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Snowmobile Use In The City of Pittsﬁeld The City of Pittsfield would like to remind the community that the use of motorized off-road vehicles, including snowmobiles, is prohibited within city parks, school grounds, conservation lands, and within the Pittsfield watershed lands in Pittsfield, Dalton, and Washington. Fines for unauthorized use of off-road vehicles within these public areas can be up to $200 per offense, and more if malicious damage occurs. Residents are encouraged to contact the Pittsfield Police Department if they observe off-road vehicles, especially snowmobiles, operating in these areas. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation/ Division of State Parks and Recreation provides numerous opportunities for ATV and snowmobiling within the vast western MA holdings. Visit their website - www.state.ma.us/dcr - for a comprehensive listing of sanctioned snowmobiling sites. For more information, please contact 499-9344. ��

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Sonsini Shelter to Beneﬁt from Great Barrington Kennel Club Grant Thanks to the generosity of the Great Barrington Kennel Club (GBKC), a local member club of the American Kennel Club, the dogs residing at the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter should soon enjoy a little more privacy and be a bit calmer as a result. Through the efforts of Gloria and Mike McClay, owners of Canine Connection in Cheshire, along with GBKC members and friends of the Sonsini Shelter, the GBKC agreed to fund the $2,000-plus cost of installing aluminum paneling on two of the shelter’s eight 55-foot outdoor runs. While some dogs enjoy the company of their canine neighbors in the outside runs, others find the presence of a strange dog visible through the chain link fence to be stressful. With the paneling in place, dogs in paneled runs will no longer be face to face with the dog in the adjoining run, reducing the stress and making life easier for both dogs and shelter staff. Lowering stress makes the dogs calmer and easier to train, and training makes it eas-

ier to find them permanent homes. The paneling, to be installed by All American Fencing of Lee, continues Sonsini’s improvements to the surroundings of the several hundred cats and dogs that pass through the shelter each year on their way to new homes. The shelter is located at 63 Downing Parkway (in the Downing Industrial Park), Pittsfield. For more information call (413) 4489800 or e-mail eleanorsonsinishelter@yahoo.com. General info and pictures of animals currently available for adoption can be obtained from its web site, www.pittsfieldanimals.org.

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Server Trainings offered for all local Liquor Establishments! The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is bringing server training sessions to a convenient location in northern Berkshire County. Dan Zunitch, a certified TIPS trainer, will instruct sessions for both on-premise establishments (bars and restaurants) and off-premise establishments (liquor and package stores). The training sessions will be free to attendees, made possible by the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition. All liquor establishments in northern Berkshire County are encouraged to participate, with registration guaranteed on a first come, first served basis. The schedule for trainings is as follows: Monday, February 2 The Holiday Inn, North Adams, MA Off-premise (package stores) 11:00 a.m. On-premise (restaurants, bars, clubs) 5:00 a.m. We can only allow 35 participants for each session, and we expect trainings to fill up quickly. For information or to register, contact Dan Zunitch at 413-553-3187. You may also register by sending an email to tips@businesspointsystems.com. We look forward to improving the way we support the establishments in our area, and therefore can better serve a healthy community! The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in Northern Berkshire by organizing, supporting, and empowering the community.

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Marvelous Opportunity! What a marvelous opportunity all of us are facing right now! Families are drawing closer together and helping one another through financial hardships; non-profit organizations are keeping in touch with others to be sure the net isn’t too tight for anyone to fall through; children are learning a new, practical set of values; we’re all working on saving our planet and conscious of what we purchase and throw away — and Hersam Acorn and Berkshire Pennysaver are keenly aware of how important your weekly community paper is as the conduit to pass along local information. The Berkshire Pennysaver is your paper and we just want to remind you that we will publish your local, upcoming events such as church suppers, benefits, student honors, school sports — any-

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thing you are interested in: Race for the Cure; Habitat for Humanity; you get the idea. We are also asking anyone in our communities to send us interesting photos and information about people or events in our area. Stop by our office and talk to Nancy and she will be happy to take your picture. Or, you can e-mail your press release and attach a high resolution jpeg photo to berkshire@hersamacornma. com. Take your 15 minutes of fame, for crying out loud! You deserve it!

