FREE program – UMass Ext. 4-H Career Exploration Series
Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 7-8 PM (EDT) via Zoom
The presenters are two veterinarians with the USDA. Have you ever heard of Avian Flu or Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)? Imagine being a veterinarian, able to help take care of animals not just locally but nationally! Nicole Giguere & Kim Haling get to do just that.
Join 4-H and get to ask the questions you have about being in that career.
Open to all youth, geared toward middle & high school aged youth.
To register: https://bit.ly/CES4-12-23
Brayton Elementary School is gearing up for #MarchMATHness! JiJi kicked things off with a visit during arrival. #STMath
Summer science programming at Williams College.
Information about how to access behavioral health services in Massachusetts.
Check out this upcoming programming in our community!
The North Adams Public Library is celebrating National Poetry Month in April! See flyer for details.
BCAC Community Conversation of Poverty being held on 3/31 at Williams College from 9:30-2:30 pm. The event is free with lunch provided. Please RSVP to the North County Office at (413) 663-3014 if you plan to attend. BCAC has also launched a community needs survey to get feedback to inform their program planning for the next three years. Responses will help BCAC to design or modify programs to better meet needs in the community. The information provided will be confidential. To take the survey, please go to the link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T6K8G9N or use the QR code on the flyer.
nbCC Youth Lead Forum. See flyer for details.
Information from the Food Bank of Western Mass.
Calling all volunteers!
North Adams Public Schools is looking for a variety of volunteers!
For details visit: www.napsk12.org/volunteersignup
Upcoming camp opportunity hosted at Sheep Hill during April vacation. See flyer for details.
MCLA Sam Gomez Race
See flyer for details.
Upcoming programming from the Family Center
North Adams Mobile Food Bank
March 3rd and 17th
10-11 am
Brien Center Parking Lot, American Legion Drive
All are welcome!
The extra pandemic-related SNAP benefits will be ending this month. Additional information can be found in the flyers shared.
Updated Food Pantry & Meal Site listing for Berkshire County: https://5il.co/1q2pt
Check out Chop Chop's spring magazine!
Inside you'll find family-friendly recipes, food tips, and more!
https://5il.co/1q0xm
Coming soon to the NAPS website: Brayton Reads!
The fabulous teachers at Brayton Elementary have been scouring the bookshelves for their favorite stories, and will be recording them to share with you! The first of these stories will be posted during Read Across America week, and more will be added weekly. Can you guess who the first teacher will be and what story they are going to read to you?
Free upcoming Girl Scout event!
For girls in grades K&1
Held in North Adams but all surrounding towns are welcome.
The deadline for registration is 3/4/23.
The next presenter for UMass 4-H CES is:
Brian Hand
Wall Street Trader & Pilot
March 8, 2023
7-8PM (Eastern Time)
Via Zoom
Link to register: https://bit.ly/CES3-8-23
Brayton students are looking forward to a math-filled March as they kick off ST Math March MATHness after the break!
Upcoming events from Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC):
BCAC is hosting a meeting with Representative John Barrett III on Monday, 2/27/23 from 8:30-9:30 am, 85 Main Street/Terra Nova to discuss how to better support our low-income Berkshire neighbors. To RSVP, please call Aleta or Karen at (413) 663-3014.
Please Save the Date for a Community Conversation on Poverty being held on 3/31 from 10-2 at Williams College. More information and registration details to come!
BCAC has also launched a community needs survey to get feedback to inform their program planning for the next three years. Your responses will help to design or modify their programs to better meet your needs and the needs of the community. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. The information you provide will be confidential and you will not/cannot be identified. To take the survey, please go to the link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T6K8G9N