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 March 16th-22nd, 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 30 Community Highlights: Spring Equinox to St. Patrick’s Day. Spring Musicals to Film Festivals. and our bi-weekly column, Berkshire Family Fun for Early-Mid March, 2013, for a list of premier educational and cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families!  And for Easter highlights check our post, Easter Events in Western MA, 2013.

March 16th-22nd, 2013

Saturday • Sunday • Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday

Literature ♦ History ♦ Nature/Animal Studies ♦ Parent Workshops/Support Groups ♦ Sustainability ♦ Spring Musicals ♦ Film ♦ St. Patrick’s Day

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• Flowers for Friends: Free Friday Family Workshop with Hilltown Families
• 5 Late Winter Family Gardening Tips
• Local Camp Director Gives Pointers on How to Select a Summer Camp
• Maple Syrup Time: Eight Featured Sugar Shacks in Western MA
• 28th Annual Maple Fest on Chester Hill
• Encouraging Responsibility in Kids
• Northampton History ❥ Finding Ways to Remember
• HFVS Sheep Shearing & Maple Syrup Episode (Radio Show/Podcast)

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

FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

1. Dining Together as a Family
2. Our Daughters: Texting While Hanging Out with Friends
3. Kids Becoming World Citizens: Recommended Reading
4. Festive Food of Ireland
5. Video Review: Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

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