During #StartWithHelloWeek, we hope you meet someone new! Use your own personalized “Hello Style!”
Loneliness and depression can cause students to pull away and, in serious situations, even hurt themselves or others. #StartWithHelloWeek teaches students to be more inclusive and connected. Be part of the culture change! www.sandyhookpromise.org/our-programs/start-with-hello
Upcoming programming from the North Adams Public Library.
For #StartWithHelloWeek, I promise to say “Hello” to someone new each day.
Our district is participating in #StartWithHelloWeek to empower students to end social isolation.
For more information: https://www.napsk12.org/article/835501
Upcoming American Red Cross lifeguard training and certification opportunity.
Mobile Food Bank
Friday, 9/16,
10-11 am
Brien Center parking lot (American Legion Drive)
All are welcome! Free grocery and produce items are provided by the Food Bank of Western MA.
Important update: The Food Bank will be closed on 10/7 for staff training/work to prepare for their move to the new facility. There is no mobile on 10/7. Our only mobile in October will be on 10/21. Food & Meal Site listing for Berkshire County can be found here: https://5il.co/1i20q
Next week, NAPS is celebrating #StartWithHelloWeek to build a culture of inclusivity and empathy!
For details: https://www.napsk12.org/article/835501
Central Berkshire Regional School in partnership with, and funded by the Berkshire County Suicide Coalition are excited to announce that we will be hosting guest speaker:
Kevin Hines
September 26, 2022
7:00-8:00
WAHCONAH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
Presentation is appropriate for students middle school age and up and their families as well as community members. Please join us for this inspirational event.
For further information contact Lisa Herland, LICSW, Interventionist for Social Emotional and Behavioral Health at lherland@cbrsd.org.
Food and Meal Site Listing for Berkshire County
https://5il.co/1hxgv
Upcoming programming by the North Adams Public Library.
nbCC Youth Afterschool Programming
Fall 2022 - Berkshire Horse Works After School Programs
nbCC will be hosting Operation 250 for a free community event on Monday, August 29th.
This event is targeted to community members who interact with youth (in any way) and youth, ages 14 and up.
Operation 250 will be facilitating an event at Greylock WORKS to help our community learn more about how to keep ourselves and the youth we love safe online. Youth are also encouraged to attend and participate in this discussion. For details, see flyer.
Fall programming from the Berkshire Family YMCA - Northern Berkshire Branch
Upcoming programming from nbCC
There have been reports of people receiving scam text messages that their P-EBT benefits have been blocked. The message directs them to call a number where they are asked to provide their P-EBT card number. This message is NOT from DTA! DTA only send messages from 382-674. Reminder--never provide your personal information or EBT/P-EBT number to unidentified callers over the phone.
Your school-aged child may be eligible for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act. See flyer for details.
The North Adams Public Library is a designated cooling center. All are welcome to escape the heat in the air conditioned building during hours of operation, with bottled water provided by the NA Fire Department.
Mon, Tues, Thurs 10am-5pm
Wed 10am-8pm
Fri, Sat 10am-1pm
North Adams Mobile Food Bank
July 15th from 10-11 am
Brien Center parking lot
All are welcome! Free grocery and produce items are provided by the Food Bank of Western MA.
Link to local food pantries and meal sites: https://5il.co/1e69i
