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In today's newsletter:
- Thinking about the Hoosac Valley Train Ride from downtown Adams?
- How Berkshireās blood donors are protecting North Adams patients
Also on today's calendar: Massachusetts Tax Free Weekend at Ethan Allen August 8 & 9 ONLY!.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
- Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 7 Scenic Massachusetts Train Rides Perfect For An Unforgettable Summer Adventure (takingthekids.com) ā Adams residents can hop the Hoosac Valley Train Ride right from 3 Hoosac Street for a one-hour scenic trip between Adams and North Adams, complete with local history narration and rail-trail connections. The broader feature rounds up six other scenic train experiences across Massachusetts, from Cape Cod to the Berkshires, offering ideas for summer day trips and family outings. 
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ā¢ Berkshire Health System Blood Program Helps Shield County From National Shortage (iberkshires.com) ā Berkshire Health Systemās local blood donor program is helping shield area hospitals, including the North Adams campus, from the American Red Crossā newly declared national blood shortage. Collecting roughly as much blood as the county uses each year, the program keeps donations local, supplements supplies from the Red Cross when needed, and encourages residents to schedule appointments or walk in to donate. Ā Ā Ā
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Massachusetts Tax Free Weekend at Ethan Allen August 8 & 9 ONLY! ā
Ethan Allen, 135 Albany Turnpike, Canton
11:00 am
Sunday August 9
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Other local events
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Adams, MA ā TJ Comedy ā
Adams Theater, 27 Park St, Adams
7:30 pm
Friday September 4
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MassHire Veteran Services (3rd floor)
North Adams Public Library 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
1:00 pm -
School Committee Meeting
Clarksburg North Adams, MA 01247
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Williamstown Farmersā Market ā
Williamstown Farmers Market, Spring St, Williamstown
9:00 am -
Build A Bouquet Workshop with Tu Le
North Adams Public Library 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
10:30 am -
The Legend of Georgia McBride ā
The Colonial Theatre: Berkshire Theatre Group, 111 South St, Pittsfield
2:00 pm -
Live Stand-Up Comedy at Door Prize Restaurant in North Adams, MA! ā
Door Prize, 40 Main St, North Adams
8:00 pm -
Family Movie (3rd Floor Community Room)
North Adams Public Library 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
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LIBRARY CLOSES @ 5PM FOR DOWNTOWN CELEBRATION
North Adams Public Library 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247 -
Finance Subcommittee
Craneville Elementary School Dalton, MA 01226
6:30 pm -
Friends of NAPL Summer Social (front lawn)
North Adams Public Library 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
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MoCA Youth Art Workshop
North Adams Public Library 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
11:00 am
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 8
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
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Friday August 14
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts posted a job opening for Adjunct Nursing Faculty Pool - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams. Apply here.
- Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Porter - Front End - 0784 in North Adams. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Adams here.
š Nearby News
North Adams
- 'North Adams is going to miss her.' Desiree āDez' Taylor remembered for art, history and heart (berkshireeagle.com)
- City Officials In North Adams MA Resolve Dirty Water Issue (live959.com)
- THE RECIPE BOX Melissa Clark's Creamy Corn Pasta With Basil from the kitchen of Nina Keneally (theberkshireedge.com)
Cheshire
- Cheshire Cruz Nite Returns Aug. 8 (iberkshires.com)
- Letter: Time to retire Maryland's third senator (iberkshires.com)
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