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 November 7th-13th, 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 39 Community Highlights: Grebes to Rattlesnakes. Wool to Chrysanthemums., our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun, for a list of premier educational and cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families.

November 7th-13th, 2015

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

Bird Studies ♦ Natural History ♦ New England Culture ♦ Sheep & Wool ♦ Colonial History ♦ MYO Holiday Gifts ♦ Zentangle ♦ Origami ♦ Chrysanthemums ♦ StoryWalk ♦ Health & Wellness ♦ Parent Cafe ♦ Meditation ♦ Maker Faire ♦ Ice Hockey ♦ Service-Based Learning ♦ Physics ♦ Skillshare ♦ Art Studies ♦ Local History ♦ Fashion ♦ Victorian History ♦ Military History ♦ Theater ♦ Food Studies ♦ Music Studies ♦ Sing-Along ♦ Ukulele ♦ Flash Mob ♦ Indian Culture

 RECAP

• Fall Chrysanthemum Show at Smith Offers Community-Based Learning
• Call for Submissions: Mobile Library to Showcase Handmade Miniature Books
• Our Growing Roots: Food Gifts and Giving Make Real Connections
• Science Experiments with Candy
• Digital Collections from the Library of Congress Support Self-Directed Studies
• Museum Adventures: The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
• Exploring Daylight Savings Time Illuminates Fascinating History and Science
• Off the Mat: Higher Priorities
• Seasonal Baking Contests Highlight Creativity and Family Culture
• HFVS Monster Dance Party Episode with Guest DJ, Shanti Wintergate & Greg Attonito (Radio Show/Podcast)

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

FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

1. Connecting Math Education to Real Life Scenarios
2. Become A Citizen Scientist Through Project BudBurst
3. Have Your Kids Roll the Story Dice & Add Creative Color to Storytelling
4. 3 Easy Ways to Preserve the Fall Harvest
5. Philosophy for Children Class at MHC Supports Community-Based Education

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