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Community Health Programs Hires Nutritionist/Dietician

Community Health Programs (CHP) Nutrition Services is pleased to announce that Robert Hoechster has joined the team of Nutritionists. He specializes in children's nutrition and teaches the CHP-WIC Kid's Kitchen classes, a popular program that benefits children (ages 2-1/2 to 5 years) enrolled in the WIC program. Hoechster obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition Science and is a Registered Dietician. He worked previously at the New York Presbyterian Hospital providing nutrition counseling and education services for children and adolescents, and most recently as a Nutritionist at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Massachusetts. "Robert joins us for the launch of a new comprehensive nutrition program that integrates nutrition counseling with physical activity and cooking classes, with an emphasis on developing a healthy relationship to food," said Peter Stanton, Director of CHP's Nutrition Services program. "He brings his experience and expertise to this program, joining a pediatrician, an exercise instructor, and a behavior specialist. This program will address specific nutrition concerns such as weight management," Stanton explained. In addition to nutrition for children, Hoechster provides inpatient nutrition services at Fairview Hospital as part of the CHP/Fairview Hospital Nutrition Collaborative, and individual counseling for adults at CHP Nutrition Services at 94 West Ave. in Great Barrington. For an appointment call 413.429.8110. Most insurances are accepted and a sliding scale fee structure is available for those who qualify. About CHP Nutrition Services CHP Nutrition Services provides the community with comprehensive nutrition and wellness programs for all ages, offering clinical nutrition counseling. In addition to nutrition counseling and education, CHP Nutrition Services offers cooking classes for children and adults, a Farmers' Market during the growing season, and innovative community nutrition programs.

8 Week Wellness Program

The Winter Session of the Post-Breast Cancer Treatment program will run from January 6 through February 24. Each class is held at the Berkshire Medical Center, Private Dining Rooms, Ground Floor, Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield from 4-5 p.m. For information phone Kathy Hart at 413-395-7965. The program will include: 6 Weeks Exercise, 1 Week Nutrition Information and 1 Week Stress-Reduction Techniques. Facilitators are Deborah MacDonald, M.S., Marsha Schulte, RD, Diane Pennetti RN, Sue Sacchetti, RN, BSN. Class size is limited - reserve a space for either fall or winter sessions 413-395-7965.

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CHP Offers After-School Kids' Kitchen Classes

Community Health Programs (CHP) Nutrition Services is once again offering their popular After School Kids' Kitchen classes for 5-12 year olds beginning Wednesday, January 7th at the CHP Nutrition Center, 94 West Avenue, Great Barrington, MA. The program will run continuously throughout the winter. New participants are welcomed throughout the course. The Kid's Kitchen features hands-on food preparation and tasting experiences. During the process kids learn about nutritional facts, food safety, making healthy balanced food choices, and the value of local farms in our community. “This after-school program is so much more than just a cooking and nutrition class,” said Robert Hoechster, CHP Nutritionist and teacher of the class. “It is about children building positive, lifelong relationships with food, with themselves, and with their community.” Sliding scale fee structure is available for those who qualify. For more information or to pre-register for the class (required), please call CHP Nutrition Services at 413.429.8110. About CHP Nutrition Services: CHP Nutrition Services provides the community with comprehensive nutrition and wellness programs for all ages, offering clinical nutrition counseling. In addition to nutrition counseling and education, CHP Nutrition Services offers cooking classes for children and adults, a Farmers' Market during the growing season, and innovative community nutrition programs.

Outdoor Classroom Series

On Saturday, January 3 at 4 p.m., Berkshire South Community Center is presenting the first of the Outdoor Classroom Series “To the Top of the World and Back: Summiting Mt. Everest” with Chuck Boyd in the Jaffe Auditorium. The Outdoor Classroom series is a fun mix of off-site and onsite explorations, lectures and citizen science projects are incorporated into each season over the 6 month program span to allow the chance for participants to experience the Berkshires at its best. Chuck Boyd will present a slideshow filled with pictures of his trip and tell the amazing story of his 2004 Mount Everest Summit Expedition. Chuck, a great story teller offers a multimedia presentation which allows the audience to see the wonder that is Everest, understand the strength it takes to make the climb, and see the actual equipment he used for his 2004 trek! Pre-register one week prior at Berkshire South by calling 528-2810. The following sponsors are generously supporting this series: Arcadian Shop, Berkshire Bike and Board and Toole Insurance.

