North Adams Happenings: Dec. 9-15| 10:45AM / Wednesday, December 09, 2015 | |
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Dec 18 - SPARKLE! Magic Dance Party
Mezze Bistro+Bar | 777 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown
10 PM – 1 AM
Free
Get your glitter on and get on the dance floor at Mezze Bistro to start the holidays off right. The Berkshires' greatest DJ BFG will be providing the tunes all night, we are excited....ARE YOU EXCITED?!!??!! |
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Dec 31 – Jan 1 UNLOCK a New Year in North County @Greylock WORKS
508 State Road, North Adams MA
6 PM – 1:30 AM
$45 – 195
For tickets and more information
Dinner 6:00p - 8:30p -Champagne, Hors d'oeuvres, Festive and locally sourced Family-Style Meal, full bar, wine, and beer, curated and presented by Mezze Catering + Events
Party 8:30p - 1:30a - DJs featuring both local and Verboten talent, Dancing, immersive environments, cocktails, beer, wine, BerkShore Oysters and other local food vendors (cash bar - 21+ only)
Deal rates at local hotels and party bus transportation add on available. See event site for details.
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Free Blood Pressure Screening
First Baptist Church
Use Eagle Street entrance
9:30 – 11:30 AM
Free
Get Cuffed Berkshires free blood pressure screening at the Friendship Food Pantry in North Adams every Wednesday in October. Ask about the Apple Crunch! You could win a $50 Guido's gift certificate!
99 show opening on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7 pm.
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Free (weekly) Screening of
American Horror Story: Hotel
North Adams Movieplex
80 Main Street
413-663-6300
10 PM
Free
for more information
Watch the latest episode with your friends on the big screen! |
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NA Public Library, 74 Church Street
413-664-4821
6 - 7 PM
Free
For more information
Lego Group at the Library. Thursday, on the third floor of the North Adams Library. The Family Center and the North Adams Library are joining forces to bring a new Lego group to families with children ages 4 to 12 years old. We will provide Legos for you and your child to build and create! This is a ScienceTechonologyEngineeringMath group. The group is FREE and drop in! Call the Family Center at 664-4821 or the North Adams Library at 662-3133 for more information. |
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Knitting Night at Makers’ Mill
Makers' Mill
73 Main Street
(413) 749-2073
7-9 PM
Donations welcome
for more information
It's Knitting Night! We have yarn and cookies! We are here 7-9! |
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Music and Movement Playgroup at Freedom Dance Studio
40 Main street
413-664-4821
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Free
Join other families with young children for a morning of creative movement, music, and free play. The group will end with a “Circle Time” of songs, finger plays and a story. Snacks will be served. Thank you to studio owner Olivia Moran. Drop in or Call 664-4821 for more information. |
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nbCC's December Forum: Community Asset Mapping
First Baptist Church (use Eagle St. entrance)
413-663-7588
10 AM – Noon
Free
The Northern Berkshire community will once again gather together to discuss important issues facing its residents at our monthly forum on Friday, December 11th. Community asset mapping is a different, more positive approach to building strong communities. Every community has needs and deficits that ought to be attended to, but it is possible to focus on assets and strengths -- emphasizing what the community does have, not what it doesn’t. Those assets and strengths can be used to meet those needs and improve community life. To draw upon a community’s assets, we first have to find out what they are.
What to expect:
• Discover what resources you bring to the table in solving local issues
• Look at our community as one filled with assets rather than needs
• Identify the assets in our community that will set the stage for planning future forums and their conversations.
The forum will begin with a round of introductions followed by brief announcements of your upcoming events or new projects. Please bring flyers about your events and announcements, as there will be a table available for sharing them. The forum will be held on Friday, December 11, 10am to noon at the First Baptist Church in North Adams (please use the Eagle Street entrance). Also note that the organizers of the Friendship Center Food Pantry at 45 Eagle Street ask friends who attend the nbCC forums to please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the pantry. For more information on this forum, please contact Annie Rodgers, at (413) 663-7588, or e-mail arodgers@nbccoalition.org. |
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Kids’ Night Out
NB YMCA
22 Brickyard Court
413-663-5700/ 413-663-6529
5:30-8:30 PM
$5 (only for ages 8-14 years)
For more information
The Northern Berkshire YMCA welcomes youth and teens ages 8-14 years for a night of fun, active play at Kids’ Night Out, held every Friday night until Dec. 18 at the YMCA on Brickyard Court. Parents can enjoy a night out while their youth and teens have fun in a safe, secure environment. Youth and teens enjoy an evening of fun and games, gym time and pool time (bring your bathing suits)! A movie with a snack will finish the evening. The cost is $5 for each night. For more information, contact Jeremy Levesque at 413-663-6529. |
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Fireside Yuletide: A Family Holiday Reading
Mill city productions
115 state St. bldg. 4N (Western Gateway Heritage State Park)
7 PM
$2/person
For more information
Mill City Productions is please to announce performance dates for "Fireside Yuletide", a dramatic reading of classic Christmas stories for the whole family read by Mill City actors. Performances will take place on Friday, December 11th at 7pm, Saturday, December 12th at 4pm and Sunday, December 13th at 4pm.
