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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The Berkshire Mall is pleased to announce its Second Annual Night of Giving; on Sunday November 9, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. To enter the Mall and participate in all of the special events and sales/discounts customers must first present a previously purchased ticket or buy a ticket at the door. Patrons will then receive a wristband that entitles the wearer to participate in all special sales and discounts offered. All the money generated from ticket sales will directly benefit local community organizations.
Tickets are $5 each and may be purchased from members of the following organizations: Newspapers in Education (Berkshire Eagle), Lanesborough Volunteer Fire Department, Pittsfield YMCA, Catholic Youth Center, Williamstown Youth Center, Lanesborough Lions Club, Berkshire Humane Society, and The Christian Center. All money generated from ticket sales goes directly to the community organizations involved in the event.
The Mall will put on its gala holiday face with festive décor; there will be special discounts, fabulous sales, and door prizes galore. Community organizations that have been participating by selling tickets will host informational tables and fun activities for all.
If you have any questions about the Night of Giving; if you would like to know where to purchase a ticket; or if your organization is interested in participating, please call the Marketing Department at Berkshire Mall, 413-445-4400 extension 17.