A Rocking New Year's Party for Kids!

Come dressed in your own “recycled outfit” to show your support for the environment. The party is held on Wednesday, December 31, festivities begin at 11 a.m. with a Family Cabaret performance by storyteller/comedian Jackson Gillman. At noon, we countdown to rock in the New Year, then form a line to have refreshments in the Crane Room. Sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union. Berkshire Museum is located at 39 South Street in Pittsfield.

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Energy Incentives for Massachusetts Farmers

Farmers across Massachusetts who are interested in becoming more energy efficient are invited to apply for a new Audits and Incentives Program offered by the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program (MFEP). The program will provide energy audits, renewable energy assessments, and financial incentives for implementation of audit recommendations, including those recommended by public utility programs. __The MFEP has negotiated with energy consultants to provide audits and assessments to farmers at a lower cost than they would pay on their own, and to provide funding so farmers will only be responsible for 25 percent of the cost. Currently, farms served by municipal utilities do not have access to a free energy audit. Although farms served by public utilities can receive a free energy audit, those audits do not address other fuels such as heating oil and propane which account for the majority of energy use on many farms. The MFEP will provide auditing services to fill these gaps. In addition, the MFEP will pay incentives of up to $7,500 for implementation of recommended measures, with greater incentives to farms with less access to other audits and incentives programs. Incentives are based on energy savings for fuel oil, propane, electricity, and natural gas. For more information and to apply, go to www.berkshirepioneerrcd.org/mfep/energy.php.

Berkshire International Film Festival Submissions

The 2009 Berkshire International Film Festival (BIFF) is pleased to announce the call for submissions for feature, documentary and short films. The BIFF also opens submissions for the third annual Berkshire Student Film Festival Competition (BSFF) which showcases the film making talents from Berkshire high school students. The 2009 festival will be held May 14 - 17, 2009 at the Triplex Cinema, the historical Mahaiwe Theatre and other venues throughout Great Barrington. The submissions deadline is March 1, 2009. The 2009 festival will mark the fourth annual event and plans to showcase nearly 70 of the best films that are currently being produced in independent film making. For submission forms, rules, and further information, visit the official website at www.biffma.com. Films may be submitted through Withoutabox.com or by sending the completed forms to P.O. Box 237, Great Barrington, MA 01230.

Winter Trails Day

Winter Trails Day takes place on Saturday, January 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Notchview, Windsor, and is part of the “Winter Feels Good” campaign to get people outdoors for exercise and fun in the winter. Free, two-hour snowshoe rentals and trail passes for those who'd like to try skiing or snowshoeing. For skiers, we'll offer free Nordic lessons- classical or skating style- at different experience levels and a wax clinic. Watch a skijoring demonstration or join in other winter fun activities. Snowshoes and lessons are free. Rent skis from your local ski shop. Regular fees apply for general trail use. Call 413-684-0148 for information.

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Grafting Techniques for Ornamental Trees

Join the Berkshire Botanical Society on Saturday, January 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a hands-on workshop in grafting. The most challenging and rewarding propagating technique, grafting will be the focus of this workshop. Consider the history and fundamental principles of grafting plants and then learn by practicing grafting techniques. Watch a demonstration of different grafts and practice the most common and easiest sideveneer graft. Work with both conifers (pine) and deciduous plants (Japanese maple or kousa dogwood) and take several plants home to grow on. Participants should bring pruners and a grafting knife if available. Instructor Adam Wheeler is the Propagation and New Plant Development Manager for Broken Arrow Nursery located in Hamden, Ct. a specialty nursery with a focus on woody plants, especially kalmias. He teaches woody plant propagation workshops throughout New England. The Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at Routes 102 and 183, Stockbridge. Phone: 413-298-3926

OLLI Photo Contest

Let's Skip Winter This Year...THINK SPRING! The winner will receive a 1-year free membership to OLLI, and the winning photo will be on the cover of the Spring 2009 Catalog for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Deadline for the contest is January 9, 2009. The theme is “The Berkshires in Spring or Summer”. Images can be submitted in digital format (jpeg, tiff, bmp), 3.2 mega-pixels or greater and can be submitted via e-mail attach photos to Bob.Desrosiers@Gmail.com. Visit www.BerkshireOLLI.org for further details ��

