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 | HooRWA: What Happens on Land Doesn’t Stay on Land
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Ecosystem ecologist Allison Gill will talk on "Land to Water: Managing Terrestrial Landscapes to Support Healthy Waterways" at the Hoosic River Watershed (HooRWA)'s State of the River and Annual Meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7:00 p.m. in Williams College's Griffin 5.
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| Softball, Baseball Winter Vacation Camps Offered
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Infield Berkshire Baseball Academy is offering winter vacation day camps for baseball and softball players aged 8 to 12.
The baseball camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 19 and 20. The softball camp is 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 21 and 22.
The cost is $50 per day.
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 | Community Contra Dance in Williamstown
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — North Berkshire Community Dance will hold its monthly contra dance on Saturday, Feb. 10.
Popular young caller Liz Nelson will teach every dance to live traditional fiddle music from the local band, Cider Mountain.
According to a press release, Contra dancing is a living |
 | Clark Art Broadcasts Production of 'Good'
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Sunday, February 11 at 3 pm, the Clark Art Institute broadcasts a recording of C.P. Taylor's play "Good" filmed live at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London.
This event takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.
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 | Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Clark Art
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Sunday, Feb. 11, visitors to the Clark Art Institute can find a creative way to say "I love you" at a valentine-making station (open 2–4 pm) in the lower level of the Clark Center.
Create a unique Valentine's Day card for your sweetheart, friend, or special family member |
 | SVMC's Wellness Connection: Feb. 2
February 2, 2024
ExpressCare v. The Emergency Department
SVMC's new patient waiting area in the Kendall Emergency Department opened in October 2023
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Medical emergencies come in all shapes and sizes. While it’s not always easy to figure out if an injury or illness warrants a trip to the emergency room, the key to making the right choice for care is understanding the difference between the severity of health issues that are treated by a same-day clinic versus in the Emergency Department.
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Vacation Tips from SVMC's Travel Clinic Expert
Nothing can derail a well-planned vacation quite like an illness. Marie George, MD, FIDSA, who runs a travel clinic through SVMC’s Department of Infectious Disease, shares her top tips for staying healthy abroad.
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The Heartbreaking Cost of Solitude
According to The Journal of the American Heart Association, loneliness correlates to a nearly 30% increase in the risk of heart disease—the same as smoking. Read More
In the Know on Diabetes Medication
While new medications may make it possible to live life insulin-free, Carolyn Goodwin, FNP-BC, CDE, informs us of the risks and realities that make them not right for everyone. Read More
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 | Clark Art Presents: When Justice Fails
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 pm, the Clark Art Institute presents a talk by Marc Howard, Professor of Government and Law at Georgetown University.
This free lecture takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.
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| StoryWalk Planned for Williamstown's Margaret Lindley Park
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The town's swimming hole soon could have a new attraction for youngsters on dry land.
The Conservation Commission, which controls Margaret Lindley Park, recently gave its blessing to a plan to create a StoryWalk on trails within the town-owned park.
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| Berkshire Leaders Show Support for State's Municipal Empowerment Act
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey filed two bills that would increase resources for Massachusetts’ 351 cities and towns.
The Municipal Empowerment Act expands on tools available to municipal leaders to generate revenue by allowing them to increase local option taxes on meals and lodging. The bill would also |
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