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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.

Hoosac River Revival October 19 Listening Session Hybrid: via Zoom or in person at City Hall this Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Feasibility Study of Flood Control System Starting in August 2023, and for the next three years, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with a City/HRR team, will conduct a Feasibility Study of the Hoosic River. The study has two primary objectives: 1) design a new flood control system that will reduce the risk of flooding in our city and, 2) wherever possible, bring back a healthy, accessible and beautiful Hoosic River. We need your input! How do you picture a safe, healthy, and accessible Hoosic? What do you like about the river today? What don’t you like? Does it make you feel happy and proud when you see the Hoosic flowing through your town? The Corps needs to know the answers to these questions & many more. We are here to listen to you! Join Our Event Thursday, October 19, 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM North Adams City Hall, 10 Main St, North Adams Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88944063585?pwd=Y3NlUXM2cDBhQUhBRU9YMHN0SWNBZz09 Meeting ID: 889 4406 3585 Passcode: 593974 One tap mobile +13126266799,,88944063585#,,,,*593974# US (Chicago) +16469313860,,88944063585#,,,,*593974# US --- Dial by your location • +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) All are welcome. No RSVP needed. Questions? Email info@hoosicriverrevival.org

MTEL Prep Courses On October 28th and 29th the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Education Department will be offering preparation workshops for those considering taking the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). The workshops are being held in an online, synchronous format. They are comprised of two sessions each day. Session 1: 9am-Noon will cover the test Communication and Literacy, and Session 2: 1pm-4pm will be for Foundations of Reading.      Passing the MTEL is a requirement for teacher licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Each class will focus on a specific test and will be taught by instructors knowledgeable in both the content/skill area and the test. The workshops are open to the community. People can register online at http://lnk.mcla.edu/mtel For more information the MCLA Education Department can be reached at 413-662-5381 or by email at med@mcla.edu.

Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market The market runs in North Adams at MCLA on Tuesday's from 11:30-2pm. The market offers a Fairshare payment system. See flyers for details

BCC is hosting a fall open house on Saturday, Oct. 21. See website for details. https://www.berkshirecc.edu/admission-and-aid/admissions-events/open-house.php

2023 Williams College Fall Swim Program - Learn to Swim Come learn to swim! Program is open for brand new swimmers or new swimmers looking to learn more. Program will meet Sunday's from 1 pm to 2pm, October 22nd thru November 5th, at Williams College. See website for details including how to sign-up: https://www.specialolympicsma.org/program/2023-williams-college-fall-swim-program-learn-to-swim

The Non-Profit Center of the Berkshires is hosting a volunteer fair. See flyer for details.

nbCC Community Forum Friday, Oct. 13 Terra Nova Church, 85 Main St. All are welcome! See flyer for details.

BCAC's Elf Warm Clothing Program applications are now open. Completed applications are due to BCAC by October 15th! See flyers for details. Note from BCAC~ If you do not receive fuel assistance or your child is not enrolled in Head Start, you will need to provide: PROOF of INCOME from the past 30 days A birth certificate for each child applying to the program. A working phone number for when we call to schedule your shopping or pickup time. BCAC will be unable to update phone numbers DURING the warm clothing program ***BCAC CANNOT process your application without this information, so please be sure to include the above information with your application. Questions can be directed to the team at the BCAC North County Office at (413) 663-3014. For families interested in applying for fuel assistance please contact the North County Office or visit https://www.bcacinc.org/fuel-assistance-2/ for more information.

Parents Against Vaping is hosting a virtual conference on October 24th. See the flyer for details and the registration link.

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

The North Adams Mobile Food Bank will be distributing FREE produce and grocery items on Friday, 10/6, from 11am to noon at the Brien Center. Please note the new time! With the new time, parking in the American Legion will be limited. There is additional parking in the Steeples City Plaza. Volunteers will be available to assist with providing directions and check-in. Thanks for your patience as they adjust their system to accommodate the time change. The Berkshire Mobile Farmers Market is making its way to North County. See flyer for details. https://5il.co/26d65

Some of our Reading Specialists and Title Coordinator recently attended the 7th Annual Conference of The Reading League in Syracuse, NY. The conference allowed them to learn from the pioneers of educational research to ensure we are utilizing the most impactful and up-to-date instruction practices to support student literacy. Thank you for bringing this valuable knowledge to our district! "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." Maya Angelou

Say No to Vaping October 26th Drury High School 5-5:30pm - Pizza in the cafeteria 5:30-7pm - Basketball in the gym with 18 Degrees and NAPD 5:30-7pm - Vaping Awareness Speaker for adults 3 on 3 Team Sign-Ups - Contact SRO Mirante at smirante@napsk12.org or 18 Degrees on West Main St. Rules: Max of 4 people on each team Need a team name Half-court/time of games will be determined by # of teams signed up For more information: contact SRO Mirante at smirante@napsk12.org

The City of North Adams is collaborating with the towns of Adams, Cheshire, Lanesborough, and Florida on a digital equity plan. Digital equity refers to the concept that all individuals and communities have fair and equal access to digital technologies--including internet, computers, mobile phones-- as well as the skills to use them. The survey is open to anyone living in Berkshire County. The information provided will outline a path for closing the digital divide. Thanks for taking a few moments to complete this important survey! https://made.civilspace.io/en/projects/ma-digital-equity/engagements/ma-sdep-public-survey/sections/1

Governor's Youth Advisory Council This council will give young people from across the Commonwealth the opportunity to advise the Healey-Driscoll Administration on innovative solutions to some of the critical issues we face today such as climate, education, mental health, gun violence, housing, and more. In order to have this council truly embody today’s youth, they are looking for balanced representation on the Council based on age, gender, ethnicity, geography, and a variety of other factors that make up the diversity of the Commonwealth. We encourage interested students to apply! Applicants must be between the ages of 16-21 years old to be eligible for this council. Please find the application and additional information at www.mass.gov/youthcouncil.