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Smoking Cessation Program Offered By Berkshire Medical Center For those looking to kick the smoking habit once and for all, Berkshire Medical Center offers a smoking cessation program to start the New Year. The BMC program meets on consecutive Thursdays for a five-week period. The program includes the availability of nicotine replacement therapy. Pre-registration for the classes is required. The classes are for any smoker who has been trying to cut down or quit altogether and can't do it alone. The smoking cessation program at Berkshire Medical Center will be offered on Thursdays, from January 8th to February 5th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hillcrest Campus of Berkshire Medical Center, 165 Tor Court. The program is limited to 12 participants. The cost of the program is $10 per session, unless covered by the participant's insurance. To register, interested participants may call the Berkshire Health Systems Tobacco Treatment Services program at 413-499-2602 or 800-459-8762, ext. 9414.

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Adult Writing Workshop Join the Norman Rockwell Museum for a workshop,“Writing from Life” on Sunday, January 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Author and editor Vivian Dorsel, founder of Ledgetop Publishing and editor of the literary annual, “upstreet”, to discover how your own experience can inspire and inform your writing-from fiction to creative non-fiction. Bring your journals, letters, and other mementos to stimulate your memories of the people, places, and events that are important to you. This workshop will help infuse your writing with a richness of detail and your own unique voice. Bring your favorite writing materials and lunch; beverages and snacks provided. Registration required. Visit www. nrm.org

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Avenue, Pittsfield 1-3 p.m. - Vacation week art-making features “Balloon Powered Car”. Phone: 413-443-7171 or berkshiremuseum.org. - Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield 1-4 p.m. - Blood Pressure Screenings by the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association 413-4472862 - Stop and Shop, 660 Merrill Rd., Pittsfield. No registration is required for this event. 4 p.m. - “Belle of Amherst”. eservations are encouraged due to limited performance space. For further information and to purchase tickets, call 413-637-3206 - Ventfort Hall is located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. - S.H.A.P.E. Club Weight Loss Support Group - Lee Council on Aging Community Room. For information phone 413446-5925.l 5:30 p.m. - BINGO - Info: 413-443-7135 - ITAM Lodge #564, 22 Waubeek Road, Pittsfield. 6 p.m. - Bach Society Concert, with guest violinists Joseph Silverstein and Eugene Drucker. Info: 413528-0100 or mahaiwe.org. - Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Castle Street, Great Barrington.

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Wednesday, December 31 • 10 a.m. - Family Preschool Story and Craft Time North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St., North Adams. For information phone 413-662-3133 or visit naplibrary.com • 10:30 a.m. - Preschool Story Hour and Crafts - Lee Library, preschool story hour and craft program for ages 3-5, limited to 20 participants. 100 Main St., Lee. Info: 413-243-0385. • 10:30 a.m. - Story Hour and Craft Session for Preschoolers - Clarksburg Town Library, 711 West Rd., Clarksburg. For information phone: 413-6646050. • 11 a.m. - “Rocking New Year’s Party for Kids,” featuring family cabaret performance by storyteller/comedian Jackson Gillman, refreshments and more. Free with admission. Info: 413-443-7171 or berkshiremuseum.org. Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsﬁeld. • 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Castle Hill Theatre Company - Out-of-the-Box players present “Little Red Riding Hood,” a 35-minute production of humor and magic. Phone: 413-429-1501 or castlehilltheatre. org. - Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Renne

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6:30 p.m. - BINGO - Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #310 located at 515 Curran Highway in North Adams. 413-664-9043. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Panic and Anxiety Program - Overcoming fears, anxiety and agoraphobia; achieving control, positive self-image and constructive thinking; learn how to control panic attacks and anticipatory anxiety. For locations and more information phone Pain Relief Inc. at 732940-9658. 6:30 to 8 p.m. - Children with Attachment Problems Support Group - Open to parents and caretakers of children with attachment problems. Call for location and information: 413-443-8480. 7 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - Lenox Community Center, Walker Street, Lenox. 7 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www. al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Parish House (upstairs) behind St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Main St., Stockbridge. 7-9 p.m. - Gamblers’ Anonymous. Free, conﬁdential meetings at Hillcrest Hospital, For

