Happy February! Friday marks the halfway point between Winter & Spring. In the States we acknowledge this point with Groundhog Day. No matter if you see your shadow or not, we’re halfway to spring!

On Thursday, if you’re traveling down from the hills to the valley in the morning, stop by Bread Euphoria in Haydenville for a coffee break with other hilltown parents. Wednesday is National Girls and Women in Sports Day. There are a couple of events taking place over this weekend for school aged girls to participate in. Check out the suggested events to follow …

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Friday – 02/02

5pm – COMMUNITY DINNER – Elmer’s in Ashfield, MA, invites community members to come together to share in dinner and conversation this Friday evening. Menu TBA. [Families] ($)

6:30pm – BIRDS OF PREY – At Red Gate Farm in Buckland, MA, Julie Anne Collier, a licensed raptor rehabilitator will be presenting this exciting and unique program. Reservations required. (413) 625-9503 [All Ages] ($$)

Saturday 02/03

8:30am – GIRLS SPORTS CLINIC – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, MA, invites girls to join them an assortment of sport clinics throughout the day for all girls in grades 3rd – 8th. Pre-registration required. 662-5437. [Ages 8 – 13] (Free)

10am – CHILDREN’S CONCERT – Live music and animation with Gustafer Yellowgold at Flywheel in Easthampton, MA. Event includes free pancake breakfast. [Family] ($)

10:30am – FEATURED LOCAL ILLUSTRATOR – At the Goshen Library, Ellen Field, author of five award-winning illustrated books about horses for young people will be the featured guest. Refreshments, readings and discussion. [All ages] (Free)

7pm – MOONLIGHT SKI – Notchview in Windsor, MA, is offering a moonlight ski from 7-9pm. A Notchview tradition and a great way to socialize. Cider, popcorn, and conversation afterwards. 684-0148 [Families] ($)

Sunday – 02/04

12:30pm – GIRLS SPORTS CLINIC – Smith College in Northampton, MA, invited girls to join them in an assortment of sports clinics throughout the day for all girls in grades 3rd – 6th. Pre-registration required. 585-2705. [Ages 8 – 11] (Free)

Noon – MOSAIC’S FOR KIDS – An open mosaic class for kids at Bisque, Beads and Beyond in Pittsfield, MA. Reservations required. 442-9300. [Ages PreK & up] ($)

Monday – 02/05

4pm – SEWING 1-2-3 – A sewing series for school aged children will be offered at the Children’s Art Museum in Shelburne Falls, MA. Learn about needle, thread, fabrics and pattern making. (413) 625-6826. [Ages 7 & up] ($$)

Wednesday – 02/07

National Girls in Sports Day

9am – PARENT’S BREAKFAST AT ELMER’S -After dropping your children off at school, head on over to Elmer’s in Ashfield, MA, for coffee, tea and crumpets. [Parents] (Free/$)

2pm – DROP IN ART – The Children’s Art Museum in Shelburne Falls, MA, invites children of all ages to drop in between 2pm-6pm to create and play. [All Ages] ($)

Thursday – 02/08

9:00am – PARENT’S COFFEE BREAK – Stop by Bread Euphoria in Haydenville, MA, and treat yourself to organic pastries, free trade coffee & cool conversation with other hilltown parents. [Parents] (Free/$)

1:30pm – HOME SCHOOL THURSDAYS – Meet at the Eric Carle Museum in Amherst, MA, to explore the museum while connecting with other home school families; visit the galleries, explore art-making in the Studio, books in the Reading library, and view a short film at 2:30pm. [Ages 5 & up] ($/Check out free pass from your local library)

4pm – YOUNG FARMERS – Young Farmers at Red Gate are invited to help a farmer feed animals, check for eggs and take care of other chores in Buckland, MA. Parents and younger siblings also welcome. [Ages 5 and older] (Free)

Friday – 02/09

10am – PARENTING WORKSHOP – Siblings: Will They Ever Leave Each Other Alone?, a free parenting education workshop at the Lilly Library in Florence, MA, from 10-11:30am. Free childcare is available. Please call ahead for childcare so they have enough providers and snacks. 582-2636. [Parents] (Free)

6:30pm – FAMILY CONCERT – Radio Free Earth will be performing at the Williamsburg Grange in Williamsburg, MA, as part of a fundraiser for Williamsburg Public Elementary Schools. [Families] ($)