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 December 26th, 2015-January 1st, 2016 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 26 Community-Based Educational Highlights: Physiology to Physics. Marionettes to Guided Hikes. our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun, for a list of premier educational and cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families, and our comprehensive list of Holiday Events for Families in Western MA.

December 26, 2015-January 1st, 2016

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

Science Fiction ♦ Bird Studies ♦ Puppets ♦ Outdoor Adventures ♦ First Day Hikes ♦ Film Studies ♦ Choral Music ♦ Contemporary Art ♦ Physics ♦ Ice Skating ♦ Carousel ♦ Magic ♦ Museum Adventures ♦ Physiology ♦ Arts & Crafts ♦ Music Studies ♦ Dance Party

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• Let Them Grow: Making Words a Gift
• Boxing Day: Extending Festive Generosity
• Open Sesame: End-Of-Year Round Up for Children’s Literature
• Board Games Spark Play-Based Learning and Inspire Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Literary Guide for Patrick McDonnell’s “Me… Jane”
• HFVS Sound of Mexican Music Made in the USA Episode with Guest DJ, Sonia De Los Santos (Podcast/Radio Show)
• New Year’s Day Morning Music Party with Hilltown Families & Flywheel Arts Collective
• Graphite-Inspired Exhibit Sparks Studies of Local Connections to Pencil and Paper
• Let’s Play: Stories from Family Holidays to Inspire Creative Free Play
• The Gift of a Mindful Presence

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

FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

1. Christmas Morning Clean-up: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
2. The Little Drummer Boy: A Story of Humanity & Kindness
3. Citizen Scientist Opportunity: Snowtweets
4. New Year’s Resolution… To Enjoy Life!
5. Q&A: 18 Recommended Winter Resources & Activities for Families with Special Needs in Western MA

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