"Fireside Yuletide" include dramatic readings of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", "A Charlie Brown Christmas", "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Twas the Night Before Christmas". The production also includes singing of classic holiday songs. Festive holiday refreshments will be served.
Performances will take place at Mill City's Theatre at Building 4N (next to the Visitor's Center) in the Western Gateway Heritage State Park in North Adams. Admission is just $2 for everyone! Tickets are available at the door. |
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The Parlor Café
303 Ashland St.
(413) 346-4279
7- 9 PM
Free
for more information
Open mic night at the Parlor Café. Sign-up at the bar starts at 6:30PM. |
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Free Skate Fridays
Peter Foote Veterans Memorial Skating Rink
1267 Church Street
413-664-8185
8 – 10 PM
Free
Call for more information
Fridays from 8-10PM there will FREE skating at the rink from November 27th to December 18th! Bring your own skates or rentals will be available. |
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FREE Showing of “The Polar Express”
North Adams Movieplex
80 Main Street
413-663-6300
11 AM
Free (non-perishable food donations encouraged)
https://www.facebook.com/North-Adams-Movieplex-130467137064319/?fref=ts
As part of the North Adams Movieplex’s annual Food Drive BFAIR is sponsoring a FREE showing of ‘The Polar Express’ . Please consider bringing 2 non-perishable food cans to donate to their drive. |
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Hometown Holidays
Downtown North Adams
413-664-6180
1 – 3 PM
Free
Head downtown this Saturday and do some holiday shopping supporting your local small businesses. While you’re there stop for a bite for lunch, visit with Santa, and get creative!
1-3 PM - Visit with Santa @ 67 Main Street | Come down to 67 Main Street and visit with Santa Claus! Families are welcome to take photos with Santa.
1 – 3 PM - Local Artist Works in Progress @ Express Gallery, 49 Main Street | Come see IS183 artists work their craft and join in the fun. Artist will be working on making books, ink drawing, calligraphy and more!
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Saturday Dad and Me- Playtime and Pizza Lunch
210 State Street
413-664-4821
11 AM
Free
The fun starts at 11:00 am. We will play in the Haskins Center Gym, 210 State Street, North Adams, for active fun followed by a pizza lunch. Please call the Family Center office at 413-664-4821 to register. Stepdads, grandfathers, uncles or other male caregivers are welcome!
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Blackinton Mansion Tours
North Adams Public Library
74 Church Street
413-662-3133 ext 13
2 PM
$5/person
The North Adams Public Library is now offering tours of the historic Blackinton Mansion! Space is limited so reservations are suggested. These tours will happen every Saturday at 2PM. |
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Fireside Yuletide: A Family Holiday Reading
Mill city productions
115 state St. bldg. 4N (Western Gateway Heritage State Park)
7 PM
$2/person
For more information
Mill City Productions is please to announce performance dates for "Fireside Yuletide", a dramatic reading of classic Christmas stories for the whole family read by Mill City actors. Performances will take place on Friday, December 11th at 7pm, Saturday, December 12th at 4pm and Sunday, December 13th at 4pm.
"Fireside Yuletide" include dramatic readings of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", "A Charlie Brown Christmas", "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Twas the Night Before Christmas". The production also includes singing of classic holiday songs. Festive holiday refreshments will be served.
Performances will take place at Mill City's Theatre at Building 4N (next to the Visitor's Center) in the Western Gateway Heritage State Park in North Adams. Admission is just $2 for everyone! Tickets are available at the door. |
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Trivia!
The Parlor Café
303 Ashland St.
(413) 346-4279
5- 7 PM
Free
for more information
Join us for an evening of trivia! You could win NACHOS and bragging rights!
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Nari
Hunter Center, 1040 MASS MoCA Way
413-662-2111
$5 Members | $8 Students | $12 Advance | $18 Day of | $24 Preferred
8 PM
For more information
Nari features a short animated film about Viji and Lakshmi followed by a multimedia performance featuring live vocals, keyboards, and Gingger’s unique double violin set to an entrancing blend of hip-hop, high energy solos, and electronica infused with Viji’s never-before-heard recordings rooted in the Hindustani vocal tradition. The music is synchronized to a video installation, blending film, archival footage, family photos, and animated original collage and artwork. Learn more about this work-in-progress film here.
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Houghton Mansion Holiday Family Bazaar
172 Church St.
9 AM – 3 PM
Free to shop, $20/table to sell
For more information
Please join us for our first annual Holiday Bazaar, Sunday, December 13th from 9AM - 3 PM. Looking for local talented vendors, crafters, any individual that would like to sell their wares. Best varieties of local around!! Holiday crafts, jewelry, ornaments, etc. All are welcome!!!
