. 
 
The Giveaway will be located at Mill + Main, A CRA Property, 444 Main Street in Dalton. Coats will be free of charge and a donation is not necessary to receive a coat. Masks and social distancing will be required.
 
Collection boxes are located at the CRA, DYC, Dalton Town Hall, St. Agnes Academy, Kelly's Package Store, LP Adams, and Hinsdale Trading Post to gather new or gently warn coats, jackets, hats, gloves, and mittens.
 
For more information, please contact the CRA at 684-0260 or visit daltoncra.org
 
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Dalton CRA May Day Races Return May 5

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DALTON, Mass.  — The 47th annual Community Recreation Association May Day Races will be held Sunday, May 5, at Nessacus Middle School, with major sponsorship by Greylock Federal Credit Union.
 
Races include 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer, the Obstacles & Popsicles kids’ races for ages 8 and under, and a 1-mile Splatter Sprint for ages 8 and up, all with chip timing by Berkshire Running Center, along with an untimed fun walk.
 
The 5K road/trail race, 10K road race and fun walk begin at 9 a.m. The Obstacles & Popsicles races begin at 10 a.m., with the Splatter Sprint immediately following.
 
The first 100 runners to register (combined 5K/10K) will receive a long-sleeve wicking T-shirt. Every participant in the Obstacles & Popsicles kids’ races will receive a ribbon and freeze pop at the finish line. All proceeds benefit nonprofit CRA and Dalton Youth Center programs.
 
For more information or to register, visit www.daltoncra.org or contact the CRA at 413-684-0260. Online registration is also available at berkshirerunningcenter.com.
 
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