Weekly Suggested Events for April 9-15, 2022

Are you looking for things to do in western Massachusetts? Seeking place-based learning ideas? Are you a self-directed, life-long, and/or experiential learner? Are you curious or wanting to support the interests of your family? Our weekly Suggested Events list includes suggested learning ideas, resources, and fun events for all ages, each week!
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SUGGESTED EVENTS: APRIL 9-15, 2022
SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING IDEAS
COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
LITERACY: Hadley Public Library. Hadley, MA.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation. South Deerfield, MA.
TRANSPORTATION HISTORY: Connecticut Trolley Museum. East Windsor, CT.
NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES. Ohketeau Cultural Center. Ashfield, MA.
NEW ENGLAND HISTORY. Storrowton Village Museum. West Springfield, MA.
Featured Events, Resources, & Opportunities

The Hilltown Community Development Corporation (Hilltown CDC) offers free, confidential business assistance to Hilltown residents. If you are thinking of starting or growing your business, the Hilltown CDC can help! And thanks to a generous grant from the MGCC, all of their business assistance is FREE. They have experts in a wide range of areas that can help Hilltown entrepreneurs get on their feet, including website help, social media marketing, business tax and accounting, legal assistance, and more. For more information, email Hilltown CDC Economic Development Director Michele Kenney at MicheleK@Hilltowncdc.org, or call 413-354-1055. Sign up for their free virtual classes at hilltowndirectory.com/events
All aboard for the Easter Eggspress at the Connecticut Trolley Museum: April 9-10 & 15-16 from 10am-4pm. A great opportunity to visit the Easter bunny while learning about transportation & local history! Take a trolley ride operated by period-dressed motormen sharing historical information about the trolley cars & museum. The Easter Bunny will be roaming the grounds posing for pictures. Children will receive a surprise-filled Easter egg when they complete a Scavenger Hunt, make a Bunny Ear Craft, and visit the Fire Truck Museum. Earn up to 3 filled eggs! Cost: $13/Adults; $11/Kids ages 2-12. The Connecticut Trolley Museum is located in East Windsor, CT. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit www.ct-trolley.org.
Autism Connections’ 31st Annual Autism Conference (virtual) on April 28 includes speakers, exhibitors, and breakout sessions on various topics of interest to people with autism, parents, caregivers, education agency, and education professionals. The two keynote speakers are Alix Generous, an #ActuallyAutistic advocate for advancing mental health reform and institutional treatment of autistic people, and Jed Baker, Ph.D., director of the Social Skills Training Project, an organization serving individuals with autism and social communication problems. Registration for parents/caregivers/people with autism is $50, and for agency professionals and educators, $100. Registrants will have access to the entire recorded conference until 7/29/22.
The Institute for the Musical Art’s (IMA) residential music programs give girls access to top-notch facilities & instruments, veteran professional musicians & teachers, and musical exploration & collaboration. Explore Rock ‘n Roll (June 29-July3) offers girls 9-12 opportunities to explore instruments, to begin writing songs, and to participate in a concert. Teen Performance Program (Jul 8-17) offers girls 13-19 an opportunity to speak their truth through the medium of rock ‘n roll, gain confidence in performance abilities, improve musicianship, and develop collaborative leadership skills. Studio Recording, Engineering & Production (Aug 4-14) offers a hands-on studio recording seminar for women 16-22 who are ready to record their work and/or interested in engineering and producing. Dates: June 29-August 14, 2022; Age Range: Girls/young women 9-22yrs. Contact: 413-268-3074; info@ima.org; www.ima.org.

In June of 2021, the Center School moved to a beautiful brand new building, situated on 30 acres of land to explore. Admissions season is underway, and the school is booking more tours than ever. Valley families are drawn to the Center School’s approach– weaving justice, joy, collaboration, innovation, and love into a unique educational experience. If you’re looking for a school where kids are immersed in 21st Century curriculum and in the timeless world of nature and play that is so essential to childhood, visit www.centerschool.net to learn more and to book an in-person tour today! Please email Lauren Obregón, Director of Admissions and Outreach, at l.obregon@centerschool.net with any questions.
FEATURED SUMMER CAMP
River Bend Farm Camps
Saco, ME
Join The Ecology School at River Bend Farm for a week of a lifetime along the Saco River in Southern Maine. With delicious farm-fresh food, arts & crafts, and ecosystem exploration, a summer spent on their 105-acre farm is sure to create quintessential Maine summer camp memories that will continue to inspire and encourage for years to come. Weekly youth overnight camp: June 26-July 23, 2022. Family camp: August 7-10, 2022. Dates: June 26-August 10, 2022. Age Range: 8-15yo & Families. Contact: 207-283-9951; alex@theecologyschool.org; theecologyschool.org/camps.
