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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Peruse our list of Suggested Events for June 8th-14th, 2013 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including: Best Bets, Bulletin Board, Hilltown Family Variety Show, and over 55 Summer Camp Options.

Also check our weekly column, Learn Local. Play Local. for 36 Community Highlights: Hermits to Fairies. Tornadoes to Dioramas., and our column, Berkshire Family Fun: June 2013, for a list of premier educational and cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families!

June 8th-14th, 2013

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

Indoor Adventures ♦ History ♦ Animal Studies ♦  Nature Studies ♦ Outdoor Adventures ♦ Meteorology ♦ Museum Adventures ♦ Engineering ♦ Occupational Science ♦ Music Studies ♦ Community Service

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In need of a night out? We’re giving away a 4-pack of lawn tickets for a Parents’ Night Out to see CHICAGO at Mountain Park in Holyoke on Friday, June 21st! You pay for the sitter, we’ll pay for the tickets!

• ZooBean: Handpicked Books for Kids
• Parenting Green: Spring Ephemerals for Spring Ailments
• Questing in Western Massachusetts
• Trail Crew Work Opportunities for Teens in the Berkshires
• Irish Legacy Exhibit Blends Local Immigration History with Artifacts at Springfield Museums
• Hindsight Parenting: Summer Survival Lists
• 7th annual Hilltown Spring Festival in Pictures!
• Neighborhood Nestwatch Citizen Scientist Opportunity for Families in the Pioneer Valley
• Ticket Giveaway: Parents’ Night Out at Mountain Park with Chicago
• HFVS Country Travelin’ Episode with Guest DJ, Suzi Shelton (Radio Show/Podcast)

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

FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

1. Q&A: End of the Year Teacher Appreciation Gifts
2. Western MA Folk Remedies for Stress
3. How Does Your Sunscreen Rate?
4. 12 Baseball Books for Kids
5. 8 Featured Music CDs for Your Summer Family Road Trip

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