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Calling North Adams residents —  MASS MoCA offers free admission to its neighbors in North Adams on the 18th of the month, beginning February 18, and continuing through May 18. Simply bring an official ID or a utility bill with your current address and come check out your hometown museum. Everyone with a 01247 zip code is eligible.

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
6:00 AM
$5
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Try out these Co-Ed boxing classes involving boxing, strength training and agility workouts.

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
9:15 AM
$5
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Dance Fitness, high energy, high intensity intervals. Great for all fitness levels!

Haskins Center Lower Level Playroom
210 State Street
(413) 664-4821
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Free
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Open playgroup for Toddlers (ages 1 to 2.5). This drop-in group for parents and childres is a great way to introduce young children and their families to educational and social learning experiences through play.                                     

North Adams Public Library:
Preschool Story Time & Crafts
Youth Services Department, 2nd floor
74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133 ext. 14
10:30 AM
Free
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Bring your preschooler (ages 3-6) to the second floor of the public library for story time! For more information, email naplib@yahoo.com.

Let’s Dance!
SOMA (Eclipse Mill Artist Lofts, #407)
243 Union Street
(413) 626-2463
6:00 - 7:00 PM
$8-10 donation suggested

After a short warm-up we'll allow the fun, funky, enticing music move our bodies. Join us in a relaxed, judgment-free zone. Experience the joy and exhilaration that comes from dancing freely. Absolutely no experience necessary.  Lights will be dimmed and no one will be watching. Dance floor is heated! Call or email for more information.

'Let’s Talk About  Sex'
North Adams Movieplex
86 Main Street
(413)663-6300
6:30 PM
Free
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Parents and teenagers (over the age of 14) are invited to attend. The event will also include a raffle as well as food. Let’s Talk About Sex, a documentary film by James Houston, looks at how American attitudes toward adolescent sexuality impact today’s teenagers.  Local photographer, Julian Grey, will debut his latest collection of art that includes images aimed at provoking conversations about sex and sexuality. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with local teens and community leaders on what we can do in the Berkshires to ensure youth make healthy decisions about their futures.

Northern Berkshire Retirees Club
Greylock Community Club
548 State Rd
413-743-9476 
10:00 AM
 
The Northern Berkshire Retirees Club will meet at the Greylock Community Club. Dan Bosley will be the speaker at this month’s meeting about the 2015 Steeple Cats baseball team, their roster and their prospects for this season. Coffee and doughnuts will be available. Any questions call 413-743-9476 or 413-663-9263.

Genealogy Classes
North Adams Public Library
74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133 ext. 13
10:00 AM
Free
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The North Adams Public Library will once again offer genealogy classes for anyone interested in learning how to put leaves on your family tree. Alan Doyle Horbal, genealogist, will be teaching an introduction to genealogy, including, how to use the United States Census, 1790-1940, Ellis Island and other ports of entry, along with international research for Canada, Poland, Galicia, and England. Classes will be on May 7, 14, 21 and 28 in the library's third floor community room. 

Haskins Center Gym Group
Haskins Center
210 State Street
(413) 664-4821
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
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Parent, Erin Lenski will lead families in simple yoga at this week’s gym group! Gym Group at Haskins Center is for ages walking to 5 years old.

Rally For Children’s Mental Health
City Hall lawn
10 Main Street
(413) 629-1091
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Free
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Thursday, the Northern Berkshire Systems of Care Committee will be hosting a rally for Children's Mental Health Awareness on the lawn of City Hall in North Adams. We invite you to help us show support to the children and families in our community living with mental health issues. There is help, there is hope.
 

Local Authors
North Adams Public Library
74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133 ext. 13
6:30 PM
Free
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Chris Wondolowski, author of “The Hoosac Tunnel Murders” and Philomene Belair, author of “In the hearts of many,” will be in the front parlor of the North Adams Public Library. Wondolowski, a retired Drury High School teacher, Belair, former owner of the Miss Adams Diner, will talk about what and who inspired them to write and along with a short reading from their books.  A question and answer period will follow. Everyone is welcome and no registration is needed.