FEATURED SUMMER CAMP
Berkshire Museum Summer Camp
Pittsfield, MA
Do you have a junior archeologist? A junior curator? A chef? This summer at the Berkshire Museum, they offer classes to ages Pre-K to Grade 8 for all areas of interest! Each program is a weeklong experience catered to specific age groups. Campers will be led through their program by the museum’s expert educators and be immersed in the world of their choosing. The museum’s Junior Curator camp for Grades 6-8 will work hands-on with its Collections Department, exploring their collection and what it takes to create an exhibit. Or maybe your 1st or 2nd grader would enjoy their Kitchen Ka-Boom class, where campers will explore kid-safe chemistry and get messy! Want to learn more? Check out their website for a complete list of camps! Dates: June 27-August 26, 2022; Age Range: PreK-14yo; Contact: 413-443-7171 x360; erome@berkshiremuseum.org; berkshiremuseum.org/programs/camp.
FEATURED SUMMER CAMP
Camp Common Ground Family Camp
Starksboro, VT
Camp Common Ground (CCG) is an intergenerational family camp designed to provide families with a healthy and happy bonding experience while weaving in elements of nature education, arts, wellness, sports, and fun! CCG is dedicated to celebrating all families and cultivating a sense of community among campers. CCG’s 700-acre site in Starksboro, Vermont, provides campers with hiking trails, streams, ponds, and a low carbon footprint main campus to explore. Sliding scale fees include lodging in a tent, cabin, or lodge; all meals (local, organic, and vegetarian) and all activities. There is something for everyone’s taste – whether you want to ‘rough it’ or are more into ‘glamping’ – CCG has you covered! Dates: July 23-August 12, 2022. Age Range: 0-99yo. Contact: 802-453-2592; info@cgcvt.org; www.cgcvt.org.
FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAM
The Bement School
Deerfield, MA

The Bement School offers summer programs for children from 4 to 15 years old. Children have the opportunity to enjoy the fun of a traditional day camp and help create their own schedule by choosing from our wide range of unique activities. Digging into Nature at Pine Hill provides outdoor education for ages 6-9. The Junior Camp provides a safe, nurturing camp experience for our youngest campers. The Adventure Day Camp offers activity choices that include sports, nature, arts and crafts, and swimming. The Counselor-in-Training program gives young teenagers experience working with children and developing valuable job skills while still enjoying the fun of summer camp. Summer Program dates are listed on our website. Sign up now as sessions are filling fast!
Dates: Summer 2022. Age Range: 4-15yo. Contact: 413-774-7061; summer@bement.org; www.bement.org
FEATURED PRESCHOOL
Prelude Preschool of the Arts
Springfield, MA
Prelude Preschool of the Arts is now enrolling for summer and fall 2022! Full-day & half-day programming options feature specialized classes taught by expert musicians & artists in the areas of early childhood music, dance, yoga, Suzuki violin, bucket drumming, and visual art. Prelude Preschool’s arts-centered curriculum fosters creativity and a lifelong love for learning while supporting students’ social-emotional development. Flexible before & aftercare is available to meet your scheduling needs, and regularly scheduled family nights facilitate connection & collaboration among students, their families, and their teachers. To learn more or schedule your tour:
prelude@communitymusicschool.com; 413-750-9560; communitymusicschool.com/prelude
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List of Weekly Suggested Events
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2022
FAMILY RADIO: 9-10am. Hilltown Family Variety Show. WXOJ 103.3FM Northampton, MA. (Radio)
ORNITHOLOGY/ PHENOLOGY. 9am-12pm. Birding By Ear – Spring is a time filled with the beautiful sounds of birds, many returning to their breeding grounds. Learn the difference between bird songs and bird call notes and how to identify birds by their songs. Hosted by Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary. 413-584-3009. 127 Combs Rd, Easthampton, MA.
SENSORY-FRIENDLY/ MUSEUM ADVENTURES. 9-11am. The Springfield Museums offers Sensory Friendly Saturdays, the second Saturday of each month. Sensory Friendly Saturdays provide less noise, less bright light, and cool-down spaces for those who have sensory sensitivity. Sensory-friendly crafts for all ages will be available too. Springfield Museums. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA.
