North Adams EZine: March 16-26

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North Adams Ezine

March 16, 2010


Happy St. Patrick's Day. Happy Spring!

 

Step One, Two

SOMA will hold a dance/exercise class on Tuesday, March 16, in loft 407 of the Eclipse Mill from 5:30 to 6:40 p.m. Information: 413-626-2463.


Do You Have Talent?

Mill City Productions is holding an additional audition for its upcoming production of "Dolly West's Kitchen" on Thursday, March 18, at 7 p.m., at the theater in Building 4 of Western Gateway Heritage State Park. Mill City is specifically looking to cast an additional man and woman, both in their 30s. Auditioners will be asked to read scenes from the play; no prepared monologues are necessary. Information: info@millcityproductions.org.


 

Kidspace at 10

Kidspace at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art will celebrate 10 years on Saturday, March 20, from 11 to 4 p.m. with a full slate of activities for the whole family, including a special exhibition, an "Iron Artist" competition, live art auction, and food-related art-making activities. Kidspace first opened its doors in the Mass MoCA complex in February 2000.


 

Spring Skies

Western Gateway Heritage State Park's Visitors Museum presents an illustrated lecture about the spring skies along with their folklore and legend on Saturday, March 20, at 4 p.m. Information: 413-663-6312.


 

Let's Talk Lent

"Lenten Conversations" will be held at First Congregational Church at 134 Main St. on Sunday, March 21, at noon following regular worship and on Tuesday, March 23, at 7 p.m. Information: 413-663-9940.


 

First Monday


First Monday returns March 22 at 4 p.m. at St. John's Parish Center at 59 Summer St., bringing Northern Berkshire residents together to enjoy free food, music and fun for all ages. For further information, contact Lauren at 413-663-7588, Ext. 20.


 

A 'Precious' Policy

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will examine a critical set of policy issues from an artistic and an activist perspective through an examination of the Oscar-nominated film "Precious," with the film's executive producer Lisa Cortez, former ABC anchor Carole Simpson and children's advocate John Kozol at the Church Street Center on Tuesday, March 23, at 7 p.m.


 

What You See Isn't You or Me 

MCLA Gallery 51 takes a look at how media and pop culture contorts, misrepresents and informs perceptions of oneself and others. "Sexpectations" opens Thursday, March 25, with a selection of works addressing the media's influence on gender roles and American culture. Gallery is open daily from 10 to 6; information, 413-664-8718 or
www.mcla.edu/gallery51

 

 

Cinema Fraud

Mass MoCA presents "Lie, Cheat, Steal and Fake it – Fraude, Mexico, 2006" at the Cinema Lounge series to be held at Club B-10 on Thursday, March 25, 7:30 p.m. Information: 413-662-2111 or

www.massmoca.org.

 

 

Greylock Auction

The Greylock Elementary PTG will hold an auction on Friday, March 26, at 6 p.m. at the school on Phelps Avenue. Proceeds will help fund  events planned for pupils this spring.  To donate, call 413-652-9715 or drop items at the school. 


 

Watch Out for Logo

The city, Police Department and Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is seeking artists in Grades 6 through 12 to design a logo or drawing to represent the new North Adams Neighborhood Crime Watch program. Call 413-663-7588 to enter.



Relay for Life Needs Teams

The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Northern Berkshire gives everyone in the community a chance to help the society save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Register your team for the May 22 Relay at Noel Field Athletic Complex by calling 413-664-4202 or going to www.relayforlife.org/northernberkshirema.

 


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Companion Corner Grey Boy at No Paws Left Behind

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — There's a cat No Paws Left Behind still waiting for his forever home.

iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home. He was previously highlighted but he now has new information.

Grey Boy is 10 years old and is a gray and white domestic shorthair and was previously highlighted on Companion Corner.

The shelter's Executive Director Noelle Howland introduced us to him and his long journey to be ready for adoption.

"He's been here a couple months. He was a transfer from a rescue in Bennington. They were out of space, so we had taken him in with a few other cats. So he's been here a couple months. He came in with what we believed was a respiratory infection," she said. "So it took us a little bit to get him ready, and then he also needed a dental. So he has nice, clean teeth. He had some teeth removed, and then he has to go back in and have one more dental. So he'll be all ready to go."

It was previously thought that he has feline herpes but he was recently diagnosed with a palette fracture because of how bad his dental disease was, which is what is causing his sneezing. He can now go home with cats, a cat-savvy dog and children.

"He has had two dentals since being with us. Due to the palate fracture he will be sneezy for the rest of his life, not contagious sneezing, but that doesn’t stop him from living a perfectly happy life. He should be on wet food with chunks due to this and since he has had many teeth removed," Howland said.

Grey Boy loves to play with toys and enjoy treats. He would also love to have a window to lounge or bird-watch in.

"He is not afraid of anything. He's very curious, so I'm sure he'd love if you have windows for him to look out of. He still plays, even though he's 10 it does not stop him. So any home would be a good fit for him."

Now that he is ready to be adopted, he is excited. When you walk into the room with him he will rub up against your leg introducing himself and asking to be pet.

"Usually, I would say, when you're walking, he'll bonk into you so he might catch you off guard a little bit. He constantly is rubbing against you," Howland said. "He really, I would say he's lazy when you want him to be, and he's active when you want him to be. He'll play with toys. He's usually lounging away. And then when he comes out he'll play. He loves it. So, very friendly, easy going cat."

He is now perfectly healthy with his dentals all done and veterinary care up to date and is ready to find his forever family.

"I would say the friendliest, easiest cat you could have. He's just, he's just gonna be a little sneezy sometimes, but that doesn't stop him from doing anything," she said.

Grey Boy's adoption fee is sponsored by Rooted in Balance Counseling LLC.

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