February DIY Craft: Silly Valentines Heart
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
Cooperative Parenting and Divorce (8 Week Workshop)
Wednesdays, Feb. 1 - March 22, 5:30-7:30 pm, 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.
TO REGISTER for this FREE series: 413-663-7588 or email nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
Strengthening Families (10 Week Workshop)
Mondays through March 13, 5:00-6:00 pm, nbCC Conf. Room 61 Main Street, Rm. 213, North Adams.
This is a 10 lessons program for parents of kids ages 7-17. You will learn skills to help you have:
-A happy family
-Healthy brains
-Alcohol & drug-free kids
Registration is required. Contact 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
Monthly Forum: Housing
Friday, Feb. 10, 10:00am-12:00 pm, Terra Nova, 85 Main Street, North Adams
All are welcome! Join us for this month’s forum where we’ll learn more about housing and have an opportunity to ask local experts your questions. For more information, contact us: 413-663-7588 or lboland@nbccoalition.org
Learn Through Play: We are Special, We are Kind
Saturday, Feb. 11, 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 be based off of the theme of friendship. Best for ages 0-5 years. Registration required. Space is limited. Contact us at 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
W.o.W. Heart Health/Blood Pressure Screening
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Williamstown COA, 118 Church St, Williamstown
We’ll be at the Williamstown COA assisting with blood pressure screenings and talking about how to keep your heart healthy this Valentines Day! To Register, contact: (413) 663-7588 or jbyrne@nbccoalition.org
Teen Writing SHOWCASE
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, 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.
W.o.W. Workshop: Everything in Balance
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Terra Nova, 85 Main Street, North Adams
The New Year is here and you overindulged again. Feeling sluggish, getting colds easily, or feeling down? Join Jessi for an hour of easy stretching and balancing exercises before diving into a nutrition discussion and how to keep everything in balance for yourself. Learn the warning signs your body gives when you are falling out of balance and how to shift back with ease. To Register, contact: (413) 663-7588 or jbyrne@nbccoalition.org
Family Fun Skate Day
Thursday, Feb. 23, from 11:00am-1:00pm at the North Adams Skating Rink.
Free rentals, light snacks and hot chocolate. Transportation with at least 24hrs notice. No need to register! Questions? Contact us at 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
Surviving Your Adolescent
Thursday, Feb. 23, from 4:30pm-5:30pm, nbCC, 61 Main St., Suite 218, North Adams.
This parent education program is FREE, but space is limited. What is typical teen behavior? What’s your biggest challenge as a parent? Join us to learn tips and tricks for parenting their teens! Snacks are provided. Transportation and child care available upon request.Contact us at 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
WEEKLY EVENTS/PROGRAMS
nbCC Bike Collective Open Hours*
NEW WINTER HOURS
*1st & 2nd Mondays, 3:30-5:30pm, 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.
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
Drop-in Art Club (It’s BACK!)
Starting Feb. 7: 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.
Youth Leadership Program
Tuesdays, 5:00pm - 7:00pm. nbCC’s Conf. Room, 61 Main St., Suite 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 with 24 hrs. notice.
Teen Writing Workshop
Wednesdays, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, 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 from a professional with your writing and performance style. Opportunities to perform and be published. Snacks and supplies provided; transportation available.
Family Resource Center Peer Parenting Group
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 9:30 am -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
UNO Community Center Coffee Time
Fridays, 1:00pm - 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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