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 27th-August 2nd, 2013 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including: Best Bets, Bulletin Board, Hilltown Family Variety Show, Summer Camp Options, and our Bucket List of Summer Activities!

Also check our weekly column, Learn Local. Play Local. for 27 Community Highlights: Argentinian Folk Music to New England Folk Art. Pollinators to Raptors., and our column, Berkshire Family Fun: July 2013, for a list of premier educational and cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families!

July 27th-August 2nd, 2013

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

Community Service ♦ Animal & Insect Studies ♦ Nature Studies ♦ Museum Adventures ♦ History ♦ Music Studies ♦ Ornithology

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• Contemporary Islamic Art & Events in the Berkshires
• One Clover & A Bee: Belle of Amherst
• Trash-to-Treasure: Upcycling Craze in Holyoke
• Five Picture Books That Bubble And Splash
• The Ripple: River Walking
• Literary Guide for Mo Willems’ “City Dog, Country Frog”
• HFVS National Parks Episode with Guest DJ, NPS Ranger Jeff Wolin (Radio Show/Podcast)
• African American Art and History Exhibition in the Berkshires
• Let’s Play: Water Paints
• Journal-Making: Inspiration for Writing & Drawing

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

FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

1. Kids Can Count Jellyfish as Seaside Citizen Scientists this Summer
2. Youth Against Hunger Education
3. Let’s Play: Tactile Play
4. Q&A: Where’s Your Favorite Place to PYO Blueberries in Western MA
5. Music Trekking: Down By the Ocean

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