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• BERKSHIRE COUNTY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS • Tuesday, January 20 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 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Community Outreach Van - Free Health Insurance Enrollment & Health Screenings. Phone 413-4459215 - Christian Center, 155 Linden St., Pittsfield 9:30 a.m. - Toddler Time - For one to two-and-a-half 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 413445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Hevreh of South Berkshire, 270 State Rd. (Route 23), Great Barrington 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - CHP-Healthy Communities Access Project will host free health screenings, health education information and health insurance enrollment assistance. Please call Luci at 413-528-9311 ext. 2147 for additional information or questions. - Senior Center, Gt. Barrington 10:30 a.m. - Story time. Info: 413-458-5369 - David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main Street, Williamstown

10:30-11:30 a.m. - Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by the Lee Regional Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. and the Lee Board of Health. Phone: 413-243-1212 - Brown Court, Lee 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. 12:00p.m. – 1:00 – 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays of the every month, the Southern Berkshire Toastmasters, and organization dedicated to helping us all master the art of public speaking. BCC, Main Street, Gt. Barrington, MA. For more info call 413232-7715 12-1 p.m. - Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by the Lee Regional Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. and the Stockbridge Board of Health. Phone: 413-243-1212 - Heaton Court (street parking only), Stockbridge 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

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• BERKSHIRE COUNTY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS • 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. 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Food Pantry. The mission of this ministry is to feed the hungry. Each person who asks is given a bag of food that will last a couple of days. 755 Main Street in Dalton, MA 413-684-0521 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Free Clothing Store. The mission of this ministry is to clothe those in need and to offer information about Christ and his love for all. 755 Main Street in Dalton, MA 413-684-0521 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 413-499-3556, Ext. 13. - 48 Elizabeth St., Pittsfield. 5:15 p.m. - Pittsfield Green Drinks - we gather for “Green Drinks”. If you are interested in any environmental issue, from the climate crisis to land preservation, or from wildlife habitat to recycling. Every third Tuesday of the month. Info: 413-4454556 ext. 14 - Pittsfield Brew Works, 34 Depot Street, Pittsfield 5-7 p.m. - Opening reception for “Woodshed II: the Next Hundred Hours”. For more information, call 413-664-8718, or

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go to ?www.mcla.edu/Gallery51. - MCLA Gallery 51 is at 51 Main St. in North Adams 5-10 p.m. - Inauguration Bash with food and dancing. Info: castlestreetcafe.com or 413-528-5244 - Castle Street Cafe, 10 Castle St., Great Barrington 6 p.m. - Words Before Music – A free lecture in which Lee resident Iris Bass, author of “What’s Your Opera IQ ” will discuss the literature, lore, & libretto of Gluck’s “Orfeo ed Euridice”, to prepare listeners for the HD and radio broadcast of this opera from the Met. Reservations: 413-243-0385 - Lee Library, 100 Main Street, Lee 6 to 7:30 p.m. - “1-2-3-4 Parents” workshop on par- �� enting children 1-4, with advice on discipline, routines and more. Free; registration required - 413-664-4821. Continues Jan. 27. - Northern �� Berkshire Family Net, Haskins �� Community Center, Route 8, �� North Adams. �� 6:30 p.m. - The Lee VFW �� will meet at the Lee Senior �� Center, 21 Crossway St., Lee,

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• BERKSHIRE COUNTY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS • MA 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Soul & Spirit Book Club - Metaphysical book club, moderated by Bettina Zumdick. Free. Phone: 413243-2834 - Berkshire Soul and Spirit Center, 69 Main St., Lee 7 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - South Congregationalist Church, 110 South Street, Pittsfield 7 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers’ meeting is held at the same time and place. - First Baptist Church, 88 South St., Pittsfield 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Power of �� Words - Open Mic event to share poetry, readings, �� music, and other spoken �� word. Monthly sessions �� occur on the third Tuesday of each month. Info: 413�� 528-2810 - Berkshire South �� Regional Community �� Center, 15 Crissey Rd., Great �� Barrington �� 7-9 p.m. - Ballroom �� Dancing Lesson. Info: 413-

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637-3188 - Flavours at the Econo Lodge, Rt. 7, Lenox 8 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Congregational Church, Main St., Stockbridge (Next to the Town Hall)