Forum on Teen Center
First Baptist Church
Corner of  Main & Eagle
(413) 663-7588
10 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
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The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition's monthly forum will talk about the opening of a community supported space for teens in Northern Berkshire.  Participants will get a better understanding of how nbCC's youth development model will be used in the creation of a teen center; the history and process of creating a community supported space for teens; the age and demographics that a teen center would serve; and how including teens in this process strengthens the relationship between the teens and the community. The forum will be held at the First Baptist Church in North Adams (please use the Eagle Street entrance). The organizers of the Friendship Center Food Pantry ask friends who attend the nbCC forums to please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the pantry.

Frog Lotus Yoga
189 Beaver Street, Suite #207
(413) 664-8686
4:30 - 5:45 PM & 6:00 - 7:15 PM
$5 suggested donation
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Come enjoy our beautiful studio space and connect with the kula - or local community - through yoga! These are open doors classes welcome to all levels and fitness abilities. Our regular Community Yoga Class at 4:30 will vary in response to the group; this is a fun upbeat class for everybody, every level, and every wallet! Restorative Yoga at 6:00 is for those looking for a more relaxed approach to yoga, focusing on muscle release, relaxation and full restoration.

Berkshire Mayor’s Fitness Challenge Kick-Off
North Adams YMCA
22 Brickyard Ct.
(413) 663-7588
5:30 PM
Free
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North Adams will kick off its first-ever Berkshire Mayors Fitness Challenge, at the Northern Berkshire YMCA. This year Mayor Alcombright and the city of North Adams are challenging Mayor Bianchi and the city of Pittsfield. A collaboration of people and organizations, along with the city of North Adams, came together to plan and organize this 10 week challenge and the kick-off event. The kick-off will include an inspirational speech given by Mayor Alcombright, and a health expo that will provide offerings from a holistic variety of health and wellness practitioners in our community. There will be an opportunity for physical activity as well in a whole group obstacle course, which will have stations incorporating the fitness partners joining in on the challenge. There will be a free raffle as well.

Bingo
The Elks Lodge
100 Eagle Street
(413) 664-9039
6:30 PM
18+
$ varies
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30 plus games + a $1199.00 game. Food and beverages available for purchase. The money collected goes to local charities.

Northern Berkshire YMCA
22 Brickyard Court
(413) 663-6529
6:00 - 8:00 PM
FREE
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Come check out this great way for kids to spend a Friday night! The program includes gym activities, swimming, Wii games and so much more. Erin Lee and her staff are creative and lots of fun all the while providing constant supervision throughout the evening!

Mill City Theatre in Building 4N
Western Gateway Heritage Stat Park
8:00 PM
$8 - $10
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Mill City Productions will present "A Bright New Boise" by Samuel D. Hunter. The production is directed by Kari Daly and features Deirdre Flynn Sullivan, Peter Kahrmann, Kurtis Kimball, Jenn Morgan and Joe Sabin. In "A Bright New Boise", Will, who has fled his rural hometown after a scandal at his Evangelical church, comes to the Hobby Lobby, not only for employment, but also to rekindle a relationship with Alex, his brooding teenage son, whom he gave up for adoption several years ago. Tickets can be purchased online or are available at the door.

Open Mic Fridays
The Parlor Cafe
303 Ashland Street
(413) 346-4279  
8:00 - 11:00 PM
Free
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Open mic night at the Parlor Café. Sign-ups start at 7:30 at the bar.

Live Music at Mingo’s Sports Bar & Grill! – Dan Hamilton
41 Roberts Drive
(413) 663-3761
8:00 PM
Free
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Join us at Mingo’s for live music on Friday nights!

Freight Yard Pub
3 Furnace Street
(413) 663-6547
8:00 PM
Free
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Head on over to the Freight Yard Pub for a tasty meal, beverage, and wonderful music performed by Tom Corrigan.

167 State Street
(413) 664-9151
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Free
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Boogie on over to State Street Tavern and sing some tunes! Serenade the crowd by yourself or pull a group together and give them a show they’ll never forget!

