SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT'S RIGHTS PRESENTATION North Adams, 6 p.m. On Monday, North Adams Public Schools, in conjunction with McCann Technical School and North Berkshire School Union will host a presentation for parents focused on the Rights and Responsibilities in Special Education. The presentation will be held in the Brayton Elementary School Library. The Special Education Rights and Responsibilities information will be presented by Noreen Donnelly, Administrator of Special Education of North Adams Public Schools. During the presentation, parents can learn about their rights regarding special education and how collaboration between family and school personnel can be enhanced. Families do not have to have a child on an Individual Education Program to find this important information helpful. There will also be information available on the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and ways that parents can participate. Parents can learn about how the PAC can be helpful to them as they support, monitor, and advocate for their child. This presentation will be informative for parents and school staff; all Special Education Parent Advisory Councils from surrounding communities are encouraged to attend. Child care will be provided. For more information, or to register for child care, please contact the LINCS Parent Center at 664-7512.
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VNA & HOSPICE OFFERS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT North Adams, 5:30 – 8 p.m. The Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Northern Berkshire, Inc. will offer a bereavement support group at the First Baptist Church in North Adams, The first group meeting is Monday, A simple supper will be provided by the church. Subsequent meetings will be held June 17, July 15 and August 19. The group is free and open to anyone in the northern Berkshire community who has experienced the loss of a family member or close friend. In a supportive and confidential setting, group members can share experiences related to the loss and learn about the grieving process. The group will be facilitated by Corinne Zinni Case, LMHC, VNA & Hospice Chaplain Dave Anderson, and Kaye Shaddock, Art Therapist. Registration is required. Please call Volunteer Coordinator and Hospice Support Clerk Cheryl Witherell at (413) 664-4536 to register.
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20TH ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZENS PROM North Adams, 5 - 8 p.m. Drury High School Is Proud To Host Their 20th Annual Senior Citizens Prom. This years event will transform Drury's Gymnasium back into the "Roarin Twenties"...dress in theme enjoying this 20th Anniversary celebration! Drury High School, 1130 Church St., North Adams (413)662-3240
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BFAIR OFFERS TRAINING North Adams, 9 a.m. until noon BFAIR (Berkshire Family And Individual Resources) is offering a training on Basic Neurology and Pharmacology. The training offered by BFAIR’s Director of Clinical Services Eric Denette, M.Ed., BCBA, provides an overview of the basic principles of neurology and psychopharmacology and how it relates to medication treatment. A review of the components of the brain, fundamentals of neurotransmission and their processes is provided. These concepts are applied to psychotropic medications with respect to various psychiatric diagnoses. Discussion is also provided in the context of adults with developmental disabilities and children as well. The cost of the training is $30 and will be held at BFAIR’s administrative office located at 771 South Church Street, North Adams. To register contact Carol Fox at 664-9382 x40. BFAIR is a non-profit organization providing full array of services for people with developmental disabilities, autism and traumatic brain injury. For more information about BFAIR’s programs and services or to make a tax deductible donation visit www.bfair.org or call 413-664-9382.
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NORTH ADAMS PUBLIC LIBRARY: TODDLER TIME (AGES 1-3) North Adams, 10:30 a.m. North Adams Public Library, Youth Services Department, 74 Church Street North Adams, 413-662-3133 ext. 14
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NORTH ADAMS PUBLIC LIBRARY: PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME (AGES 3-6) North Adams, 10:30 a.m. North Adams Public Library, Youth Services Department, 74 Church Street North Adams, 413-662-3133 ext. 14
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NORTH ADAMS PUBLIC LIBRARY: TODDLER TIME (AGES 1-3) North Adams, 10:30 a.m. North Adams Public Library, Youth Services Department, 74 Church Street North Adams, 413-662-3133 ext. 14
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NORTH ADAMS PUBLIC LIBRARY: PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME (AGES 3-6) North Adams, 10:30 a.m. North Adams Public Library, Youth Services Department, 74 Church Street North Adams, 413-662-3133 ext. 14
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| WEDNESDAY - JUNE 12, 2013 |
| NORTH ADAMS GREEN DRINKS North Adams, 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Freight Yard Pub in the Western Gateway Heritage State Park, with the presentation, "Kill All The Weeds... Are You Crazy?" by Tony Pisano and Shira Wohlberg at 6:30.
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CRYSTAL HARD HAT CANAL STREET FAMILY FAIR North Adams, Noon to 9 p.m. On Sunday, the organizers of the Canal Street Fair are hosting an outdoor family style street fair which will be open to the public. It will include music, games, raffles, a Chinese auction, food, and independent retail vendors. All proceeds collected by the organizers will go directly to the Shriners’ Hospital for Children in Springfield, MA. The Shriners’ Hospital for Children’s mission is to provide the highest quality of care to children within a compassionate, family-centered environment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, disability, national origin or ability of a patient or family to pay. Registration for vendors will be $25 for a 12ft x12ft setup area. Anything you can contribute to this worthy cause would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, need more information, or if you would like to volunteer for this event, please feel free to call Nathan at (413) 884-2008, Todd at (413) 663- 5138, or James at (413)664-7700.
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| TUESDAY - AUGUST 13, 2013 |
| THE ALTAMONT FAIR North Adams, 10:00am The Altamont Fair takes place at the Altamont Fair grounds 129 Grand Street Altamont NY, 12209. The fair runs from August 13th to the 18th. Gates open at 10:00am vendors open at 11:00am. Tickets are $15.00 and includes parking, shows, and unlimited rides. Great for all ages! Please visit altamontfair.com for questions.
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