North Adams Public Schools -

Mass MoCA's Teacher and Social Worker Appreciation Day Saturday, April 30th 10:00am-5:00pm See flyer for details.

North Adams Mobile Food Bank Friday, 4/1/22 10:00-11:00am Brien Center parking lot (American Legion Drive). Fruit, vegetables and grocery items are provided by the Food Bank of Western MA. All are welcome!

North Adams Children's Art Contest Help Kempville Flags Design a Logo See flyer for details.

Joint Concert Kids 4 Harmony (a program of 18 Degrees) and Community Intergenerational Action Orchestra Music of Corelli, Philo, Reich, Vivaldi, Wolf Monday, April 4 at 6:30 pm St. John’s Episcopal Church 35 Park St., Williamstown Admission is free. Donations will be gratefully accepted to benefit Ukrainian refugees.

Adams Community Bank is holding a virtual College Planning event on March 29th. Monday, March 28th is the last day to register.

This is a reminder that Thursday, March 24th, 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.

Positive Behavior Supports with CSO March 28th 4:00-5:30pm via ZOOM See flyer for details.

6th Annual Yard Sign Design Contest Upcoming Make a Sign Events Kindergarten to 8th grade of a SRTS partnered School, are welcome to come design a yard sign. Art supplies provided by nbCC. Locations and Times: North Adams: Monday, March 21st 3:30-5:30 at the North Adams Armory, 206 Ashland Street. Williamstown: Tuesday March 22nd 3:30-6PM at the Williamstown Police Department, 31 North Street. Adams: Wednesday, March 23rd 3:30-6PM at Adams Police Department, 4 School Street.

North Adams Mobile Food Bank March 18th 10-11 am Brien Center Parking Lot American Legion Drive All are welcome! Free produce and grocery items provided by the Food Bank of Western MA.

This is a reminder that Thursday, March 10th, 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.

nbCC March Forum (youth led) Tuesday March 8th 5:00 - 7:30 pm Terra Nova, 85 Main Street See flyer for details.

Upcoming programming from the Family Center

Updates for Berkshire Food & Meal Sites: 2/21/22 1. The First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield is once again offering its Harvest Table Breakfast on Tuesdays, 8:00 am – 9:00 am 2. From the North Adams COA: Monday 28th will be the last congregate meal served in-house at the Spitzer Center until renovations are complete. Only Meals on Wheels will continue for those already receiving them. Staff will be working from a different location during renovations. Continue to call the center at 413-662-3125 to reach the COA team. For North County folks~ The North Adams Mobile Food Bank will be held on March 4th and March 18th from 10-11 am in the Brien Center parking lot, American Legion Drive. All are welcome. There are no eligibility requirements and folks are welcome to pick up for others who are not able to attend. New volunteers are also welcome! Please be in touch if you or someone from your organization is interested. Food Pantries and Meal Sites in Berkshire County as of 2/21/22: https://5il.co/16ckf (English) https://5il.co/16ckg (Spanish)

Roots Teen Center March Open Mic Night Friday, March 18th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Roots Teen Center - CPR and First Aid Certification. FREE Registration. Saturday, March 12th - 1:00 - 6:00 pm

The US Air Force Concert Band from Virginia is giving a FREE public concert at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, 7pm on March 15. Our shows are wonderful educational opportunities for students and families.

The next Mobile Food Bank will take place on Friday, 2/18, from 10-11 at the Brien Center. All are welcome! There are no eligibility requirements and folks are able to pick up for a friend, neighbor or colleague who might not be able to attend. Grocery and produce items are provided by the Food Bank of Western MA. The Veteran Services of Northern Berkshire Food Drive will be wrapping up on 2/28. Donations can be dropped off at the North Adams City Hall or Williamstown Community Chest offices (84 Spring Street)

Greylock Elementary School celebrates the 100th day of school!

A brief description of some of the features of BCAC's Heating Fuel Assistance Program entitled "Staying Warm This Winter - BCAC Can Help." For more information, individuals can call BCAC at 413-445-4503 (for Central/South County) or 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. Don’t be left in the cold this winter. Call BCAC today.

We did it! Congratulations to ALL 3 elementary schools, whose students averaged over 50 puzzles each last week!! That means each school can be entered into JiJi's Winter Waddle! Way to go! #STMath