A On Line Program To Preserve History In So. County
A.M.E. Zion Church in Great Barrington, Massachusetts marks the birthplace of civil rights pioneer, Dr. W.E.B. DuBois is being transformed into a heritage list and cultural center as the public will be educated about his life and legacy as a virtual session will be presented via Zoom on Tuesday evening beginning at 7 pm.
The program is presented by
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College. Preserving History: W.E.B. DuBois and The Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church which features Clinton Church Restoration Chair of The Scholars Council board member and co-director of The Upper Housatonic Valley African-American Heritage Trail and trustee of The Reverend Samuel Harrison House based in Pittsfield,
They want to help out sports in Adams, Parks Commissioner James Fassell said at Monday s meeting. They have enough money to do that. However, with an estimated cost of $65,000 for lighting, the question was how much were the club is willing to donate. The field renovation project did include repairing existing lights, but with the recent news of a potential donor, Director of Public Works Robert Tober said the town explored installing more efficient LED lights. Commissioner Jacob Schutz said the Youth Football league also used the field and needed lights. He said the commission may want to see if it was possible to include football lights in the estimate first. If the entire cost cannot be covered, he felt it may be worth revisiting the plan.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. Local folks are staying warm thanks to the work of dedicated advocates in the city. The Christian Center on Saturday held a Coat O Rama where they distributed necessary winter items to those in need. Available items included coats, hats, scarves, boots, and even pet items. Food Director Karen Ryan said the center has given out around 500 coats, including a well-attended coat distribution in late October. At Saturday s event, which ran from 10 to noon, people were admitted to the building individually to allow for a socially distanced experience and were assisted by staff in selecting items. Center officials say the organization is currently filled with items but will still be accepting donations until the end of March. Financial Director Pat Massoero said another coat distribution event will likely be held in a couple of weeks, adding that she is sure the Berkshires will see another snowstorm.
Ray Bunt, 13, and his grandmother Emanuela, at their home in North Adams, are just two of the thousands of people who have struggled with the difficulties of remote learning during the pandemic. globe icon by randomhero â via the noun project | Above: STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN â THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Ray Bunt longs for his life before COVID-19.
For months, the 13-year-old Drury High School student has struggled with the remote lessons he takes from the North Adams home he shares with his grandmother, Emanuela, her husband and son, and his 17-year-old brother.
Quote It s our responsibility, as adults, to teach them to develop their voice and know that their voice has value.â