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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Mammography Dispute The government's issued controversial new guidelines stating that women shouldn't get annual mammograms until age 50, rather than age 40.
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By Madeline King & Kara McCall Take Charge Interns 08:32AM / Wednesday, November 05, 2008
This newsletter is provided by the Take Charge Campaign, a local initiative to encourage and to help people to conserve energy. It is published twice a month.
This Week in Clean Energy:
Although it has warmed up these past couple of days, we have already gotten a glimpse of the winter to come.
Take Charge, Williams College, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Northern Berkshire Community Coalition, the Green Group, Center for Ecological Technology, Berkshire Community Action Council and various community members are teaming together on Nov. 15 to help keep people warm this winter.
In the past, these groups have helped to weatherize homes but this year, with a new name and a revived energy, Winter Blitz is going to do more than ever before. We are looking to weatherize 60 homes in North Adams and the surrounding area.
Weatherizing homes is relatively easy, but can make a world of difference in a home's energy consumption. Barack Obama emphasized its importance at one of the presidential debates saying, "Each and every one of us can start thinking about how can we save energy in our homes, in our buildings."
Winter Blitz will be caulking and weather-stripping windows, providing compact florescent light bulbs and providing residents with information about ways they can improve their energy efficiency.
With support from politicians, schools, companies, organization and community members it is possible to ensure that drafts are kept out and energy bills pushed down. If you are interested in being involved with Winter Blitz contact us. We are looking for people to be team leaders that will lead groups of four to five students. We would love to have you.
In Our Community:
NBCC Forum "Outreach": Friday, Nov. 14, 10 to noon
Held at First Baptist Church on Eagle Street in North Adams to discuss how to connect people and information on different community initiatives and issues. Public encouraged to attend. Contact the NBCC office with questions at 413-663-7588.
CET Geothermal Workshop: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
This event will be held at the Cummington Community House. It will offer information on geothermal energy, which employs buried tubing to harness the Earth's near-constant underground temperature to warm or cool air for residential, agricultural or industrial uses. Learn the ins and outs of ground-coupled heating and cooling, including an overview of the technology, system types, siting considerations, distribution methods, space requirements, costs, benefits and payback scenarios, updates on available incentives, local installers, and energy efficiency measures. Advance registration is required; $10 suggested donation. Contact Tomasin Whitaker at 413-586-7350, Ext. 25.
North Adams Green Group meeting: Thursday, Nov. 20, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
The Take Charge campaign is organized by an ad-hoc citizens group that meets on the North Adams Public Library's third floor. This week's meeting will continue the discussions started last month on plans for future projects and long-term goals and vision. All are welcome to join. Contact Madeline with questions.
Neighborhood Expo: Saturday, Dec. 6, 9:30 to 3
"Environment" is the theme for this year's 11th annual community expo, which will be held at St. Anthony's Parish Center in North Adams. Morning sessions will include discussions on the physical environment, enjoying our environment, and improving the environment. Booths and information will be available throughout the day. Keep an eye out for more information!
Book signing with Bruce Harley: save the date for Thursday, Dec. 11
This event will be held at the North Adams Public Library to discuss his newest book, "Cut Your Energy Bills Now: 150 Smart Ways to Save Money and Make Your Home More Comfortable and Green." Harley is considered a green building expert and is technical director of Conservation Services Group in Westborough. Stay tuned for more details!
Good luck saving energy!
Madeline King Take Charge Project Intern msk1@williams.edu
Kara McCall Take Charge Project Intern KM3564@mcla.edu
In the past, these groups have helped to weatherize homes but this year, with a new name and a revived energy, Winter Blitz is going to do more than ever before. We are looking to weatherize 60 homes in North Adams and the surrounding area.
Book signing with Bruce Harley: