The Triplex Cinema: Bring Back the Movies Holiday Edition

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema, Inc. announced that it will mount a new holiday version of
its fundraiser "Bring Back the Movies" on Saturday, Dec. 16. 
 
The Triplex's "Bring Back the Movies" events offer live readings of scenes from iconic movies or the plays on which they're based. The Holiday Edition will include scenes from both old favorites, such as "It's a Wonderful Life" and "A Christmas Carol," as well as newer classics, such as "Home Alone," "Love Actually" and "Elf."
 
As in the earlier August edition of "Bring Back the Movies," these scenes will be performed by a cast of local professionals, including Karen Allen, Jayne Atkinson, Greg Boover, McConnia Chesser, Michel Gill, Daniel Osman, David Rasche and others. Music will again be provided by Gigi and Tom Teeley and Michelle Joyner will reprise her role as director.
 
There will be two shows, one at 3 pm and one at 6pm at the McConnell Theater in the Daniel Arts Building at
Simon's Rock College in Great Barrington. Admission is $50 for those older than 16, and $25 for those 16 and under. 
 
Local vocalists James King Harris and Francis Stone will greet everyone at the door with holiday-themed
music.
 
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CHP ParentChild+ Program Accepting South Berkshire Families

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — ParentChild+, a CHP Family Services program for school-bound toddlers and their parents/caregivers, is accepting new enrollments in Southern Berkshire.
 
The free home-based program provides peer mentoring for parents/caregivers and their young children, age 16 months to 3.5 years, who will be heading to pre-school or kindergarten in the next year or two. The program runs in parallel with area school calendars.
 
Parent Child+ families meet twice weekly for 30-45 minute with an early learning mentor who shares reading and creative play skills that support child development. 
 
Mentors share reading resources and play skills that support child development and socialization, which help with eventual success in school.
 
ParentChild+ is a free, nationwide mentoring program that helps young children (ages 16 months to 3 years), and their families get ready for the transition to school. Participants in ParentChild+ through CHP Family Services must reside in Southern Berkshire County (Lenox and south). Spanish-language mentors are available as well.
 
There are no income requirements, and all are welcome.
 
For information contact Katelyn Parks, (413) 528-0457, or visit https://chpberkshires.org/parent-child-home-program/.
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