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Berkshires Beat: Fall Foliage Week Has Arrived
01:16PM / Monday, September 26, 2016
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The winners of the annual Fall Foliage Children’s Races were presented with medals by Mayor Richard Alcombright at the end of the event on Sept. 24.

Fall Foliage Festival extravaganza: It's Fall Foliage week, and with that comes lots of news, notes - and pleas for help.

First, the pleas: The North Adams Chamber of Commerce is in need of six cyclists to help power its human powered vehicle for the Oct. 2 parade. Email Phil Sellers at phil@riverhillpottery.com. Remember, the parade kicks off at 1 p.m. from the Ocean City Job Lot parking lot. All of this week's events can be found online.

Now, some news: Before the parade, Greylock Federal’s Fall Classic 5K Road Race will begin at noon at the top of Main Street near the North Adams Public Library and travel west down Main, then south on (Route 8) State Street before looping back around via Old State Street to travel north on State Street, back to Main, then onto American Legion Drive. Runners continue onto Ashland, and back to Main Street down to the finish chute at Greylock Federal Credit Union.

Registration packets will be available for in person pick-up at 75 South Church St. in Pittsfield on Wednesday, Sept. 30, between noon and 4 p.m. Entrants may also register on the day of the race starting at 10:30 a.m. at 85 Main Street, North Adams, the former office location of the North Adams Transcript. You can also register online:
http://berkshirerunningcenter-com.3dcartstores.com/greylock-federal-fall-foliage-classic-5k_p_53.html

And now some notes: The winners of the annual Fall Foliage Children’s Races, who were presented with medals by Mayor Richard Alcombright at the end of the event on Sept. 24, are listed below. All participants received participation ribbons.

Girls 3 & Under: First, Kenzy Cannava; Second, Abby Moulton, and Third, Ramona Miksic

Boys 3 & Under: First, Lane Bonneville, Second, Derek Pichette, and Third, Mason Lyons

Girls 4-5 Years Old: First, Ava Lau; Second, Addison Cooper, and Third, Izzy Hodge

Boys 4-5 Years Old: First, Dillan Hayes; Second, Luca Golin; and Third, Grayson Lau

Girls 6-7 Years Old: First, Reagan Shea; Second, Emily Lyons; and Third, Keira Cannava

Boys 6-7 Years Old: First, Kale Kondel; Second, Noah Arnold; and Third, Tony Morandi

Girls 8-9 Year Olds: First, Kamilia Kondel

Boys 8-9 Years Old: First, John Stack, Second, Vincent Miksic

Boys 10-11 Years Old: First, Jack Cooper; Second, Ferris Miksic.



Guiding lights: Ventfort Hall needs volunteers to share the history of the beautiful Gilded Age mansion and take visitors on tours of the Lenox house. The organization is looking for people who enjoy meeting people, love history and can tell the fascinating story of this historic house built in 1893 by the sister of J.P. Morgan, Sarah, and her husband George.
 
Ideal candidates will be available one or two days a week, weekdays as well as weekends, and have the ability to schedule themselves two to three weeks in advance. The organization is also looking for volunteers to assist with our events, such as teas, as needed. Call 413-637-3206.



Lions are roaring: The Dalton Lions are now meeting monthly on the first and third Mondays at the Dalton Restaurant  starting at 6:30 p.m. New members are needed to carry on the organization's sight and hearing programs. Meetings last about 1 1/2 hours with dinner optional from the restaurant menu. There are yearly dues that include a monthly magazine from the International Lions Club.

Fundraising events are an important part of the Dalton Lions Club programs. Money raised from these events fund Lions state and national programs as well as local high school scholarships and other community intitiatves. The 2017 programs to raise money to fund Lions programs are: 20/25 raffle, poker game, the Dalton Carnival June 7-11, 2017, the Dalton Golf fundraiser at Bas Ridge in August 2017, and all-you-can-eat breakfasts with dates to be announced. Contact Bob Bishop at 413-684-0252, Andy Robert at 413-281-4844 or Dan McGinnis Sr. at 413-842-5212



Opiod initiatives: The Town of Great Barrington was recognized at a Select Board meeting on Sept. 12 for its leading role in addressing the opioid crisis, specifically the Board of Health and the Great Barrington Police Department, who are working together with several local coalitions and Fairview Hospital to combat addiction and provide resources for those who are struggling with this disease in the Southern Berkshire community.

The Great Barrington Police and Health Departments are both founding members of the Fairview/GB Opioid Task Force, along with Fairview Hospital, the Railroad Street Youth Project (RSYP), the Berkshire Opioid Abuse Prevention Coalition (BOAPC) and Board of Selectman Member Stephen Bannon, who is also a pharmacist for Fairview Hospital. Originally formed to research and write grants to obtain Narcan for first responders, task force members quickly realized the potential for the group to make a significant impact in addressing addiction in the community through its ability to propose and set policy.

The Fairview/GB Opioid Task Force is currently working on two fronts: a Safe Prescription Conversation Guide and MassPAT PMP Training

Great Barrington also participates in the South County Child and Family Wellness Coalition, a program spearheaded by the Berkshire Hills Regional School District that focuses on how to better support children and families who have a loved one suffering from addiction. The group is made up of school representatives, therapists, members from Fairview Hospital, law enforcement, health departments, the Department of Children and Families, the Brien Center and others.

The Great Barrington Fire Department carries Narcan and the Great Barrington Police Department expects to start carrying this lifesaving overdose reversal drug soon.



Winter is coming: Berkshire County Arc is accepting gently-used coats, scarves, hats and mittens - as well as winter clothing items that have been knitted or crocheted - from Sept. 19 through Oct. 14.

Drop-off locations are as follows: Berkshire County Arc’s Community Apartments, 189 First St., Pittsfield; 288 Pecks Road, Pittsfield (one of the agency’s residential facilities); and Berkshire County Arc’s Main Office, 395 South St., Pittsfield. For questions or additional information, contact Rhodora at 413-499-4241, ext. 255.

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