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Upcoming programming from 4H. See flyer for details.

Upcoming programming at MASS MoCA Little Amal: Musical Mystical Tour All are invited as we welcome Little Amal to North Adams. Amal – whose name means “hope” in Arabic – is an internationally celebrated 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl. She has been welcomed by more than 250 uniquely created artistic events across the globe since 2021. Sunday, Sept 10th 1 pm: Art making in Courtyard A 3pm: Walk with Amal - Musical Mystical Tour Free Event! https://massmoca.org/event/little-amal/ Marika Maijala's Artist Talk and Demo Thursday, Sept 28th Marika is a children's book illustrator and author and is giving an artist talk about her new book, Rosie Runs, along with a demo of a print she is creating with Gary Lichtenstein Editions. This is also a free event geared towards families.z https://massmoca.org/event/marika-maijala/

nbCC Community Brainstorming Forum Friday, September 8th 10am at Terra Nova Church (85 Main Street, North Adams) All are welcome!

Dress for Success event hosted by the Berkshire District Attorney's Office. See flyer for details.

The McCann Cross Country team is holding a fundraiser event on Saturday, 9/16. It is a Walk/Run for Maui Fire Relief. 5k trail run and 1 mile walk at Whitney's Farm. All registration monies will go to a Maui non-profit to aid in fire relief.

To improve the health of everyone in Massachusetts, we need to center the voices of people and communities who have been long denied an equal chance at health. The Community Health Equity Survey is an opportunity for residents to share their experiences and priorities to help shape the future of our health. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health will use survey results to improve our programs, make decisions about funding and resources, and support policies to improve health inequities. We will also share the results of the survey with partners across Massachusetts to support the important work they are doing to improve health in their communities. The survey will be open from July 31, 2023 through early Fall 2023. Anyone aged 14 and older can take the survey. It takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete and is available in 11 languages: Arabic, Cape Verdean Creole, Chinese (simplified), Chinese traditional, English, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. The survey will also be available in ASL later this summer. Taking the survey is easy! Just click on this link to get started: www.mass.gov/healthsurvey For more information about the Community Health Equity Initiative and the survey, please visit our website: www.mass.gov/CHEI

Upcoming programming from the Family Center. See flyers for details.

Our faculty are kicking the year off with project-based learning training hosted by PBLWorks! A new year is just around the corner and we are ready with some innovative approaches to keep students engaged.

We had fun volunteering at the Back-Packed for Success event hosted by the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition. We're looking forward to seeing our students at the end of the month!

North Adams Mobile Food Bank Friday, 8/18 10-11 am Brien Center Parking Lot Everyone is welcome! There are no eligibility requirements to participate. Note: There will be no North Adams Mobile Food Bank on 9/1. The next distribution will be on 9/15 at a NEW time 11-12pm.

North Berkshire Adult Education is pleased to announce an open house at their NEW location - The North Adams Armory, 206 Ashland St., North Adams. Wednesday, August 30th 5:00 - 7:30 pm Learn more about their FREE classes and services. See flyer for details!

The annual book sale, hosted by the Friends of the North Adams Public Library, is back! See flyer for details.

We're still glowing after our visit with the Secretary of Education, Patrick Tutwiler! What an honor to host his visit. We couldn't be more proud of our summer program students and staff. And a special shout out to CHfARM and their incredible student presentations. We all learned a lot from their curiosity and discoveries.

It's that time of year again! Don't forget to register for Back-Packed for Success! See flyer for details.

Registration is OPEN for the annual Back-packed for Success event! Each child will receive a free backpack to fill with school supplies and books. You can register at this link: https://bit.ly/nbcc_back-packed or call the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (nbCC) at 413-663-7588. Register: Monday, July 24 through Friday, August 4. Sign up soon!

The University of Massachusetts Amherst 4-H Youth Development Program will be offering a day of leadership, learning, and fun for Massachusetts teens, aged 14-18. Teens from across the Commonwealth are invited to spend time on Saturday, August 19, 2023, delving into leadership, communication, decision-making, and getting along with others. This very hands-on day will be from 10 AM – 3 PM at the Berkshire County 4-H Fairgrounds in Pittsfield. All workshops will be led by UMass Extension 4-H Educators. The cost of the program is $50 per participant. Limited scholarship funds are available. The fee will include a T-shirt, lunch, snacks, a certificate, and a one-year 4-H membership.

This message is for 21st Century Summer Camp families who live on Brooklyn Street. As a result of the recent storm, the City of North Adams has closed Brooklyn Street. Due to this unforeseen event, the summer camp school bus will not be able to access Brooklyn Street. Students can get picked up/dropped off by bus at the corner of Brooklyn and Houghton Street or you can make alternative arrangements for your child. For more information, please visit: https://www.napsk12.org/page/bus-routes. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Adult ESOL Summer Conversation Classes All languages, All levels welcome When: Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00am - 12:30pm July 18 - Aug 23 Where: David & Joyce Milne Public Library 1095 Main Street Williamstown, MA 01267 413-458-5369 Free! Class Enrollment Open! Call (413) 412-1118 or email apecor@napsk12.org today!

We're seeking feedback from all North Adams community members! Please complete this survey for our upcoming school building project! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2QCR97J More information can be found here: https://www.napsk12.org/article/1165027

North Adams Mobile Food Pantry Friday, 7/7 10-11 am Brien Center (American Legion Drive) FREE Produce and grocery items are provided by the Food Bank of Western MA. All are welcome! There are no eligibility requirements to participate. WIC will be handing out the WIC's Farmers Market checks to participants at the Farmer's Market in North Adams on Saturday, July 8th between 9-1. For questions and additional information please visit: https://www.mass.gov/locations/north-adams-wic-program