MASS MoCA
New Kidspace Exhibition
Defining Moments
Shaun Leonardo & Bruno Miguel
On view beginning June
Opening Reception on Sunday, June 26 from 10 am - 1 pm
Free for all
Planet Fitness is offering a free summer pass for youth 14-19 years old. For more information visit:
https://www.planetfitness.com/summerpass/registration
North Adams Mobile Food Bank
Friday, 6/17, from 10-11 am
Brien Center parking lot
All are welcome and there are no eligibility requirements. The Food Bank of Western MA provides an assortment of produce and grocery items to share out with the community.
Northern Berkshire EMS is offering a Safety Camp from July 18th-22nd from 9am-noon at St. Elizabeth's Parish Center. Space is limited to 30 children entering first, second and third grade in the fall of 2022 in Northern Berkshire County and Stamford and Readsboro, VT.
Cost is $25 per child. No transportation is provided. Days will include safety lessons, games, crafts, visits from First Responders, a t-shirt, and a snack.
Registration is open until July 1, 2022. Once applications are in, they will be reviewed for eligibility and campers will be notified of their acceptance on July 5. If you are interested, please print the application, fill it out and email to lrichardson@northadamsambulance.com, fax to 413-664-4051, or drop off at 10 Harris St., North Adams, 8am-4pm, Monday -Friday.
For more information: NBEMS Safety Camp 2022
NBEMS Safety Camp application: https://5il.co/1cd27
Berkshire County CanCode
Who: High school students and educators
When: Wednesday, June 29th from 10 AM - 12 PM
Where: Berkshire Innovation Center (45 Woodlawn Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201)
Cost: Free
For Event Details:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berkshires-summer-code-kick-off-tickets-324132106857
MassHire Berkshire Career Center
Manufacturing Job Fair
1:30 – 3 pm
Open to the public.
See flyers for details.
The Massachusetts Food System Collaborative has put together a webpage with a wealth of resources to help spread the word about HIP, SNAP and other programs that can support food security.
https://mafoodsystem.org/projects/sub-projects/healthy-incentives-program-resources/
DCR Ashuwillticook
Rail Trail Roll-Along
Saturday, June 11
Cathedral of the Beloved North has partnered with CHP to host a mobile vaccine clinic on 6/7/22 from 1-3 pm in the parking lot near All Saints Church (behind the bus stop on Main Street).
COVID Vaccines are available to those 5yrs+. First boosters available to those 5yrs+ and second boosters are now available to those 50yrs+ or severely immunocompromised.
Appointments can be made by calling (413) 528-0457. Walk-ins are also welcome. It is recommended that people bring their vaccine card to update. Please remember to wear a shirt that allows the vaccination team to access your upper arm easily.
North Adams Mobile Food Bank
Friday, June 3rd
10:00 -11:00 am
Brien Center parking lot
This is a reminder that Thursday, June 2nd, is a half-day for all K-12 students. Drury students will be dismissed at 11:00 and Elementary School students will be dismissed at 11:30. There will be no PreK. Thank you.
This is a reminder that Thursday, June 2nd, is a half-day for all K-12 students. Drury students will be dismissed at 11:00 and Elementary School students will be dismissed at 11:30. There will be no morning or afternoon PreK. Thank you.
Festival Latino of the Berkshires
Saturday, September 24, 2022 - 12 Noon-6:00PM
Main St., Great Barrington, MA
Town Hall & Saint James Place
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Folkloric Ballets, Ethnic Food, Music,
Crafts, “Spanish Practice”.
Non-Alcoholic Family Event.
9:PM - Festival Latino Gala Party
Eastover Estate & Retreat
Tally-HO Building
430 East St. Lenox MA
T:413-243-3961, 413-717-0791 & 413-717-1096 | www.festivallatino.org
NAMI Berkshire County will be running a NAMI Basics program beginning Tuesday, May 24th at 6:30pm. NAMI Basics is a free, 6-week course for parents and family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional or behavioral issues.
The Northern Berkshire YMCA is hosting a Blood Drive on May 17th from 9-2:30pm. To register please call (413) 447-2597x2 or email camuso@bhs1.org.
BCAC Fuel Assistance program is accepting applications until May 13th.
Once a household is determined to be eligible for fuel assistance, the household may also be eligible for BCAC’s Heating System Repair and Replacement and Home Weatherization Assistance Programs. Eligible households may also be eligible for BCAC’s Refrigerator and Washing Machine Replacement Program, which replaces older high energy using models with new energy efficient ones. For more information, individuals can call BCAC at 413-663-3014 (for North County) Monday - Thursday between 9am to 3pm; or the 24-hour information line at 1-866-216-6200. The website is: www.bcacinc.org
The next North Adams Mobile Food Bank will be this Friday, May 6th from 10-11 in the Brien Center Parking lot (American Legion Drive). All are welcome! Free grocery and produce items are provided by the Food Bank of Western MA.
April, 2022
Berkshire Bike Path Council
You're Invited:
A ribbon cutting for the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail southern extension:
Saturday, May 7, 2022 - 10:00 a.m.
Crane Ave Trailhead - 850 Crane Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Join us to hear remarks from officials, visit with local cycling and outdoor vendors, and explore the new trail section. Refreshments available!
Join a group bike ride on May 7th to the trailhead from the following locations and times:
For experienced riders:
Park Square Pittsfield - 8:30 a.m.
North Adams Armory - 7:30 a.m.
On-Trail-only riding:
Adams Senior Center - 8:30 a.m.
Cheshire Snowplow - 9:15 a.m.
Farnum's Crossing - 9:30 a.m.
Family Ride for any age/ability:
Berkshire Mall Road Trailhead - 9:35 a.m.
For adults who work with young people
Youth Mental Health First Aid dates this summer
Youth Mental Health
Youth Mental Health First Aid - Blended
Dates:
May 26, 2022, 9:30am - 3:00pm (register by 5/19)
June 4, 2022; 9:30am - 3:00pm (Register by 5/27)
June 22, 2022; 9:30am - 3:00pm
July 21, 2022; 9:30am - 3:00pm
August 17, 2022; 9:30am - 3:00pm
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
This event is provided free of cost with grant funding from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Space is limited. Please pre-register.
For more information or to register
For more information, contact:
events@collaborative.org
Teen Writing Workshop
Wednesday, May 18th from 5-7
3 West Event space in the NorAd Mill (North Adams)
