All are invited as we welcome Little Amal to North Adams. Amal – whose name means “hope” in Arabic – is an internationally celebrated 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl. She has been welcomed by more than 250 uniquely created artistic events across the globe since 2021.

As Amal approaches MASS MoCA’s gates, she wonders, “What is this place, and is it for me?” Join her to experience the sights, sounds, and energy of North Adams’ vibrant community.

Schedule

1pm
ART-MAKING IN COURTYARD A
Join us in Courtyard A for art-making in preparation for Little Amal’s arrival! We will have instrument and mask projects for all ages that you can use to contribute to Little Amal’s procession and performance.

3pm
WALK WITH AMAL: MUSICAL MYSTICAL TOUR
Gather in Courtyard A and join Amal, and some fantastical forest creatures created by Julian Crouch, in community music making led by Mark Stewart.

Read the Charter Review Committee interim report (click HERE) on many issues it is considering as it conducts the first comprehensive review of the Town Charter since it was adopted in 1956. Committee members will have a table at the W’town Farmers Market 9:00am – 1:00pm on Sat, Sept. 9th from 9-1; present an update to the Select Board on Mon, Sept. 11 & MGRSD School Committee on Thu, Sept. 14th; and presentation at the Harper Center on 1pm, Fri, Sept. 29.  Look for a show on WilliNet as well, coming soon!

The WHM invites you to join us for a lively day of family fun! Featuring music by Rosin the Beaux, food by Wild Oats Market, a variety of lawn games for all ages, raffles, local vendors, carnival booths, cake walk, and much more!

Feasibility Study of Flood Control System
Starting in August 2023, and for the next three years, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with a City/HRR team, will conduct a Feasibility Study of the Hoosic River. The study has two primary objectives: 1) design a new flood control system that will reduce the risk of flooding in our city and, 2) wherever possible, bring back a healthy, accessible and beautiful Hoosic River.

We need your input!
How do you picture a safe, healthy, and accessible Hoosic? What do you like about the river today? What don’t you like? Does it make you feel happy and proud when you see the Hoosic flowing through your town? The Corps needs to know the answers to these questions & many more. We are here to listen to you!

Join Our Event
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm *Open house with presentation at 6:00 PM
UNO Community Center 157 River St, North Adams
Free light refreshments

All are welcome. No RSVP needed. Questions? Email info@hoosicriverrevival.org

The Hoosic River Revival is a volunteer organization dedicated to transforming the aging Hoosic River flood chutes using leading-edge engineering and naturalization measures to reduce flood risk and enhance climate resilience. We envision an attractive, accessible, healthy, flood-controlled river, which will enhance our downtown and quality of life for all residents, businesses and visitors.