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SUMMARY:Citizenship Prep Class
DESCRIPTION:Join other eligible or soon-to-be eligible candidates on their path to citizenship in a supportive and welcoming class aimed at preparation for the U.S. citizenship process. Led by experienced LitNet tutor Julius Wool and hosted at the Great Barrington Family Resource Center\, the class will practice common citizenship questions and review key civics topics in a comfortable\, low-pressure environment. This is an 8-week class beginning on Thursday\, 4/2\, 7 pm – 8:30 pm\, 7 running until 5/21. \nRegister Now
URL:https://litnetsb.org/events/citizenship-prep-class/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Great Barrington Family Resource Center\, 141 West Avenue\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Barrington Family Resource Center":MAILTO:info@csoinc.org
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SUMMARY:Citizenship Prep Class
DESCRIPTION:Join other eligible or soon-to-be eligible candidates on their path to citizenship in a supportive and welcoming class aimed at preparation for the U.S. citizenship process. Led by experienced LitNet tutor Julius Wool and hosted at the Great Barrington Family Resource Center\, the class will practice common citizenship questions and review key civics topics in a comfortable\, low-pressure environment. This is an 8-week class beginning on Thursday\, 4/2\, 7 pm – 8:30 pm\, 7 running until 5/21. \nRegister Now
URL:https://litnetsb.org/events/citizenship-prep-class/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Great Barrington Family Resource Center\, 141 West Avenue\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Barrington Family Resource Center":MAILTO:info@csoinc.org
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SUMMARY:The Language of Hospitality: Beginner Level English Class
DESCRIPTION:We will be offering a class for BEGINNER-LEVEL students focused on learning language specific to the hospitality sector. The goal of the class will be to learn and practice vocabulary related to jobs in lodging and hotels\, restaurants\, cleaning services\, supermarkets\, and more. \nThe class will run from Thursday\, April 16\, through May 26 at the Berkshire United Way office\, located at 200 South St.\, Pittsfield. \nThe schedule will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you are currently working with a tutor but would like more practice—or if you are waiting to be assigned a tutor and are interested in attending—please let me know so I can add you to the list. \nContact Miguel at 413.347.2321 or msilva@litnetsb.org
URL:https://litnetsb.org/events/the-language-of-hospitality-beginner-level-english-class/
LOCATION:Berkshire United Way\, 200 South Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000
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SUMMARY:Visit to UMASS Amherst-First Generation College Program
DESCRIPTION:Join LitNet’s First-Gen College Support Team and Berkshire County first-gen college hopefuls on this tour of UMass Amherst! Transportation will be provided by our partners\, Greenagers. Together\, we will tour the campus\, dine in the dining hall\, engage in a question-and-answer panel\, and participate in fun activities with current UMass students. \n**Details about pick up location and exact timing will be communicated to registered participants. \nRegister Now
URL:https://litnetsb.org/events/visit-to-umass-amherst-first-generation-college-program/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, 300 Massachusetts Avenue\, Amhert\, MA\, 01003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greenagers":MAILTO:office@greenagers.org
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SUMMARY:Citizenship Prep Class
DESCRIPTION:Join other eligible or soon-to-be eligible candidates on their path to citizenship in a supportive and welcoming class aimed at preparation for the U.S. citizenship process. Led by experienced LitNet tutor Julius Wool and hosted at the Great Barrington Family Resource Center\, the class will practice common citizenship questions and review key civics topics in a comfortable\, low-pressure environment. This is an 8-week class beginning on Thursday\, 4/2\, 7 pm – 8:30 pm\, 7 running until 5/21. \nRegister Now
URL:https://litnetsb.org/events/citizenship-prep-class/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Great Barrington Family Resource Center\, 141 West Avenue\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Barrington Family Resource Center":MAILTO:info@csoinc.org
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SUMMARY:Tutor Town Hall (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Join Director of Tutoring Miguel and peer tutors in this informal gathering. Hear updates from LitNet\, including new resources. Come with ideas or questions to share. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://litnetsb.org/events/tutor-town-hall-in-person/
LOCATION:Greylock Federal Credit Union Community Room\, 43 Park Street\, Lee\, MA\, 01238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Network of South Berkshire%2C Inc.":MAILTO:info@litnetsb.org
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SUMMARY:Citizenship Prep Class
