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AARP Tax-Aide Offers Free Help To Taxpayers (Williamstown, MA)---From February 1 through April 15, free tax counseling and return preparation is available throughout Berkshire County for taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those ages 60 and older. You do not need to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this service. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers, trained in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, will offer help with federal and Massachusetts personal income tax returns at the Berkshire County Council on Aging sites listed below. Also shown are the days/times they will be open and telephone numbers for making appointments. Dalton – Community House, 400 Main Street (413-684-2000) 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Great Barrington – COA Senior Center, 909 South Main Street (413-528-1881) 9:00 a.m.-noon on alternate Wednesdays; starts February 11th Lee – COA Senior Center, 21 Crossway Street (413-243-5545) 9:00 a.m.-noon on alternate Wednesdays; starts February 4th Lenox – Community Center, 65 Walker Street (413-637-5535) 9:00 a.m.-noon on alternate Thursdays; starts February 5th North Adams – Spitzer Senior Center, 116 Ashland Street (413-662-3125)9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays Pittsfield – Froio Senior Center, 330 North Street (413-499-9346) 9:00 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays & Saturdays Williamstown – Harper Center, 118 Church Street (413-458-8250) 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. on Tuesdays & 9:00 a.m.-noon on Saturdays.

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Roller Derby team needs indoor practice space in Berkshire County. Area of 120’ x 80’, smooth/polished concrete, sport or hardwood-floors. Call Jessica at 413-281-0187

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Call for artists for the 5th Annual Pittsfield Juried Art Show - application deadline April 1, 2009. Show July 18-19, Rain or Shine. Companion month-long Invitational Exhibit June 17-July 19. Artists and fine craftspeople invited to apply. Applications and information may be downloaded from the Pittsfield Art Show website – www.pittsfieldartshow.org. The printed prospectus and application will also be available at the Lichtenstein Center and the Berkshire Athenaeum, or by mail from Downtown Inc., 413-443-6501.

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Notice: The Berkshire Penny Saver will not knowingly accept or publish advertising which is fraudulent or misleading in nature. The publisher reserves the sole right to edit, revise, or reject any and all advertising, with or without cause being assigned, which in the publisher’s judgement is contrary to the interests of this publication. The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publisher. ©2008, Hersam Acorn Newspapers. All contents of the Berkshire Penny Saver News are copyrighted, and any reproduction without permission is prohibited.

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Plants for Your 21st Century Garden Stockbridge, Massachusetts-The Berkshire Botanical Garden will kick off its 75th anniversary year on Saturday, February 14 at 2:00 p.m. with world-renowned plant explorer, horticulturist, and author, Dan Hinkley, speaking at the 2009 annual winter lecture at Monument Mountain High School in Great Barrington, Ma. A special reception and book sale will follow the lecture. Cost is $30 for Garden members and $35 non-members. Mr. Hinkley will present “Plants for your 21st Century Garden.” In this intriguing lecture, Hinkley will talk about new plants that have been recently introduced, discovered or bred. “The abundant world of plants in which I have invested throughout my life, has paid handsome dividends,” says Hinkley. “I have had the opportunity to be a continuous student in a subject that has no parameters, limitless mysteries and extraordinary allure.” He will offer the audience his thoughts about the many plants that do not pose a threat to bio-invasion and recommend plants that extend the gardening season, no matter the climate. ”Using the right plants in our gardens in regard to proper cultural requirements should be the universal goal. A plant well grown, on its own, is justification enough for gardening.” The lecture will be followed by a special on-site reception. Advance tickets are available by calling Berkshire Botanical Garden 413-298-3926. Tickets are also available at the door. Call about group rates. Snow Date: February 15th. For Membership and other information go to: www.berkshirebotanical.org February 10, 2009

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ROCK ON in February. ROCK ON is proud to present a week long course in song writing and contemporary music theory the week of February 16th through the 20th at the First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield. The course will be taught by two of the most talented musicians in the area, Jeff Link, Professional Bassist, songwriter, and former Assistant Professor at Berkley College of Music and Jay Fruet performing Guitarist and coordinator of ROCK ON. The 5 day course will cover the basics of rock and Jazz music theory and original songwriting. Each student will have their song’s performed and recorded with Jeff and Jay. Topics covered will be: Song analysis: what makes a song popular; lyric writing; rock harmony; basic jazz harmony; modal interchange in rock and jazz; how to get your music heard; how to sell your music. The course will run each day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is open to all musicians 13 and up. Call (413) 499-1733 today to make your reservation. Fee: $100.

