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SUMMARY:Immigration Updates with BIC
DESCRIPTION:Join a Berkshire Immigrant Center (BIC) caseworker to learn about the latest immigration policy changes\, legal updates\, and government announcements. Whether you’re a community member\, service provider\, or an immigrant\, these sessions are a chance to stay informed and ask questions. These online presentations are offered the first Wednesday of each month at 11am.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/immigration-updates-with-bic/
CATEGORIES:Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T170000
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SUMMARY:BIC Know Your Rights Presentation - English
DESCRIPTION:Learn about essential legal rights of immigrants\, how to handle interactions with law enforcement or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)\, and resources to stay informed and prepared.  There will be time for questions after the presentation. \nThese presentations empower immigrants\, service providers\, and community members with practical guidance and support. \nRegistration is required for security reasons. BIC does not share your information.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bic-know-your-rights-presentation-english-5/
CATEGORIES:Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T110000
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UID:10004884-1754478000-1754481600@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Immigration Updates with BIC
DESCRIPTION:Join a Berkshire Immigrant Center (BIC) caseworker to learn about the latest immigration policy changes\, legal updates\, and government announcements. Whether you’re a community member\, service provider\, or an immigrant\, these sessions are a chance to stay informed and ask questions. These online presentations are offered the first Wednesday of each month at 11am.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/immigration-updates-with-bic-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190834
CREATED:20250611T174425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T174425Z
UID:10004867-1750957200-1750960800@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:BIC Know Your Rights Presentation - English
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom to learn about essential legal rights\nof immigrants\, how to handle interactions\nwith law enforcement or Immigration and\nCustoms Enforcement (ICE)\, and resources\nto stay informed and prepared.\nThese presentations empower immigrants\,\nservice providers\, and community members\nwith practical guidance and support.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bic-know-your-rights-presentation-english-3/
CATEGORIES:Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190834
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UID:10004868-1750878000-1750881600@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:BIC Know Your Rights Presentation - English
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person in Housatonic to learn about essential legal rights of immigrants\, how to handle interactions with law enforcement or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)\, and resources to stay informed and prepared. \nThese presentations empower immigrants\, service providers\, and community members with practical guidance and support.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bic-know-your-rights-presentation-english-4/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire\, 1089 Main Street\, Housatonic\, MA\, 01236
CATEGORIES:Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T150244Z
UID:10004449-1741887000-1741890600@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:BIC Know Your Rights Presentation (in Portuguese)
DESCRIPTION:This event will take place on Zoom. Please visit our website (linked below) to register. \nLearn about essential legal rights of immigrants\, how to handle interactions with law enforcement or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)\, and information to protect yourself and your family. These presentations empower immigrants\, service providers\, and community members with practical guidance and support.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bic-know-your-rights-presentation-in-portuguese/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Informational
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190834
CREATED:20250304T150244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T150244Z
UID:10004448-1741800600-1741804200@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:BIC Know Your Rights Presentation (in Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:This event will take place on Zoom. Please visit our website (linked below) to register. \nLearn about essential legal rights of immigrants\, how to handle interactions with law enforcement or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)\, and information to protect yourself and your family. These presentations empower immigrants\, service providers\, and community members with practical guidance and support.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bic-know-your-rights-presentation-in-spanish-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Informational
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T183000
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CREATED:20250303T170239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T170239Z
UID:10004444-1741627800-1741631400@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:BIC Know Your Rights Presentation - English
DESCRIPTION:Learn about essential legal rights of immigrants\, how to handle interactions with law enforcement or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)\, and information to protect yourself and your family. These presentations empower immigrants\, service providers\, and community members with practical guidance and support.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bic-know-your-rights-presentation-english-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Informational
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190834
CREATED:20250304T150244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T150244Z
UID:10004447-1741284000-1741287600@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:BIC Know Your Rights Presentation (in Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about essential legal rights of immigrants\, how to handle interactions with law enforcement or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)\, and information to protect yourself and your family. \nThese presentations empower immigrants\, service providers\, and community members with practical guidance and support.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bic-know-your-rights-presentation-in-spanish/2025-03-06/
LOCATION:United Church Of Christ\, Pittsfield\, 110 South St\, Pittsfield
CATEGORIES:Educational,Informational
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190834
CREATED:20250303T170239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T170239Z
UID:10004442-1741111200-1741114800@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:BIC Know Your Rights Presentation - English
DESCRIPTION:Learn about essential legal rights of immigrants\, how to handle interactions with law enforcement or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)\, and information to protect yourself and your family. \nThese presentations empower immigrants\, service providers\, and community members with practical guidance and support.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bic-know-your-rights-presentation-english/2025-03-04/2/
LOCATION:United Church Of Christ\, Pittsfield\, 110 South St\, Pittsfield
CATEGORIES:Educational,Informational
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190834
CREATED:20250303T170239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T170239Z
UID:10004441-1741075200-1741107600@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:BIC Know Your Rights Presentation - English
DESCRIPTION:Learn about essential legal rights of immigrants\, how to handle interactions with law enforcement or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)\, and information to protect yourself and your family. \nThese presentations empower immigrants\, service providers\, and community members with practical guidance and support.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/bic-know-your-rights-presentation-english/2025-03-04/1/
LOCATION:United Church Of Christ\, Pittsfield\, 110 South St\, Pittsfield
CATEGORIES:Educational,Informational
