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 September 14th-20th, 2013 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including: Bulletin Board Announcements, Featured Community Building Events, Hilltown Family Variety Show and our Autumn Bucket List!

Also check our weekly column, Learn Local. Play Local. for 22 Community Highlights: Coffee to Silk. Watercycles to Watersheds., and our column, Berkshire Family Fun: September 2013, for a list of premier educational and cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families!

September 14th-20th, 2013

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

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Food History ♦ Ornithology ♦ Habitat & Ecology ♦ Literacy ♦ History ♦ Music Studies ♦  Film/Tech/Teens ♦ Grandparents ♦ STEM

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• YardMap: Make Your Yard a Personal Refuge
• 5 Late Summer Family Garden Chores
• Citizen Scientists Opportunity: School of Ants
• Springfield Museums Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
• Let Them Eat Pie! ❥ Tuesday Market Supporting Food Security.
• Kids Day of Community Service Benefits Many!
• HFVS with Guest DJs, Keith and Ezra of Trout Fishing in America (Radio Show/Podcast)

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

FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

1. 7 Things to Tell the Teacher About Your Child
2. Recommend an Educational Podcast or Website for Families
3. Q&A: Where’s Your Favorite Apple Orchard in Western MA?
4. Featured Video: Reflections of Motherhood
5.  Music Worth Adding to Your iTunes Children’s Mix

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