MASS MoCA
Free Day!
Saturday, January 27th
See flyer for details
Energy Efficiency for Children and Adults!
Looking for a fun activity for your kids to do on a Saturday afternoon? Want to learn more about how weatherization can benefit you and the environment as well? Williams College, in collaboration with MCLA, is hosting a two-part weatherization education event! While the kids create a fun (and useful) draft stopper, join us in a presentation about weatherization: what it is, how it can help save you money, and how you can access it. If you don't have kids but are still interested in attending the presentation, wonderful—we would love to have you! This event will take place from 2 pm-3:00 pm, Jan 20th at Milne Library. See flyer for details.
Winter Nature Explorers
February 20-23, 1-5pm
Outdoor nature adventure at Sheep Hill for ages 5-9
See flyers for details.
BERKSHIRE ROBOTICS CHALLENGE 2024
Due to popular demand, the Berkshire Innovation Center is adding an additional house team for the 2024 Berkshire Robotics Challenge. This BIC Team will practice at the new BIC Works @ MoCA in North Adams starting in January. If you are a 4th grade student interested in STEAM, robotics and coding, they would love to have you join them!
Team BIC WORKS will meet on Mondays from 3:30 - 5:30 PM at BIC Works on the First Floor of MASS MoCA building 2.
Interested in joining or coaching?
Email: ben@the-bic.org
What Mammal is That?
Sheep Hill
January 20, 1-3pm
FREE hands-on discovery program
Register for this FREE event at: https://rurallands.org/events/what-mammal-is-that/
Questions? programs@rurallands.org
On Saturday April 6, 2024, Berkshire AHEC’s Tobacco Free Community Partnership Program will be holding Berkshire Baby Bonanza 2024 at the Stationery Factory in Dalton from 11AM – 2PM. This event will be hosted by the 2024 Community Baby Shower Committee and the Berkshire AHEC Tobacco-Free Community Partnership Program.
Berkshire Baby Bonanza 2024 is focused on providing information that is geared towards those contemplating pregnancy, pregnant individuals, post-partum individuals and their partners, as well as parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers. Community Baby Showers in the past have been a great success, with many Berkshire County agencies participating and 200 - 300 people attending. See flyer for details.
North Adams Mobile Food Bank
Friday, 1/5
11am to noon
In the event the mobile is cancelled due to winter weather the Food Bank website is updated and the hotline (413)-419-0079 contains a notice of the cancellation. They would also send out information through social media and our community partners as soon as possible.
Upcoming programming from the Family Center.
Upcoming programming at the North Adams Public Library.
Colegrove's having fun during Spirit Week! They even had a special visit from JiJi and an elf!
Colegrove staff partnered with their PTG to host their annual Winter Fest last night. Here are some photos of their band and chorus students performing at the event. Thanks to everyone who participated! A good time was had by all!
North Adams Mobile Food Bank
Friday, 12/15
11am to noon
Brien Center Parking Lot (American Legion Drive).
Please note that parking is limited at the American Legion. If the lot is at capacity, please come back and see us anytime before noon. In the event of inclement weather, we will send out updates through social media. The Food Bank also has a line that people can call to check on the status of the mobiles 413-419-0079.
The community is also invited to join Berkshire Food Project for their holiday meal on Wednesday, December 20 from 11:30 – 2 at the Berkshire Food Project, 134 Main St (entrance on Summer St). They will be serving turkey, ham, plenty of sides and holiday cookies. All are welcome for a no-cost meal and holiday cheer!
2024 Western Mass Family Leadership Series
The series is for family caregivers who are interested in learning about leadership and advocacy, creating a vision, policy making, and self-care, as well as being a networking opportunity.
See flyer for details.
2024 Williams College Winter Basketball Clinic through Special Olympics MA
Basketball clinic for athletes ages 5 through 18 at Williams College. Both Traditional Athletes and Unified Partners are welcome! A traditional athlete is an individual diagnosed with an intellectual disability. A Unified Partner is an individual not diagnosed with an intellectual disability. The program will run on Sunday mornings from 11 am to 12:30 pm in the Chandler Gymnasium on the following dates: January 7th, January 14th and January 21st.
Register here: https://www.specialolympicsma.org/play-sports/find-sports-programs-near-you?*=williams
If you do not receive a confirmation email after registering, please contact Ops@SpecialOlympicsMA.org
Upcoming programming by the Family Center
Housing Resource & Rental Assistance guides from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
English: https://5il.co/2adqh
Spanish: https://5il.co/2adqg
Chinese (simplifies): https://5il.co/2adqf
College Meet and Greet with Williams College and Berkshire Community College
Saturday, December 9th, 1 – 2:30 pm
Berkshire Athenaeum
Attendees will learn what each school has to offer and how to start applying. Michael Byrns, Admission Counselor at Williams College, will provide some insight on how to write a successful college essay and how to think about the storytelling components of the college application.
No registration required. Prospective students and their families are welcome!
Email vanessa@pittsfieldlibrary.org with questions.
Make your voice heard: Family Volunteers Needed!
Join our district Family Leadership Team (FLT)
1. Offer input on district initiatives
2. Discuss topics such as home visiting, attendance processes, and communication protocols
Interested? Email familysupports@napsk12.org or call 413-412-1106.
Looking forward to you joining us!
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (dcr) is hosting an Adaptive Skating Games event on 1/4, 2/15, and 3/14 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Vietnam Veterans Skating Rink. Registration is required. See flyer for details.
Pamela Schwartz, Western MA Network to End Homelessness, shared the attached flyers below that summarize the available resources through the Emergency Assistance program for family shelter.
English: https://5il.co/29ph2
Spanish: https://5il.co/29ph3
Haitian Creole: https://5il.co/29ph4
Additional Resources
Applying for EA Shelter: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-ea-emergency-family-shelter
DESE Guidance on Supporting Homeless Students During the State of Emergency (8/24/23)
Emergency Shelter Fact Sheet & FAQ (September 2023)
MA Emergency Assistance Family Shelter Resources and Data