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 November 30th-December 6th, 2013 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including: Bulletin Board Announcements, Hilltown Families Events, and the Hilltown Family Variety Show.

Also check our weekly column, Learn Local. Play Local. for 17 Community Highlights: Colonial Christmas to Taiping Rebellion. Birds of Prey to Honey Bees., and our column, Berkshire Family Fun: December 2013, for a list of premier educational and cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families, and Holiday Events for Families in Western MA: 2013 for a comprehensive list covering all four counties in Western MA!

November 30th-December 6th, 2013

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

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Colonial History ♦ Ornithology ♦ Cultural Studies ♦ Local History ♦ Entomology ♦ Astronomy ♦ Parent Workshops

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• Language Play: Add Structure and Language to Your Thanksgiving Menu
• Calling All Budding Botanists: Audio Tour at Lyman Conservatory
• “Backstairs” Tour to Illuminate the Lives of Early 20th-Century Servants in the Berkshires
• 10 Black Friday Alternatives to the Mall in Western MA
• Gorge Aprés Gorge: Best Little Walk/Run in the Hilltowns
• Plaid Friday in Western MA
• Ticket Giveaway: Family 4-Pack of Tickets to “A Christmas Carol” at The Colonial Theatre
• Gratitudes and Graces: Book of Poetry, Prayers, & Songs of Thanks
• The Ripple: Rivers and Experiential Learning
• Parenting Possibilities: Keeping Our Kids Safe
• Support Seniors with a Sock Hop!
• HFVS Thanksgiving Episode with Guest DJ, Charity Kahn (Radio Show/Podcast)

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

FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

1. Ice Skating in Western Massachusetts
2. Locally Grown Christmas Tree Farms
3. Horse-Drawn Sleigh & Hayrides in Western MA
4. 12 Musicians Share Strategies on How to Get Kids to Practice Their Musical Instruments
5. Three Programs Kids Can Use to Learn How to Create Video Games

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