Wednesday, Sept. 7, 5-6:30 pm | Bike Rodeo at Greylock Elementary School
Greylock Elementary School, 100 Phelps Ave., North Adams
ALL northern Berkshire K-8 students welcome! Learn bike & helmet fitting, skills to bike safely, basic bike maintenance and more! Students need to bring their bike and a helmet. Free bike helmets available to those who need a helmet. Please register your student ahead of time. This event is co-sponsored by the North Adams Public Schools and Safe Routes To School. To learn more call us: 413-663-7588 or register online: https://bit.ly/greylockbike
Friday, Sept. 9, 10:00 am-12:00 pm | Monthly Forum: Annual Needs Assessment
Friday, Sept. 9, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 85 Main Street, North Adams.
Join us for our monthly forum where we compile the list of community issues that YOU want to see be topics for discussion at the monthly forums this year. No registration required.
Saturday, Sept. 10 , 10:00 - 11:30 am | FRC Budgeting 101 Workshop
nbCC Conf. Rm, 61 Main St., Suite 213, North Adams.
Join us for FREE workshop presented in coordination with Adams Community Bank. Be in control and reach your goals! Learn the importance of budgeting. Create a budget that best suits your family. Play “The Bean Game” and learn the priorities of budgeting. Childcare and transportation available with at least 24hrs notice. To Register, contact: (413) 663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
Monday, Sept. 12,19, & 26. 10:00 am - 11:30 am | FRC Parenting Workshop Series: Magic 1,2,3 (3 Part Series)
nbCC’s Family Resource Center Living Room, 61 Main Street, Suite 212, North Adams
An easy-to-learn, evidence-based parenting program for 2-12 year olds.Learn how to discipline without arguing, yelling, or physical discipline. Manage troublesome behavior with reason, patience, and compassion. Encourage and respect children’s growing independence. Learn strategies for growing self-esteem.
Snacks Provided! Transportation & child care available with at least 24hrs notice. Registration required. Space is limited. Contact us at 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 8:00-9:30 am | Coffee with the Coalition in Adams!
At the Adams Visitors Center, 3 Hoosac Street, Adams.
Join us for free coffee, treats and nbCC swag! We can’t wait to connect and talk about what great stuff is going on in Adams and what issues are important to you. No registration needed.
Saturday, Sept. 24, 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Learn Through Play: Little Blue & Little Yellow
UNO Community Center, 157 River Street, North Adams
In collaboration with Child Care of the Berkshires. Activities and circle time relate to the book Little Blue and Little Yellow. Blue & Yellow theme activites. Best for ages 0-5 years. Registration required. Space is limited. Contact us at 413-663-7588 or nkennedy@nbccoalition.org
Community Rail Trail Rides!
Days and times vary from week to week: THURS 9/8 , 9-11AM; WED. 9/14, 8:30-10:30AM; TUES 9/20, 4-6PM; FRI. 9/30, 10AM-12PM
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? Beginning July 7th to October 28th, Jessi Byrne will be leading weekly Rail Trail group rides. We will meet at the Adams Visitor Center and ride the trail together as a group. Bring your bike and safety gear. Don’t have a bike? Stop by the Bike Collective on Mondays 3:30-5:30 to get fitted with the perfect bike for you and the whole family. For more info: 413-663-7588 or jbyrne@nbccoalition.org
WEEKLY EVENTS/PROGRAMS
* There will be no programming on Monday, September 5th. Our offices will be CLOSED in observation of Labor 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.
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
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.
Family Resource Center Peer Parenting Group:
Thursdays, 10:00 am -11:00 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
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 4:00pm - 6:00pm. nbCC’s Conf. Room, 61 Main St., Suite 213, 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.
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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