Boys and Girls Club Homework Help Program

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires will introduce Power Hour a homework help program. 
 
This academic success program is specifically designed to assist Boys & Girls Club Members in grades 3rd to 12th with their academic studies, providing them with homework help, tutoring and fostering self-directed learning.
 
Power Hour offers Boys and Girls Club Members a dedicated time and space to complete their homework
assignments and receive academic support in a structured and supportive environment. The program is available from 3:00pm to 5:30pm, Monday through Thursday, allowing students to make the most of their after-school hours.
 
Recognizing the importance of academic success, the Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires has a dedicated
volunteer who will tutor and mentor Members through challenging subjects and provide individualized support.
 
The Power Hour program not only aims to improve academic performance but also instill a sense of responsibility and discipline in Club Members. By providing a supportive space for completing homework the Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires is committee to empowering young individuals to reach their full potential.
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Kwanzaa Celebration Set Saturday in Pittsfield

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Women of Color Giving Circle and the Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program will present their annual community Kwanzaa celebration at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Zion Lutheran Church, 74 First St.
 
Kwanzaa is a non-religious celebration held Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. The holiday celebrates African and African American culture, with an emphasis on seven principles geared toward uplift and empowerment.  
 
The program, which will be held in the Zion Common Room, will include a youth panel discussion on the topic, "Where do we go from here," featuring Roos Bajnath, Brian Annor-Bash, Ronny Brizan, Patrick Gordon, Olivia Nda, Sadiya Quetti, and Gloria Williams.  
 
The evening's performances will include a special guest, jazz and blues singer Samirah Evans; selections from Abby Percy and James Ryan; and an African dance and drum presentation led by Noel Staples-Freeman.  
 
There is a suggested fee of $20 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Also, Kwanzaa-themed T-shirts will be on sale for $25-$35. 
 
For more information, contact Shirley Edgerton at 413-496-4602.  
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