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 July 13th-19th, 2013 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including: Best Bets, Bulletin Board, Hilltown Family Variety Show, nearly 60 Summer Camp Options, and our Bucket List of Summer Activities!

Also check our weekly column, Learn Local. Play Local. for 30 Community Highlights: Wiggly Worms to Curious Creatures. Marionettes to Shadow Puppets., and our column, Berkshire Family Fun: July 2013, for a list of premier educational and cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families!

July 13th-19th, 2013

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

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Nature & Animal Studies ♦ Hikes ♦ Art Walks ♦ Culinary History ♦ History ♦ Film & Music Studies ♦ Folktales & Puppet Shows ♦ Library Adventures

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• Monarch Butterflies: The Life & Science
• STEMBite: Bite Sized Videos Supporting STEM Education
• What Does a New Garden Need Most?
• Springfield Museums Hosts Summer Spectacular Series
• New York Times Summer Reading Contest for Teens
• Get involved! Service-Learning Opportunities in Western MA
• Citizen Scientists in Action in the Hilltowns
• Ticket Giveaway: Parents’ Night Out at Mountain Park with YES
• Tasty Top ❥ Ice Cream in the Valley
• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Pen Pal Program for T(w)eens
• HFVS Summer Essentials Episode (Radio Show/Podcast)

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

FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

1. Make Your Own Sunblock
2. 5 Hikes for Families in Western MA State Forests and Parks
3. Outdoor Swimming Pools in Western MA
4. The Verve Pipe Guest DJ Episode: Hilltown Family Variety Show (Podcast/Radio Show)
5. Q&A: Are Your Kids Still in Diapers? What Do They Swim In?

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