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190834
CREATED:20250128T140740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T140745Z
UID:10004430-1739381400-1739386800@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Tax Preparation Workshop in Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about… \n\nThe importance of filing taxes\, regardless of immigration status\nSSNs vs ITIN numbers\nReporting income accurately\nWho counts as dependents\nAvoiding penalties due to lack of health insurance\nRisks of tax fraud\n\nLed. by Gloria Escobar\, Catheryn Chacon\, and Lorean Dus
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/tax-preparation-workshop-in-spanish/
LOCATION:Greylock Federal\, 75 Kellogg Street\, Pittsfield
CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Informational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greylock Federal Credit Union":MAILTO:gescobar@greylock.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190834
CREATED:20250103T223557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T215735Z
UID:10004421-1737565200-1737574200@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Filing Taxes 101 (in Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about… \n\nThe importance of filing taxes\, regardless of immigration status\nSSNs vs ITIN numbers\nReporting income accurately\nWho counts as dependents\nAvoiding penalties due to lack of health insurance\nRisks of tax fraud\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/filing-taxes-101-in-spanish/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church in Great Barrington\, 251 Main Street\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Educational,Informational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greylock Federal Credit Union":MAILTO:gescobar@greylock.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190834
CREATED:20250110T215215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T215427Z
UID:10004424-1736877600-1736888400@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Know Your Rights evening workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about your rights as an immigrant\, individual and family emergency planning\, and risk reduction! Workshop will be in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation into English. Flyers below.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/know-your-rights-evening-workshop/
LOCATION:Lee Middle and High School\, 300 Greylock St\, Lee\, MA 01238\, USA\, 300 Greylock St\, Lee\, MA\, 01238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Informational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190834
CREATED:20250110T215039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T215437Z
UID:10004423-1736845200-1736856000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Know Your Rights morning workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about your rights as an immigrant\, individual and family emergency planning\, and risk reduction! Workshop will be in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation into English. Flyers below.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/know-your-rights-morning-workshop/
LOCATION:BerkshireSouth\, 15 Crissey Road\, Great Barringon\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Community,Educational,Informational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190834
CREATED:20240806T201940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T201940Z
UID:10003586-1724666400-1724688000@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Free Immigration Consultations and Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Discover valuable resources\, meet with local service providers\, and get the guidance you need from an experienced immigration attorney! \nThe Resource Fair is open to all immigrants. Consultations with an immigration attorney are available free of charge to immigrants who arrived in Berkshire County within the last 18 months\, by appointment only; spaces are limited. Transportation and childcare assistance available upon request. To schedule a consultation with an immigration attorney\, contact our office at 413-445-4881 or info@berkshireic.org starting August 5. \nIf you are a service provider interested in tabling or offering services at our August 26 or October 19 clinic\, please contact: nderuzzio@vimberkshires.org. \nFunding for this program is provided by a grant received from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. This program is a collaboration between the Berkshire Immigrant Center and Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/free-immigration-consultations-and-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Berkshire Immigrant Center\, 67 East St\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230916
DTSTAMP:20260414T190834
CREATED:20230901T002205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T002205Z
UID:10002112-1694131200-1694822399@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Open Call Iris Residency
DESCRIPTION:* Español abajo\, Português abaixo \nDear community\, \nWe are excited to announce the open call for the Iris Artistic Residency 2024 Program in collaboration with The Studios at MASS MoCA. The Iris Residency is an opportunity for artists living in Western or Central Massachusetts who are foreign-born/immigrant\, or first- or second-generation American. We will select two artists for a funded one-month residency at MASS MoCA with a stipend\, the usual residency benefits\, and optional resources from the Berkshire Immigrant Center. Below are two dates for you to keep in mind: \n\n\nThe application deadline for the Iris Residency 2024 is Friday\, September 8th. Apply here. \n\n\nWe also want to thank you all for participating in the Iris Residency Community Day 2023. Please check out the summary of the discussion on our website. We hope this information can help connect organizations with immigrant artists and foster more sustainable careers.  \n\nWe are grateful for your support in spreading the word! Please see flyers attached.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/open-call-iris-residency/2023-09-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230909
DTSTAMP:20260414T190834
CREATED:20230901T002205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T002205Z
UID:10002111-1693526400-1694217599@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Open Call Iris Residency
DESCRIPTION:* Español abajo\, Português abaixo \nDear community\, \nWe are excited to announce the open call for the Iris Artistic Residency 2024 Program in collaboration with The Studios at MASS MoCA. The Iris Residency is an opportunity for artists living in Western or Central Massachusetts who are foreign-born/immigrant\, or first- or second-generation American. We will select two artists for a funded one-month residency at MASS MoCA with a stipend\, the usual residency benefits\, and optional resources from the Berkshire Immigrant Center. Below are two dates for you to keep in mind: \n\n\nThe application deadline for the Iris Residency 2024 is Friday\, September 8th. Apply here. \n\n\nWe also want to thank you all for participating in the Iris Residency Community Day 2023. Please check out the summary of the discussion on our website. We hope this information can help connect organizations with immigrant artists and foster more sustainable careers.  \n\nWe are grateful for your support in spreading the word! Please see flyers attached.
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/open-call-iris-residency/2023-09-01/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Art,Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T190834
CREATED:20230330T171428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T172817Z
UID:10000085-1681752600-1681756200@basicberkshires.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Immigration Court and Next Steps with Attorney Camila Ransom (SPANISH ONLY)
DESCRIPTION:The Berkshire Immigrant Center\, Elizabeth Freeman Center\, and Volunteers in Medicine will host a virtual workshop on April 17 at 5:30 pm in Spanish only with Attorney Camila Ransom. She will talk about navigating immigration court\, ICE check-ins and options for changing status. It is a free event and you can join by clicking HERE. \nFacebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/navegando-la-corte-de-inmigrac/259344509851165/
URL:https://basicberkshires.org/event/navigating-immigration-court-and-next-steps-with-attorney-camila-ransom-spanish-only/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Immigrant Center":MAILTO:info@berkshireic.org
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