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
Northern Berkshire YMCA Teen Innovation Hour
4H Programming
Good Evening - Due to the weather forecast for Friday, February 4th, the North Adams Public Schools will be closed. Please note that all activities and programs at the schools are also cancelled for Friday. There will be no dinner service at Brayton Elementary School. Thank you.
Please read this entire message as it includes several notices.
Due to the impending weather, we are canceling the 21st Century After School program and the NAPS dinner program at Brayton Elementary School today, Thursday, February 3rd. Additionally, all away games have been cancelled, however the boys home basketball game will now begin at 5pm.
Thank you.
More programming from the Family Center.
Upcoming programming from the Family Center.
Upcoming programming from the YMCA.
Veteran Services of Northern Berkshire is holding a Veteran Pantry Food Drive from 2/1-2/28.
Items Requested: Assorted cold cereals, vegetable oil, can gravies, coffee, tea, Taco kits, Knorr Sides, mac & cheese, jams, salad dressing, breakfast bars, Pop tarts, ketchup, mustard, boxed soups, Raman noodles, nuts, alfredo sauces, pickles, beets, bread crumbs, canned meats, cases of water, salsas, perishable dips, Jello, puddings, or assorted Juices,/V-8.
Please NO pasta or pasta sauces.
All donations can be dropped off at the Veteran Office, North Adams City Hall. Please contact Tina Samson at 662-3040 or tina.samson@northadams-ma.gov if you have any questions.
Please click the link below for food pantries and meal sites in Berkshire County.
https://5il.co/14qrr
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training is being offered (free) this spring through CES. Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
Due to the pandemic we are using a blended learning program. Participants will complete 2 hours of self-paced work in advance of the YMHFA class. The individual work will be followed up by a 4.5 hour group class that will be held online. Space is limited. Please pre-register. For more information please contact Erin Sullivan: 413.586.4900 x5981; esullivan@collaborative.org
February 7, 2022; 9:30am - 3:00pm (Register by 1/31)
February 23, 2022; 9:30am - 3:00pm (Register by 2/16)
March 15, 2022; 9:30am - 3:00pm (Register by 3/8)
April 4, 2022; 9:30am - 3:00pm (Register by 3/28)
April 26, 2022; 9:30am - 3:00pm (Register by 4/19)
Upcoming programming from 4H.
The LIHEAP Fuel Assistance program guidelines have expanded. Receiving fuel assistance can also connect folks to other supportive services (heating, utility supports) through BCAC.
VITA Free Tax Services are available 1/31/22-4/15/22. In consideration of public health concerns they are offering Virtual VITA appointments and drop off services. For more information folks can call the BCAC VITA LIne at. (413) 418-3685. North county folks can call the BCAC office at (413) 663-3104.
The LIHEAP Fuel Assistance program guidelines have expanded. Receiving fuel assistance can also connect folks to other supportive services (heating, utility supports) through BCAC.
The Berkshire Workforce Board is again partnering this year with Kristin Asadourian, Personal Development Coach and operator of Living BECOME, providing needed Social Emotional training, guidance, resources and support to our Berkshire community. Please click the link to learn more about Kristin and her vital services via Living BECOME: https://www.livingbecome.com/
Our initial, FREE offering to the Berkshire community this year is a Family Informational Session led by Kristin that is geared to help parents and guardians learn strategies to best support the social and emotional needs of their children during this very challenging time. This lunch-and-learn session will take place on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM via Zoom.
More information can be found within the attached flyer. Please register in advance via this link: https://bit.ly/BerkshiresFamily
NORTH ADAMS MOBILE FOODBANK
Friday, January 21st
10-11 am
Brien Center Parking Lot
American Legion Drive
All are welcome!
Free grocery and produce items provided by the Food Bank of Western MA
Next distribution: February 4th
Crayola’s Creativity Week Starts Jan. 24!
This month, Crayola will celebrate its inaugural Creativity Week from Jan. 24-30 with resources and activities for families, educators and schools around the world. Learn more about this program and how you can participate here:
https://creativity-week.squarespace.com/home?utm_source=ECS+Subscribers&utm_campaign=2406d077c7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_01_07_02_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1a2b00b930-2406d077c7-192111187
Helping Your Child Save a Life
A virtual parent training
Thursday, January 13th, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Open to all families for students in grades 6-12
www.napsk12.org/January13ParentTraining
The North Adams Public Schools School Adjustment Counselors will lead a virtual training for parents on:
Youth suicide prevention basics
ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell)
What to do when your child ACTs
Building coping skills
Resources
A partnership with: the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Sandy Hook Promise Foundation, and MindWise Innovations
Upcoming Vaccine Clinics:
For more information about these or additional options, visit www.getvaccinatedberkshires.org.
Williamstown, 1/14/22, 8-10 am (hours may expand based on demand)
Offering Pfizer and Moderna boosters, as well as first and second doses for adults.
PLEASE NOTE: pediatric doses will not be available at this clinic.
Where: Williams College Field House, 82 Latham Street,Williamstown, MA 01276
Registration required: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/berkshire
North Adams, 1/15/22 from 9:00am-2:00pm
Booster Clinic ONLY (Pfizer & Moderna)
Where:St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish,70 Marshall Street, North Adams, MA 01247
PLEASE NOTE: Pediatric doses, first doses, and second doses will NOT be offered at this clinic
Registration required: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/berkshire
