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2018 Fall Foliage Festival –
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2018 Fall Foliage Festival – Year of the Dog!
FRIDAY, Sept. 21st
Friends of North Adams Public Library Book Sale
St. Elizabeth’s Parish Center
Friday & Saturday
9 AM – 4 PM
They have a fine selection of paper and hardback books, books on CD, DVDs, children’s books, and more, all moderately priced, including some free VHS tapes.
SATURDAY, Sept. 22nd
Fall Foliage LEAF HUNT Clues announced! Look for them in the Berkshire Eagle and in iBerkshires.com
September 22-29 – Passport to Fall Fun on Eagle Street
Eagle Street businesses between Main St. and Center St.
[email protected] or 413-662-3000 (x-3266)
Visit Eagle St. during Fall Foliage Festival Week for special promotions at Eagle Street businesses. Pick up your passport and collect stamps from one of these locations: Birdsong Gallery, Desperado’s, Kim’s Kuts, Klipper Kingz, Martha Flood Fabric & Design, and Persnickety Toys. Stamped passports must be returned to one of these locations before October 2. Winner will be drawn at the Eagle Street Parklet Coffee Date on Friday, October 5th, between 7:30-8:30AM. Bike is on view in ROOTS Teen Center window. This initiative is made possible by the 2018 MDI Grant through DHCD
Friends of North Adams Public Library Book Sale
St. Elizabeth’s Parish Center
Friday & Saturday
9 AM – 4 PM
They have a fine selection of paper and hardback books, books on CD, DVDs, children’s books, and more, all moderately priced, including some free VHS tapes.
Children’s Races and Family Fair
*NEW LOCATION: Houghton Street Park (adjacent to UNO Park & the Porches Inn)
RAIN LOCATION: North Adams Armory, 206 Ashland
(413) 664-6180
10 AM – NOON
Race Registration: 10 AM- 10:30AM
FREE
The northern Berkshire United Way, Youth Center Inc., and City of North Adams present this annual foot race and family fair. This event is open to all ages, with categories for various age groups, and awards for group winners.
The fair includes obstacle courses, games, give-a-ways, and live music by Terry A La Berry And Friends! Children’s Fair booths are hosted by local community organizations. Awards are sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union.
Northern Berkshire Community Electronics Recycling & Paper Shredding
All Saints Episcopal Church, Steeple City Plaza Parking Lot
9 AM – 1 PM
Sponsored by All Saints Episcopal Church and Northern Berkshire Solid Waste Management District. Disposal Fees (in support of All Saints): $5-10 for most items. LED/Flat Screen TVs $15 -50, CRT TVs/CRT monitors $15-50. No large appliances accepted (refrigerators, stoves, etc). No charge for paper shredding.
Open to all residents, businesses and schools in Berkshire County and Southern VT. Collect your old computers, laptops, monitors, TVs, air conditioners and more and bring them down. Also, watch your outdated sensitive documents shredded on site!
Voices for Recovery Walk, Rally, and Vigil
Colegrove Park
North Church Street
413-749-5007
1 – 3:30 PM
Strengthen Families and Communities – A community event to help raise awareness for recovery from substance abuse. 1:00: Registration, activities, Vigil of Recovery & Remembrance. 2:00: Recovery Walk followed by rally and speakers. This is a family friendly event. Children are encouraged to attend. Register online for the Recovery Walk at www.nbccoalition.org. For more info, contact Wendy Penner at (413) 663-7588. Includes: A recovery walk through downtown North Adams, Wall of Recovery and Remembrance, live music by Common Folk, speakers (Mayor Bernard, Collin Woods & others), 6th Annual Vigil of Recovery & Remembrance, and resource tables.
THURSDAY, Sept. 27th
Fall Foliage Ziti Supper
Saint Elizabeth’s of Hungary
70 Marshall Street
(413) 663-5316
4-7 PM
$7/ kids 12 & under, $10/person
St. Elizabeth’s of Hungary will hold its annual ziti supper at the Parish Center. Dinner includes ziti and meatballs, salad, bread and butter, and a beverage. Desserts will also be available.
