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 5th-11th, 2014 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including Bulletin Board Announcements & Hilltown Family Variety Show.

Also check our weekly column, 35 Community Highlights: Fiddle Fest to Living Culture. Junior Ranger to Magic. and our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun: July 2014, for a list of premier educational and cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families.

For your summer plans, our Summer Bucket List for Western MA has a growing list of reader recommended places to go and see this summer, our 2014 Summer Camps and Programs in Western MA has a list of over 55 summer camps & programs.

Also, celebrate 4th of July this Saturday evening! Firework displays scheduled across Western MA, including Westfield, Greenfield, North Adams, West Springfield, Springfield, and Amherst — many of them rescheduled from Friday. Details here: Fourth of July Firework Displays in Western MA.

July 5th-11th, 2014

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

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Local History ♦ Animal Studies ♦ Architecture ♦ Music Studies ♦ Culture ♦ Performance Art ♦ Farming ♦ Nature Studies ♦ STEM ♦ Magic ♦ Entomology ♦ Family Performances

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• Time Capsule: Extraordinary Exhibit Lifts Lid on Historical Eduation
• Five Catalysts to Connect us with Community-Based Learning
• Parenting Green: Make Yourself Re-useful
• New York Times Summer Reading Contest for Teens Inspires Literacy via Current Affairs
• 4th of July: Connecting us to History
• Hindsight Parenting: The Rise and Fall of The “Cool” Kid
• Vocabulary Parade: The Personality of Words Brought to Life
• Literary Guide for Arthur Dorros’ “Abuela”
• State Forests & Parks: Treasure for all to Enjoy
• HFVS Local Food Episode with Guest DJ, Orange Sherbet Episode (Radio Show/Podcast)

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

FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

1. 11 Recommended Art Studios/Classes in Western MA
2. Little Homes for Little Folks: Make Your Own Gnome Home
3. 13 Ways to Spend a Rainy Day in Western MA
4. HFVS Summer Essentials Episode (Radio Show/Podcast)
5. Q&A: Where Can Kids Take Swim Lessons in the Summer?

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