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Here is the updated Food and Meal Site listing for Berkshire County (dated 11/13/23): https://5il.co/29ckn Additional Resources: * From the Food Bank of W. MA~ Do you need help buying groceries every month? The federal nutrition program called SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—or food stamps) is available for you. Everyone can apply for SNAP benefits–college students, seniors over 60, people with disabilities, homeless individuals, and families. Call the Food Bank’s SNAP line at 413.992.6204 and one of our Coordinators can quickly tell you if you’re eligible and help you apply for SNAP benefits over the phone. If you need help in languages other than English and Spanish, they can assist with those, too. Their services are free to all Western Massachusetts residents. *Below are the Income Guidelines for WIC. For more information~ https://www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/programs-and-services/community-wellness/wic-program/ *Below are the guidelines (English & Spanish) for BCAC's Fuel Assistance program. Families can apply through the offices or online at https://www.bcacinc.org/fuel-assistance-2/

The North Adams Public Schools Greenhouse Program announces their 2023 holiday plants and decorations that are available starting 11/27/23. Items, prices and hours are on the flyer.

The next Safe Neighborhoods event will be at Greylock Elementary on November 29th from 5-7 pm. 5-5:30 pm Dinner (pizza!) 5:30-6:30 pm Talk Saves Lives presentation by Annie Pecor and Linda Wooten, Berkshire Coaltion for Suicide Prevention For kids: basketball with SRO Mirante from 5:30-7pm Events are open to all! *Our last event in the series will be on Dec. 6th at Colegrove Elementary with a presentation by the North Adams Fire Department Fire Safety Education team.

We have mid-year openings in our PreK program! Contact us today to find out more information! familysupports@naspk12.org 413-7761458

Through funding from the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office Safe Neighborhood Grant, parents, families, children, youth and caregivers are invited to a night out. All events are free and open to all! Parents/adults/grandparents/caregivers should feel free to attend any or all events. Each event starts at 5pm with dinner. From 5:30-6:30 pm we will be offering a program for adults (see list of topics below) From 5:30-7 pm SRO Mirante will be leading a basketball tournament for children/youth, Scheduled Events 11/15, Brayton Elementary 5pm Family Style Dinner 5:30-7/7:30 NAPD & friends basketball tournament 5:30-6:30 NAPD Officer Matt Merante, Internet Safety & Cyber Crimes presentation 11/29 Greylock Elementary 5pm Family Style Dinner 5:30-7/7:30 NAPD & friends basketball tournament 5:30-6:30 Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention Talk Saves Lives Program 12/6 Colegrove Elementary 5pm Family Style Dinner 5:30-7/7:30 NAPD & friends basketball tournament 5:30-6:30 North Adams Fire Department Fire Safety Education Program

North Adams Mobile Food Bank Friday, 11/17 11am to noon All are welcome! There are no minimum eligibility requirements to participate. Please note there is limited parking at the American Legion for those folks who arrive early. Additional parking is available in the Steeples City parking lot. Volunteers will be available to assist.

The Berkshire Food Project will be hosting its annual Thanksgiving Meal. See flyer for details.

Upcoming Health Expo hosted by nbCC. See flyer for details.

Upcoming Health Expo hosted by nbCC. See flyer for details.

We had a tremendous county-wide professional development day! Our educators spent the day improving their practices and networking with others from across the region. Many thanks to all of the presenters and hosting districts!

The next North Adams Mobile Food Bank is tomorrow, 11/3, from 11 am to noon. Please note: there is limited parking at the American Legion for folks who arrive early. Additional parking is available in the Steeples City parking lot. We have volunteers available to assist with directing folks.

BCAC Fuel Assistance Folks can visit the BCAC online customer portal and submit the online application: https://toapply.org/BCAC, or call BCAC at 413-663-3104.

Nov. 15, 5-7pm Brayton Elementary School 5-5:30: Pizza 5:30 - 6:30: (parents) Internet Safety/Cyber Crimes Prevention 5:30 - 7: (students) Basketball See flyer for details.

Upcoming programming from the Family Center.

Legacy of Pearls Scholarship Opportunities Apply at www.legacyofpearls.org See flyer for details.