AGRICULTURE/FARMERS’ MARKET. 9am-1pm. Pittsfield Farmers’ Market at Zion Lutheran Church. 74 First Street. Pittsfield, MA. 9:30 AM Northampton’s Week of the Young Child Celebration
ROLLER SKATING. 11am-12pm. Learn to roller skate at Interskate 91. 413-586-8344. 367 Russell Street, Hampshire Mall, Hadley, MA.
TRANSPORTATION HISTORY/ EASTER BUNNY. 12pm, 1pm, 2:30pm. Bunny Hop Train Ride – HOP ABOARD the Easter Bunny Hop Train Ride! A costumed Easter Bunny will give out colored eggs while greeting kids on the train. Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum. 413-637-2210. 10 Willow Creek Rd, Lenox, MA.
INDIGENOUS VOICES. 1-2:30pm. Indigenous Voices in the Berkshires – Nipuc/k Cultural Stewards, Liz Coldwind Santana-Kiser and Andre Strongbearheart. (Virtual)
THEATER STUDIES/ MUSICAL. 2pm. Big Fish A New Broadway Musical – Welcoming Big Fish A New Broadway Musical to the triumphant return of the Spring musical at Westfield Theater Group. Westfield Theatre Group.413-572-6838. 28 Court Street, Westfield, MA.
THEATER STUDIES/ MUSICAL. 7:30pm. Big Fish A New Broadway Musical – Welcoming Big Fish A New Broadway Musical to the triumphant return of the Spring musical at Westfield Theater Group. Westfield Theatre Group.413-572-6838. 28 Court Street, Westfield, MA.
Self-Directed Learning: Colonial Cuisine
Following the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolutionary War, the colonial cuisine of North America changed forever. The early colonial Americans were forced to develop their unique culinary traditions without access to imported foodstuff from Britain and the West Indies. Of course, much of early American colonial cuisine was still linked to its British and European roots. Still, variations on traditional dishes were typical and indigenous cuisine was also a heavy influence. For the Puritans, who had come to the New World, particularly from the region of Anglia in Eastern England, traditional dishes were favored, even though substitutions had to be made. Apple pie, for example, perhaps the most quintessentially colonial American dish, is derived from a typical Anglian preparation. Baked beans and porridge were among the most common early staples among the New England settlers, and the abundant seafood offerings also became integrated. Perhaps the most unique adaptation in early American cuisine was the absence of wheat and the substitution of cornmeal and rye in most baked goods. This development is responsible for the innovation of the “johnnycake,” a flatbread made from cornmeal, which is common throughout North America and the Caribbean to this day. Something families can do together as a pathway to learn about American colonial history and culinary arts. Learn more about the 18th Century lifestyle and food traditions online with Townsends, where interpretive historians share the history and recipes.
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2022
FAMILY RADIO: 7-8am. Hilltown Family Variety Show. WXOJ 103.3FM Northampton, MA. (Radio)
FIBER ARTS/ WEAVING. 10am. Beginning Potholder Weaving Workshop – Wool-ology. 413-350-5158. 242A Greenfield Rd. South Deerfield, MA.
ECOLOGY/ VERNAL POOLS. 10am-12pm. Vernal Pool Walk – Join the Berkshire Environmental Action Team and BNRC for an early spring walk to learn about vernal pools and why it is essential to protect these vital breeding grounds for amphibians and other fascinating creatures at the Hoosac Range, North Adams, MA.
SPRING HOLIDAYS/ PASSOVER. 10am-12pm. Passover Story Walk and Chocolate Seder – In this family-friendly program, participants will have the opportunity to create a Seder plate, explore an interactive Passover story walk, and enjoy a chocolate Seder. Springfield Jewish Community Center. 413-739-4715. 1160 Dickinson St, Springfield, MA.
TRANSPORTATION HISTORY/ EASTER BUNNY. 12pm, 1pm, 2:30pm. Bunny Hop Train Ride – HOP ABOARD the Easter Bunny Hop Train Ride! A costumed Easter Bunny will give out colored eggs while greeting kids on the train. Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum. 413-637-2210. 10 Willow Creek Rd, Lenox, MA.
ROLLER SKATING. 1-5pm. Interskate 91. 413-586-8344. 367 Russell Street, Hampshire Mall, Hadley, MA.
Self-Directed Learning: Financial Literacy
Money-saving is a form of delayed gratification, the ability to resist an immediate reward in favor of a later reward. Often, and especially in the case of money-saving, the later reward is also a greater one. Money-saving requires planning ahead, envisioning a goal, and exerting self-restraint. These skills benefit young children just as they benefit adults. Talking to your children about saving up for college or trade school, for example, can get them thinking realistically about their long-term goals and future planning. Learn more with videos from Two Cents.