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more information phone Charlie at 413-637-2550. - First floor conference room, Tor Court, Pittsfield. 7-9 p.m. - Rev Tor - New Year’s Eve Party. Must be 21 and cover charge applies. Info: 413-637-3188 - Flavours at the Econo Lodge, Rt. 7, Lenox 7:30 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www. al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - St. Mark’s Church, Commercial St., Adams 7:30 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www. al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Grace Episcopal Church, Main St., Dalton 7:30 p.m. - Co-Dependents Anonymous Unitarian Church, 175 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield. For more information phone 561-222-9044. 9 p.m. - Smart A** New Year’s Eve Bash. Phone: 413-443-7134. - Itam Lodge #564, 93 Waubeek Rd., Pittsfield 9 p.m. - Uncensored - New Year’s Eve Bash. Phone: 413-663-5055. - Key West Lounge, 159 State St., North Adams

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9 p.m. - Wildcard New Year’s Eve Gig-Come ring in the new year 2009 with Wildcard and Jim Reynolds. No cover! Free admission! Early dinner specials! More info at: www.jimreynoldsmusic. com or 413-243-2662 - The Locker Room, 232 Main St., Lee • 9:30 p.m. - DJ Bigg Wieze New Year’s Eve- Includes Champagne Toast At Midnight. Info: 413-4430670 - Hami’s Family Restaurant and Pub, 162 South Main St., Lanesboro • 10 p.m. - Static performs New Year’s Eve. Phone: 413-684-1730. - The Dalton Depot, 450 Housatonic St., Dalton Thursday, January 1 • 12 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - 9 Locust Hill Rd., Great Barrington • 1-3 p.m. - Vacation week art-making features “Balloon Powered Car”. Phone: 413-443-7171 or berkshiremuseum.org. - Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsﬁeld • 2-4 p.m. - Blood Pressure Screening - Learn more about controlling your blood pressure,warning signs of heart attack and stroke. Screenings conducted by registered nurses of the Berkshire VNA. Screenings do not occur on holidays.No Registration is required for this event. Information from the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association at 413-447-2862. - Hillcrest Campus, 165 Tor Court, Pittsﬁeld. • 3 p.m. - New Year’s Day Bach at the Colonial - A fabulous way to start the new year is with the sounds of Bach at the gorgeous Colonial

Theatre. The Berkshire Bach Ensemble, directed by harpsichordist Kenneth Cooper, return with their irrepressible versions of #2 and #4 of the Brandenburg Concerti of Johann Sebastian Bach as well as a lively selection of violin concerti. Known for a zesty and captivating style, the Berkshire Bach Ensemble always delivers these great works with inimitable passion and vitality. Phone: 413-997-4444. - The Colonial Theatre, 111 South St., Pittsﬁeld • 9 p.m. - Quarter Life Crisis performs. No cover charge applies. Phone 413-684-0900 for details. - Mill Town Tavern, 16 Depot St., Dalton • 9 p.m. - The Savoys performs. No cover charge applies. Call 413-298-5545 for information. - The Lion’s Den, Red Lion Inn, 30 Main St., Stockbridge Friday, January 2 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Holiday Break-Kids Camp - Character Building for Kids, crafts, and much more fun! Call: 413-663-8998 to register today! Space is limited. Hosted by Elementary School teachers and trained staﬀ. www.agnorthadams. com - Northern Berkshire Christian Chruch, 55 Harding Ave North Adams �� • 10 and 11 a.m. �� - Aquarium �� Adventures �� Toddlers enjoy ��

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playtime and a story, then meet a different animal each week. Sponsered by Target. Free with Museum admission. - Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield 10:15 a.m. - New Parents Gallery Talk, for parents with pre-toddlers to look at and talk about art with other new parents. Free. Info: 413-458-2303 or clarkart.edu. - Clark Art Institute, South Street, Williamstown 11 a.m. - Nutshell Playhouse presents “Pirates,” written and directed by Don Jordan, complete with actors with masks. Free. Phone: 413-499-9480. Berkshire Athenaeum, Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Lenox Historical Society is currently featuring a selection of Morris Elementary students’ artwork displayed alongside our collection of early Lenox photographs, documents, maps and memorabilia. For more information, call Vickie at 413-441-7902. Academy, 65 Main St., Lenox. 1-3 p.m. - Vacation week art-making features “Balloon Powered Car”. Phone: 413-443-7171 or berkshiremuseum.org. - Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield

