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Saturday November 21, 2009
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Vampire Weekend

The Drury Drama Team presents "Dracula" on Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 19-21.

If you don't know who these guys are, just stay home. Holy batmania! "New Moon" surpasses "Dark Knight's" opening numbers.


'Pirate Radio': Good Movie Ahoy, Mateys
Movie schedules and times

Bazaars

Nov. 21

St. Stanislaus School benefit, 9 to 4 in Kolbe Hall, Adams. Bake sale, snack bar, games, Chinese auctions, money raffle, crafts, and pierogi.

Blackinton Union Church, 1373 Massachusetts Ave., North Adams; 10 to 2. Crafts table, bake sale, Chinese auction, the Christmas table, and kid's grab bag. Lunch $4, $2 kids.

First Congregational Church, North Adams, 9-2.

Nov. 28

Becket Federated Church
, Route 8, holiday bazaar from 9-3. Lunch, crafts, baked goods, holiday and other items. Information: Mary Peltier, Parish House, 413-623-5217.


Dec. 5

Holiday Fair at First Congregational Church, 25 Park Place, Lee, from 10 to 3; handcrafted items, raffles, children's shop, bake sale, cut Christmas trees and lunch from 11 to 1. Includes angel-themed goods from SERRV. Information, 413-243-1033 or www.ucc-lee.org.


Dec. 12-13

North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Information: Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.

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Daily Digest

Hooray for Vermont's Sanders and his battle against credit card companies.
How Much is Heating Oil this Week?
It's breaking $2.50 but still cheaper than gas.
Clarksburg Crime Watch Signs



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Mammography Dispute
The government's issued controversial new guidelines stating that women shouldn't get annual mammograms until age 50, rather than age 40.

iBerkshires will be meeting with local medical experts Monday. Have a question you'd like answered on this issue? Send it info@iberkshires.com with "mammogram" in the subject line.

Obituaries

Paul Sandler, 64
Robert J. Heideman, 73
Carol V. Vallieres, 75
More obituaries

Sports

Williams College Men's Basketball Season Outlook
2009 MIAA Girls Soccer - State Division 2

Final: Wahconah vs Cardinal Spellman
Date / Time: 11/21/2009; 3:30pm
Location: Foley Stadium, Worcester
MCLA Picked Last in Men's Preseason Coaches Poll

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Williams' Buy Local Program Boosts Farms, Lowers Costs
"It takes a little planning to work this way. But this approach allows us to serve the very best food." — Chef Mark Thompson   2 Comments

West Stockbridge Eatery Caters to Local Taste
"We want to service the people who are like us. Real people." — Jennifer Clark   1 Comment

North Adams Burrito Shop Offers Alternative Fare
His bean-and-rice-stuffed wrap appeared to live up to owner Timothy Lanfair's promise to construct "burritos as big as your head."   11 Comments

Lickety Split Debuts New MCLA Ice Cream Flavor
Watch out Purple Cow, there's a new college flavor in town: Blueberry 'Blazer.

Mezze Bistro + Bar Named a 2009 Editors’ Choice by Yankee Magazine
Mezze Bistro + Bar, Mezze Restaurant Group’s flagship restaurant, has been recognized as a 2009 Editors’ Choice in Yankee Magazine’s Travel Guide to New England, on sale through the end of August. The Editors’ Choice recommendation designates Yankee edito   1 Comment

Places I Like to Write: Patrick's Pub
The tables around me are not so many that the noise is ever distracting and I love people-watching.   5 Comments

Pedrin's Sports New Look to Serve Old Favorites
"We want people to know that Pedrin's hasn't changed — it's the same owners, the same menu, it's still the same." — Gordon Deeb   9 Comments

Allium Restaurant + Bar on WAMC's Culinary Corner This Week
On Wednesday, March 11, Chef Joe Nastro of allium restaurant + bar will be featured on WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s “Culinary Corner” segment. The segment is first in a series of four radio interviews that will highlight selections from allium’s menu.   1 Comment

Review: Miss Adams Diner Reopens Under New Management
After a short stint as a seafood restaurant last summer, the diner reclaimed the Miss Adams name and reopened on Nov. 9.   7 Comments

Places to Go on New Year's Eve
Looking for place to ring in the New Year? We've got some great suggestions from our featured restaurants.

Mezze Restaurant Group Announces Value-Added Menus + Thanksgiving Dinner Service
In celebration of the fall harvest and upcoming winter season, the Mezze Restaurant Group has reinstituted value-added dining specials at all three of its sister restaurants in addition to special events including Thanksgiving dinner service at Mezze Bist

Confessions of a Practical Blonde: A Recipe for Anxiety
Sometimes being an adult isn't what it's all cracked up to be.   4 Comments

Review: Cafe Adam Delights and Surprises
Why Cafe Adam isn't in a position to turn diners away at the door, on a Saturday or any other day of the week, is a mystery to us.   2 Comments

Review: Camaraderie Best Thing on Well's Menu
If you come to the Well with a growling stomach, your best bet is to stick to the basics.   2 Comments

Celebrate July 4th with Blueberry Cupcakes
These cupcakes look adorable and will be a hit with your family and guests. With their patriotic colors, they’re perfect for a Fourth of July picnic, or anytime you feel like “waving the flag.” The secret in these sweet delights is that there are more blu

Farmer's Market Freshness All Year Long
Summer brings a welcome change in temperature, extra hours of sunshine and the fresh fruits and vegetables from the farmer’s market we’ve been craving all year.

New Main Street Restaurant Proving Popular Spot
"We always used to say 'If I had my own place, I'd do things differently.'" - The Hub co-owner Kate Schilling   5 Comments

To Lose Weight, Take a Breakfast Break
It is often difficult to prepare a nutritious breakfast when your mornings are already short on time. But you may want to think twice before skipping the meal altogether.There’s ample evidence to show that eating a nutritious, balanced breakfast is a must

Scrambling for Quick Summer Meals?
Do summer schedules have you scrambling for quick, on-the-go meals? Although summer brings longer days, time is of the essence in warm weather months. There seems to be even less time for the family to sit down and enjoy a meal together.

The Healthy Dish on Tuna
Why is it that most of us aren’t eating enough fish? The American Heart Association and the United States Department of Agriculture urge all Americans to enjoy at least two servings of seafood per week, but only 10 percent of women do, according to the Ce   2 Comments

Fill Up With Protein to Encourage Weight Loss
With spring and summer upon us, it is no wonder that thoughts turn to good nutrition and weight loss. If you are looking to fill up, but not fill out, be sure to add protein to your diet because research indicates that eating protein foods, such as eggs,

Main Street Restaurant Closes Doors
"We're actively searching for a new restaurant owner." - David Carver   7 Comments

Matters of the Heart
February traditionally means Valentine’s Day, and a time to celebrate that special someone. But love isn’t the only thing that can make a heart happy. Consider the physical state of your heart this February, which is also American Heart Month.

Warm Up With Homemade Comfort Foods
Soups and stews are two of the most popular wintertime staples. Not only do they fill the house with rich, mouthwatering aromas while they simmer on the stove, they are the ultimate in great-tasting comfort foods.

Lighter Super Bowl Snacking that Doesn't Fumble on Taste
Deep-fried chicken wings, potato skins, chips and dip, and pizza dripping with cheese and pepperoni – a glance at the average Super Bowl Sunday party menu may leave you thinking the event should actually be called "Cholesterol-Bowl."

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