Wednesday, January 21 9-10 a.m. - Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by the Lee Regional Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. and the Lee Board of Health. Phone: 413-243-1212 - Lee Regional VNA offices, 32 Park Street, Lee 10 a.m. - Preschool Story Time. 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. - Story time. Please call to register - there are openings in the Wednesday group. Info: 413-743-8345 - Adams Free Library, located on Park Street at McKinley Square, Adams 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - CHP-Healthy Communities Access Project will host free health screenings, health education information and health insurance enrollment assistance. Please call Luci at 413-528-9311 ext. 2147 for additional information or questions. - Berkshire Community College, Great Barrington 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Community Outreach Van - Free Health Insurance Enrollment & Health Screenings. Phone 413-4459215 - Dalton CRA, 400 Main St., Dalton 10:30 a.m. - Story time. Info: 413-458-5369 - David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main Street, Williamstown 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by the Lee Regional

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• BERKSHIRE COUNTY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS • Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. and the Otis Board of Health. Phone: 413-243-1212 - Otis Senior Center 1-3 p.m. - CHP-Healthy Communities Access Project will host free health screenings, health education information and health insurance enrollment assistance. Please call Luci at 413-528-9311 ext. 2147 for additional information or questions. - CHP-Dental Center, Great Barrington 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 413-446-5925.l 5 to 6:15 p.m. - Yoga for Your Everyday Life. Call 413-269-0075 or visit the Web site www. HealthyBoomerBody.com to register or for more information - Healthy Boomer Body Center in Otis 5:30 to 7 p.m. - VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire offers bereavement support group - Info: 413-664-4536 - VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire, Inc., 535 Curran Memorial Highway, North Adams 5:30-6:30 p.m. (beginners) and 7-8 p.m. (intermediate) - Tai Chi classes - Banish the winter blues & refocus your energy. Jim Pullaro brings his very popular tai chi classes back for both beginning & more experienced students.

Registration requested. For more information: 413-466-0534 or jimpullaro@msn.com. - Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Ave., Pittsfield 6-8 p.m. - Caregiver support group, for those who provide care to a loved one, cosponsored by the Lee Regional Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. and Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. (ESBC). Information: 413-499-0524 - ESBC Offices, 66 Wendell Avenue, 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. 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Wednesday Evening Tune-Ups - Pilates for all skill levels. Call 413-269-0075 or visit the Web site www. HealthyBoomerBody.com to register or for more information - Healthy Boomer Body Center in Otis 6:45 p.m. - Hinsdale Lions Club Bingo - Admission $1. Come early - Dinner is available

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• BERKSHIRE COUNTY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS • 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. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413445-5852. 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 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - Lenox Community Center, Walker Street, Lenox. 7-9 p.m. - Gamblers’ Anonymous. Free, confi�� dential meetings. For more �� information phone Charlie 413-637-2550. - Hillcrest �� atHospital, first floor con�� ference room, Tor Court, �� Pittsfield �� 7:30 p.m. - ALANON meet�� ing. 24-hour Information �� Line 413-445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. �� Newcomers are welcome at

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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. - Dan Hamilton performs. No cover charge applies. Call 413-298-5545 for information. - The Lion’s Den, Red Lion Inn, 30 Main St., Stockbridge

Thursday, January 22 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Community Outreach Van - Free Health Insurance Enrollment & Health Screenings. Phone 413-4459215 - Wal-Mart, 830 Curran Highway, North Adams 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Free Clothing Store. The mission of this ministry is to clothe those in need and to offer information about Christ and his love for all. 755 Main Street in Dalton, MA 413-684-0521 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Food Pantry. The mission of this ministry is to feed the hungry. Each person who asks is given a bag of food that will last a couple of days. 755 Main Street in Dalton, MA 413-684-0521 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by the Lee Regional Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. Phone: 413-243-1212 - Stop & Shop on Merrill Road in Pittsfield 10:30 a.m. - Preschool Story Craft is for children 3 to 5 years of age. The program features stories, songs & followalong activities followed by a craft related to stories. Contact: Debby Cuthbert. Phone: 413-637-0197 ext. 105 - Lenox Library Association, 18 Main St., Lenox 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Lenox Historical Society is currently featuring a selection of Morris Elementary students’ artwork displayed alongside our collection of early Lenox photographs, documents and memorabilia. Exhibit to continue through Jan. 31st. At the Academy, 65 Main St., Lenox. Open Thursday - Saturday from 11-3 or by appt. for special groups. For more information, call Vickie at 441-7902. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Young Family Breastfeeding Group - Berkshire Nursing Families is starting a group for young families (parents 23 years and under). Free Pizza Lunch. - Haskins Community Center, North Adams 12 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - 9 Locust Hill Rd., Great Barrington 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

