August DIY Craft: Octopus
All month long
Open to kids of all ages and their families. Share your finished craft on our Facebook page for a chance to win a prize! Call our office to register for your FREE craft kit: 413-663-7588
Nurturing Families Parenting Workshops
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00 am, UNO Center, 157 River Street, North Adams.
8/1 - Communicating with Respect
8/8 - Building Self-worth in Children
8/15 - Understanding Feelings
8/22 - Understanding & Developing Family Morals, Values & Rules
8/29 - Praising Children & Their Behavior
Registration required. Workshops can be taken separately or consecutively. Space is limited. Contact us at 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
National Night OUT!
Tuesday, Aug. 1
3-7pm - Williamstown at the Spruces
5-7pm -Adams at the Visitors Center parking lot
5-8pm - North Adams at Noel Field
First Fridays North Adams: BLOCK PARTY
Bike Rodeo!
Friday, Aug 4, 5:00-7:00pm, Eagle Street, North Adams
Join in the First Friday Fun! Bring your bicycle downtown this FIRST Friday and join the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition and MassBike for an evening of mega-fun bicycle activities!
Get bike safety tips in the Kids Bike Rodeo
Learn about the NBCC’s bike program
Downtown Bike Around * NEW DAY/TIME*
1st Friday of the month, 6:00- 6:30 pm, Meeting on Eagle Street, North Adams (check FB for weather cancellations)
Join us for the return of the Downtown Bike Around, a free, monthly, community group bike ride, suitable for all ages. Meeting on Eagle Street during First Friday. Weather permitting. Bikes available if needed. Call us at 413-663-7588 or jbyrne@nbccoalition.org
Learn Through Play: Creepy Crawly
Saturday, August 12, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
In collaboration with Child Care of the Berkshires. Activities and circle time will focus on learning about bugs. Best for ages 0-5 years. Registration required. Space is limited. Contact us at 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
Bike Painting and Decorating with MASS MoCA and the Bike Collective
Thursday Aug. 17, 3:30-5:30pm & Saturday, August 26, 9:30-11:30am, Meeting at MASS MoCA,
Join us to get creative and brighten up some bicycles! Bikes available to decorate. Call us at 413-663-7588 or jbyrne@nbccoalition.org
Family Movie in Noel Field
Saturday, August 19, at dusk (approx. 8:30pm) Noel Field, 310 State Street, North Adams
Bring the family and meet us in Noel Field by the playground and splash pad for a summer movie. Movie to be announced. Free! Call us at 413-663-7588 or email gglasier@nbccoalition.org for more information.
nbCC Call-in Show!
Thursday, August 24, 6:00-8:00pm, Channel 1301
The Coalition wants to hear from you! Tune into Northern Berkshire Community Television channel 1301 and give us a call to let us know what’s on your mind, what your concerns are, and what you’d like to see happening in your community. 413-664-4408.
WEEKLY EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Youth Summer Session
Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00 pm, 61 Main Street, Rm. 213, North Adams.
Free and open to youth, 13-19, who live in or attend school in North Berkshire. A weekly summer program and a space for young people to hang out, meet others, go on adventures & have fun! Snacks provided; transportation available. For questions or to register: Give us a call us at 413-663-7588, email Tim at tshiebler@nbccoalition.org
Drop-in Art Club
Tuesdays, 3:30 pm-4:30 pm, UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
A weekly after school drop-in Art Club, for youth, ages 8-19. Supplies and snacks provided. No registration required. Caregivers do not need to attend, but the program facilitators are not responsible for child care. Call us at 413-663-7588 or email gglasier@nbccoalition.org for more information.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 4:00pm - 6:00pm. nbCC’s FRC living room, 61 Main St., Suite 212, 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. Free pizza and childcare are provided, but you must register beforehand.663-7588 or email dsenecal@nbccoalition.org.
Family Resource Center Peer Parenting Group
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 9:30 -10:30 am, UNO Center, 157 River Street, North Adams.
A peer-driven/peer-supported group in a judgement-free, confidential space. Snacks provided. Children welcome. 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
nbCC Bike Collective Open Hours
Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00pm, The Armory, 206 Ashland St., North Adams
Bring your own bike or work on a bike at the bike collective. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from other community members on basic bike fixes, or team up with more experienced bike mechanics to rebuild a bike. Tools and stands are provided. All NB residents are welcome! For more info, call us at 413-663-7588.
24/7 Dads Parenting Group
Thursdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm, UNO Center, 157 River Street, North Adams.
A support group for dads. Children need their fathers. Fathers need their children. Discuss difficult issues and develop more effective coping techniques.
UNO Community Center Coffee Time
Fridays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, 157 River St., North Adams
Come on over and join the UNO neighbors for coffee and conversation. All are welcome.
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