Foster Parents Wanted In Berkshire County

Every day, children are waiting for nurturing families like yours to provide them with a safe foster home. Unfortunately, there are more children in need of homes than we have foster families available. Please join us in enhancing the lives of these children. Dare foster parents receive $50.00 per day tax-exempt stipend. For more details, call Krista Harrington at 413-684-2222 or 800-244-DARE. Also ask about our $300.00 referral bonus! Classes for new foster parents beginning in October. Open your heart and your home to a child in need.

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City Seeks Proposals for Human Services Pittsfield – The City of Pittsfield announced that applications are now available for funding to provide human services to benefit Pittsfield residents. Funding is for the program year July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Annually, the City undertakes a process through the Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC), an 11 member volunteer committee which reviews the proposals and submits its recommendations to the Mayor. Last years recommendations resulted in 36 human service programs receiving a total of $450,000 from the City’s general fund and from the federal Community Development Block Grant Program. The consumers assisted with those funds ranged from infants to the elderly. In addition to submitting a written proposal, applicants will

be invited to come before the HSAC to make a presentation in April. HSAC Chairman Christopher Meehan said, “Again we’re looking forward to televising the presentations on Pittsfield Community Television. It provides an excellent opportunity for the public to learn more about the great work that agencies are doing in Pittsfield, and it also allows the citizens to see a part of our process.” Applications can be obtained at the Pittsfield Dept. of Community Development at Pittsfield City Hall. Application due date is Feb. 27, 2009. For further information, contact the Pittsfield Dept. of Community Development, 413-499-9450.

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Valentines Day At Ventfort Hall - A Family Celebration Valentines Day at Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum will be a family affair on Saturday, February 14th with a variety of activities and events offered throughout the day. The fun begins at 1:00pm when all are invited for free to the mansion’s Great Lawn to enjoy a roaring bonfire with free hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows. Those choosing to move indoors will enjoy a 3:00 pm children’s production of “The Musical Hat” followed by a Victorian Tea for a combined ticket price. An original work of Nutshell Playhouse - written and directed by Don Jordan – the show features Shmurple and her fellow clowns singing songs from their Musical Hat, when suddenly they discover their music has been stolen. Join them as they try to get

it back, and in the process discover what music is made of. Share their adventures as they follow the Snoof, meet the Ductionary and dance with a clown. Live actors, puppets, mime, music and more - recommended for ages 3 to 9. Don Jordan has performed as a mime and clown throughout Europe and the U.S., has appeared on Broadway with Mummenschanz, and served as Artistic Director of San Francisco’s Pickle Family Circus. He has taught at the Juilliard School, The Instituto De Teatro in Barcelona, Teatro Studio in Rome, Ohio University, Shakespeare and Company and currently teaches at Smith College. Guided tours of the mansion will also be available, as usual, at 10am, continued on page 9

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Valentines Day At Ventfort Hall - A Family Celebration 11am, noon, 1pm and 2pm. Tour guide and Board Member Kelly Blau, and other guides, will relay the romantic 19th century story of original owners, George Hale Morgan (a Valentine’s Day baby) and Sarah Spencer Morgan (sister of J.P. Morgan) including their Valentine’s Day wedding. They completed Ventfort Hall in 1893 as a summer “cottage.” Tours will also include the spectacular and popular exhibit of “Les Petites Dames de Mode” (“The Little Ladies of Fashion”); sixty fabulous 29-inch mannequins fitted with exquisitely detailed Gilded Age costumes. Mansion tours are $12 per person, $11 for seniors, $10 for students, $5 for children aged 5 to 17, and children under 5 are free. Reservations for “The Musical Hat” and Victorian Tea are recommended – admission is $12 for members, $15 for nonmembers and $6 for children and does

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not include tours of the house or exhibits. For further information call Ventfort Hall at 413-637-3206 or visit www.GildedAge.org . Ventfort Hall is located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox. Saturday, February 14, 2009. Outdoor Events: 1 pm Play: 3 pm with Victorian Tea to follow. Tours: 10 am, 11 am, 12 Noon, 1 pm and 2 pm Outdoor Events: No charge Play and Victorian Tea - $15 non-members, $12 members, $6 children. Tours of Mansion and Museum - $12 Adults, $11 Seniors, $10 Students, $5 Children 5 to 17, Children under 5 free

