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“The Isis Trial” screening FREE @ Old Chatham Quakers, 7pm, 9/14 (potluck at 6pm)

“The Isis Trial” screening Saturday, September 14, 2019, Potluck at 6:00 PM, film at 7:00 PM at the Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse, 539 County Route 13, Old Chatham NY, across from Pitt Hall Road and Powell House.

“The Isis Trial” by local filmmaker Ellie Bernstein, is a look at the controversial investigation and trial of 3 young Somali boys with no history of violence accused and convicted of terrorism in 2016 and sentenced to a combined total of 95 years. Orchestrated by the FBI, this is the second largest federal terrorism case in the United States. The film examines the controversial use of informants and how federal Countering Violent Extremism programs have divided communities.

Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and a moderated discussion will follow led by the filmmaker and Attorneys Kathy Manley and Steve Downs. For more information call 518-794-3048. For directions: www.oldchathamquakers.org

MCLA Gallery 51: Making One’s Mark, Aug 29 – Sept 21, N. Adams

Local artists, including W’town’s Jane Hudson, exhibiting at MCLA Gallery 51’s show “Making One’s Mark” opening August 29-September 21. Opening reception Thursday Aug. 29, 5pm – 8pm @ 51 Main St.

Mark making describes the different lines, dots, marks, patterns, and textures we create in an artwork. it can be loose and gestural or controlled and neat. It can apply to any material used on any surface: paint on canvas, ink or pencil on paper, a scratched mark on plaster, clay or metal, a digital paint tool on a screen, the pattern in a weaving, even a sound can be a form of mark making. Artists use gesture to express their feelings and emotions in response to something seen or something felt – or gestural qualities can be used to create a purely abstract composition.

COOL Committee hosting Listening Session re) Town Lighting, 7-8:30 pm, Wed, 9/18 @ Wtown Police Station

The Williamstown COOL Committee (CO2 Lowering) invites all to discuss Town Lighting at a public Listening Session at 7-8:30pm on Wednesday, September 18 at the W’town Police Station.

The purpose of the COOL committee is to promote sustainable living practices in Williamstown in a way that inspires community engagement, prompts individual action, and promotes exchange of ideas and practices in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The new Williamstown Police Station is located at 825 Simonds Rd.

N. Adams Farmers Market opens Sat, 9am – 1 pm, June 8 – Oct. 19 at the St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot

The North Adams Farmers Market returns every Saturday, 9am- 1pm from June 8 – October 19. Live Music & fresh local produce, meat, eggs, cheese, honey, baked goods, and prepared foods. The market accepts SNAP, HIP, credit and debit cards.

Find the market in the St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot on the corner of Marshall Street and St. Anthony Drive in North Adams

Chapter Two Books opens 7 days@wk on Spring St.

The Friends of the Milne Public Library open their new literary venture at 37 Spring Street!! Starting Nov. 3, Chapter Two Books will be open 7 days @ week: MON-SAT 10-5 and SUN 11-4:00pm.