DownStreet Art
Downtown North Adams
(413) 662-5253
5 – 8 PM
Free
This is the final DownStreet Art Thursday of the 2018 season, from 5 to 8 p.m. More info. TBA.
Movies Under the Stars at Colegrove Park presents Disney’s Bolt!
Colegrove Park, north Church St.
413-664-6180
Movie Starts at Dusk (Approx. 7:45PM)
Free
Join us in the park for our 2nd Annual Movies Under the Stars summer series in Colegrove Park, North Adams. This monthly movie series coincides with the Downstreet Art nights on the LAST Thursday of the month from June through September.
All movies are free and open to the public thanks to Adams Community Bank. This year’s theme is the “Year of the Dog.” All movies are family-friendly.
FRIDAY, Sept. 28th
Annual Children’s Parade
Main Street North Adams
(413) 346-7196
Registration begins: 4:30PM/ Lineup: 5 PM / Parade: 5:30 PM
FREE
Children from throughout the Northern Berkshire’s are encouraged to make costumes and enter the parade. This year’s theme is “Year of the Dog”. Participants must arrive at the corner of Main and Eagle streets at 5pm. Parade begins at 5:30 PM and will proceed west on Main St. to City Hall. Ribbons will be given to all participants. Group and float winners will be invited to participate in the Fall Foliage Parade on Sunday, September 30th. Please note that groups should be 10 or less children, as there are only 10 medals that will be awarded per category/prize. Awards are sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union.
3rd Annual Concert of Hope and Healing
First Congregational Church
134 Main Street
413-652-8466
7 PM
Featuring the North County Chorale. A freewill offering will be collected to support ROOTS Teen Center. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: MICHAEL DAUNIS @ 413-652-8466
SATURDAY, Sept. 29
North Adams Farmers Market: Bring Your Dog to the Market
St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot
Intersection of Route 88/Marshall Street/Saint Anthony Drive
(413) 664-6180
9 AM – 1 PM
FREE
ExploreNorthAdams.com
The Farmers Market is one of the most pet-friendly places in the city! Help us celebrate the Dog Day of Fall by bringing your dog to the market. Special market vendors will include animal rescue agencies and animal-themed products. As always, patrons of the market can find fresh fruits and vegetables, cheese, canned goods, baked goods, eggs, and meat. For more information or a schedule of events, call or e-mail [email protected]
Fall Day of Service at MCLA
MCLA Venable Gym
[email protected]
8:30am – 2:00pm
Join us for the Fall Community Day of Service at MCLA September 29, 2018 in MCLA Venable Gym Registration is at 8:30 am Morning Announcements begin at 9:00 amService is from 9:30 – 12:45 pm followed by Pizza and Celebration from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Please pre-register at – https://goo.gl/forms/AMCWIFx5uwH76jwF3 Questions or Concerns? Have a service site in mind that you’d like to host? Contact Christopher Hantman at [email protected]
Fall Bazaar
VFW Post 996 – Mohawk Trail
(413) 743-5040
9:00AM -3:00PM
Something for everyone: Chinese Auction, Fish Bowl, Raffles, Baked Goods,
Fried Dough & Hot Dogs. Contact: Mary Risch, 743-5040
8th Annual Dog Parade
Veteran’s Memorial Park
Corner of Eagle Street and Route 2
(413) 664-6180
10:30 – 11:30 AM (registration at 10)
FREE but donations to local animal rescues accepted
All dogs are encouraged to participate. Owners are encouraged to make costumes and enter their dogs into this parade. This year’s parade theme is “Year of the Dog”. Categories are: funniest, best duo (owner and dog), best group (dogs), best small dog, best medium-sized dog, and best large dog. Prizes will be awarded following the parade and ribbons will be given to all participants. Dog parade winners will be invited to participate in the Fall Foliage Parade. Awards are sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union.
