The 99% in Great Barrington This Friday

This Friday, April 13, there will be a 99% Action Training meeting in Great Barrington, MA. This is part of a nationwide movement to teach people how to reclaiming our country through sustained non-violent action.

Here is some info on the meeting from the organizers:

“We’re coming together to learn how we can use nonviolent direct action—in the footsteps of Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.—to win change. We’ll be building our skills in order to join an unprecedented series of actions planned nationwide to confront corporate power holders, end tax giveaways to the 1%, fight the influence of money in politics, and more.”

When: Friday, Apr. 13, at 6:00 PM
Where: South Berkshire Friends’ Meeting (in Great Barrington)

For more info and to RSVP, click here or visit MoveOn.org.

Food for Fines @ New Lebanon Library

All this week (April 9 – April 14, 2012) at the New Lebanon Library, it’s Food for Fines times!

Do you owe fines at the Library? Use them to feed the hungry! Food will be accepted in lieu of fines. Fines for overdue materials (regardless of amount) will be cleared from your record at the rate of one fine per one non-perishable, unexpired, unopened food donation. Only overdue items – not lost or damaged items – are eligible.

All food donations will be forwarded to Charlie’s Pantry for distribution to needy families in and around New Lebanon. So clear your conscience of all those overdue books and benefit your community at the same time!

WHEN: Monday 4/9 through Saturday 4/14
WHERE: New Lebanon Library (550 State Route 20, New Lebanon)
Phone: 518-794-8844
Email: leb@taconic.net

New Lebanon Town Hall Plans

New Lebanon’s recently elected Town Supervisor, Mike Benson, announced that the architect’s plans for the Town Hall addition project will be unveiled at the Town Board meeting this week. While no referendum is required to build the addition, Benson would like the community to see and comment on the plans.

The meeting will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, April 10) at 7:30 p.m. at the Lebanon Valley Protective Association Firehouse on Route 22.

At The Crandell: The Lorax, Deep Blue Sea

The Hunger Games will be playing at The Crandell for the next week (check out my post on the Midnight premier), however, there are two new movies making their Crandell premier this weekend.

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax will be shown tonight and twice tomorrow (Showtimes below).

Here is the trailer


Rated: PG
Animation/Family/Fantasy
Running Time: 86 minutes
Show Times:
Friday (April 6) at 7:00pm
Saturday (April 7) at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

The Deep Blue Sea will be shown during the Sunday matinee time.

Here is the trailer


Rated: R
Drama/Romance
Running Time: 98 minutes
Show Times:
Sunday (Aprol 8) at 4:00pm

Visit CrandellTheatre.org for more info.

L.L.Bean ParkFinder & Million Moment Mission

Screen shot of L.L.Bean ParkFinder

L.L.Bean’s Million Moment Mission is an initiative to donate $1 million to the National Park Foundation. L.L.Bean will donate $1 to the cause for every outdoor moment that people share with them. You can share your story by posting a picture from your trip, tweet from your travel location or through Facebook. To share your story and read other people’s, visit 100.llbean.com/million-moment-mission by clicking here.

Recently, L.L.Bean has made it even easier for people to get outdoors and enjoy our National Parks by launching the L.L.Bean ParkFinder.

“L.L.Bean ParkFinder is a database of all Federal and State Managed Public Lands throughout the United States, complete with directions, seasonal tips and suggested outdoor activities. Whether you’re looking for a scenic lunch spot or planning an overnight camping trip, it can help you find the perfect site for your next adventure. Thanks to the thousands of parks and 20 activities listed – from hiking and fishing locations to camping and bird-watching – you’ll likely find the right combination to enjoy a day outdoors.”

You can check out L.L.Bean ParkFinder now by clicking here.