This issue will expand the reach of Berkshire Timebank by presenting opportunities for members to improve their lives as well as those of other members. This September newsletter details a member work project, member meetings, a local music festival and a member marketplace. Read on and tell me what you think of adding these new [...]
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Growing Nutrition Dense Foods and Self-Sufficiency 6:30 - 7:30 PM potluck; 7:30 - 9:30 meeting at 55 Fenn St., Pittsfield, MA Potluck begins at 6:30 Along with the potluck, we will have a showing of “Dirt”, an informative documentary on soil nutrition. Presentation begins at 7:30 With the economy as it is, we have a [...]
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Dear Friends, As we end our vacations and the kids go back to school, let’s start to think more about our community and our long-term interests. Do you think your federal, state or local governments will improve your life in the next year? Do you think these entities have the resources or ability to do [...]
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SALE Fundraiser to benefit ***The Pearl Street Day Center*** JULY 21, 2011 6:00 pm The First United Methodist Church 55 Fenn Street Pittsfield The Pearl Street Day Center is a non-profit collaboration serving the Homeless and Unemployed in Berkshire County offering a range of services including job development, computer and internet education and [...]
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Co-Act meetings are held monthly on the third Tuesday of the month, with varying topics, at the Pearl Street Day Center in Pittsfield. The next will be on August 16. 6:30 PM Pot Luck; Meeting 7:30 – 9:30 PM Pearl Street Day Center at the First United Methodist Church 55 Fenn St. (use Pearl St. [...]
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215th ARMY BAND FREE BIG BAND PERFORMANCE!!!!! Concert with other local musicians to follow! THIRD THURSDAY JULY 21, 2011 6:00 pm The First United Methodist Church 55 Fenn Street Pittsfield While you’re there, join us for: Fundraiser to benefit ***The Pearl Street Day Center*** A non-profit collaboration serving the Homeless and Unemployed in Berkshire County [...]
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Co-Act Meetings June 21, Co-Act meeting, The Science of Promoting Join local experts in a discussion on promoting and networking. Learn usable skills for any organization or business. Share your personal experience of what works. We will apply suggestions to a variety of initiatives. 6:30 PM Pot Luck; Meeting 7:30 – 9:30 PM Co-Act meetings are [...]
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Co-Act Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, April 26. Please note new location. Grassroots Organizing vs Top-Down Control Tuesday 4/26: potluck 6:30 PM; meeting 7:30 – 9:30 Pearl Street Day Center 55 Fenn St. (use Pearl St. entrance), Pittsfield, MA Co-Act resumes meetings after the winter break, switching to a monthly format rather than a weekly one, [...]
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This is a special edition focusing on the Earth Day Celebration – Creating a Community in Concert! This inspiring event will demonstrate a commitment to community, environmental sustainability and honor the earth. Together we are creating a “Community in Concert” – an afternoon full of music, entertainment, education, food, presentations, workshops, good will and community. [...]
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Dear Timebank Member, What a dilemma we’re having this month. We have so much news to tell you about and not enough newsletter space to do the news justice. Member Jim Toner has created a website that has greatly improved access and content for Berkshire Timebank – read about it below. We have lots of [...]
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