Saturday, October 8, 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Learn Through Play: All About Me
UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
Activities and circle time will have a social-emotional focus.Snacks provided! Facilitated by Miss Emilee ECE and presented in collaboration with Child Care of theBerkshires. Best for ages 0-5 years. Registration required. Space is limited. Contact us at 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Lunchtime Chat with the Coalition!
Head to North Adams Ramuntos from 12-1PM, grab yourself a slice of pizza or something, sit and chat with us! How are you doing? What are you worried about? What are you looking forward to? We can’t wait to connect and talk about what issues are important to you. No registration needed.
Wednesdays, Oct. 12 - Nov. 9. 5:00 - 7:00 pm | FRC Parenting Workshop Series: Active Parenting of Teens
nbCC’s Family Resource Center Living Room, 61 Main Street, Suite 212, North Adams
Tips and tricks to get you through the teenage years.Learn how brain development affects teen behavior and decision-making. Improve discipline and communication. Learn about teens and technology. Learn about teen bullying, how to spot it and how to handle it. Snacks Provided! Transportation available with at least 24hrs notice. Registration required. Space is limited. Contact us at 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
Friday, October 14, 10:00 am-12:00 pm | Monthly Forum: Creating a Welcoming Community
85 Main Street, North Adams.
This month’s conversation will be facilitated by the Northern Berkshire SPIRIT Council. This will be a conversation about the culmination of 3 years of work and conversations within northern Berkshire to create a welcoming and inclusive community. Be heard and listen to your friends and neighbors. Masks optional.
Saturday, Oct. 15, 6:00 - 7:30 pm | W.o.W. Workshop: Intro. to Baking
UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
Learn the fundamentals and basics of baking with Erika Bailey of Bailey’s Bakery in downtown North Adams. If you have ever had an interest in baking but not quite sure where to start, are unsure what certain ingredients are used for, or how to get more fluff in pancakes or what happens if you use too much butter, this is your chance to ask a professional. First, Erika will guide the group through making and measuring ingredients to take home for pumpkin bread. (Recipe card with directions and other added ingredients will be included.) Second, will be a sampling of the finished product. Third, is Q&A time so bring your baking questions! Space is limited so please register with nbCC at 413.663.7588 or email Jessi at jbyrne@nbccoalition.org. Deadline is 6pm Wednesday, October 12th. Please make it known of any food allergies when you register.
Thursday, Oct 20, 3:00 - 4:30 pm | FRC Parenting Workshop: All Babies Cry
61 Main Street, Rm. 213, North Adams.
A parenting workshop for expectant parents. In partnership with Child Care of the Berkshires. Strategies to calm & comfort babies. Learn what babies are communicating when they cry. Space is limited. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: 413.663.7588
or email Nancy nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
Saturday, Oct. 22, 11:30am | W.o.W. Workshop: Intro. to Photography, Hike & Picnic at Tannery Falls with Mayor Macksey & Brett Bullett
Meeting at City Hall, 10 Main Street, North Adams
Join Mayor Macksey and Jessi Byrne for a Mayor’s Fitness Challenge encore event to Tannery Falls! Meet at City Hall to leave at 11:30am. Hop in the van or follow behind to caravan up to Tannery Falls. If you would like to ride in the van, please call the nbCC (413.663.7588). Please provide your name and the names of those in your party as seats are limited. Pack a lunch to picnic at the falls. Along the way, local photographer, Brett Bullett, will guide the group with tips and tricks for taking nature photography. Please wear layers, sturdy shoes (preferably that protect the ankles), a poncho or rain jacket, bring your camera or phone to capture the Berkshire foliage and one or two water bottles. The hike is a gentle trail and we will take a leisurely stride, however, be aware it is a more rugged path.
Friday, Oct. 28 , 4:30-6pm | Downtown Trick-or-Treat!
At participating businesses downtown in North Adams
Northern Berkshire families are invited downtown in North Adams to enjoy trick-or-treating at the participating downtown businesses! Free and open to the public.
Community Rail Trail Rides!
Days and times vary from week to week: TUES 10/4, 3-5PM; WED. 10/12, 1-2PM; THURS 10/20, 10AM-12PM; FRI. 9/30, 9-11PM
Are you looking to get more comfortable riding your bike? Want to ride the Rail Trail, but not sure where to start? Want to take advantage of a midweek adventure? Join Jessi for these weekly trail rides. For more info: 413-663-7588 or jbyrne@nbccoalition.org
WEEKLY EVENTS/PROGRAMS
* There will be no programming on Monday, October 10th. Our offices will be CLOSED in observation of Columbus / Indigenous Peoples Day.
nbCC Bike Collective Open Hours
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 *Starts Oct. 17
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 online: bit.ly/nbCCyouth or call 413-663-7588
Downtown Bike Around
Mondays, 5:30 pm- 6:00 pm, Meeting at the Armory, 206 Ashland Street, North Adams (check FB for weather cancelations)
Join us for the return of the Downtown Bike Around, a free, weekly, community group bike ride, suitable for all ages. Meeting at the Armory garage lot. Weather permitting. Bikes available if needed. Call us at 413-663-7588 or jbyrne@nbccoalition.org
Drop-in Art Club *Programming pause after October 11th and restart in Spring 2023
Tuesdays, 3:30 pm-4:30 pm, UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
This will be 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 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 *Starts Oct. 11
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.
FRC 24/7 Dads Parenting Support Group * Starts Oct. 12
Wednesdays, 10:00 am -11:00 am, 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.
Teen Writing Workshop * Starts Oct. 12
Wednesdays, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, 61 Main St., Rm. 213, 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. Register online: bit.ly/nbCCyouth or call 413-663-7588
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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