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Church St., Lenox 8-10 p.m. - Yoga Dance Party - Yoga dance your way into 2009!! Find your freedom. Awaken your senses. Expect: music, dance, doubles yoga, aroma therapy & candle light. Get ready to show off your sexy side! To reserve your mat space, send check to: Diana Noble 890 Main St. Dalton, MA 01226 Questions? Call Dee: 860-670-3671. - Yoga on North, 442 North St., Pittsfield 9 p.m. - Jeff King and Company performs. No cover charge applies. Call 413-298-5545 for information. - The Lion’s Den, Red Lion Inn, 30 Main St., Stockbridge 9 p.m. - Karaoke night. Call 413-298-3530 for details. - Michael’s of Stockbridge, 5 Elm Street Stockbridge 9 p.m. - Karaoke night. Call 413-623-8711 for details. - Uncle Larry’s Tavern, Rt. 20, Becket 9 p.m. - The Holmes Brothers perform. Phone 413-528-3394 - Club Helsinki, 284 Main St., Great Barrington

then warm up. Climb Hurlburt’s Hill, then slide, sled, ski, or trek back to the warmth of our Visitor • Center and enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Telephone: 413-229-8600 E-mail: westregion@ttor.org - Bartholomew’s Cobble, Weatogue Road, Sheffield. • 8:15 a.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - Berkshire Mall Community Rm - Route 8, Lanesborough • 9 a.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information • Line 413-445-5852. Web site www.alanonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Fire House, Route 23, Monterey • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Children’s Chess. Pittsfield • Chess Club drop-in chess for ages up to 18. Free. Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Lenox Historical Society • is currently featuring a selection of Morris Elementary students’ artwork displayed alongside our collection of early Lenox photographs, • documents, maps and memorabilia. For more information, call Vickie at 413-441-7902. Academy, 65 Main St., Lenox. Saturday, January 3 • 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Psychic/Trinity Readings • All Day - Hot Chocolate Saturday - Chill out, with Shanon - Phone 413-243-2834 for details. - Berkshire Soul and Spirit Center, 69 Main St., Lee • 11:30 a.m. - Overeaters Anonymous Fairview Hospital, 29 Lewis Ave., Great Barrington • 12:30 p.m. - Chow Time in the Aquarium - Watch �� aquarium staff feed fish, �� reptiles and amphibians! �� - Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield �� • 1 p.m. - Nutshell �� Playhouse presents �� “Pirates,” written and �� directed by Don Jordan, �� complete with actors with �� masks. Free. Phone: 413499-9480. - Berkshire �� Athenaeum, Wendell �� Avenue, Pittsfield �� • 1-3 p.m. �� - Vacation week art�� making features “Earth 14

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Barrington • 9:30 p.m. - Bold as Love performs. Cover charge applies. Phone 413-443-0670 for details. - Hami’s Family Restaurant and Pub, 162 South Main St., Lanesboro Sunday, January 4 • 9 a.m. - Christian Education for all ages - 9 a.m. Service of Worship - 10:15 a.m. Children’s Church (nursery - age 9). Call 413-464-1287 for information. Rev. Roberta Heath, Pastor. -

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Berkshire Community Church, Congregational, 45 Cemetery Rd., Richmond 12-5 p.m. - Psychic/Trinity Readings with Shanon - Phone 413-243-2834 for details. - Berkshire Soul and Spirit Center, 69 Main St., Lee 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Star Sitters - Get your hands wet in the touch tank! A Berkshire Museum educator will answer questions about New England tidal pool animals such as sea urchins, sea stars, and horseshoe crabs. - Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsﬁeld 7 p.m. - Sunday Night Dance - Eagle Pass performs - cover charge applies. Call 413-4437135 for info - ITAM Lodge #564 on Pontoosuc Lake, 22 Waubeek Road, Pittsﬁeld 7:30 p.m. - The Berkshire Concert Choir, directed by John Cheney, will present “Sing We Now of

