Railroad Street kicks off its seasonal celebrations with a “Farm to Spring Table” Culinary Dinner on Wednesday, April 24th at 5:30 PM at John Andrews A Farmhouse Restaurant in South Egremont to showcase the work of the young chefs in Chef/Owner Dan Smith’s RSYP Culinary Apprenticeship Program. The evening will feature a 5-course seasonal tasting menu selected, prepared and presented by RSYP young chefs and their mentor, Dan Smith, and includes a Reception, raffle, and Student Certificate Presentation. Tickets are $100 per person.

The celebrations continue with a special Jazz Brunch at The Red Lion Inn on Sunday, April 28th at 11:30 AM, featuring the young chefs in Brian Alberg’s RSYP Culinary Apprenticeship Program. The afternoon will feature a 4-course brunch, selected, prepared and presented by RSYP young chefs and their mentor, Chef Alberg, live music, raffle, and Student Certificate Presentation. Tickets are $50 per person.

Then Railroad Street invites old and new friends to a Cinco de Mayo celebration of its Apprenticeship Programs on Sunday, May 5th from 6:00-8:00 PM at Rubi’s in Great Barrington. Tickets are $35 per person and include festive hors d’oeuvres reception, with food prepared by the young chefs in RSYP’s Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Program and their mentor, Chef Brian Alberg, an exhibition of student photography, grand prize “Fun at Fenway” raffle drawing, and Student Certificate Presentation.

The Railroad Street Apprenticeship Program (RAP), launched in 2006, was designed to match the inspirations of young people to the resources of the community. The goal of RAP is to meet the unmet vocational and educational needs of South Berkshire youth. Over the years, over 150 young people from South County have participated in one of RSYP’s Apprenticeship programs, gaining valuable work skills and experience, and in many cases a job working with local area businesses. This year, RSYP offers after-school Apprenticeship Programs in the Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Photography, and Massage Therapy.

The 2013 Spring Apprenticeship Celebrations were made possible, in part, by TD Bank and Berkshire United Way. For more information or to purchase tickets and/or make a donation, email Maxine Carter-Lome at email hidden; JavaScript is required or call 413-528-2475.

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Contact : jocelyn     email/email hidden; JavaScript is required      phone/528-2475

Mondays (culinary): Red Lion Inn, already started (but it is possible to still join, just ask)

Tuesdays (culinary): John Andrews, already started (but it is possible to still join)

Wednesday (massage): Connecting Point Wellness

Thursdays (cosmetology): Michele’s Salon and Day Spa

Fridays (photography): Julie McCarthy

Part-time YOB Coordinator Job Description PDF

Railroad Street Youth Project, a non-profit organization empowering South Berkshire youths since 1999, is searching for a new YOB Coordinator.

The YOB Coordinator will assist RSYP Staff in facilitating the direction of RSYP programs and projects, along with assists to office functions and RSYP events. This will be a part-time, 10$ per hour, 7-10* hours per week position that is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Specific Duties Include:

• Makes and maintains contact with local youth, assists with RSYP recruitment for programs and projects.

• Has full knowledge of all RSYP programs and projects in order to communicate with community members and present and/or potential volunteers and partners.

• Working on improvement strategies to recruit new YOB members, improve attendance and retention, and communication between YOB members.

• Motivating  young people to participate in and engage with YOB and YOB related events or activities.

• Supporting youth-inspired projects from the weekly Y.O.B. meetings.

• Develop & strengthen relationships with community organizations, schools, community residents & volunteers. Expand the community involvement in and awareness of RSYP programming.

• Utilize and maintain evaluation of constituents and programs using ImProve database. Assist with grant reporting as needed.

• Works with RSYP Participants to develop new ideas, proposals and projects.

• Facilitates weekly YOB meetings and works with YOB subcommittees.

• Works with approved project proposals assisting with project follow-through and success.

• Perform other duties/special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Preferences:

• Experience in community or youth development programming, youth empowerment, working with young people in developing a sense of agency and creativity.

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Experience with Facebook, iMovie, iPhoto, and/or experience hosting a You Tube channel preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel (2000 and above) preferred.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Ability and/or willingness to engage in and facilitate conversations and situations that are personally and mentally challenging

• Ability to work occasional nights & weekends.

• Must reside in or be willing to move to South or Central Berkshire County.

• Must be available Tuesdays at least from 3pm to 5pm.

• Having a reliable means of transportation preferred

Please send a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required. Email or call 413.528.2475 for more information.

Priority deadline: February 22nd

Position begins on or before March 11th, 2013.

*Hours may change

Red Lion Inn: Meets Mondays. FEB 4, 11, 25        MAR 4, 11, 18, 25       APR 1st, 22     BRUNCH  april 28

John Andrews: Meets Tuesdays. FEB 5, 12, 26      MAR 5, 12, 19, 26       APR 2nd          DINNER   april 9th

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• Snow Globes
• Film of substance: Requiem for a Dream 7pm next Friday
• Fire Circle this Sunday 3:30pm meet at Drop
• Darlene Seckler to talk about nursing opportunities
• Snow Globes!!!
• MLK Day Monday @ Noon
• Fancy Dance Party, Mikael & Audrey, Feb 15th
• Greenagers to fairgrounds (will cont.)
• getting Audrey & Michael together
• Turn skate park into ice rink
• Mike Leavitt outing club; Guest from the rotary
• Will: Jobs and Careers/ ask how meeting is going to be
• YOB request for food for Men’s Fire Circle
• Mode 1 UN competition (FreeRice.com); 10 questions before computer use
• We got books!!!
• Intro Question!****> favorite way to socialize with friends

14thAnnual Interfaith Celebration of the  Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday

Interfaith Prayers, Readings, Music, Singing

Featuring Youth from Local Community Groups:
Greenagers, Multicultural BRIDGE Youth Corps, and from the Railroad Street Youth Project:

Patsy Cowen, Youth Operational Board Leader for RSYP from Monument Mountain Regional High School
Austen Dupont, Youth Operational Board Leader for RSYP from Mount Everett Regional High School

Monday, January 21, 2013

Interfaith Service and Reception

12:00 Noon – 1:00PM
First Congregational Church (Parish Hall)
251 Main Street, Great Barrington

Please bring an item of nonperishable food
for local food pantries and community meals

Sponsored by: Southern Berkshire Clergy Association
Co-Sponsored by: Interfaith Committee of Southern Berkshire
Women’s Interfaith Institute in the Berkshires