Berkshire Chamber of Commerce’s Spring into Summer Expo
Main Street, Downtown North Adams
(413) 499-4000 X126
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Free
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Bigger and better than ever, our Spring into Summer Expo will feature a farmers market, car show, restaurant tastings, and a host of businesses, large and small, exhibiting their offerings! From home improvement, interior decorating, landscaping, and financing–to education, health and wellness, and entertainment. This is going to be a celebration of all the Berkshires has to offer as we prepare for sunnier days! 
For information contact: Danielle Thomas at (413) 499-4000 X126 or email dthomas@berkshirechamber.com

Letter Carrier Food Drive
North Adams|Adams|Williamstown
(413) 664-0123
Non-perishable Food Donations (by your mailbox)
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Members of Berkshire County Letter Carriers Branch No. 286 will be collecting food in Northern Berkshire along with delivering the mail. Carriers from the post offices in Adams, North Adams in Williamstown will be collecting food for numerous food programs. 

Freedom Dace Studio, backside of Holiday Inn
40 Main Street
(413) 281-0831
7:00 AM
Donations Suggested
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A donation based yoga class that will awaken, strengthen, and invigorate the mind and body. This class is open to all. Contact Amanda Chilson: achilson@nbccoalition.org for more information or with questions. For any cancellations or changes visit Amanda Chilson on Facebook.

Writing Workshop
North Adams Public Library
74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133 ext. 13
10 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
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Millie Calesky, a well-known job coach with Berkshire Works, will be leading a workshop titled “Break Through Your Writing Obstacles,” a primer on overcoming the many road blocks faced in the creative process.  For a bio or more information on Calesky, click the link above. To register for the program, call 413-662-3133.

Children’s Mothers’ Day Crafting Class
Kit n’ Kaboodle
26 Union St.
(413) 346-4613
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Free
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Give Mom the best gift of all, a hand made beautiful Fingerprint Heart Necklace! Suitable for Children Ages 2 and Up and led by Instructor Cindy Vilayvanh. The creation time is approximately 1/2 Hour. Materials are provided at no cost (Donations are welcome to help keep Free Crafting Events) Please RSVP with the time that best suits you and how many children. We have a MAX of 8 Children per half hour MAX of 50 Children TOTAL 

8th Annual Berkshire Salon
Eclipse Mill Gallery
243 Union St.
(413) 664-4353
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Free
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Head over to eclipse mill for the opening of the Berkshire Salon, featuring the work of more than 50 regional artists. This is an eclectic, open call salon style exhibiton that always includes discoveries and provokes lively debates. It is an opportunity for established artists to show examples of their recent work as well as amateur artists to be seen in a professional setting.

Cameron Esposito
Club B-10
MASS MoCA
1040 MASS MoCA Way
(413) 662-2111
8:00 PM
$8 - $24
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On-the-rise LA-based comic Cameron Esposito — who haunts late-night TV, hosts two hilarious podcasts, and authors a column for The Onion’s AV Club — has “a stylish presence” and “a gift for plugging punchlines into personal stories” (New York Times). Come find out why Jay Leno called her “the future of comedy.” Opening set by Rhea Butcher

 

Mill City Theatre in Building 4N
Western Gateway Heritage Stat Park
8:00 PM
$8 - $10
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Mill City Productions will present "A Bright New Boise" by Samuel D. Hunter. The production is directed by Kari Daly and features Deirdre Flynn Sullivan, Peter Kahrmann, Kurtis Kimball, Jenn Morgan and Joe Sabin. In "A Bright New Boise", Will, who has fled his rural hometown after a scandal at his Evangelical church, comes to the Hobby Lobby, not only for employment, but also to rekindle a relationship with Alex, his brooding teenage son, whom he gave up for adoption several years ago. Tickets can be purchased online or are available at the door.

Freight Yard Pub
3 Furnace Street
(413) 663-6547
8:00 PM
Free
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Head on over to the Freight Yard Pub for a tasty meal, beverage, and wonderful music performed by JP Murphy Band.

HIIT FIT
69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
9:45 AM
$5
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HIIT FIT is made up of 6 rounds 1) Warm Up 2) Tone and Sculpt with resistance 3) Strength and Power with body weight 4) Burn & Shred with speed and agility training 5) Abs & Core 6) Cool down Insanity- Max interval training, all body weight total body workout, with modifications so any fitness level will be challenged.

