February DIY Craft: Rainbow
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
W.o.W. Workshop Perfect Posture
Thursday, March 2, 12:00pm - 2:00pm,UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
Do you work at a desk for most of your day? Do you find yourself with upper back and neck pain? Are you curious how to improve your posture? Join our Health and Wellness Coordinator, Jessi Byrne, at the UNO community center from 12-2pm. You will learn stretches and maneuvers to correct and strengthen your posture, help with spinal alignment, hip releases for an even stance, relieve sciatic pain and ease shoulder and neck tension. Please register with Jessi Byrne by email at jbyrne@nbccoalition.org or by phone at 413.663.7588
Common Sense Parenting
Starting Wednesday, March 8, 10:00am-12:00pm nbCC, 61 Main St., Suite 218, North Adams.
This parent education program is FREE, but space is limited. Common Sense Parenting is an 8 week program including 2 home visits (optional) with a FRC staff person. This program is to help parents develop stronger relationships with their children and prevent many of the behavior problems that lead to difficulties at home and at school. Snacks are provided. Transportation and child care available upon request.Contact us at 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
Learn Through Play: Sensory Play
Saturday, March 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 focus on sensory play. Best for ages 0-5 years. Registration required. Space is limited. Contact us at 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
W.o.W. Workshop:Celtic Fest
Wednesday, March 15, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Terra Nova, 85 Main Street, North Adams
Join Barb Malkas and Jessi Byrne for a FREE two hour workshop with a Celtic twist. The workshop will begin with an hour long yoga class, modified with chairs and assists, provided for those comfortable. In the second half of the evening, we will share Celtic recipes, light refreshments and nutrition of traditional Celtic foods. Bonus points for wearing green! Please bring a mat as nbCC has a limited number to share.
To Register, contact: (413) 663-7588 or jbyrne@nbccoalition.org
Youth Led Forum: Growing up in North Berkshire
Thursday, March 16, 4:00-6:00 pm, Terra Nova, 85 Main Street, North Adams
All are welcome! Join us for this month’s special forum, facilitated by local youth members of the Youth Health Collaborative. The Youth Health Collaborative will provide their answers to the question “What is it like being a young person in Northern Berkshire County?”. The group will explore what is unique about growing up and being young here, from the experience of attending a northern Berkshire school, to the activities and opportunities that are available to them. 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 lboland@nbccoalition.org
Remembering River Street
Friday, March 24, 4:00-6:00 pm, UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
A showcase of photos from River Street in the past and present organized by the UNO Steering Committee. Light snacks and refreshments. Community members are encouraged to bring their own memories of River Street as well as their hopes for the future. FREE & open to the public!
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.
NEW DAY & TIME Family Resource Center Peer Parenting Group
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 3:30 pm -4:30 pm, 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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