Here’s a recap of news and information posted on Hilltown Families this past week, along with a map for finding out what’s happening this weekend and upcoming week throughout Western MA!

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Peruse our list of Suggested Events for January 26th – February 1st, 2013 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including Best Bets, Mark Your Calendars and Bulletin Board. Also check our weekly column, Learn Local. Play Local. for 37 Community Highlights: Ice Harvest to Winter Farmers’ Market. Chinese New Year to Tu B’Shevat and our bi-weekly column, Berkshire Family Fun for Late January – Early February, 2013, for a list of premier educational and cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families!

January 26th-Feburary 1st, 2013
Saturday • Sunday • Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday

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• 5th Annual Handmade Valentine Swap for Western MA Families
• 411 in the 413 Youth Conference Seeks Workshop Facilitators
• Poetry by A.A. Milne for Sick Kids & Their Grown-ups!
• 5 Resources to Supplement & Support Asian Studies in the Pioneer Valley this Winter
• 3 Folktales for National Folktale Month
• Winter Fare: A Week of Winter Farmers’ Markets
• Engaging Exhibits & Hands-On Programs at the Berkshire Museum this Winter
• “Special Treatment” for Children with Disabilities
• Spreading Kindness on MLK Day of Service
• 20 Reader Recommendations for a Rustic Winter Getaway in Western MA
• Show Your Support for Hilltown Families: Vote for Us!

Visit the Hilltown Families Facebook page and Twitter stream for more news and information!

FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

1. Getting the Family to Enjoy One Meal Together
2. Dating
3. Where Do Babies Come From?
4. Preschools in Western MA
5. Recommendations for Indoor Places to Host a Winter Birthday Party

HILLTOWN FAMILIES EVENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & RESOURCES

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