North Adams: Community Coalition Offering Free School Supplies

The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is hosting its seventh annual back-to-school event for kids entering kindergarten through 12th grade in northern Berkshire. Students will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies. Registration is required by Friday, Aug. 9.

The Berkshire Eagle   reports the event for families living in Florida and Savoy will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Gabriel Abbott Memorial School, 56 North County Road, Florida.

The event for families living in Williamstown, North Adams, Clarksburg, Adams, and Cheshire will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at The Green, 85 Main St., North Adams.

To register, call nbCC's The Family Place at 413-663-7588.