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2022
PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Hilltowns & Pioneer Valley
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in Franklin County
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in south Berkshire County
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in north Berkshire County
PLAYGROUP. 10-11am. For ages 0-5 at the Meekins Library. Call to register: 413-345-6015. 2 Williams St, Williamsburg, MA.
PLAYGROUP. 10-11:30am. Pelham Playgroup & Music for Little Ones at the Pelham Library. 413-253-0657. 2 S Valley Rd, Pelham, MA.
CULINARY ARTS. 6pm. Cookbook Club-Perfect Pan Pizza – Becket Athenaeum. 413-623-5483. 3367 Main St, Becket, MA.
Self-Directed Learning: Peregrine Falcon Breeding Season
Support interests in ornithology while connecting to where you live through the season … breeding season! Several web cameras around Massachusetts are available to the public to witness the Peregrine Falcon breeding season up close and throughout the spring! Get an inside look at the nests of the fastest birds on Earth through the live nest cameras. These cameras are pointed directly at or are within nest boxes and allow an up-close live look at nesting pairs and their chicks. Getting curious and viewing these native species throughout their breeding season can support learning in ornithology, anatomy, and aerodynamics.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022
PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Hilltowns & Pioneer Valley
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in Franklin County
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in south Berkshire County
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in north Berkshire County
MUSIC PROGRAM/ PreK. 10:30am. Sing With Me preschool music program, hosted by the Hubbard Memorial Library. (Virtual)
STORYTIME 10:30am. Story Time at the Tilton Library. 413-665-4683. 75 North Main Street. South Deerfield, MA.
PLAYGROUP. 10:30-11:30am. For ages 0-5 at the Edwards Public Library. Call to register: 413-345-6015. 30 East Street, Southampton, MA.
STE(A)M/ PreK. 1pm. Pre-School STEAM Program. Learn how to inspire your kids to engineer, create, design, explore, and build at home. Becket Athenaeum. 413-623-5483. 3367 Main St, Becket, MA.
PLAYGROUP. 3:30-4:30pm. For ages 0-5 at the Westhampton Public Library. Call to register: 413-345-6015. 1 N Rd, Westhampton, MA.
ROLLER SKATING. 5-8pm. Interskate 91. 413-586-8344. 367 Russell Street, Hampshire Mall, Hadley, MA.
Self-Directed Learning: Perspectives from Space
When humans leave earth and travel to space, they return with the universal reward of a new perspective. These videos highlight astronauts’ renewed viewpoints, echoing an embodied awareness through their experiences in outer space that we are all connected. In today’s self-directed learning module, listen deeply to the wisdom of these astronauts, discuss with your family, and share your thoughts on the human connection in contrast to our most recent times of social isolation.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022
PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Hilltowns & Pioneer Valley
PLAYGROUPS. South Berkshire County.
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in north Berkshire County.
PLAYGROUP. 10-11am. For ages 0-5 at St. Philip’s Church Parish Hall. Call to register: 413-345-6015. 126 Main St., Easthampton, MA.
LITERACY/ STORYTIME. 10am. Storytime with the Montague Center Library. (Virtual)
STORYTIME/ PLAYGROUP. 10-11:30am. Seasonally themed storytime/playgroups. South Hadley Public Library. 413-538-5045. 2 Canal St., South Hadley, MA.
STORYTIME/ ANIMAL STUDIES. 10:30am. Spring Preschool Storytime series: Big, Bigger, Biggest! – Weekly storytime about big animals and learning perspective. Best for ages 2-5. Meets on the library lawn, indoors in bad weather. Hubbard Memorial Library. 413-583-3408. 24 Center St, Ludlow, MA.
LITERACY/ STORYTIME. 10:30am. Storytime at the Westhampton Public Library. 413-527-5386. 1 N Rd, Westhampton, MA.
STORYTIME & CRAFT. 10:30am.Storytime at the Becket Athenaeum. 413-623-5483. 3367 Main St, Becket, MA.
NEW PARENT GROUP. 10:30am & 1pm. Beyond Birth groups meet weekly. New babies birth-6mos are at 1pm and older babies 6mos-1 yr are at 10:30am. Amherst, MA.
MUSIC STUDIES/ PIANO. 12:30pm. Music in the Noon Hour: Tristan Teo – Visiting Artist in Piano Tristan Teo and other esteemed Smith College music faculty members will perform Bach’s thrilling Keyboard Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1052. Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage Hall. Smith College. 51 College Ln, Northampton, MA.
PLAYGROUP. 3:30-4:30pm. For ages 0-5 at Goshen Town Hall. Call to register: 413-345-6015. 42 Main St., Goshen, MA.
