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Daily DigestYuck!
 There's a winter storm warning in effect until 7 a.m. on Thursday with 2 to 4 inches of snow expected. Be prepared for a messy morning commute as freezing rain and sleet move through the region. The morning commute will be slippery — drive careful!
Some New York schools, including Hoosick Falls Central School and St. Mary's Academy in Hoosick Falls have already canceled classes.
All North County schools are closed; Pittsfield, Lanesborough, Berkshire Hills, Southern Berkshire and Central Berkshire school districts are closed. |
Duff'em If You've Got'em
 North Adams Regional Hospital went smoke-free Monday — so did all its sister sites, from Sweet Brook to Northern Berkshire Family Practice to the Women's Exchange. No ashtrays, no smoking: No butts about it. |
Wanted: Eagle Eyes
MassWildlife's annual eagle count runs Dec. 31 to Jan. 14. Anyone sighting one of the regal birds in Massachusetts is asked to participate.
Send date, time, location and town of eagle sightings, number of birds, whether juvenile or adult and observer's contact information to Mass.wildlife@state.ma.us. |
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Chapters Bookstore Welcomes Jana Laiz - November 13, 2008
PITTSFIELD, Mass - Chapters Bookstore will host Jana Laiz, author of Weeping Under This Same Moon, in the event room on Friday November 21 at 6PM for a reading and signing. Weeping Under This Same Moon tells the story of Mei, a Vietnamese artist whose life has been disrupted by the Vietnam War. She is the first to leave her family, bearing the responsibility of caring for her two siblings, during the exodus of thousands of refugees known as “Boat People.”
Hannah is an angry American high school student whose passion for writing and the environment only intensify her outcast state. When she learns of the plight of the Boat People she is moved to action. The International Rescue Committee has endorsed Weeping Under This Same Moon as “…a stunning achievement…” and “…inspiring.” Award winning author Emmanuel Dongala calls Weeping Under This Same Moon “…uplifting…” and “…beautifully written.”
Landmark Volunteers calls Weeping Under This Same Moon “…compelling” and recommends it to “…any adult or young person wishing to see what can happen by the simple act of volunteering.” The Women’s Times calls Weeping Under This Same Moon “…an eye opening powerhouse of a novel…a gripping, sobering, emotional and ultimately gratifying book.”
The evening marks the first annual pumpkin bakeoff at Chapters Bookstore, as well. Cooks are welcome to register their best pumpkin dish and bring it on the 21st of November for a tasting. Prizes will be awarded. |
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