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 22nd-28th, 2013 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including: 2013 Fourth of July Celebrations & Fireworks, Bulletin Board, Hilltown Family Variety Show, and nearly 60 Summer Camp Options.

Also check our weekly column, Learn Local. Play Local. for 30 Community Highlights: Fossils to Fire. Kirtan to Orchestra., and our column, Berkshire Family Fun: June 2013, for a list of premier educational and cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families!

June 22nd-28th, 2013

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

Entomology ♦ Animal Studies ♦ Nature Science ♦ Archaeology ♦ History ♦ Geology ♦ Library Adventures ♦ Astronomy ♦ Film, Dance & Music Studies ♦ Fashion Studies ♦ Highlights in the Hilltowns

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• 2013 Fourth of July Celebrations & Fireworks
• Theatrical Playground at the Williamstown Theatre Festival for Families this Summer
• Historic Museum in Western MA Hilltowns Celebrates 50 Years!
• Hindsight Parenting: Letting Go to Hold Them Close
• Science in the Parks this Summer
• Oak & Acorn: Add an Edible Teepee to Your Family Garden this Summer
• Just My Type: New Babies. New Beginnings.
• Amherst Libraries and Museums Collaborate to Support Literacy Through Archaeology
• 5 Easy Composting Tips for Your Family Garden
• Homesick and Happy at Summer Camp

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

FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

1. Q&A: Where’s an Outdoor Place for PreK Kids to Play on Summer Days?
2. Summer Solstice Episode: Hilltown Family Variety Show (Podcast/Radio Show)
3. Camping with Kids
4. Firefly Watch! Citizen Science Project
5. Summer Resources for Children with Special Needs

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