Annual Blessing of the Animals
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church and Parish Center off St. Anthony Drive.
11am
The Annual Blessing of the Animals is held on the same day as the Dog Parade. Sat Sept 29 11AM in the driveway between St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church and Parish Center off St. Anthony Drive by the statue of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. Rev. Dariusz Wudarski will be blessing the animals. All types are welcome and will receive treats from parishioners.
Fall Foliage Brew N’ Chew (w/ Craft Fair) and Miner Combat’s Dancing in the Street
Main St. between American Legion Dr. & Eagle St.
(413) 664-6180
NOON – 5 PM
FREE
Join us downtown for a celebration of Fall Foliage with local artisan and crafter booths, local beer tent featuring Bright Ideas Brewing and Berkshire Breu-Hous, hot dog eating competition to benefit PopCares and Miner Combat’s Dancing in the Street Fundraiser to benefit PopCares, supporting local families battling cancer.
Noon to 5PM – Vendors/food/beer
12:30 PM – 1:30PM – $20 to participate in Dancing in the Street Zumba and STRONG
2:00PM – No fee – crowler holding contest ( Contest is run in heats)
3:00PM – $30/team to participate in Hot Dog Eating Contest
For Vendor applications and information on space fees, please call 413-664-6180 or email [email protected]
AYJ Fund Corn Hole Tournament
North Adams Armory, 206 Ashland
413-652-1602
1-4PM
$20/ team
3rd Annual Corn Hole Fundraiser for the AYJ Fund. $20 per team. Fun for all ages! Join us for this great CornHole tournament with $ 100 1st place team prize, kids corn hole, Chinese Auction and more! All proceeds benefit children’s cancer and research at Dana-Farber. Advance registration online. Players must be registered by 12:00 to be included in tournament.
Hoosac Valley Fall Foliage Train Rides
Departs from/returns to the Train Depot in ADAMS, MA
hoosacvalleytrainride.com
10 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30PM & 3:00 PM
$14/adults, $12/seniors & armed forces w/ID, $10/children 4-14
hoosacvalleytrainride.com
Welcome coach located at 98 Crowley Ave. Trains will depart North Adams Station at 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:30pm & 3:00pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Ticket Fares: Adult $12.00/Senior (65+) $10.00/Child (4-12)$8.00. Tickets are available for reservation and pre-purchase at hoosacvalleytrainride.com page or walk-up at the station in Adams. Fall Foliage Train Rides run on weekends through Oct. 28th.
SUNDAY, Sept. 30th
Fall Classic 5k Race
Starts at top of Main Street
(413) 496-6347
Begins at Noon
Please call for registration and event Information
1Berkshire Presents the 63rd Annual Fall Foliage Parade – Year of the Dog!
Downtown North Adams
[email protected]
https://1berkshire.com/calendar/fall-foliage-parade/
1 PM
Parade begins at 1pm. The parade will commence at the Ocean State Job Lots parking lot, and conclude on Ashland Street after passing though downtown via Main Street. Thank you to the Gold Leaf Sponsors, MountainOne and Greylock Federal Credit Union
Time
21 (Friday) 9:00 am - 30 (Sunday) 3:00 pm
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Office of Community Events413-664-6180 or [email protected]
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Eagle Street businesses between Main
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Eagle Street businesses between Main St. and Center St.
