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.
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.
Thousands will gather on Main Street in North Adams on Wednesday, Aug. 19, for the annual city block party. There will be food, music, dancing, demonstrations, kids' activities and information booths. The DownStreet Art galleries will be open along with Main, Eagle and Holden Street shops and restaurants. Come on down and see and be seen.
Club Calco is a vintage dance party spinning a wild mix of retro super hits from the '60s – '90s, featuring glam, disco, new wave, soul, garage, pop, and rock 'n' roll. Lovers, lightshows, dancers, photos, fairy dust! Next appearing at The Alley, 23 Eagle St. on Friday, Aug. 14, from 9 to 1 a.m.
Enjoy nature’s bounty this Saturday from 8 to 12:30 p.m. at the Farmers Market in the municipal parking lot at the corner of Marshall and Center streets. Look for fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and more. Information: 413-664-6180.
Mass MoCA hosts a free, members-only Gallery Quest on Saturday, Aug. 15, at noon. Kids ages 6 to 12 and their parents or grandparents can join tour guides to explore the Simon Starling, Guy Ben-Ner and George Cochran exhibitions. Reservations recommended at 413-664.4481, Ext. 8112 or massmoca.org.
Lecture program "Native American Truths" will held Saturday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Visitors Museum at Western Gateway Heritage State Park. The talk is free and open to the public and will address some of the most common historical and cultural misconceptions about American Indians. Questions encouraged.
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art features Josh Ritter, Ben Kweller and more on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 3 p.m. The music fest features a day and night of outdoor music with a spectacular lineup of bands, food and drink, gallery exhibits, etc. Festival happens rain or shine. Information: 413-662-2111.
Kicking off the Downtown Celebration on Aug. 19, our favorite historian hosts Paul Marino hosts a Main Street walk.
Advance tickets for attending the world-famous Lipizzaner performances at the Noel Field Athletic Complex on Friday or Saturday, Aug. 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 30, at 2 may be purchased electronically at the North Adams Public Library Web page.
The North Adams Artists Co-Op Gallery is seeking submissions for its juried show "Elements." Fine and applied artists in all media are invited to submit work for display; call 413-664-4003 during gallery hours, Wednesday through Saturday, 11to 6, Sunday 11 to 4, or e-mail naacogallery@gmail.com.
Submissions to the North Adams EZine must be received by 4 p.m. Monday to be considered for inclusion in that week's issue and are subject to edit. EZine is published by the Mayor's Office of Tourism at 6 West Main St. All types of artistic, cultural, historical or recreational events happening in the greater North Adams area will be considered for publication. Information: 413-664-6180, fax 413-664-2727 or tourism@northadams-ma.gov.
