OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, DEC. 25 & MONDAY, JAN. 1 IN OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS DAY & NEW YEARS DAY. THERE WILL BE NO PROGRAMMING HELD ON THOSE DAYS.
nbCC Monthly Forum: Reframing
Friday, Dec. 8, 10:00am-12:00pm, at First Congregational Church, 906 Main St., Williamstown
Join us for our December forum, a session exploring reframing, a process of reconceptualizing a problem by seeing it from a different perspective. The forum will begin with a round of introductions and opportunity for announcements before the presentation begins. Light refreshments served.
The forum will begin with a round of introductions and opportunity for announcements before the presentation begins. Light refreshments served.
FREE & open to the public.No registration required. All are welcome. Time for announcements and introductions during the first portion of the forum. Questions? 413-663-7588.
Learn Through Play: What Do You See?
Saturday, Dec. 9, 10:00am - 11:00am, UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
In collaboration with Child Care of the Berkshires. Activities and circle time will focus on books by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle. Best for ages 0-5 years. Registration required. Space is limited. Contact us at 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
Walk Down Memory Lane with nbCC
Saturday Dec. 16, 9:00am-3:00 pm, UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
Stop by the UNO Center and browse the thousands of photos of we’ve collected from community events and nbCC programming over the past 30+ years. We’ve digitally archived them all and welcome the community to come and take whatever they want. First come, first served. Free and Open to the public. For more info: 413-663-7588
Adams Winter Scavenger Hunt: Find the Penguins!
Saturday, Dec. 16, 9:00am-12:00pm, Adams Visitors Center, 3 Hoosac Street, Adams
Visit some of the local businesses in Adams and look for the penguins hidden inside! Pick up your passport at the Visitors Center then explore downtown. Prizes will be given out to those with fully stamped passports. For more information, call nbCC at 413.663.7588 or email gglasier@nbccoalition.org
Family Skate Day
Wednesday Dec. 27, 11:30-1:30pm, North Adams Ice Rink, 1267 South Church Street
Join the nbCC during the holiday break for FREE skating, skate rentals and snacks! No registration needed. For more info: 413-663-7588
Movie Time for Youth
Thursday Dec. 28, 3:00-5:00pm, UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
Join the nbCC during the holiday break for a movie and snacks! For more info: 413-663-7588
WEEKLY EVENTS/PROGRAMS
nbCC Youth Empowerment Program
Mondays, 5:00-6:30 pm, 61 Main Street, Rm. 213, 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
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group
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.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Coffee Time
Friday, Dec. 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm. UNO Center, 157 River Street, 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. Please let us know if you are coming. 663-7588 or email dsenecal@nbccoalition.org.
Youth Leadership Program
Tuesdays, 5:00pm - 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
Family Resource Center: Parenting Together 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*
WINTER HOURS
1st & 2nd 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.
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: call 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. No registration required. For more information: 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
Youth Health Collaborative
Thursdays, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, 61 Main Street, Rm. 213, North Adams.
STARTING OCT. 12 -(14-19 Yrs. Old) This program is intended to engage young people in supporting the health of their peers in the region. The aim of this program is 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 csacherski@nbccoalition.org
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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