ALL PROCEEDS NON-PROFIT TO LAFAYETTE GREYLOCK LODGE FOR BUILDING FUND. |
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FREE Showing of “Yes, Virginia (There is a Santa Claus)” & “A Year without a Santa Claus”
North Adams Movieplex
80 Main Street
413-663-6300
10 AM
Free (non-perishable food donations encouraged)
For more information
As part of the North Adams Movieplex’s annual Food Drive we will be offering a free screening of “Yes Virginia (there is a Santa Claus)” & “A Year without a Santa Claus”. We encourage everyone to fill out a post card to Santa. For every completed card Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-a-Wish. Take pictures with Santa, too!
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Fireside Yuletide: A Family Holiday Reading
Mill city productions
115 state St. bldg. 4N (Western Gateway Heritage State Park)
4 PM
$2/person
For more information
Mill City Productions is please to announce performance dates for "Fireside Yuletide", a dramatic reading of classic Christmas stories for the whole family read by Mill City actors. Performances will take place on Friday, December 11th at 7pm, Saturday, December 12th at 4pm and Sunday, December 13th at 4pm.
"Fireside Yuletide" include dramatic readings of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", "A Charlie Brown Christmas", "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Twas the Night Before Christmas". The production also includes singing of classic holiday songs. Festive holiday refreshments will be served.
Performances will take place at Mill City's Theatre at Building 4N (next to the Visitor's Center) in the Western Gateway Heritage State Park in North Adams. Admission is just $2 for everyone! Tickets are available at the door. |
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The North County Chorale presents its annual North County Christmas concert
First Congo Church, 134 Main St.
4 PM
Donations welcome and benefit the Berkshire Food Project
The North County Chorale presents its annual North County Christmas concert. This year, along with traditional carols and candle lighting, the concert will feature Tapestry of Light: A Celtic Christmas Celebration and special music provided by the Sts. Raphael and Patrick Bell Choir.
The performance is Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 4:00 pm at First Congregational Church North Adams. Goodwill donations will benefit the Berkshire Food Project. |
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Free (weekly) Screening of the Walking Dead
North Adams Movieplex
80 Main Street
413-663-6300
9 PM
Free
For more information
Watch the latest episode with your friends on the big screen! |
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Dad and Me- Playtime
210 State Street
413-664-4821
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Free
We will play in the Haskins Center Gym, 210 State Street, North Adams, for active fun followed by a pizza lunch. Please call the Family Center office at 413-664-4821 to register. Stepdads, grandfathers, uncles or other male caregivers are welcome! Transportation available upon request. |
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Figure Drawing Collective
Makers' Mill 73 Main Street
(413) 749-2073
7-9PM
$5/members, $10/drop-in
for more information
Be part of a new figure drawing collective starting up at Makers’ Mill. Sessions will run every Monday and will focus on long poses, and include a warm up consisting of several short poses.
We’ll be bringing in local models and a local, figure drawing instructor who will drop-in as available. Get in as at the ground level to shape the direction this collective takes. Bring your own lap board, paper, pencils, and creative energy! |
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Dec. 14-18 – Bake Holiday Cookies for the Berkshire Food Project
Hello, cookie bakers! The Berkshire Food Project is in need of home baked holiday cookies to give to folks attending the annual holiday dinner on December 21st. You can drop off cookies from 9 am until 2 pm the week of December 14th at the First Congregational Church in North Adams, 134 Main St. The last day for cookies drop off is Friday December 18th before 2:00 p.m. If those times don't work, leave a message. Any kind and any amount. Tell your friends. More details forthcoming.
MA Health Connector’s Open Enrollment begins November 1st and runs
through January 31st, 2016
Call Ecu-Health Care at 663-8711 if you:
- Need to update income, family size, address etc. for your current MA
Health Connector health insurance plan
- Do not have health insurance
- Have a Connector Care Plan or other health insurance through the MA
Health Connector and want to change to a different plan
- Have questions about the affordability of your employer’s health sponsored
insurance.
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Dec. 11-13 - 9th Annual Holiday Shindy @ Shire City Sanctuary
40 melville st. Pittsfield
12/11 from 5-8pm | 12/12 from 10am-5pm | 12/13 from 10am-5pm
Preview on Friday $25/person, Sat & Sun FREE
For more information
The Holiday Shindy is a juried Holiday Sale featuring over 50 of the region’s most notable makers of fine and original craft and artisnal food products! We will be welcoming screen-printers, textile artists, soap makers, jewelers, potters, woodworkers, and more! Join us on Friday night for a special FIRST DIBS PREVIEW PARTY! Drink tickets, music, and our amazing vendors...what more could you want?! The first 25 people through the door get a special gift bag with goodies from our vendors! Tickets are $20 ahead of time, $25 at the door. Tickets are on sale now:
Saturday December 12
Pittsfield Winter Farmers Market
Boys’ & Girls’ Club Lighthouse Café
16 Melville, Pittsfield
9 AM – 1 PM
Free
For more information
Join us the second Saturday of every month during the winter for pasture-raised meats, eggs, cheese, fruits, vegetables, breads, baked goods, coffee, wine, art, and more.
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