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 next week throughout Western MA!

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Mark your calendars! The Hilltown Spring Festival happens next Saturday, June 1st from 10am-5pm at the Cummington Fairground!

Peruse our list of Suggested Events for May 25th-31st, 2013 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including: Best Bets, Mark Your Calendars, Bulletin Board, Hilltown Family Variety Show, and over 50 Summer Camp Options.

Also check our weekly column, Learn Local. Play Local. for 35 Community Highlights: Rhubarb to Butterflies. Turtles to Trolley., and our column, Berkshire Family Fun: May 2013, for a list of premier educational and cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families!

May 25th-31st, 2013

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

Weekend Highlights ♦ History ♦ Transportation ♦ Animal Studies ♦ Science ♦ Entomology ♦ Geology ♦ Nature Studies ♦ Parent Workshops

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• STEM Opportunities at The Great Holyoke Brick Race
• State Forests & Parks in Western MA
• One Clover & A Bee: A Writing Challenge for Families
• Storytelling Tour at Storrowton Village Museum Highlights the Civil War
• Amazing Butterflies in Springfield All Summer!
• Hindsight Parenting: Loving During Hard Times
• 4 Family Music Workshops Happening at the Hilltown Spring Festival, June 1st!
• Oak & Acorn: Forage, Farm and Feast with the Family
• Just My Type: Tight Schedules
• DIY: Social Platform for Kids Aims to Build Confidence in Creativity

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

FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

1. 13 Ways to Spend a Rainy Day in Western MA
2. Little Homes for Little Folks: Make Your Own Gnome Home
3. Q&A: Where Do Babies Come From?
4. 8 Ways to Create Engaging Engineering Activities at Home
5. Q&A: Best Cup of Joe in Western MA?

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