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• BERKSHIRE COUNTY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS • the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association at 413-447-2862. Hillcrest Campus, 165 Tor Court, Pittsfield. 7:30 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852.Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers’ meeting: First Thursday of the month at 7 p.m - United Methodist Church, Water & Main Streets, Williamstown 8 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Christ Church, Route 7 and Maple Avenue, Sheffield

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Jones (Turd) at the Back Nine, Crane Ave., Pittsfield, MA. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. and the Comedy Show will be at 8 p.m. Donations are $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors and $6.00 for children age 12 and under. The comedy show is appropriate for all ages. For tickets and/or information, call Robbie at 413-822-9768. 7:00 p.m. – Lee Youth Drama will present an adaptation of the popular musical Annie. The drama dubbed Annie jr., will be presented in the Zukowski Performing Arts Center at Lee Middle and High School, and is free and open to the public. Lee Youth Drama produces the performance, with generous support from the Lee Educational Enrichment Fund, Lee Bank, �� and the Toole Agency. �� 8 p.m. - ALANON meet�� ing. 24-hour Information �� Line 413-445-5852. Web site �� www.al-anonberkshire.org. �� Newcomers are welcome at �� all meetings. - Claire Teague �� Senior Center, 909 Main Street �� (Rt. 7 South), Great Barrington

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Free Clothing Store. The mission of this ministry is to clothe those in need and to offer information about Christ and his love for all. 755 Main Street in Dalton, MA 413-684-0521 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Food Pantry. The mission of this ministry is to feed the hungry. Each person who asks is given a bag of food that will last a couple of days. 755 Main Street in Dalton, MA 413-684-0521 10 and 11 a.m. - Aquarium Adventures - Toddlers enjoy �� playtime and a story, then meet a different animal each �� week. Sponsered by Target. Free with Museum admission. Saturday, January 24 �� Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Lenox Historical Society is currently featuring a selection of Morris Elementary students’ artwork displayed alongside our collection of early Lenox photographs, documents and memorabilia. Exhibit to con�� tinue through Jan. 31st. At the �� Academy, 65 Main St., Lenox. Open Thursday - Saturday �� from 11-3 or by appt. for spe�� cial groups. For more informa�� tion, call Vickie at 441-7902. �� 4:30 p.m. - BINGO - with �� food, Speedball, Horserace and Bingo Nut 2 Tickets. Weekly �� progressive game prize of �� $1,199, plus weekly door �� prize. - St. Mary’s School, 115 Orchard St., Lee �� 6:00 p.m. – The Taconic �� and PHS Hockey Team will �� host a Roast Beef Dinner and �� Comedy Show by Roofer T. January 20, 2009

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9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Free Clothing Store. The mission of this ministry is to clothe those in need and to offer information about Christ and his love for all. 755 Main Street in Dalton, MA 413-684-0521 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Food Pantry. The mission of this ministry is to feed the hungry. Each person who asks is given a bag of food that will last a couple of days. 755 Main Street in Dalton, MA 413-684-0521 9 a.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Fire House, Route 23, Monterey 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Lenox Historical Society is currently featuring a selection of Morris Elementary students’ artwork displayed alongside our collection of early Lenox photographs, documents and memorabilia. Exhibit to continue through Jan. 31st. At the Academy, 65 Main St., Lenox. Open Thursday - Saturday from 11-3 or by appt. for special groups. For more information, call Vickie at 441-7902. 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 2:00 p.m. – Lee Youth Drama will present an adaptation of the popular musical Annie. The drama dubbed Annie jr., will be presented in the Zukowski Performing Arts Center at Lee Middle and High School, and is free and open to the public. Lee Youth Drama produces the performance, with generous support from the Lee Educational Enrichment Fund, Lee Bank, and the Toole Agency. 5 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - Trinity Church Annex, Walker Street, Lenox 6 p.m. - American Cancer Society Relay for Life will �� feature cancer survivors’ �� lap as well as luminaria cer�� emony. Info: 800-ACS-2345 �� - Williams College, Towne ��

