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Mt. Greylock Bowl Open April 4-6

North Adams, MA - Come to Mount Greylock Bowl Friday night, April 4, Saturday April 5 and Sunday, April 6th for the Mt. Greylock Bowl Open. For the second consecutive year, the best professional bowlers in the East Region of the United States converge on the City of North Adams for an exciting weekend of strikes and spares. The weekend begins with the Pro-Am tournament on Friday at 7:00 PM. Spectators are invited to come and watch for free. Mt. Greylock Bowl is located at 41 Roberts Drive. Call 413-663-3761.

MCLA Hosts Speaker on DUI Lessons March 4

North Adams, MA - The Athletic Department and the Office of Student Development at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will host guest speaker Mark Sterner with “DUI: A Powerful Lesson,” on Tuesday, March 4, at 7 PM in the Amsler Campus Center gymnasium. The event is free and open to the public.

Public Skating at Viet Nam Veterans Rink

All those who are inspired to take to the ice after watching the Bay State Skate can enjoy public skating at the North Adams Viet Nam Veteran’s Memorial Skating Rink, Monday through Friday from 11- 2 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 2 – 4 PM and Friday nights from 7-9 PM. Skate rentals are available. Call 413.664.8185.

Volunteers Needed for Bay State Winter Games

Volunteers are needed for the Bay State Winter Games this weekend, for all events. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Duties include general help and setup, registration, selling merchandise, timekeeping, course support, and information. To find out more, call 781.932.6555.

MCLA Celebrates Coach Shrewcraft's Career

North Adams, MA - MCLA will celebrate the career of Ron Shewcraft, recently retired men’s soccer coach on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Zavattaro Athletic Complex on West Shaft Road, beginning at 12:30 PM. The event is free and open to the public.

The day’s festivities will begin with refreshments and tailgating before the final men’s soccer home game of the season. College President Mary Grant and Shewcraft will make remarks during halftime. After the game, all are invited back to Murdock Hall on campus for a reception and the continued celebration.

Soccer coach for the past 30 years, Shewcraft recently retired with a .604 winning percentage, finishing 292-184-46. Entering the fall 2006 season, he ranked 29th in total career coaching victories among all NCAA Division III coaches and 19th among active coaches. In addition, he ranked 8th in total career victories among coaches from public institutions in Division III. His teams won five MASCAC Championships and in 1978 won the NCAA Division III New England Championship. That same year they advanced to the prestigious NCAA “Final Four.”

Please respond by Oct. 22 to the MCLA Advancement Office, at L.Benyo@mcla.edu or (413) 662-5224.

An uncertain future: MGRHS grid team seeks recovery from three losses

Mount Greylock Regional High School's football team is searching for the right formula after three losses in as many games this season. They take on Monument Mountain on Friday night. Despite the best efforts of junior running-back Ian Jones and his comrade sophomore Kyle Quagliano, who carried the ball for a combined 217 yards on the ground, the Mounties fell, 18-20, on Saturday to Pittsfield High School’s Generals, lead by quarterback Jim Ostrikis’s 173 passing yards.

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MCLA Golf Classic September 17 at Waubeeka

North Adams, MA - On Monday, Sept. 17, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will host their 11th Annual Golf Classic at Waubeeka Golf Links from 11:00 – 7:00 PM, this year honoring College Athletic Hall of Fame basketballer Richard Syriac, a 1971 graduate. A four-year player on the team, Syriac was selected to the MASCAC All-Star squad for three years.  He also set a record for points scored which stood until the mid 1980s. For information, call 413-662-5224.

SteepleCats to Play Dukes July 28

North Adams, MA - The <A HREF="http://www.steeplecats.com">North Adams SteepleCats</a> will host the<A HREF="http://www.pittsfielddukes.com/"> Pittsfield Dukes</a> on Saturday, July 28 at 7:00 PM at Joe Wolfe Field (after playing the Dukes at 1:00 PM in Pittsfield as a make-up game). Gates open at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $5 general admission. For SteepleCats info, call 413-663-7333

"Cats" to Play Torrington Twisters at Home July 18

North Adams, MA - The SteepleCats are at Joe Wolfe Field on Wednesday, July 18, versus the Torrington Twisters, in a make-up game from July 4. The game starts at 7:00, gates open at 6:00 PM. The ‘Cats home stand continues on Thursday, July 19, when they face the Newport Gulls. On Saturday July 21, the SteepleCats return to North Adams to host the Manchester Silk Worms. On Sunday, July 22, the SteepleCats play host to the NECBL All-Star Game. For more information, call 413-663-7333

SteepleCats to Play June 15, 16 & 17

North Adams, MA - Play Ball! The NECBL North Adams SteepleCats host the Torrington Twisters, Newport Gulls, and Danbury Westerners on June 15, 16 and 17, respectively at Joe Wolfe Field on State Street. A single-game adult ticket is $5. Games begin at 7:00 PM, gates open at 6:00 PM.