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 2nd-8th, 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 27 Community-Based Educational Highlights: Ice Skating to Cross-Country Skiing. West African Textiles to Silk History. our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun, for a list of premier educational and cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families, and our list of Winter Classes, Auditions & Open Houses in Western MA.

January 2nd-8th, 2016

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

Local Food ♦ Ice Skating ♦ Nordic Skiing ♦ Winter Sports ♦ Art Studies ♦ Early Literacy ♦ Storytelling Arts ♦ Textile Arts ♦ Cultural Traditions ♦ STEAM ♦ Family Films

 RECAP

• Hilltown Families on Mass Appeal: Ringing in the New Year
• Setting Intentions for a Mindful New Year
• The Good Life: The Importance of the Journey
• The Symbolism of Food on New Years Eve
• How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain!
• Under the Hat: Music as Reflection
• New Year’s Eve Community Celebrations Support a Sense of Place Through Social Connections
• The Ripple: Carrying the Ocean Inside
• Winter Classes, Auditions & Open Houses in Western MA
• HFVS Holiday Episode with Guest DJ, Jason Didner (Radio Show/Podcast)

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

FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

• Making A List of Kindness for the New Year
• Family Volunteers Can Help Children in Transition Celebrate Their Birthdays!
• Three King’s Day Offers Multi-Cultural Learning
• Hilltown Families on Mass Appeal: Feeling Connected to Your Community
• Western MA Resources Support Community-Based Learning While Strengthening a Sense of Place

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• Community Suggested Classes
• Sustainability Bulletin Board
• Community Bulletin Board
• Theater Bulletin Board

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