The City of North Adams and nbCC are sponsoring an Easter Festival on April 1st from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please follow this link for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/924920458558156?ref=newsfeed
If you or a loved one are struggling with mental health or substance use, you have options. Visit mass.gov/BHRoadmap to learn about Massachusetts' newest behavioral health services.
Fourth graders at Colegrove Park Elementary School recently completed a residency experience with Tamarack Hollow Drumming, and shared their learnings in West African and Caribbean drumming and dancing with their peers last Friday! In addition to learning the context and history of the dances and songs they performed, students explore how music can communicate various messages and practice actively and critically listening to peers.
Upcoming FREE family event at MASS MoCA this weekend from 11-1pm! Artist Bruno Miguel, currently on view in the Kidspace gallery, will be discussing his work. There will be free coffee and Lickety Split treats. Please feel free to share and post.
https://massmoca.org/event/talk-create-bruno-miguel/
Drury's performance of Matilda is less than 2 weeks away! Who's coming to see it?!
FREE program – UMass Ext. 4-H Career Exploration Series
Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 7-8 PM (EDT) via Zoom
The presenters are two veterinarians with the USDA. Have you ever heard of Avian Flu or Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)? Imagine being a veterinarian, able to help take care of animals not just locally but nationally! Nicole Giguere & Kim Haling get to do just that.
Join 4-H and get to ask the questions you have about being in that career.
Open to all youth, geared toward middle & high school aged youth.
To register: https://bit.ly/CES4-12-23
Summer science programming at Williams College.
Information about how to access behavioral health services in Massachusetts.
Check out this upcoming programming in our community!
The North Adams Public Library is celebrating National Poetry Month in April! See flyer for details.
BCAC Community Conversation of Poverty being held on 3/31 at Williams College from 9:30-2:30 pm. The event is free with lunch provided. Please RSVP to the North County Office at (413) 663-3014 if you plan to attend. BCAC has also launched a community needs survey to get feedback to inform their program planning for the next three years. Responses will help BCAC to design or modify programs to better meet needs in the community. The information provided will be confidential. To take the survey, please go to the link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T6K8G9N or use the QR code on the flyer.
nbCC Youth Lead Forum. See flyer for details.
Information from the Food Bank of Western Mass.
Congratulations! Colegrove Park Elementary exceeded their school-wide percent progress goal of 53% for February! Great work!
Calling all volunteers!
North Adams Public Schools is looking for a variety of volunteers!
For details visit: www.napsk12.org/volunteersignup
Upcoming camp opportunity hosted at Sheep Hill during April vacation. See flyer for details.
MCLA Sam Gomez Race
See flyer for details.
Upcoming programming from the Family Center
North Adams Mobile Food Bank
March 3rd and 17th
10-11 am
Brien Center Parking Lot, American Legion Drive
All are welcome!
The extra pandemic-related SNAP benefits will be ending this month. Additional information can be found in the flyers shared.
Updated Food Pantry & Meal Site listing for Berkshire County: https://5il.co/1q2pt
Check out Chop Chop's spring magazine!
Inside you'll find family-friendly recipes, food tips, and more!
https://5il.co/1q0xm