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Christmas” Info: 413-442-6120 - St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Main Street, Lenox • 9 p.m. - Open Mic Night. No cover charge applies. Call 413-298-5545 for information. - The Lion’s Den, Red Lion Inn, 30 Main St., Stockbridge Monday, January 5 • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Community Outreach Van - Free Health Insurance Enrollment & Health Screenings. Phone 413-445-9215 - Mildred Elley Business School, 505 East street,Pittsfield • 9:30 a.m. - Caregiver support group, for those who provide care to a loved one, sponsored by the Lee Regional Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. Phone: 413-243-1212 - Lee Regional VNA offices, 32 Park Street, Lee • 11 a.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www. al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - St. John’s Episcopal Church, 59 Summer St., North Adams • 1 p.m. - Film at Knesset Israel. Film for all to view. Free and all are welcome The program is presented by the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires. For further information, please call Nancy Maurice Rogers, programming Director at 413-442-4360 ex. 15. - Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Rd., Pittsfield • 5-7 p.m. - Pasta dinner to benefit ward 3 council candidate Melissa Mazzeo. Info: 413-443-4079. - Mazzeo’s Ristorante. 7 Winter Street. • 5:30 p.m. - Berkshire Business and Professional Women monthly meeting talk by Diana Brooks, founder of Diana Brooks Associates Consulting & Training, on “A Better Work Environment: How to Make It Happen” Reservation required at sec1126@yahoo.com or 413-446-7017 - Cranwell Resort, Lenox • 6 p.m. - Monday Night Ballroom Dance Lessons - instructor is Cheryl Wendling - 413-443-6263 for information. - Itam Lodge #564, 93 Waubeek Rd., Pittsfield • 6-9 p.m. - Drop-in life drawing open studio Open to all levels and abilities. Providing ongoing access to a live model working in both short and long poses, this class is a service to practicing artists and a complement to other coursework. Bring your own materials. Call 413- 298-5252 ext. 100, or visit www.is183.org for details. - IS183 Art School, Willard Hill Rd., Stockbridge

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6:30 p.m. - Preschool Story Time. Phone: 413-6623133 - North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St., North Adams. For information phone 413-6623133 or visit naplibrary.com 7 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - Unitarian Universalist Church, 175 Wendell Ave., Pittsﬁeld 7 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - St. Patricks Parish Center, 53 Southworth St., Williamstown 8 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www. al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Fire House, Main Street, South Egremont 9 p.m. - Gopher Broke performs. No cover charge applies. Call 413-298-5545 for information. - The Lion’s Den, Red Lion Inn, 30 Main St., Stockbridge

Tuesday, January 6 • 9 a.m. - “Playful Parenting” classes. Pre-registration is requested for this program sponsored by Berkshire Families and Children’s Services. Phone: 413-458-5369 - David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main Street, Williamstown • 9:30 a.m. - Toddler Time - For one to two-and-ahalf years. Phone: 413-662-3133 - North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St., North Adams. For information phone 413-662-3133 or visit naplibrary.com • 10 a.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www.alanonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Hevreh of South Berkshire, 270 State Rd. (Route 23), Great Barrington • 10:30 a.m. - Story time. Info: 413-458-5369 David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main Street, Williamstown • 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Blood Pressure Screening - Learn more about controlling your blood pressure,warning signs of heart attack and stroke. Screenings conducted by registered nurses of the Berkshire VNA. Screenings do not occur on holidays.No Registration is required for this event. Information from the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association at 413-447-2862. - Big Y, 200 West St., Pittsﬁeld. • 11-11:30 a.m. - Toddler Story Time is for children age 18 months to 3 years. Children & their caregivers sing songs, learn ﬁnger plays & listen to a story. Following the structured program, December 30, 2008

participants are invited to stay so that the children can play together & their caregivers can visit. Contact: Debby Cuthbert 637-0197 ext. 105 Lenox Library Association, 18 Main St., Lenox • 1 to 2:30 p.m. - Blood Pressure Screening - Learn more about controlling your blood pressure,warning signs of heart attack and stroke. Screenings conducted by registered nurses of the Berkshire VNA. Screenings do not occur on holidays.No Registration is required for this event. Information from the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association at 413-447-2862. - Stop and Shop, 1 Dan Fox Drive, Pittsfield. • 3 to 4:30 p.m. - McInerney Parent Services. “Parents as Teachers,” education and support group for parents of young children through age five, offered by McInerney Parent Services of Berkshire Children and Families, child care provided. For more information phone Nancy Paquin at 413499-3556, Ext. 13. - 48 Elizabeth St., Pittsfield. • 6 p.m. - “Words Before Music” lecture series features “Puccini’s La Rondine,” with Lee resident Iris Bass, author of the quiz book “What’s Your Opera IQ,” bringing to opera aficionados and