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Cantilena Chamber Choir at Berkshire South Regional Community Center GREAT BARRINGTON, MA. The choir will present a concert in collaboration with the Berkshire South Regional Community Center at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14. It will feature selections from the Magic Tree House: The Musical, based on the popular series of children’s books by Mary Pope Osborne. By special permission from Ms. Pope, the Choir has obtained the rights to perform music from the show, which is currently on a national tour. This will be a premiere performance in Berkshire County. Also on the program is the fairy tale Musicians of Bremen arranged for a cappella choir, and the NeverEnding Song, a Young Person’s Guide to the Choir. Joining the group will be a children’s choir from the Montessori School of the Berkshires.

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The Cantilena Chamber Choir is under the artistic direction of Andrea Goodman who is also the Director of the Northern Berkshire Chorale in Williamstown and the Saratoga Choral Festival, an annual summer concert series for chorus and orchestra in Saratoga Springs, New York. All tickets are $10 and are available at the door or in advance from Berkshire South (located at 15 Crissey Rd. in Great Barrington). You may call them for reservations (highly recommended) at 413-5282810. For further information, email satbchoir@yahoo.com. Phone: 518-791-0185. Those interested in more information can visit www. cantilenachoir.org

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City’s Department of Community Development To Hold Two Public Input Sessions

The Pittsfield Department of Community Development is sponsoring two Public Input Sessions this year as part of preparing its 2010 Consolidated Annual Action Plan. The purpose of the Public Input Sessions is to obtain public comments and suggestions on how the City’s federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds should be used to improve the quality of life in our community. Information gathered from these public input sessions will be used during the preparation of the City’s Consolidated Annual Action Plan. The first public input session will be held on Monday, February 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at Conte Community School, Community Room, located at 200 West Union Street, Pittsfield, MA. The second public input session will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at Morningside Community School, Community Room, located at 100 Burbank Street, Pittsfield, MA. Both public input sessions will be held at the end of the regularly scheduled West Side and Morningside Neighborhood Initiative Steering Committee meetings. The public is also encouraged to attend the Neighborhood Initiative Steering Committee meetings that will be held at 6:30 p.m. prior to each of the public input sessions. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that the City prepare a Consolidated Annual Action Plan each

year. Funded projects included in the Annual Action Plan are required to benefit low and moderate-income people or eliminate slums and blight. Everyone who attends this public input session will be given the opportunity to speak on what community issues are important to them, such as: housing; public facilities; job opportunities; crime; drug and alcohol abuse; childcare; domestic violence; handicapped services; and elderly services. The Consolidated Annual Action Plan will be available in draft form in mid April for the public to review and comment. It will also undergo a formal adoption process, including a formal public hearing that will be publicly advertised. The plan will be completed and approved by the middle of May and is due at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) shortly thereafter. If residents are unable to attend the Public Input Session, they can send their comments, written or orally, to the Pittsfield Department of Community Development, City Hall, 70 Allen Street, Room 205, Pittsfield, MA at (413) 499-9368 or by TTY at (413) 499-9340. Persons with special needs should contact the Pittsfield Department of Community Development and every effort will be made to accommodate their requests.

Williams College Department of Music presents MIDWEEKMUSIC The Williams College Department of Music will present their weekly lunchtime recital series featuring student and faculty performers on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 12:15 p.m. in Chapin Hall on the Williams College campus. This free event is open to the public. All are invited to bring a lunch and listen to wonderful performances of classical, jazz and world music. Seating is on the stage of Chapin Hall. Check music.williams.edu for specific program details. For building locations on the Williams campus, please consult the map outside the driveway entrance to the Security �� Office located in Hopkins Hall on Main Street (Rte. 2), next to the Thompson Memorial Chapel, or call the Office of �� Public Affairs (413) 597-4277. The map can also be found on the web at www.williams.edu/home/campusmap.

