North Adams Mobile Food Bank
Friday, December 2nd
10-11am
Brien Center parking lot
All are welcome! There are no eligibility requirements to participate.
NORTH ADAMS EMERGENCY SERVICES TOY DRIVE
They will be at Walmart on November 26, 2022 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
They are accepting new, unwrapped toys for children ages 0-10
All toy distributed locally
Donations will be accepted until December 7th
Toy drop off locations:
North Adams Police Station
North Adams Fire Station
Northern Berkshire Ambulance Station
Village Pizza
Bright Ideas Brewery
NORAD Mill
Bfair
Dr. Maselli’s Office
Dr. Messenger’s Office
North Adams Movie Plex
Stamford School
Information on the current winter programs. Every program is expecting to see an increase in the numbers served this year. See individual flyers for details.
The updated Food and Meal Site listing for Berkshire County dated 11/17/22 can be found here: https://5il.co/1l4iy
Also, see image for a list of community sites hosting a Thanksgiving meal this week for folks looking for options in their community.
The North Adams Public Schools Greenhouse program is holding an all-day open house on Wednesday November 30th, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm. See flyer for other details.
Upcoming programming from the Family Center.
Upcoming programing from the Family Center.
Upcoming programing from the Family Center.
The DPH is offering $75 gift cards to Northern Berkshire residents when you they receive a COVID vaccine. Cards will be distributed at the Brayton School clinic. See flyer for details.
An updated list of food pantries and meal sites in Berkshire County can be found here: https://5il.co/1khtj
The North Adams Public Schools Greenhouse Program will begin taking orders for their holiday plants and decorations on Monday, November 14th. See flyer for details, hours and pricing!
There are two 4-H positions open in Massachusetts. See the link below for details.
https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/516447/4h-extension-educator-iii-western-ma-umass-extension-two-positions
2022 North Adams Emergency Services Annual Toy Drive
Walmart, Curran Hwy - November 26, 2022, 10:00am-3:00pm
Northern Berkshire United Way has partnered with BCAC, the Rotary Clubs of North Adams and Williamstown, and Child Care of the Berkshires in a program called Operation Warm. Here is a photo of them presenting Colegrove with coats for our students.
Positive Behavior Solutions
When: Wednesday November 30, 2022
Time: 5:00-7:00PM
Where: Virtual
Register at the link below:
https://forms.gle/hQxfxUEjjvZJMj9SA
Who: Parents, Caregivers, Early Childhood providers
Presented by Dr. David Kieval, PsyD, BCBA
For more information contact:
Jenn Faulconer, CFCE Coordinator
413-441-0974 or jfaulconer@berkhs.org
Upcoming programming from the Family Center.
The BCAC Warm Clothing Boutique is now open. The boutique is located at 85 Main Street (second floor), across from the BCAC offices. This year parents & caregivers will have the opportunity to visit and pick out coats, hats, boots and warm winter gear for their families. If parents/families are interested, please complete and submit the Elf Warm Clothing application (below) to the North County office.
As a reminder, BCAC is taking fuel assistance applications for this heating season. More information is available at https://berkshirecap.wp.iescentral.com/fuel-assistance/ or by calling the North County BCAC Office at (413) 664-3014.
Link to Elf Application: https://5il.co/1k8ik
Link to Elf Application (Spanish): https://5il.co/1k8ij
North Adams Emergency Services Toy Drive
C OMMU N IT Y
B L O O D D R I V E
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 2022
11AM - 5PM
DRURY HIGH SCHOOL
CONTACT BMC BLOODMOBILE TO SIGN UP:
413-447-2597 EXT 2 | CAMUSO@BHS1.ORG
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