North Adams Lions Holding Membership Info Session

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Lions Club is hosting a free membership information session on Wednesday, April 29, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Bounti Fare in Adams.
 
The informal gathering is open to anyone curious about getting involved in local service in the North Adams area.
 
Founded on the motto "We Serve," Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization, with more than 1.4 million members serving communities across the globe. The North Adams chapter has upheld that tradition locally for nearly 90 years.
 
"We want people to see firsthand what Lions is all about," said Kate Gigliotti, president of the North Adams Lions Club. "You don’t need a big-time commitment to make a real difference — just a few hours a month can go a long way in our community. We’d love for our neighbors from Williamstown and North Adams to come, ask questions, and find out if Lions is a good fit for them."
 
Attendees at the April 29 session will have the opportunity to:
  • Meet current club members and hear about local projects
  • Learn how the club connects to Lions Clubs International's worldwide network
  • Discover how club projects support vision, seniors, youth, and community needs
  • Understand what membership involves, including time commitment, dues, and flexibility
  • Explore the personal benefits of membership: service, leadership, and friendship
Light refreshments will be provided. There is no obligation to join, the event is simply an opportunity to learn, connect, and explore how you might contribute to the North Adams community. RSVP to NorthAdamsLionsClub@gmail.com.
 
 
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SteepleCats Swept at Home

By Ben McDonoughFor iBerkshires.com Sports
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The North Adams SteepleCats matched the North Shore Navigators through the opening three innings Sunday evening, but a four-run fourth inning proved to be the difference as the Navigators earned a 6-2 victory and a double-header sweep at Joe Wolfe Field.
 
North Shore won Game One of the double-header, 4-2, following a shutout win over the 'Cats on Saturday night.
 
In Sunday's nightcap, North Adams received a strong start from Garrett Gates and solid relief work throughout the evening, but the SteepleCats were unable to overcome North Shore’s decisive offensive outburst in the middle innings.
 
Gates set the tone from the outset, retiring the Navigators in order in the first inning on a pair of groundouts and a pop out. The right-hander continued to keep North Shore off the scoreboard over the next two frames, working efficiently while allowing his defense to make plays behind him.
 
The SteepleCats had opportunities to strike first.
 
Jake Butler drew a walk in the opening inning before Sebastian Rhoades reached base and advanced into scoring position with a stolen base. North Adams again threatened in the second when Colsen Loughren lined a one-out double, but North Shore starter John Milewski worked out of trouble to keep the game scoreless.
 
Neither team found much offensive rhythm through the first three innings as both pitching staffs controlled the pace. Gates retired the side in order in the third, while the SteepleCats continued searching for the timely hit that could break the deadlock.
 
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