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 August 10th-16th, 2013 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including: Upcoming Service Learning Event, Bulletin Board, Hilltown Family Variety Show and our Bucket List of Summer Activities!

Also check our weekly column, Learn Local. Play Local. for 22 Community Highlights: Sweet Festival to Zucchini Festival. Minerals to Rockets., and our column, Berkshire Family Fun: August 2013, for a list of premier educational and cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families!

August 10th-16th, 2013

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

Plant & Nature Studies ♦ Citizen Scientists ♦ History ♦ Cultural Studies ♦ Local Food ♦ Films ♦ Science ♦ Animal Studies

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• Montague Soap Box Derby: Making Math and Science Fun!
• Parenting Green: Rebuilding Nature Awareness
• Mead Art Museum: Supporting Informal Learning For Families
• Local Contemporary Artists’ Work On View at Historic Northampton Museum & Education Center
• Hindsight Parenting: With Sacrifices Come Rewards!
• Literary Guide for Kate Banks’ “Max’s Words”
• The Dinner Table: Extending Dinner Time with Walking Desserts
• Tidal Pool Day Trips from Western MA
• Hilltown Families & Whole Foods Market Kids’ Day of Community Service: Join us!

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

FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

1. Our Daughters: CyberDRAMA
2. 6 Variations of Pesto for Family Dinner
3. Let’s Play: Special Places
4. Books for Kids Who Love Ten-Ton Trucks
5.  Five Ways Families Can Enjoy MA State Parks

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