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newcomers alike the literature, lore, and libretti of nine operas to be performed in the Metropolitan Opera’s 2008-09 HD and radio broadcast season. Free. Info: leelibrary.org or 413-243-0385 - Lee Library, 100 Main St., Lee 7 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information

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a community read while enjoying hot cocoa and cookies. Gather to hear community members read from Sherman Alexie’s “Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” and other works. - Paresky Baxter Hall, Williams College, Williamstown • 7-8:30 p.m. - Weight Loss Surgery Seminar - Free weight loss surgery seminars ed by Dr. Robert Fanelli and Dr. Andrew Lederman, weight loss surgery specialists. Seminar is free and referrals are not needed. If you wish to register for a session in a month other then the one listed please call 413-442-2462. - Berkshire Hills Country Club, 500 Benedict Road, Pittsﬁeld • 7-9 p.m. - Ballroom Dancing Lesson. Info: 413637-3188 - Flavours at the Econo Lodge, Rt. 7, Lenox • 7:30 p.m. - J. Leo Dowd & Catherine Mellon Dowd Lecture Series continues with Lani Guinier, civil rights attorney and the ﬁrst tenured black woman professor at Harvard, speaking on “Rethinking Race & Class” Free; advance tickets required. Info: 413-528-5486 - Monument Mountain Regional High School, Route 7, Great Barrington

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requested. For more information: 413-466-0534 or jimpullaro@msn.com. - Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Ave., Pittsﬁeld • 6:30 p.m. - BINGO - Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #310 located at 515 Curran Highway in North Adams. 413-664-9043. • 6:30 p.m. - BINGO - Non-Smoking Refreshments Available - Progressive Jackpots. Info: 413-443-7135 - ITAM Lodge #564, 22 Waubeek Road, Pittsﬁeld. • 6:30 p.m. - National Alliance on Mental Illness of Berkshire County book club will discuss “Hurry Down Sunshine” by Michael Greenberg, a memoir written by the father of a 15year-old daughter about her descent into psychosis, diagnosis with bipolar disorder and the impact on their extended, blended family. Info:

413-443-1666 or namibc@namibc.org - Chapters Bookstore, North Street, Pittsﬁeld • 6:45 p.m. - Hinsdale Lions Club Bingo Admission $1. Come early - Dinner is available at reasonable prices: hamburgers, hot dogs, cold sandwiches, hot dishes, desserts, cold and hot beverages. Monthly Door Prizes - Charity Game Tickets. Phone 413-655-2973 for details. Hinsdale Community Center Maple Street, Route 143, Hinsdale • 7 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - Lenox Community Center, Walker Street, Lenox. • 7 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour

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Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www. al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Parish House (upstairs) behind St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Main St., Stockbridge. • 7-9 p.m. - Gamblers’ Anonymous. Free, confidential meetings. For more information phone Charlie at 413-637-2550. - Hillcrest Hospital, first floor conference room, Tor Court, Pittsfield • 7:30 p.m. - “Sport in Society: Bridging the Racial Divide” Williams College Athletics is honored to have distinguished activist and scholar Dr. Richard Lapchick speak at our first Claiming Williams Event. Dr. Lapchick is often described as “the racial conscience of sport” due to his commitment to equality and his belief that sport can be an effective instrument of positive social change. He led the American sports boycott of South Africa during apartheid, a stand that nearly cost him his life during a brutal physical attack in 1978. Dr. Lapchick has been named “One of the 100 Most Powerful People in Sport.” He is the Chair of the The DeVos Sport Business Management Program, named one of the nation’s top five programs by the Wall Street Journal, the Sports Business

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Journal and ESPN The Magazine. Considered among the nation’s experts on sport and social issues, Lapchick has appeared numerous times on Nightline, Good Morning America, The Today Show, ABC World News, NBC Nightly News, the CBS Evening News, CNN, ESPN and is a regular columnist for ESPN.com. - Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, Williams College, Williamstown 7:30 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www. al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - St. Mark’s Church, Commercial St., Adams 7:30 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www. al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Grace Episcopal Church, Main St., Dalton 7:30 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - Fairview Hospital, 29 Lewis Ave., Great Barrington 9 p.m. - Eric Erickson performs. No cover charge applies. Call 413-298-5545 for information. - The Lion’s Den, Red Lion Inn, 30 Main St., Stockbridge

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