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 Suggested Events for October 17th-23rd, 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 40 Community Highlights: Archaeology to Fermentation. Homecoming to Harvest Festivals., our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun, for a list of premier educational and cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families, our list of Fall Classes, Auditions & Open Houses in Western MA, our Autumn Bucket List, and Halloween Events in Western MA!

October 17th-23rd, 2015

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

Western MA Culture ♦ Harvest Festivals ♦ Fermentation ♦ Herbal Medicine ♦ Archaeology ♦ STEM ♦ Nature Studies ♦ Guided Hike ♦ StoryWalks ♦ Food History ♦ Homecoming Weekend ♦ Baseball History ♦ Family Concerts ♦ Astronomy ♦ Gender Studies ♦ Artificial Intelligence ♦ Cultural Studies ♦ Dog Lovers ♦ Parenting Workshops ♦ Creative-Free Play ♦ Community Meal ♦ Local History ♦ Art Studies

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• Halloween Links to Local History Learning Opportunities
• How Local Farms Support Food Security in Western MA
• Scarecrows: An Autumn Icon Rich in History!
• Nature Table for October
• Learning Landscapes: Apples and Their Many By-Product Uses
• Community Resource Supports Native American and Indigenous Studies
• PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club at the Calvin Theatre in Northampton
• HFVS Anti-Bullying Episode with Guest DJ, Danny Lapidus (Radio Show/Podcast)
• Cemeteries Support Learning about Local History & New England Culture

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

FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

1. Let’s Play: Nature Based Play & Art in Autumn
2. Seasons at Our Table: Harvest Season
3. HFVS Halloween Episode with Guest DJ, Andy Z (Radio Show/Podcast)
4. DIY: Mexican Sugar Skulls
5. Parenting Possibilities: Chores and Halloween

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