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8:15 a.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - Berkshire Mall Community Rm Route 8, Lanesborough 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Eagles at Quabbin Reservoir, Central MA. Massachusetts Audubon Society, 413-637-0320. Departing from Lee at 8:30 a.m. Bring a spotting scope if you have one. The leader will have one to share. Dress warmly. If snow conditions permit, we will do some snowshoeing (snowshoes provided). Registration is required. Directions will be sent upon registration. Adults: members $15.00, non-members $20.00.

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• BERKSHIRE COUNTY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS • Field House, Latham Street, 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. - Congregational Church, Route 41, Richmond 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. - Zion Lutheran Church, 74 First Street, Pittsfield

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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. Berkshire Community Church, Congregational, 45 Cemetery Rd., Richmond 2-4 p.m. - Bill Koch Youth Ski League, for parents and children ages 5-13 to enjoy the outdoors, community, each other, and introduce them to the world of cross country ski racing. Info: 413-684-0148. - Notchview, Route 9, Windsor. 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – UCP Starfest 2009 Telethon. Live at the Crowne Plaza, Pittsfield, MA and Heritage Park, North Adams, MA. Your support of our annual campaign provides the following services: Advocacy, Client Assistance, Emergency Services, Children’s Planning, and much, much more. ALL MONIES RECEIVED REMAIN ENTIRELY IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY. Telethon Coverage; Pittsfield, PCTV, channel 16, 2-6 p.m., North County, NBCTV, channel 15, 2-6 p.m., South County, CTSB, channel 16, 4-8 p.m. Please call Tammy at 413442-1562 to make a pledge today! 7 p.m. - Sunday Night Dance - live band - cover charge applies. Call 413-443-7135 for info - ITAM Lodge #564 on Pontoosuc Lake, 22 Waubeek Road, Pittsfield

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Monday, January 26 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Community Outreach Van - Free Health Insurance Enrollment & Health Screenings. Phone 413-4459215 - CHP NeighborHood Health, 510 North 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 413445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - St. John’s Episcopal Church, 59 Summer St., North Adams 1:00 p.m. - GE Pensioners Club, monthly dinner meeting, chicken on the menu, serving promptly. Berkshire Hills Country Club, 500 Benedict Road, Pittsfield MA. 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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• BERKSHIRE COUNTY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS • 6:30 p.m. - Preschool Story Time. Phone: 413-662-3133 North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St., North Adams. For information phone 413-662-3133 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

Tuesday, January 27 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Blood pressure and health counseling

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• BERKSHIRE COUNTY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS • sponsored by the Lee Regional Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. and the Blandford Board of Health. Phone: 413-243-1212 - Blandford School 10 a.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Hevreh of South Berkshire, 270 State Rd. (Route 23), Great Barrington 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.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

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do not occur on holidays.No Registration is required for this event. Information from the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association at 413-447-2862. - Christian Center, 155 Linden St., Pittsfield 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - CHP-Healthy Communities Access Project will host free health screenings, health education information and health insurance enrollment assistance. Please call Luci at 413-528-9311 ext. 2147 for additional information or questions. - Monterey Town Hall, Monterey 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 and health counseling sponsored by the Lee Regional Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. and the Becket Board of Health - Becket Town Hall, Becket 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. 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

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• BERKSHIRE COUNTY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS • 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. 7 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - South Congregationalist Church, 110 South Street, Pittsfield

7 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers’ meeting is held at the same time and place. - First Baptist Church, 88 South St., Pittsfield 8 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Congregational Church, Main St., Stockbridge (Next to the Town Hall)

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Registered Nurse Wanted! Specialized Home Care, the first provider in Massachusetts to offer community-based shared living to people with developmental disabilities, is recruiting a Registered Nurse to monitor Adult Foster Care cases in the Pittsfield area. Four to ten hours per month with possible increase in the future.

Valid Massachusetts driver’s license and vehicle required.

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If you are interested, please contact Kathleen Frome at 413-443-4780 Ext. 11 www.theassn.org

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Rate of pay is $35.00 per hour. Make your own schedule! Start immediately!

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