Clark Art: Outdoor Screening of 'My Life as a Zucchini'

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Aug. 14 at 8:10 pm, the Clark Art Institute presents a free outdoor screening of "My Life as a Zucchini" (2016) as part of its summer series of films that resonate with the themes of the exhibition Guillaume Lethière.
 
According to a press release:
 
After his mother's sudden death, Zucchini is befriended by a police officer, Raymond, who accompanies him to his new foster home, filled with other orphans his age. Brought to life through memorable character designs and expressive stop-motion animation, this story soars with laughter, sorrow, and joy, and stands as a testament to the resilience of the human heart. (Rated PG-13. Run time: 1 hour, 10 minutes.)
 
The next film in this series is Ratatouille (2007), on Aug. 21 at 8:00 pm.
 
Free. Films are shown outdoors at dusk on the Reflecting Pool lawn. For accessibility concerns, call 413 458 0524. Bring a picnic and your own seating. Grab-and-go food will be available for purchase until 7:30 pm at Café 7. Rain moves the showing to the auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.

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Hancock School Celebrates Thanksgiving by Highlighting Community

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

The children perform music and a play during the luncheon.
HANCOCK, Mass. — For many, Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and unity. Hancock Elementary School embraced this spirit on Thursday by hosting a community Thanksgiving feast for seniors.
 
The children had a major role in organizing the event, from peeling the potatoes to creating the centerpieces to performing. 
 
"Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for what we have. To be thankful for the communities that we live in. Thankful for the families that we have, our friends," Principal John Merselis III said. 
 
"And by opening our doors and inviting people in, I think we just embrace that idea." 
 
More than 50 seniors visited the school for a Thanksgiving lunch prepared by the school's students. In addition to those who attended, the students made enough for 40 takeout orders and to feed themselves and the school's staff. 
 
The lunch was kicked off with student performances on the drums, playing "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" using boomwhackers, and a play showcasing the preparation of a Thanksgiving feast, which caused rumbles of laughter. 
 
"[The event] gives [students] a great opportunity to practice their life skills such as cooking and creating things for people, and also [build] their self-confidence and just public speaking," said Samantha Lincoln, first and second-grade teacher. 
 
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