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 17th-23rd, 2013 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including: Upcoming Service Learning Event, Mark Your Calendars, Bulletin Board, Hilltown Family Variety Show and our Bucket List of Summer Activities!

Also check our weekly column, Learn Local. Play Local. for 25 Community Highlights: Agricultural Fairs to Eating Local. Textiles to Shape-Note Singing., and our column, Berkshire Family Fun: August 2013, for a list of premier educational and cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families!

August 17th-23rd, 2013

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

Agricultural Fairs  ♦  Geology  ♦  Insects & Reptiles ♦ History ♦ Culture ♦ Music ♦ Artisan ♦ Local Food

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• Butterfly House Sets Flight in the Berkshires
• Home Garden Challenges Offer Teachable Moments
• Q&A: How Does Your Family Handle Screen Time Limits in the Summer?
• Exhibiting at the Fair
• Literary Guide for Kevin Henkes’ “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse”
• Only in Northampton ❥ We ‘Like’ Living Here
• HFVS Autism Awareness Episode with Guest DJ, Marc Bazerman (Radio Show/Podcast)
• Montague Soap Box Derby: Making Math and Science Fun!
• Parenting Green: Rebuilding Nature Awareness

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

FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

1. Sweeten Up Your Summer With Local Fruit
2. HFVS Ice Cream & Lemonade Stands Episode (Radio Show/Podcast)
3. 18 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Western MA
4. Massachusetts Farmers’ Market Week
5.  Q&A: Ear Piercing

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