nbCC Hosts Community Coffee Time
Friday, February 2, 7:30-9:00 PM, Terra Nova, 85 Main Street, North Adams
Free and open to the public. The parklet is hibernating for the winter, but that won’t stop us from gathering for a warm cup of coffee and friendly conversation! Now monthly, at Terra Nova, 85 Main Street, on the 1st Friday of each month until summer.
These events are FREE and open to the public, so come on by, and bring a friend!
Youth Led Forum: Generational Communication: Bridging the Gap
Thursday, Feb. 8, 4:00-6:00 PM, Terra Nova, 85 Main Street, North Adams
All are welcome!.Join us for an upcoming forum hosted by the Youth Health Collaborative, a program of nbCC, focused on the theme of communication and the importance of bridging the gap between age groups. Here’s a glimpse of what to look forward to:
- Participate in conversations facilitated by the Youth Health Collaborative.
- Gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of generational communication.
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Discover strategies for building stronger connections among diverse age groups.. Community members will be invited to explore solutions to unique challenges within the community, and to learn what it is that youth experience on a day-to-day basis in our communities.
For more information, contact us: 413-663-7588 or gglasier@nbccoalition.org
Cooperative Parenting & Divorce (8 Week Program)
Thursdays, Feb. 8 - March 28, 5:30-7:30 PM, nbCC 61 Main Street, Rm. 218, North Adams
The overall emphasis of Cooperative Parenting and Divorce is to offer children of divorce the opportunity to grow in a home environment free from being caught in the middle of their parents’ hostility. The goals of this program are to:
-Assist parents in shifting their role from former spouses to co-parents
-Educate parents regarding the impact of parental conflict on their child’s development
-Help parents identify their contribution to conflict while increasing impulse control
-Teach parents anger management, communication and conflict-resolution skills
-Educate parents about children’s issues in divorce.
Transportation & Child Care available with at least 24 hours notice. Registration is required. Contact 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
Love You To Pizzas!
Friday, Feb. 9, 4:30 - 6:00 PM, UNO Center, 157 River Street, North Adams.
Join the UNO Steering Committee on National Pizza Day to celebrate Valentine's Day a bit early! There will be games, crafts, pizza and refreshments for everyone!
Teen Writing SHOWCASE
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, at Terra Nova, 85 Main Street, North Adams
Free and open to the public.. Come and hear the original works that this year’s
nbCC Teen Writing Workshop participants have been
working on each week! *All are welcome. *We feel strongly that participants should deliver unfiltered, unchanged works. For this reason, some content may be unsuitable for children under 14.
nbCC at North Adams WinterFest
Saturday, Feb. 17, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Main Street, North Adams
Join in on the annual WinterFest celebration in downtown North Adams. We’ll be hosting activities from 10AM to Noon on Main Street, BUT there will be lots of other WinterFest Fun from 10AM - 4PM throughout downtown! In addition to food and refreshments, there will be a bonfire with s’mores, horse drawn rides, a children’s carnival, free ice skating, a craft fair, and a chowder cook-off. The event is free and all are welcome to take part in the festivities.
Family Skate Day
Thursday Feb. 22, 11:30-1:30 PM, North Adams Ice Rink, 1267 South Church Street
Join nbCC during the holiday break for FREE skating, skate rentals and snacks! No registration needed. For more info: 413-663-7588
PlayTime at the Armory!
Saturday Feb. 24, 10:00 AM -12:00 PM, The Armory, 206 Ashland St., North Adams
Join nbCC, City of North Adams and other local agencies for some indoor FUN to chase away the winter blues! This is a family event. Children must be accompanied by their parents. More Info: 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
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
Youth Leadership Program
Tuesdays, 5:00pm - 7:00 PM, nbCC 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
Wednesdays, 5:30 -7:30 PM, nbCC 61 Main Street, Ste. 218, 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
(2/7 & 2/14) 1st & 2nd Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 PM, 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
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
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Coffee Time Group
(2/2 & 2/16) 1st & 3rd Fridays, 10:00AM - 12:00 PM. 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 light snacks provided. Please register: 413-663-7588 or email dsenecal@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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