Families interested in discovering more about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement with their children might enjoy the following resources:
HFVS Peace Episode has a good selection of peace themed songs, appropriate for MLK Day.
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To find out how you or your business can help support Hilltown Families by becoming a sponsor, drop us an email or give us a call at 413.296.0096 for more information. By having individuals in our community and area businesses become sponsors, Hilltown Families can continue to offer a weekly list of suggested events, a weekly podcast, updated resources, articles and much more.
Submit an Event
If you have a family-friendly event or educational program happening in Western Massachusetts that you’d like to let us know about, or would like to submit your event to the Hilltown Families calendar of Suggested Events, email Sienna at swildfield@juno.com. Comments are warmly welcomed!
8am & 9:15am – KIDS BASKETBALL – (Worthington) Through out the winter months, the Worthington Recreation Department is offering co-ed basketball program for kids at the town hall. Grades 1-2 begin at 8am. Grades 3-4 begin at 9:15am. No registration is necessary. 413.238.5500 [Ages 6-9] (Free)
9:30am-11:30am – MOCHA MOMS – (Northampton) Mocha Moms is support group for at home mothers of color who have chosen to modify or eliminate employment outside the home in order to devote more time to their families. The primary mission of Mocha Moms is to support and encourage women who are making parenting a priority in this season of their lives. Come gather at the Forbes Library in the Community Room. [Mothers] (Free)
2pm – MUSIC FROM THE GASLIGHT ERA – (Williamsburg) Join John Root at #7 Nash Hill Place who will be performing a diverse repertoire of musical styles from the turn of the previous century. John will sing and play the piano, flute, clarinet and saxophone. [Families] (Free)
COMMON SENSE MEDIA – (Television) Any parents who worry about what their kids are doing online would be wise to check out Frontline’s “Growing Up Online,” which airs Tuesday, Jan. 22 (check local PBS listings for exact time). This intelligent snapshot of teen online life moves way beyond the sexual predator discussion to the real, everyday risky behaviors the Web enables. It’s worth an hour of your time. Click here to discover more about Frontline.
7pm – HEALTH & SCIENCE – (Northampton) Older children and their parents might enjoy learning about the health and care of the eye at the Forbes Library during the workshop, Eyology: Iridology, Sclerology, Conjunctivology. Eyology is a noninvasive, holistic healthcare. Learning the basics of Eyology can assist in making better informed decisions for yourself and your family. [Parents & Older Children] (Free)
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Art & Crafts Session at CAM : Birds, Birds and More birds.
Monday Jan 21 2008
2-4pm
$10 per family
(All ages welcome)
We will make a beautiful bird “Peace” garland for post holiday home
decorating. We will also create a beautiful bird scene applique that can
be embroidered onto a childs clothing. Don’t forget to bring an item of
clothing to embellish……it can be a wool sweater (felted is fine) or a
sweatshirt, a dress. Ideally something thicker than a cotton t-shirt but
if that is what you have we’ll make it work.
No sewing skill is necessary. None!
If you have a sewing kit bring it.
If you have fabric/ felt scraps, we’ll use them!
Hilltown Families 
Events Happening in the Hilltowns
Art & Crafts Session at CAM : Birds, Birds and More birds.
Monday Jan 21 2008
2-4pm
$10 per family
(All ages welcome)
We will make a beautiful bird “Peace” garland for post holiday home
decorating. We will also create a beautiful bird scene applique that can
be embroidered onto a childs clothing. Don’t forget to bring an item of
clothing to embellish……it can be a wool sweater (felted is fine) or a
sweatshirt, a dress. Ideally something thicker than a cotton t-shirt but
if that is what you have we’ll make it work.
No sewing skill is necessary. None!
If you have a sewing kit bring it.
If you have fabric/ felt scraps, we’ll use them!
Pre-register 413 625 2030 or tlemos@noho.com