HRR Listening Session with the Corps of Engineers November 2 from 6pm - 8 pm Meeting agenda: https://5il.co/27yyh This important meeting for the City and for the river project is a key opportunity for us to learn about the Corps’ preliminary suggestions for modernizing our flood control system. It is also an opportunity to provide candid feedback, ask questions, and offer suggestions. Feedback from stakeholders at this meeting will be considered in the refinement of design alternatives for further study. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86711205827?pwd=YUt1TTY0VEc2b1UrdXpXelNDUXJ2QT09 By phone +13052241968 Meeting ID: 867 1120 5827 Passcode: 277231

UMass 4-H Career Exploration Series has gone to the dogs! Join them and learn how a dog goes from a puppy to helping someone live as a service dog, and what does a job doing that look like. Marissa Guidoboni from Canine Companions will be there to answer questions Wednesday, November 8, 2023 7:00 PM Eastern Time, via Zoom Geared toward middle & high school youth, open to all. Link to register: https://bit.ly/4-HCES11-8-23

We have openings in PreK! Rolling admission! Must live in the City of North Adams and be 3 or 4 to enroll. Call for information on age-group openings available at each school. To apply: contact Carrie Silva csilva@napsk12.org or (413) 776-1458

The next North Adams Mobile Food Bank will be on Friday, October 20th from 11 am- noon. All are welcome! There are no minimum eligibility requirements to participate. Parking in the American Legion parking lot is limited. Additional parking is available in the Steeples City parking lot. Volunteers will be available to assist. New volunteers are always welcome!

Barrington Stage Company Job description and how to apply pasted below Seeking Peer Mentor, 2023 The Peer Mentor is a part-time hourly position that mentors students once a week mid-October to mid-April with additional hours for tech week and the performance tour. North Adams groups meet on Thursdays from 6-8pm. Peer mentors work to support the creation and performance of an original play with their group of teen participants. Each group has one artistic mentor and two peer mentors. Reports to: Director of Education and Artistic Mentor Peer Mentor Duties and Responsibilities: Build healthy mentoring relationships with participants and act as a role-model for students through active participation in all class activities Perform with the students in the final production & lead the post-performance talk-backs Attend all trainings, meetings, sessions, rehearsals, and performances. Assist the Artistic Mentors with the facilitation of weekly PMP sessions by working with small groups, mentoring students one-on-one, and/or leading warm-ups and activities as assigned Assist in the assessment and reporting of progress of PMP students both artistically and personally Assist the students to set-up and break down the space before and after each session Assist the artistic mentor by modeling improvisational work, activities and theatre exercises. Qualifications: Some experience with acting, improvisation and/or devising Strong communication skills Strong interest in youth development, arts education or youth mentorship Applicants should be at least 18 yrs old, with minimum high school diploma or equivalent. To apply https://barringtonstageco.bamboohr.com/careers/34 Required Application Materials: Cover letter that communicates how your educational and artistic background aligns with the mission of PMP Resume with relevant experience highlighting theatrical training, education in the fields of youth development, social work, psychology or related field. Three references with contact information who can speak to your past experience particularly your background in the arts or education. PLAYWRIGHT MENTORING PROJECT: PMP is a six-month, out-of-school activity that uses theatre as a catalyst to help young people ages 12-19 learn valuable life skills that can aid them in developing positive self-images. Groups meet once a week from October-April in Pittsfield or North Adams. Experienced mentors guide each group to develop and perform an original play based on stories and experiences from their lives. This is a place to be authentic in a safe and confidential environment. PMP creates a brave and welcoming space where young people can share important ideas and generate exciting theatre that will be performed for their peers. No prior theatre experience is required- there are no auditions. For more information, visit www.bsceducation.org/pmp BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented groups to apply. About BSC: Barrington Stage Company (BSC) is a not-for-profit professional theatre company with a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to find fresh, bold ways of bringing new audiences into the theatre, especially young people. The mission of BSC’s education department is to awaken the minds, imaginations, and creative power of children, teenagers and young adults by providing opportunities for them to experience the joy of live theatre as performers, writers, technicians and audience members. On February 24, 2015, BSC received the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Commonwealth Award – Creative Youth Development for its range of quality programs that introduce children and adolescents to the power and joy of live theatre. In 2007, BSC was awarded the Coming Up Taller Award from the President’s Committee on the Arts & Humanities, the nation’s highest honor for after-school programs in the arts and humanities.