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Marie Paradise Joins Greylock Federal Credit Union Greylock Federal Credit Union has announced the addition of Marie A. Paradise as Assistant Vice President, Manager of Benefit Programs, bringing 30 years Human Resource experience to Greylock. She will also provide Human Resource advisory services for employers in the area who select Greylock Insurance Agency as their provider of employee medical, dental, disability and life insurance programs. President Angelo Stracuzzi said, “The human resources field is constantly changing. We are pleased to have Marie’s expertise as part of our team. Adding Marie to the Greylock HR staff now rounds out a well developed HR Service organization with a commitment to maintaining excellent employee benefits. We are thrilled to welcome her to the organization.” In 2008, Greylock Insurance Agency expanded its services to offer employer medical, dental, disability and life insurance plans. Jeff Naughton joined the agency as a Vice President, bringing 23 years experience related

to those insurance lines. Berkshire County organizations working with Naughton will benefit from the expertise of Paradise as well. Naughton said, “Employers are under tremendous pressure to control costs while maintaining the benefits needed by their employees and their families. Many employers in the Berkshires simply do not have the staff or the time to keep abreast of changes in regulations or insurance products. With Marie on board, Greylock Insurance offers Berkshire County businesses additional experience and expertise to support their Human Resource teams. We can now offer HR advisory services for our insurance clientele.” Paradise held the position of Director of HR Administration Services with KB Toys and Benefits Manager at National Medical Care. Paradise resides in Stephentown, NY. She has two children and three grandchildren, and is actively volunteering in various community events.

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• BERKSHIRE COUNTY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS • Wednesday, February 11 • 9 to10 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. North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St., North Adams. For information phone 413-662-3133 or visit www.naplibrary.com. • 10 a.m. - Story time. Please call to register - there are openings in the Wednesday group. Information: 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 413528-9311 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 and health screenings. Phone 413-445-9215. Dalton CRA, 400 Main St., Dalton. • 10:30 a.m. - Story time. Information: 413-458-5369. David and Joyce Milne Public Library, 1095 Main Street, Williamstown. • 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by the Lee Regional Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. and the

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• BERKSHIRE COUNTY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS • Otis Board of Health. Phone: 413-243-1212. Otis Senior Center. • 1 to 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 413-5289311 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. • 5 to 6:15 p.m. - Yoga for Your Everyday Life. Call 413-2690075 or visit the web site at www.healthyboomerbody.com to register or for more information. Healthy Boomer Body Center in Otis. • 5:30 to 7 p.m. - Bereavement Support Group offered by VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire. Information: 413-664-4536. VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire, Inc., 535 Curran Memorial Highway, North Adams. • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (beginners) and 7 to 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 and 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 to 7 p.m. - The Matrix of Jesus and The Advent of the Messiah. Dick Ford will lead a Lenten Study series using a brand new DVD featuring John Dominic Crossan and Marcus Borg, entitled “First Light: Jesus and the Kingdom of God.” There will be a potluck supper from 6-7 p.m., then two 20-minute DVD presentations, each followed by a discussion, from 7-8:15 p.m. First Congregational Church-UCC of Williamstown. 906 Main Street, Williamstown, MA, 413-458-4273. • 6 to 8 p.m. - Caregiver support group, for those who provide care to a loved one, co-sponsored 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 to 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 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. – Meet the Land Trusts and Conservation Landowners - Cummington Community House. Meet land trust and government agency staff as well as landowners who have already protected their land and get your questions answered. Free program. For information and registration, call 413-268-8219 or go to www. highlandcommunities.org February 10, 2009

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• BERKSHIRE COUNTY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS • • 7 p.m. – Valentine’s Day for the Romantically Challenged. A cornucopia of love lore presented by Robert Campanile. Enjoy rediscovering some of literature’s classic love scenes during this multimedia event. Phone: 413-458-5369. Milne Public Library, Main Street, Williamstown. • 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 to 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. - 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.

Thursday, February 12 • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Community Outreach Van - Free health insurance enrollment and health screenings. Phone 413-445-9215. WalMart, 830 Curran Highway, North Adams. • 9 a.m. to 12 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. 413-6840521. • 9:30 a.m. to 12 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. 413-6840521. • 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. For children 3 to 5 years of age. The program features stories, songs and follow-along activities, followed by a craft related to the stories. Contact: Debby Cuthbert. Phone: 413-637-0197 ext. 105. Lenox Library Association, 18 Main St., Lenox • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Young Family Breastfeeding Group - Berkshire Nursing Families is starting a group for young families (par-

