December 2022 Newsletter

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Multicultural Celebration

Several members of the ACCS (Adult Community Clinical Services) team, along with members of the agency’s CARE (Committee Advancing Race Equity) planned an open house and food festival to celebrate the many cultures represented by Open Sky employees.

Open Sky is on a journey to become anti-racist and to celebrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.

Learn More About DEI & B at Open Sky

Give a Gift

Holiday Gift Card Drive

We need your help to ensure that those we serve experience the hopefulness, warmth, and sense of renewal that the holiday season should represent.

With your help, we can make sure that all of the individuals we serve feel acknowledged and that no one is forgotten – especially those who won’t otherwise receive any gifts during the season.

To accomplish this goal, we are asking friends, neighbors, and local businesses to provide a financial donation, or hold a gift card drive to collect $10 or $20 Walmart or Target gift cards.

For a $20 donation, you can provide a gift card to an individual we serve. For $120 you can adopt an entire program.

Everyone deserves a moment of joy this holiday season and we hope that we can count on your support in making that happen.

Deadline Approaching for Safe Homes People of Courage Awards Nominations

There are just a couple more days to submit your nominations due December 9th!

The Annual Safe Homes Gala and People of Courage Awards will be on April 14th, 2023.

Do you know someone who has made an impact in the LGBTQIA+ community through their exceptional commitment, leadership, volunteer or advocacy efforts?

This is your chance to let us know who you think deserves to be recognized. Make your People of Courage Nomination TODAY!

2023 nominations are due December 9th.

Nomination Form

Notice Something New

on the Plaza?

ValleyCAST Hosts "Inside & Out"

2nd Annual Member Exhibit with the NESA!

ValleyCAST collaborates again this year with the New England Sculptors Association (NESA) to bring a beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Alternatives' Whitin Mill Complex.

The Heritage Gallery exhibit won't open until January, but the outside sculptures are already on site for everyone to enjoy! Stop by the Alternatives' Whitin Mill and explore the grounds for sculpture by Madeline Lord, Philip Marshall, Stephen Paulson, and Roe Osborn.

And Save the Date for the Heritage Gallery exhibit opening on January 13, 2023!

More Information

Check out the current exhibit, "Blackstone Valley Mill Explorations", at the Spaulding H. Aldrich Heritage Gallery now on display until December 30th.

Purchase your art palettes now, before they are all gone for the 10th Annual Art Palette Contest!

Thank You for Supporting

Open Sky on Giving Tuesday

Open Sky's 50th Anniversary has officially started and we'll keep celebrating throughout 2023!

Thank you to all who kicked off the celebration with us on Giving Tuesday! Tag Open Sky on social with your 50th pins and sweatshirts to be featured on our page.

If you donated during Giving Tuesday you should have received an email about how to receive your items. If you donated and have not been contacted, please email info@openskycs.org.

If you missed your chance to receive the special 50th anniversary items on Giving Tuesday, there will be more opportunities in the new year.

Check out the official 50th Anniversary page to learn about our history and ways to help us celebrate. The page will be updated throughout the year with fun facts, memories, and more!

Our History

📅 Mark Your Calendars

Click the name of each event for more information

Now Until February 10 - 10th Annual Art Palette Contest Call for Artists

December 9 - Safe Homes People of Courage Awards Nominations Due

January 6 to 8 - White Rabbit Red Rabbit Performance

January 9 to February 24 - Inside & Out Sculpture Exhibit with NESA

January 19 to February 9 - Learn to Juggle with Flippo the Clown (pre-register by January 6th)

Friday, January 13 - Take Down the Wall Open Mic: Winter Series

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