Mill City Theatre in Building 4N
Western Gateway Heritage Stat Park
2:00 PM
$8 - $10
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Mill City Productions will present "A Bright New Boise" by Samuel D. Hunter. The production is directed by Kari Daly and features Deirdre Flynn Sullivan, Peter Kahrmann, Kurtis Kimball, Jenn Morgan and Joe Sabin. In "A Bright New Boise", Will, who has fled his rural hometown after a scandal at his Evangelical church, comes to the Hobby Lobby, not only for employment, but also to rekindle a relationship with Alex, his brooding teenage son, whom he gave up for adoption several years ago. 

Community Yoga Classes
Frog Lotus Yoga
189 Beaver Street, Suite #207
(413)664-8686
4:30 - 5:45 PM
$5 suggested donation
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Come enjoy our beautiful studio space and connect with the kula - or local community - through yoga! These are open doors classes welcome to all levels and fitness abilities. Restorative Yoga is for those looking for a more relaxed approach to yoga, focusing on muscle release, relaxation and full restoration. Our regular Community Yoga will vary in response to the group. This is a fun upbeat class for everybody, every level, and every wallet!  

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
6:00 AM
$5
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Try out these Co-Ed boxing classes involving boxing, strength training and agility workouts.

69 Union Street
(413) 652-4563
9:15 AM
$5
click here for more information
 
Dance Fitness, high energy, high intensity intervals. Great for all fitness levels!

Haskins Center Gym Group
Haskins Center
210 State Street
(413) 664-4821
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
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Gym Group at Haskins Center, 210 State St., is for ages walking to 5 years old.
 

St. Elizabeth’s
70 Marshall St.
(413) 346-4099
After the 6:00 PM Mass (about 6:35)
Free
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Come Pray for Peace. Not Catholic, not a problem, we are all brothers and sisters.  Please join us in reciting the Rosary and The Divine Mercy Chaplet.  Materials will be provided. 

 

Haskin Center Preschool Playgroup
Haskins Center Lower Level Playroom
210 State Road
(413) 664-4821
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
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The Preschool Group at the Haskins Center is for ages 2.5-5 years old.

Haskins Center Lower Level Playroom
210 State Street
(413) 743-5338
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
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An informal playgroup for families with breastfeeding children to socialize, get parenting support, breastfeeding advice from other families.  Baby scale is available for weight checks.   No registration is required and they are free to attend.

Youth Services Dept., 2^nd floor
74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133 ext. 14
10:30 AM
Free
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Parents and children enjoy story time, followed by interactive music at the North Adams Public Library. Appropriate for ages 1-3 years.

Family Resource Center LEGO Group
North Adams Public Library
Community Room
74 Church Street
(413) 662-3133
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Free
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A group for your little LEGO builder! A drop-in group for families with children age 4-8.

Playing, Learning and Growing:
 A 4 week Series for Parents
Haskins Center
210 State Street
(413) 664-4821
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Free – Please call to register
 
 “Through Play, Children Create Themselves.” The value of play is important in the mental and emotional growth of young children. In this fun and informative session,  we will show how young children learn through exploration and free play. You will learn the importance and benefits of playfulness for you and your child. Each family will receive a goodie bag to take home filled with play power!  

Greylock Apartments’ Community Room
Angeli Street
(413) 743-5338
5:30-6:30 PM
Free
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The Play and Learn Group at Greylock Apartments' Community Room on Angeli Street is for ages walking to 8 years old. 

 

Bereavment  Support Group
First Floor of First Congregational Church
Main Street
(413) 447-2862 ext 5634
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Free
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The Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice is offering a series of support group sessions for hospice families and others in the community grieving a recent death. The sessions will be held in North Berkshire on consecutive Tuesdays from early May to early June, including May 5, 12, 19 and 26 and June 2. Each session will be held in the first floor meeting room of the First Congregational Church on Main Street in North Adams. Participants can enter through the glass doors connecting the church with the education building. Registration is required. To register, please call Marie Coody at the Berkshire VNA and Hospice, toll free at 800-788-2862 or 413-447-2862, ext. 5634.