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 January 10th-16th, 2015 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, Learn Local. Play Local. for 29 Community Highlights: Winter Wildlife to Winter Sports. LEGO Clubs to Social Justice., our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun, for a list of premier educational and cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families, and our reader recommended list of 50 Winter Suggestions for families in western MA.

January 10th-16th, 2015

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

Winter Wildlife ♦ Outdoor Adventures ♦ Winter Trail Days ♦ Bonfire ♦ Service-Based Learning ♦ LEGO Clubs ♦ Farming ♦ STEM ♦ Babysitting Course ♦ Lifestyle ♦ Social Justice/Music ♦ Featured Storytimes

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• Keeping Warm & Safe When It’s Extremely Cold!
• Birding in Winter Offers Great Reward
• Making A List of Kindness for 2015
• Three King’s Day Offers Multi-Cultural Learning
• 7th Annual Handmade Valentine Swap for Western MA Families
• Off the Mat: 2015 Resolutions to Connect, Play & Practice
• HFVS Kickin’ It Old School Episode with Guest DJ, Nick Deysher
• Words of Winter Wisdom for Life in Western MA

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

FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

1. A Quick, Cozy & Nourishing Meal For the Winter Months
2. Happy St. Knut’s Day!
3. Snow Much Fun in Western Massachusetts!
4. Family Volunteers Can Help Children in Transition Celebrate Their Birthdays!
5. HFVS Underground Railroad Episode (Podcast/Radio Show)

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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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