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• BERKSHIRE COUNTY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS • ents 23 years and under). Free pizza lunch. Haskins Community Center, North Adams. • 12 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - 9 Locust Hill Rd., Great Barrington. • 2 to 4 p.m. - CHP Healthy Communities Access Project will host free health screenings, health education information and health insurance enrollment assistance. West Stockbridge Town Hall. Please call Luci at (413) 644-0104 ext. 15 for additional information or questions. • 2 to 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. • 2 to 6 p.m. - Berkshire Serve, formerly Berkshire SHARE is taking orders on Thursday, February 12. Food pick-up will be Feb 28. This month’s $26 package of food will contain the following: Oriental Pork Strips, Stew Beef, Vegetable Chicken Pot Pie, Pre-cooked breaded Tilapia, Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Bananas, Peaches, Tuna Cups. Also offered are Pork Roast, Chicken Tender Bites and Sirloin Steak Tips. To order any of the above packages call 663-9277 Thursdays between 2-6 or stop by the office at St John’s

Church in N. Adams through the red door on the parking lot side of the building. The office is only staffed on Thursdays 2-6. Orders can also be placed at www.servenewengland.org. Also in Dalton at 684-2000, in Bennington at 442-3466. Berkshire Serve is a chapter of Serve New England, a large food co-op. This program is open to all people regardless of income. • 3 to 4 p.m. – Stockbridge Library. Micheline Laguilhomie of Stockbridge will offer a 3 part series entitled “A Short Journey to France” appropriate for children ages 10 – 13. Micheline travels to France every year and would like to share her experiences as well as field questions regarding life in France – school, food, art, language, history – anything of interest to her audience as well as her own thoughts and experiences in that country. There is no charge but registration is required. Call the Stockbridge Library at 413-298-5501 • 3:15 p.m. – Junior Choir rehearsal. First Congregational Church-UCC of Williamstown, 906 Main Street, Williamstown, MA, 413-458-4273. • 5:30 p.m – Green Living Workshops. The Berkshire Environmental Resource Center at MA College of Liberal Arts, will kick off a series of 12 Green Living seminars and workshops in Murdock hall conference room 218. The public is invited to attend this free series. “Organic Gardening 101.” For more information, go to www. mcla.edu or contact Elena Traister at 413-662-5303.

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• BERKSHIRE COUNTY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS • • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - 19th Annual Valentine's Book Buying Party hosted by the Stockbridge Library Association. A selection of new adult and children’s books - fiction, non-fiction and mysteries will be on display in the Bement Room of the Library. The public is invited to come to enjoy an evening with refreshments and friends while browsing for the perfect book to donate to the Library. In appreciation, the Library will create a unique bookplate for your selection in honor of your or your special valentine. If you are unable to attend, you may still send a donation for a book purchase. For more information please call 413-298-5501. • 7:30 p.m. – Senior Choir rehearsal. First Congregational Church-UCC of Williamstown, 906 Main Street, Williamstown, MA, 413-458-4273. • 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 413-445-5852. Web site -www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. Christ Church, Route 7 and Maple Avenue, Sheffield. Friday, February 13 • 9 a.m. to 12 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 a.m. to 12 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. 413-6840521. • 10 and 11 a.m. - Aquarium Adventures - Toddlers enjoy

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• BERKSHIRE COUNTY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS • playtime and a story, then meet a different animal each week. Sponsored by Target. Free with museum admission. Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield. • 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. • 5 to 8:30 p.m. - Youth Group Movie Night. First Congregational Church-UCC of Williamstown, 906 Main Street, Williamstown, MA, 413-458-4273. • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Metaphysical Book Club. The Book Club meets at Berkshire Soul & Spirit Center on Main Street, Lee. The current selection,’Seth Speaks’ by Jane Roberts is considered a seminal work in the arena of channeling and conscious reality creation. Pre-registration requested. Free. Berkshire Soul & Spirit Center is handicapped accessible at 69 Main St, Lee, MA 01238. 413-243-2834. www.soulandspiritcenter.com.

• 6:30 p.m. – Bingo every Friday at St. Mary’s School, 115 Orchard Street, Lee. 413-243-1079. Doors open at 4:30, games begin at 6:30. • 7:30 p.m. - Edison Meets Victor or Nipper's Valentine. Come learn about the early history of music recording technologies at the Sheffield Historical Society’s February meeting. Bring along your Valentine to enjoy love songs, learn the difference between “hill-anddale” and lateral cut, and, finally, meet “Nipper.” The program will take place at Dewey Memorial Hall. For more information, contact the Sheffield Historical Society at (413) 229-2694 or visit us on the web at www.sheffieldhistory.org. • 8 p.m. – Bohemian Rhapsody. Williams Chamber Players, Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall. Bohemian by birth, bohemian in spirit! The Williams Chamber Players present three wildly bohemian works, including the Williamstown premier of Ileana Perez Velazquez’s Wild Wisteria

