MCLA to Feature Sgt. Justin Biasin as Artist of the Month

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA Sergeant Justin Biasin will be MCLA-Pittsfield's featured Artist of the Month, with work on display at the College's Pittsfield location at 66 Allen Street.
 
Biasin's work will be exhibited for the entire month, and an opening artist reception will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, during the city's First Fridays Artswalk. 
 
Biasin, a photographer, will show new work he has created over the past year.
 
According to a press release, Biasin's work offers a glimpse of modern-day life contrasted with the expansive serenity of the Berkshire County landscape. 
 
In his free hours, Biasin spends his time out on the lakes of the Berkshires fishing. His other favorite hobby is photography Biasin's photographs have been featured several times in the Berkshire Eagle's "pic of the pics" section.  
 
Biasin is also a student in the MCLA Degree Completion Program, designed for adult learners seeking an accelerated, non-traditional pathway to completing bachelor's degrees. 
 
Classes are offered in the evening, one night per week and online, to help students meet work and family demands. Degree Completion courses meet at MCLA Pittsfield, 66 Allen Street. 

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Pittsfield Hosting Housing Resource Fair

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee is sponsoring their third Housing Resource Fair. 
 
The fair will take place at Zion Lutheran Church at 74 First Street, on Thursday, May 9 between 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The fair will offer a variety of resources and assistance to those in the community who are seeking help with accessing stable and secure housing.
 
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from local housing organizations and agencies, learn about affordable housing options, and receive information on resources for rental assistance. 
 
Participating agencies include Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority, Berkshire Housing, the Chistian Center, Elder Services, Pittsfield Housing Authority, Second Street Second Chances and ServiceNet.
 
Kim Borden, Chairperson of the city's Homeless Advisory Committee, says that the Committee is committed to holding these events regularly, based on the success of the previous Housing Resource Fairs. 
 
"The purpose of the fair is to bring together community organizations and the residents they serve to create meaningful community connections and provide support for those in need," Kim Borden, chairperson of the city's Homeless Advisory Committee.
 
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