The BEAT News June 19, 2014

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Don’t get rattled, get educated about local snakes

By Lindsey Hollenbaugh, Berkshire Eagle Staff

PITTSFIELD

While most of us do our best to avoid finding snakes, Tom Tyning spends his time looking for Berkshire County’s slithering summer residents.

“I mostly employ the bend-and-turn system,” said Tyning, a professor of environmental science at Berkshire Community College. “If you want to find a snake, you go out find rocks, logs, boards and you flip them over.”

http://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/ci_25912521/don-rsquo-t-get-rattled-get-educated-about

Just for Kicks Soccer Program Returns!

Mayor Bianchi and the Department of Community Development Recreation Program are happy to announce the return of the “Just for Kicks” program.  The City of Pittsfield, and the Pittsfield Soccer Club have teamed up for this FREE program which features instructors from Sports Domain Academy. The instructors will both introduce the sport of soccer and coach the participants on soccer basics, including key components of the game, rules, and sports etiquette.

Mayor Bianchi said, “Getting outdoors and being active is important for children and adults. As children will be on summer vacation, Just for Kicks, is the perfect summertime activity: it is fun, engaging and free.”

Just for Kicks
Who: Pittsfield youth, ages 5-10
When: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Session 1: July 7th to July 9th
Session 2: July 10th to July 11th
Where: Session 1: Clapp Park (located on West Housatonic Street)
Session 2: Pitt Park (located on John Street)

Pre-registration is required, and is first come, first serve; the number of participants will be limited to 60 per session (children may only attend one session).  Registration forms are available at the Department of Community Development in room 205 of City Hall, or online at http://www.cityofpittsfield.org/city_hall/community_development/parks_and_recreation/summer/just_for_kicks.php

Please share this with others who may be interested.

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Expanded HEAT Loan & Weatherization Barrier Grants

For a limited time, Mass Save is offering a program expansion for eligible HEAT loan projects as well as grants to homeowners and renters who have encountered knob & tube wiring or asbestos barriers to
weatherization. These new programs are really substantial. Contact Tara Kurland (tara@cooppower.coop) to get started with the application process or to schedule an energy assessment for your home.
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