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First Fridays North Adams: Earthworks
Friday, April 3, 5:00-9:00 PM, Downtown, North Adams
Join in the First Friday Fun! Visit downtown businesses for specials, sales and check out the gallery exhibitions
North Adams Easter Festival & Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, North Adams Rec. Center, 22 Brickyard Ct., North Adams
All are welcome! The day starts with the Easter Festival from 10am to 12:30pm.
- Take photos with the Easter Bunny
- face painting & Balloon animals
- Arts, crafts & games
Then the Egg Hunt begins at 1pm. Children will be divided by ages. The egg hunt will take place outside, weather permitting, or inside the gym if the weather is bad.
The Easter Festival is hosted by North Adams Tourism, Northern Berkshire Community Coalition, and First Baptist Church. The Egg Hunt is hosted by North Adams Public Safety Departmnet.
Parenting Journey in Recovery
Starting Tuesday, April 7, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, at the Have Hope Peer Recovery Center, 37 Main Street, Suite 201, North Adams
Substance use disorders are complicated and difficult to overcome. Parents and caregivers living with addiction face the additional challenge of building strong, positive relationships with their children while maintaining their recovery, which can be both rewarding and daunting.
Parenting Journey in Recovery provides a valuable source of fellowship and support and enhances awareness of potential triggers that may escalate re-occurrence.
In a safe and caring setting, you will explore past and present patterns of emotional regulation and thoughts and behaviors related to addiction that influence your choices.
With hard work and honesty, you will create a new path that strengthens recovery, accountability, and positive actions, while facing the daily challenges of living with addiction.
More Info: 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
Monthly Community Forum
Thursday, April 9, 4:00 - 6:00 PM, at the common room at Hotel Downstreet, 40 Main Street, North Adams
FREE & open to the public. All are welcome! The forum will begin with a round of introductions and an opportunity for announcements before the topic discussion begins. Light refreshments served. FREE & open to the public. Forum will be held in the community space at Hotel DownStreet.
More Info: 413-663-7588 or info@nbccoalition.org
Learn Through Play: 5 Little Ducks
Saturday, April 11, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
In collaboration with Child Care of the Berkshires. Activities and circle time with sensory activities. Best for ages 0-5 years. No registration required, but we appreciate RSVPs. Contact us at 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
FREE CPR Training Course
Monday, April 13, 6:00 PM, UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
An adult, child, and infant CPR class for parents and youth aged 16+. This course is presented by Emergency Response Consulting. Space is limited. Registration is required. Contact us at 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
W.o.W. Workshop: For the Love of Self-portraiture
Monday, April 20, 4:00 - 6:00 PM, UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
This is a two hour drawing class where members of the community can learn technical skills while observing their own features.
Participants with no drawing or some drawing backgrounds are encouraged to join. Materials will be provided, but if you wish to bring your own, please bring a pencil, a sketchbook, and a mirror.
We will start with blind contours to train the eye and ease any drawing anxiety. Then we will learn to admire
and draw ourselves. REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
413-663-7588 or info@nbccoalition.org
FREE Family Bowling!
Thursday, April 23, 10:00AM - 12:00 PM, King Pins/G.O.A.T. 41 Roberts Drive, North Adams
Join us for some family fun during spring break at the King Pins Bowling Alley (formerly Greylock Bowl) part of the G.O.A.T. Sports Bar building. We will provide popcorn and water, other food available for purchase at the G.O.A.T. NO OUTSIDE FOOD PERMITTED. This event will fill quickly. Registration is required: 413-663-7588 or emailing nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
STARTING 4/29 - Drop-In Art Club Returns!
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 PM, UNO Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
Join us at the UNO Center (157 River Street, North Adams) for this FREE weekly drop-in program facilitated by MASS MoCA and The Clark.
3:30-4:30PM on Wednesdays (thru August)
Snacks and supplies provided!
Children under 8yrs MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Program facilitators are not responsible for child care. MORE INFO: 413-663-7588 or info@nbccoalition.org
nbCC Community Panel Discussions: Parents & Youth
Thursday, April 30, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, at UNO Community Center, 157 River Street
All are welcome! Join us for this community panel discussion. This month the topic will be resources for parents and youth. This panel discussion features local representatives from Child Care of the Berkshires, Berkshire County Headstart, nbCC Family Resource Center, and ROOTs Teen Center.
The presentation will be preceded with a round of introductions and end with Q & A.Space is limited. Please register. For questions or to register for the event, give us a call at 413-663-7588 / info@nbccoalition.org
WEEKLY EVENTS & PROGRAMS
nbCC Youth Empowerment Program
Mondays, 5:00 - 6:30 PM, 61 Main Street, #218, North Adams
Free and open to youth, 6-8th grade, who live in or attend school in North Berkshire. A weekly group to talk about school, emotions, navigating teen years, making friends and more. Snacks provided; transportation available. Register: call 413-663-7588
Youth Leadership Program
Tuesdays, 5:00 - 7:00PM, 61 Main Street, Rm. 213, North Adams
Free and open to youth ages 14-19 who live in or attend school in North Berkshire. Young people are changing the world and you can too. Make a positive change in yourself and the world around you. Develop leadership skills, discuss what drives you, meet other young leaders and plan projects in your community. Snacks provided; transportation available. Register: call 413-663-7588
FRC Parenting Together Group * NEW TIMES
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 10AM - 12PM, UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
A peer-driven/peer-supported group in a judgment-free, confidential space. Snacks provided. Children welcome.
Teen Writing Workshop
Wednesdays, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, held at nbCC, 61 Main St., Suite 218, North Adams
Free and open to youth ages 13-19 who live in or attend school in North Berkshire. Aspiring writers and poets! Join this incredibly supportive group and get 1-on-1 help with your writing and performance style. Opportunities to perform and be published. Snacks and supplies provided; transportation available. Register: 413-663-7588
Youth Health Collaborative
Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, 61 Main Street, Rm. 213, North Adams.
(14-19 Yrs. Old) This program is intended to engage young people in supporting the health of their peers in the region. This program aims to benefit the community by directly engaging young people in the act of bettering their environments. This is the only program with a limit on attendance, as there are only ten spots available!
Participants will receive a stipend for completing this program. Please call or email to apply: 413-663-7588 or info@nbccoalition.org
*NEW LOCATIONS: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Coffee Time
1st Friday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Adams COA, 3 Hoosac St., Adams
3rd Friday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. North Adams COA/Spitzer Center, 116 Ashland St., North Adams
This is a group for grandparents who are actively parenting their grandchildren, giving them a safe and confidential space to share similar experiences with other grandparents. Coffee and snacks provided.
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