🌱 Questions about benefits? North Adams library hosts free legal information session
North Adams, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readHello North Adams! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Questions about benefits? North Adams library hosts free legal information session
- Jack’s brings back free hot dogs for veterans today
- Drury students put a new detective duo on the case
Also on today's calendar: OKAPI and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 51 and low of 39 degrees.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 45, low: 35.
- Friday: Colder with periods of rain, with a high of 38 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Community Legal Aid Information Session At North Adams Public Library (iberkshires.com) — Residents with questions about unemployment insurance, SNAP or cash assistance can attend a free Community Legal Aid session at North Adams Public Library on Nov. 17, noon to 1 p.m. An advocate will explain benefits law and how to apply for assistance, though individual attorney consultations won’t be available. 
2. Jack's Hot Dog Stand offers free hot dogs to veterans for second year (berkshireeagle.com subscription) — Veterans can get a free hot dog at Jack’s on Eagle Street this Veterans Day, with no proof of service required. Manager Joe Levanos and resident Jim Boyle are funding the offer for a second year. North Adams’ parade and ceremony run from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., including the unveiling of about 160 memorial plaques.
3. Drury High School Students to Perform 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' (iberkshires.com) — Drury High School students in North Adams are taking on a comic Sherlock Holmes mystery, with Shirley Holmes and Jennie Watson handling the detective work. The production pairs Drury Performing Arts with the 21st Century Afterschool Program, though the supplied announcement includes no performance dates or ticket details.
4. Drury Opens Tournament with Shutout Win (iberkshires.com) — Ella Bond scored four goals as Drury’s girls soccer team opened the Division 5 state tournament with a 6-0 win over Pioneer Charter School of Science on Monday. Goalkeeper Addisyn Shepard saved a first-half penalty to keep the shutout intact. The 11th-seeded Blue Devils face sixth-seeded Rockport on Thursday in the Round of 16.
📸 Around North Adams
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Upcoming Events in
North Adams
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★ Featured events ★
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Free Family Night →
MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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OKAPI →
TOURISTS Welcome, 915 State Road, Route 2, North Adams -
North Adams Office Hours →
North Adams Office, 33 Main Street, North Adams
10:00 am -
Savvy Hive clothing repair club →
MCLA Gallery 51, 51 Main St., North Adams
4:00 pm -
Uncomputable Thread →
MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams -
Endea Owens & The Cookout →
MASS MoCA, 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams -
Holiday Stained Glass Art Workshop with Lisa Mendel
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church Street, North Adams
10:30 am -
North Berkshire Community Dance →
All Saints Episcopal Church, 59 Summer St., North Adams
7:15 pm -
Raquy Solo Concert →
165 East Main Street, North Adams
8:00 pm -
Sue's Festive Concert (Heritage Room)
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church Street, North Adams
2:00 pm -
Know Your Rights: Unemployment and Public Benefits with Community L
North Adams Public Library, 74 Church Street, North Adams
12:00 pm -
North Adams Office Hours →
North Adams Office, 33 Main Street, North Adams
1:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in North Adams. Apply here.
- Braman Termite and Pest Elimination posted a job opening for Pest Control Technician - Pittsfield, North Adams area in North Adams. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Adams here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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