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 13th-19th, 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, 29 Community Highlights: Rhubarb Circus to Jam Making. Paper Marbling to Chilifest., and our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun, for a list of premier educational and cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families.

For the best Autumn in New England experience here in Western MA, check out our Autumn Bucket List for recommendations on what to do and where to go from local families in the know!

September 13th-19th, 2014

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

Entomology ♦ History ♦ Skillshare ♦ Volunteer Opportunities ♦ STEM ♦ Food Festival ♦ Performance/Astronomy ♦ Ornithology ♦ Music Studies ♦ Environmental Justice ♦ Culture/Art ♦ Literacy ♦ Community Celebrations ♦ Pastry Arts/Architecture ♦ Poetry

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• The Garden Plot: Season End Learning Through Gardening
• Experiential Learning at Historic Deerfield
• PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: Win Tickets to see Tweedy at the Calvin
• Ceramic Exhibit Offers Rare Glimpse Into A Very Distant Past
• High Tech Planetarium Takes Us to the Stars
• Autumn Leaf Collecting Supports Art & Science
• The Good Life: Connecting on the Last Days of Summer
• Science Cafes Provide Unique Community-Based Learning Opportunity
• HFVS National Parks Episode with Guest DJ, Jeff Wolin (Radio Show/Podcast)

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

FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

1. Tips for a New School Year
2. 7 Things to Tell the Teacher About Your Child
3. Q&A: Where’s Your Favorite Apple Orchard in Western MA?
4. HFVS Autumn Equinox Episode with Guest DJ, Charity Kahn (Radio Show/Podcast)
5. Symbols & Rituals of Rosh Hashanah

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARDS

• Community Suggested Events
• Community Suggested Camps
• Community Suggested Classes
• Sustainability Bulletin Board
• Community Bulletin Board

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