DESCRIPTION:Join other eligible or soon-to-be eligible candidates on their path to citizenship in a supportive and welcoming class aimed at preparation for the U.S. citizenship process. Led by experienced LitNet tutor Julius Wool and hosted at the Great Barrington Family Resource Center\, the class will practice common citizenship questions and review key civics topics in a comfortable\, low-pressure environment. This is an 8-week class beginning on Thursday\, 4/2\, 7 pm – 8:30 pm\, 7 running until 5/21. \nRegister Now
URL:https://litnetsb.org/events/citizenship-prep-class/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Great Barrington Family Resource Center\, 141 West Avenue\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Barrington Family Resource Center":MAILTO:info@csoinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T150000
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SUMMARY:Methods for Teaching Adults
DESCRIPTION:Join experienced tutor\, Janet Demers\, as she shares methods of best practices for teaching adult learners. Janet will highlight a teaching resource entitled Teaching Adults: An ESOL Resource Book\, which she has worked with and finds very useful. Janet will share ideas and facilitate group exchange. \nRegister Now
URL:https://litnetsb.org/events/methods-for-teaching-adults/
LOCATION:Lee Bank Marble House\, 102 West Park Street\, Lee\, MA\, 01238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Network of South Berkshire%2C Inc.":MAILTO:info@litnetsb.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T110000
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SUMMARY:Tutor Town Hall (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join Miguel and other tutors for this casual meet-up on Zoom meant to share any relevant details from LitNet\, including new resources\, and to allow tutors to share successes\, ask questions\, and connect with one another. Watch for an email with a link to sign up or contact Miguel at msilva@litnetsb.org
URL:https://litnetsb.org/events/tutor-town-hall-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T120000
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CREATED:20260121T211313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T211523Z
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SUMMARY:LitNet Info Session: Learn About Volunteer Tutoring with LitNet!
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about being a volunteer tutor with LitNet! Hear from LitNet’s Executive Director\, Leigh Doherty\, and LitNet’s Director of Tutoring\, Miguel Silva. Meet some current\, active volunteers who will be on hand to share their experience and answer questions. Bring a friend! \nRegister Now
URL:https://litnetsb.org/events/litnet-info-session-learn-about-volunteer-tutoring-with-litnet/
LOCATION:Lee Bank Marble House\, 102 West Park Street\, Lee\, MA\, 01238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Network of South Berkshire%2C Inc.":MAILTO:info@litnetsb.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T150000
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CREATED:20260112T173655Z
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SUMMARY:Tutor Training Workshop: Transforming Lessons into Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by LitNet tutor\, Jeanne Lemlin\, this in-person workshop (which will also be recorded and posted on LitNet’s YouTube channel) will provide concrete methods of using lessons from the text\, English for Everyone\, in a manner that increases conversation in every tutoring session.
URL:https://litnetsb.org/events/tutor-training-workshop-transforming-lessons-into-conversations/
LOCATION:Lee Bank Marble House\, 102 West Park Street\, Lee\, MA\, 01238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Network of South Berkshire%2C Inc.":MAILTO:info@litnetsb.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120449
CREATED:20251104T224717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T225036Z
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SUMMARY:Career Expo
DESCRIPTION:LitNet hosts its second annual Career Expo\, providing resources and information about opportunities and career paths open to the immigrant community. The evening will consist of a presentation for BCC’s Workforce Development Program\, including presentations from program alumni\, followed by a presentation from Lincoln Technical Institute. The final session will be a moderated round table discussion with Berkshire County immigrant business owners.
URL:https://litnetsb.org/events/career-expo/
LOCATION:Berkshire Innovation Center\, 45 Woodlawn Ave\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120449
CREATED:20251104T222050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T201750Z
UID:10000003-1763629200-1763641800@litnetsb.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Girls in the Trade: Field Trip for Berkshire County High School Girls
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire County High School Girls are invited to join LitNet and Greeenagers on this field trip to the Massachusetts Girls in the Trades Conference in Holyoke\, MA. Transportation\, admission\, and lunch provided. Learn more about various trades and meet women who work in the trades. \nRegistration required: Massachusetts Girls in the Trades Conference & Career Fair! – Fill out form
URL:https://litnetsb.org/events/massachusetts-girls-in-the-trade/
LOCATION:William J. Dean Tech High School\, 1045 Main St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greenagers":MAILTO:office@greenagers.org
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