Lenox Library to Present Two-Part Series on Immigration Law Inbox

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LENOX, Mass. — Lenox Library will present Immigration 101, a two-part series exploring immigration law in the United States.

These free programs will take place at the Library, 18 Main Street, Lenox, on Tuesday, June 17 and June 24. Both sessions will begin at 5:30 p.m.

The June 17 session, An Introduction to Understanding Immigration Law, will focus on how and why people immigrate to the United States; how things got to where they are today; and how individuals can make a difference in their communities.

The June 24 session, Immigration Policy Today, will explore some of the emerging legal issues that face the country; how Congress and the courts are responding to these issues; and how the American people are reacting to the response.

The programs will be presented by Frank Johnson, an attorney who retired from the practice of Immigration Law in 2017 and relocated to the Berkshires. Johnson had been employed by the former Immigration and Naturalization Service as an immigration officer in a variety of capacities (e.g., inspector, adjudicator, criminal investigator, head of the Naturalization Program for Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and trial attorney). Several years later, he left government service to join a growing business immigration firm in Boston, from which he retired. Along the way, he taught Immigration Law at Suffolk University Law School in Boston for ten years, and participated in the national pro bono Project to End Family Detention for eight years. Johnson is a member of the Massachusetts Bar and the U.S. District Court for the District of

Massachusetts. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and actively supports its pro bono arm, the American Immigration Council. While Frank continues to do pro bono consultation work, he no longer does any client work.

More more information, visit https://lenoxlib.org or the Library's Facebook page.

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Ventfort Hall Presents: A Cozy Evening For Children

LENOX, Mass. — On Dec. 15, Ventfort Hall will host a Children's Evening Story Hour the story hour will feature books: "The Hat" by Jan Brett, "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats, and "Katy and the Big Snow" by Virginia Lee Burton.

The event, that starts at 5:30 p.m., features classic winter stories, hot cocoa, snacks, and activities. 

Attendees are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring blankets to the mansion library. Allergy-friendly food options are welcome if brought from home.

On Dec. 29, the story hour will feature these books: "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats, "The Mitten," by Jan Brett, "Polar Express," by Chris Van Allsburg, and "The Tomten," by Astrid Lingren

Ventfort Hall intern, Sarah Briggs, organized the event. Briggs is a local to Berkshire County and currently a senior at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, interning at Ventfort Hall this semester. She is an Arts Management major and Art History minor, pursuing a career in museum programming and education. 

Admission to the reading is free, but reservations are required and limited to 40 total attendees. All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian for the entirety of the evening. Reserve at https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call us at (413) 637-3206.

Ventfort Hall is decorated for the holidays. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows. The historical mansion is located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox.

 

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