STORYTIME. 4:15pm. True Tales! Stories about real people & events for 5-8 year olds at the Hubbard Memorial Library. 413-583-3408. 24 Center St. Ludlow, MA.
CLIMATE CHANGE. 6pm. How to Prepare for Climate Change – Hosted by Athol Public Library (Virtual)
Self-Directed Learning: Theater Studies
During the season of high school musicals, let’s learn about the theater through a “behind the scenes” look at technology, choreography, costume design, rehearsal, stories, and the impact a teacher can have “behind the scenes” on a young child’s life. Through the lens of theater: examine the history and techniques of an 18th-century mechanical theater; review 50 years of costume at the National Theatre; become intimate with a costume from Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway; take a tour of The Metropolitan Opera’s home at Lincoln Center; listen to stories from a winner of a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play; and watch rehearsals with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022
PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Hilltowns & Pioneer Valley
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in Franklin County
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in south Berkshire County
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in north Berkshire County
PLAYGROUP. 10-11am. For ages 0-5 at St. Philip’s Church Parish Hall. Call to register: 413-345-6015. 126 Main St., Easthampton, MA.
NEW PARENT GROUP. 10:30am & 1pm. Beyond Birth groups meet weekly in both Northampton (Thurs) and Amherst (Wed)! New babies birth-6 mos are at 1pm and older babies 6 mos to 1 year are at 10:30am. Northampton & Amherst, MA.
ARTS & CRAFTS. 11am & 2pm. Crafts at Amelia Park Children’s Museum. 413-572-4014. 29 S Broad St, Westfield, MA.
FOLK TOYS/ PLAY. 5pm. Kendama Club with the Pioneer Valley Movement Collective at Pulaski Park in Northampton, MA.
ROLLER SKATING. 7-9:30pm. Interskate 91. 413-586-8344. 367 Russell Street, Hampshire Mall, Hadley, MA.
MUSIC STUDIES/ GUITAR & VOICE. 8:15-10pm. Got That Covered: Voice and Guitar – Vocal Performance and Guitar students collaborate to present unique covers of popular music. Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage Hall. Smith College. 51 College Ln, Northampton, MA.
Self-Directed Learning: American Sign Language
April 14 is national American Sign Language (ASL) Day. ASL was created by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, a minister, in the early 1800s. Before ASL, other forms of visual communication were utilized by deaf individuals in America. Learning a language is crucial to understanding the culture of the people who speak it. ASL is no exception. While learning a verbal and written language can open international possibilities, the learning of ASL opens possibilities within the local community. The pursuit of a second language can be fascinating when supported by valuable resources – and it’s great for hands-on learners! Read more in our post, ASL Support & Resources in Western MA.
FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022
PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Hilltowns & Pioneer Valley
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in Franklin County
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in south Berkshire County
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in north Berkshire County
YOGA. 9:30am. Free yoga class at the Chicopee Public Library. 413-594-1800. 449 Front St. Chicopee, MA.
PLAYGROUP. 10-11am. For ages 0-5 at St. Philip’s Church Parish Hall. Call to register: 413-345-6015. 126 Main St., Easthampton, MA.
PLAYGROUP. 10am. Baby Lapsit at the Montague Center Library. 413-367-2852. 17 Center Street, Montague, MA.
STORYTIME/ EASTER. 10:30am. Story Time with the Easter Bunny! – Come by the Wilbraham Children’s Museum playground and enjoy story time with the Easter Bunny! Wilbraham Children’s Museum. 678 Main St., Wilbraham, MA.
GRANDPARENTING SUPPORT. 1pm. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Tea Time, every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month, with Community Action’s Family Center. 413-475-1555. 90 Federal Street, Greenfield, MA.
MUSIC STUDIES/ TEENS. 3pm. Intro to Ukulele for Teens. Instruments are provided. No registration is required. Springfield City Library: Forest Park Branch. 413-263-6843. 380 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA.
ROLLER SKATING. 6-9pm. Interskate 91. 413-586-8344. 367 Russell Street, Hampshire Mall, Hadley, MA.
Self-Directed Learning: Good Friday
One of the oldest Good Friday customs is baking and sharing hot crossed buns. These small sweet buns, marked with a cross of white icing, may have originated in pre-Christian times. Early Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans marked their loaves of bread with symbols to honor their gods and goddesses. Many superstitions grew out of this custom, offering a terrific way for learning through the lens of hot crossed buns! So gather up your ingredients (gluten-free recipe) and get busy baking and learning in the kitchen with your kids.
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