Visit Eagle St. during Fall Foliage Festival Week for special promotions at Eagle Street businesses. Pick up your passport and collect stamps from one of these locations: Birdsong Gallery, Desperado’s, Kim’s Kuts, Klipper Kingz, Martha Flood Fabric & Design, and Persnickety Toys. Stamped passports must be returned to one of these locations before October 2. Winner will be drawn at the Eagle Street Parklet Coffee Date on Friday, October 5th, between 7:30-8:30AM. Bike is on view in ROOTS Teen Center window. This initiative is made possible by the 2018 MDI Grant through DHC
[email protected] or 413-662-3000 (x-3266)
Time
24 (Monday) 1:00 am - 29 (Saturday) 1:00 pm
Location
Eagle Street between Center Street and Main Street
27sep4:00 pm- 7:00 pmFall Foliage Ziti Supper4-7PM | St. Elizabeth's of Hungary Parish
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Fall Foliage Ziti Supper Saint
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Fall Foliage Ziti Supper
Saint Elizabeth’s of Hungary
70 Marshall Street
(413) 663-5316
4-7 PM
$7/ kids 12 & under, $10/person
St. Elizabeth’s of Hungary will hold its annual ziti supper at the Parish Center. Dinner includes ziti and meatballs, salad, bread and butter, and a beverage. Desserts will also be available.
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
St. Elizabeths Parish Center
70 Marshall Street
27sep5:00 pm- 8:00 pmDownStreet Art Thursday5-8PM | Downtown
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https://www.facebook.com/events/705096443178755/ Join us for the last DSA Thursday of 2018! As summer fades to fall, join us for a cozy evening of community and culture.
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Join us for the last DSA Thursday of 2018! As summer fades to fall, join us for a cozy evening of community and culture.
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Downtown North Adams
october
3oct11:00 am- 5:00 pmFree on the 3sFree Day at MASS MoCA for 01247 residents
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MASS MoCA is free for
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MASS MoCA is free for North Adams residents on the 3rd of the month through June 2019.
Bring an official ID (or utility bill) to show you’re a resident of the 01247 and MASS MoCA’s galleries are yours for the day.
Wednesday, October 3
Saturday, November 3
Monday, December 3
Thursday, January 3
Sunday, February 3
Sunday, March 3
Wednesday, April 3
Friday, May 3
Monday, June 3
Time
(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
4oct8:00 pm- 11:00 pmThe Decemberists with Marissa Nadler8pm | MASS MoCA Hunter Center
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$45 ADVANCED $55 DAY OF The Decemberists
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$45 ADVANCED
$55 DAY OF
The Decemberists explore a new sound in a MASS MoCA performance on Thursday, October 4 — in support of their eighth studio album I’ll Be Your Girl, which will be released on March 16 on Capitol Records. The acclaimed Portland, Oregon-based band worked with producer John Congleton on the new record (St. Vincent, Lana Del Rey) and embraced influences such as Roxy Music and New Order to spark a new creative path.
Time
(Thursday) 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
MASS MoCA
1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
5oct7:30 am- 9:00 amCoffee Date at the NAMAzing Eagle Street Parklet7:30-9AM | Eagle Street Parklet
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Coffee Date at the NAMAzing
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Coffee Date at the NAMAzing Eagle Street Parklet
Eagle Street
[email protected]
7:30 – 9am
Free!
https://www.facebook.com/events/495526737545116/
Back by popular demand! Come on down to the NAMAzing Eagle Street Parklet on Friday morning and hang out with folks before kicking off your work day. Make some new friends, get some fresh air, and enjoy this new social hub in our historic downtown corridor. Each week free coffee and baked goods are sponsored by various local businesses and organization. Interested in sponsoring coffee and pastries for one of our upcoming Friday coffee dates? Feel free to email us at [email protected] to help coordinate.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location
Eagle Street Parklet
17 Eagle Street, North Adams, mA 01247
5oct8:00 pm- 11:00 pmFree Live Music at FYP8PM | Freight Yard Pub
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Live Music at Freight Yard
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Live Music at Freight Yard Pub
1 Furnace St, Heritage State Park Building 3
[email protected] or 413-663-6547
8 PM
Free
https://www.thefreightyardpub.com/
Join us on Friday and Saturday nights for local, live music at Freight Yard Pub! Sit in the dining room, buy the fireplace, or on the patio. Enjoy food and drinks while listening to some North Adams favorites. Performances are free, and all are welcome.
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Freight Yard Pub and Restaurant
1 Furnace Street, North Adams MA 01247