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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PITTSFIELD, Mass. - In celebration of American Heart Month in February, Berkshire Health Systems will present two public events focusing on heart health, to be held at Berkshire Medical Center and Fairview Hospital. Both events will feature a discussion led by a cardiology specialist from Cardiology Services at BHS.
The presentations will include the latest heart health information and hands-on education from BHS health professionals on blood pressure, Body Mass Index, cardiac rehabilitation, community resources, diabetes, diagnostic cardiology testing, nutrition, stroke risk and tobacco treatment programs.
The Pittsfield program will be held on Tuesday, February 24th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Berkshire Medical Center, in the Private Dining Rooms adjacent to the Café. Dr. William Levy will lead the discussion, followed by a tour of the new BMC Cardiac Laboratory Suite.
The Great Barrington program will be held on Thursday, February 26th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Fairview Hospital, in the first floor Conference Room, with Dr. Martin Broder presenting.
Pre-registration is required for both events, and the first 50 people to register at each location will receive a special heart healthy gift.
To register for the BMC event, call 413-395-7923. To register for the Fairview program, call 413-854-9611. Online registration is also available for both events by going to www.berkshirehealthsystems.org and clicking on the registration links on the BHS home page.
