
Upcoming programing from the Family Center.





Upcoming programing from the Family Center.





CHP Family Services is hosting a special virtual event: The Secret Life of Autism on December 7 at 11 AM - Please see the flyer for registration information and for an updated holiday schedule for playgroups.


Information from the Attorney General's Office about energy bills.

What are you doing on Friday, December 2 from 5pm to 8pm?
We hope you'll come to the First Friday Holiday Festivities organized by the North Adams Chamber of Commerce!
Here are a few of the free family-friendly activities planned:
5pm reading of The Night Before Christmas by Mayor at The Bear & Bee Bookstore (28 Holden St)
5pm Drury High School Band plays festive tunes at Terra Nova Church (85 Main Street) followed by a march around downtown!
5pm-7pm Horse & Carriage rides by McKay Farms.
5pm-7pm Make s’mores at the fire pit at the First Congregational Church
7pm-8pm Enjoy the melodic sounds of a 12-member bell ringer group at Terra Nova Church (85 Main St)!
Many businesses are hosting their own special events too!
View full list of festivities at:
https://www.nachamber.org/events


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