24/7 Dads Parenting Group
Starting OCT. 3, Thursdays 5:30 - 7:30 PM, 61 Main Street, Suite 218, North Adams.
A parenting workshop group for dads. Children need their fathers. Fathers need their children. Discuss difficult issues and develop more effective coping techniques. No registration required.
First Fridays North Adams: Berk Du Soleil
Friday, Oct. 4, 5:00-9:00 PM, Downtown, North Adams
Join in the First Friday Fun! Kick-off the Fall Foliage Festival weekend by supporting the downtown businesses! Buskers, specials, gallery openings and more!
Downtown Bike Around
Friday Oct. 4, 6:00 PM, Meeting on the corner of Eagle & Main Street, North Adams (check FB for weather cancellations)
Join us for the Downtown Bike Around, a free, monthly, community group bike ride, suitable for adults and experienced riders. In coordination with First Fridays. More info: 413-663-7588 or brhodes@nbccoalition.org
Active Parenting (8 Week Parenting Series)
Starts Oct. 7th. Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 PM, nbCC 61 Main Street, #218, North Adam
You will learn:
Why children misbehave and how to redirect them
Nonviolent discipline that really works
How to build courage and character in your child
Opening up the lines of communication with your children
How to prevent problems with drugs, alcohol, violence, and sex
How to stop scolding and start smiling with your kid again
Please register: 413-663-7588 or email nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
Parenting Journey (11 Week Parenting Series)
Starts Oct. 8th. Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM, nbCC 61 Main Street, #218, North Adams
This is an 11 week program. Its mission is to create safer, more resilient families by supporting them in developing their inner strengths, life skills, and network of resources they need to succeed. Parents who have found value in the program are parents who struggle to manage personal and professional obligations, come from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds, have experienced violence or childhood trauma, in recovery, experience mental health issues, or are working to regain custody of their children.
Please register: 413-663-7588 or email nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
nbCC Monthly Forum: Project Updates
Friday, October 11, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, at Terra Nova, 85 Main Street
All are welcome! Join us this month to learn about and offer feedback on community projects, including the flood chutes, the Route 2 Overpass, bike trail, NARH and the North Adams Public Schools.
Representatives working in collaboration with the City of North Adams will make brief presentations on the status of these projects, before opening the floor to a community discussion and listening session. 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.
Learn Through Play: Fall Harvest
Saturday, Oct. 12, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
In collaboration with Child Care of the Berkshires. Activities and circle time with sensory activities. Best for ages 0-5 years. No registration required, but we appreciate RSVPs. Contact us at 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 17, 5:30 - 7:00 PM, Community Room at the Town Hall, 83 N. Main Street, Lanesborough
After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. A disaster supply kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in an emergency. Join us to start building your kit! Contact us at 413-663-7588 or gglasier@nbccoalition.org
UNO Fall Open House
Friday, Oct. 18, 4:30 - 6:00 PM, UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
There will be Fall and Halloween-inspired food, music, and games, including pumpkin decorating. All are welcome! FREE! Costumes encouraged! Family-friendly! Contact us at 413-663-7588 or gglasier@nbccoalition.org
Youth Hiking Program with the Y
Saturday Oct. 19 & 26, 10:00AM-12:00 PM, Greylock Glen, Adams
These FREE, weekend hikes will be open to youth enrolled in grades 4-6 and will take place at the Greylock Glen in Adams. Transportation will be provided for free to those who need it. Youth are welcome to attend as many of the hikes as they are interested in & are not required to register for all.
Parent/guardian permission is required. Contact: 413-663-7588, 413-822-6463 or 413-663-6529 x 210 bmccarthy@nbccoalition.org or lbaker@bfymca.org
W.o.W. Workshop: Learn to Bake Bread
Saturday Oct. 19, 1:00-5:00 PM, First Baptist Church, 131 Main Street, North Adams
Bread tastes best fresh from your oven, and it’s easier than you think to make it from scratch! Learn how to make your own bread, no special equipment needed. We will make 2 loaves for you to take home: a basic sandwich bread and an artisan loaf. All ingredients will be provided.To register or for more info: 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
nbCC’s 5th Annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat!
Friday, Oct. 25, 4:30-6:00 PM, North Adams. (City Haunted House 6-9PM)
It’s time for the annual downtown Trick-or-Treat in North Adams! This year a portion of Main Street will be closed off to traffic and we’re hoping even more businesses can join us downtown in the fun holiday celebration! To register your business to participate please contact us at 413-663-7588 or gglasier@nbccoalition.org
nbCC Youth Empowerment Program
Mondays, 5:00-6:30 PM, 61 Main Street, #218, North Adams
STARTING OCT. 28: 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, 5:00 - 7:00PM, 61 Main Street, Rm. 213, North Adams
STARTING OCT. 22: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
Teen Writing Workshop
Wednesdays, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, held at nbCC, 61 Main St., Suite 218, North Adams
STARTING OCT. 23: 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: 413-663-7588
WEEKLY EVENTS/PROGRAMS
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
Wednesdays, 4 - 6 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.
Youth Health Collaborative
Thursdays, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, 61 Main Street, Rm. 213, North Adams.
STARTING OCT. 24:(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 bmccarthy@nbccoalition.org
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Coffee Time Group
1st & 3rd Fridays, 10 AM - 12 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.
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