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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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Family And Individual Resources Inc. has been awarded for the second consecutive time a two-year license with "distinction" from the state Department of Developmental Services, following a survey and review.
The license with distinction means that the agency has joined the elite group of vendor agencies that provide outstanding services in all areas to people with developmental disabilities.
The Department of Developmental Services stated in its report that "BFAIR is commended for its sustained commitment to actualizing an organizational culture that highly values individuals supported. This has resulted in a consumer driven organization that effectively safeguard individuals' rights, health, safety and security across employment and residential settings."
A member agency of the Northern Berkshire United Way, BFAIR is an established provider of support services for adults, adolescents and children with developmental disabilities, autism, and traumatic brain injury. Supports include Arcadia Employment Services, a Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities-accredited day-habilitation center, clinical services, community residential services and individual and family resources.
For more information regarding BFAIR's programs or services, call 413-664-9382.