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• BERKSHIRE COUNTY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS • • 8 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 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. Saturday, February 14 • 8:15 a.m. - Overeaters Anonymous Berkshire Mall Community Room, Route 8, Lanesborough • 9 a.m. to 12 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 a.m. to 12 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. 413-6840521. • 9 a.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line - 413-445-5852. Web site -www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. Fire House, Route 23, Monterey. • 10 to 1 p.m. - Antique Appraisal Road Show, St. Agnes Parish Hall, 34 Carson Ave., Dalton, MA. Items will be appraised by the famous and legendary Charles Flint. Free admission, 1 item appraised - $5.00, 3 items - $10.00.

• 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. • 5 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous. Trinity Church Annex, Walker Street, 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. 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. Sunday, February 15 • 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. • 9:30 a.m. 6th Sunday After Epiphany. Shawl Ministry meeting. 10:30 a.m.

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COMMUNITY COMPANION ~ 2 hours per week ~

WEST STOCKBRIDGE Companion (preferably female) for 50-year-old female with DD who enjoys one-on-one time with someone while participating in various outings and activities. This individual loves horses, shopping, going to the movies and out to eat. Must have valid MA driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Rate of pay is $10.31/hour plus mileage and recreation reimbursement. Interested candidates, please contact SHC’s Recruitment Team at: 1-800-652-2201 x153 The Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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• BERKSHIRE COUNTY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS • Service of Worship. Meeting to Discuss Reviving Our Annual Children’s Fair immediately after the service. First Congregational Church-UCC of Williamstown, 906 Main Street, Williamstown, MA, 413-458-4273. • 10 a.m. - Ski for Scholarship: Mathias J. Bartels Community Nordic Ski Race. The 2nd Mathias Jessup Bartels benefit cross-country ski race and tour will be held at Mt. Greylock Regional High School. In the event of limited snow coverage at Mt. Greylock, check massnordic. com for race updates. For more information, please email Hilary at hgreene@williams.edu or Matt at matthew@fasterskier.com. • 2 to 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: 413-6840148. Notchview, Route 9, Windsor. • 3 p.m. – African American of Distinction. Macedonia Baptist Church Rosetter Street, Great Barrington. Qualifications: Any African American Male/ Female Living or Deceased. All nominees will be placed in an 8x10 display booklet w/biography $25.00 Fee Made payable to: Macedonia Baptist Church, P O Box 505, Gt. Barrington, MA 01230. Deadline- February 13, 2008 • 4 p.m. – The Church of the Good Shepard, Pleasant Street, South Lee, MA will hold their service at 4:00 p.m. instead of 9:00 a.m. • 4 to 5:30 p.m. - My Latest Novel – I’m Serious this Time! Author, humorist, and philosopher Daniel Klein will speak at the Lenox Library. His lecture will feature his upcoming novel,

The History of Now, due out in March 2009 from Permanent Press. The program is free and open to the public. No reservations are required. For more information, contact Jenny Rae, Lenox Library, at 413-637-2630 x113 or jrae@lenoxlib.org or visit the Library’s Calendar of Events at www.lenoxlib.org. • 7 p.m. - Sunday Night Dance. Live band, cover charge applies. Call 413-443-7135 for information. ITAM Lodge #564 on Pontoosuc Lake, 22 Waubeek Road, Pittsfield. • 7 to 9 p.m. - Scriptwriting et al with Jeffrey Brace. Berkshire Community College, Koussevitzky Building, Room K111 (small theatre). Encompasses all aspects of the theater. Bring something to read. Bring your acting or behind the scenes experience to share. • 8 p.m. - Capoeira Live Music. Tribute to the Afro-Brazilian martial art. ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance presents an homage to the high-flying Afro-Brazilian martial art capoeira. Ritmo is a work of boundless energy and excitement that features breathtaking feats of athleticism from the dancers alongside musicians performing on traditional instruments like the cuica, agogo, berimbau, congas, tambourines, and the biriarpa. The music is Samba do Reconcavo, a vibrant form of samba exclusive to Bahia, DanceBrazil’s home. The performance will be on the MainStage, located at 1000 Main Street, in Williamstown, MA. Tickets are $3 with valid student ID & $10 for all others.

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