Weekly Suggested Events for May 21-27, 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: MAY 21-27, 2022
SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING IDEAS
COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Local History: East Longmeadow Historical Museum. 413-525-3425. 87 Maple Street, East Longmeadow, MA
Literacy: Cushman Library. 413-648-5402. 28 Church St, Bernardston, MA.
Local History: Keep Homestead Museum. 413-267-4137. 35 Ely Rd. Monson, MA.
Environmental Studies: Millers River Environmental Center. 978-248-9491. 100 Main Street. Athol, MA.
Featured Events, Resources, & Opportunities

From May 15-31, 2022, enjoy 20% off homeschool curriculum, craft supplies, and educational resources in Oak Meadow’s online bookstore. Oak Meadow’s book-based preschool through grade 12 homeschooling curriculum provides a comprehensive educational experience delivered with imagination and heart. Their approach is compassionate and student-centered because they believe that children are sensitive and intelligent and that we can joyfully integrate learning into life. Choose from complete curriculum packages for PreK-8 or individual courses for high school; or purchase craft supplies, homeschooling resources, books, and more. Shop May 15-31, 2022, at oakmeadowbookstore.com.
River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC) is a multi-faceted community-based mental health agency changing lives and empowering people throughout the Pioneer Valley since 1953. The offices are located in Easthampton, Chicopee, Holyoke, Springfield, and Westfield. RVCC partners with school districts throughout Hampden and Hampshire Counties to provide therapy to students during the school day. RVCC is hiring clinicians! They offer a flexible schedule, bonuses for licensed and bilingual applicants, $1000 CEU benefit, $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement, generous health benefits, and more! Visit www.rvccinc.org to view current career opportunities and sign up for one of RVCC’s Virtual Hiring Events.
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 Assistance for Farmers! 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
Yoga Sanctuary has two week-long programs for kids this summer! Yoga Monkey Kids (ages 6–10) weaves yoga and creative movement, mythic storytelling, creative crafts, and games into one fun and enchanting week! Play Practice: Exploring Yoga & Theater (ages 10–13) includes yoga techniques, theater games, and creative exercises designed to unleash each student’s unique expression, as well as foster dynamic group creation. Plus, all the summer fun of daily outdoors time and a special day spent walking and swimming in our beautiful local nature! Both programs include a special sharing for parents on the final day. A discounted two-week price is available for participants ages 10 (or even 11!)! Yoga Monkey Kids: June 25–29, 9–2 pm. Play Practice: August 1–5, 9–2 pm. www.yoga-sanctuary.com/kids-summer-programs; studio@yoga-sanctuary.com
The Hilltown Youth Summer Workshop in Charlemont, MA, offers intensive outdoor training for aspiring actors, artists, dancers, musicians, singers, and circus performers (trapeze, fabrics, stilts, German wheel) with Andrae Green, Scott Halligan, Laura Iveson, Double Edge Theatre, and other luminaries from the Valley’s performing arts community. Perform under the stars on an aerial park, zipline, mountaintop at Berkshire East, ensemble and theatergoers reach by chairlift! Help create their 2022 spectacle “Much Ado About Nothing” guest directed by Knighthorse Theatre—”our mission is to make Shakespeare cool again”—no prior experience required. HS-aged participants can apply for their YouthCore program.
Dates: July 11-August 4, 2022; Age Range: 10-18yo. Contact: 413-625-2100 ♦ hilltownyouth@gmail.com ♦ hilltownyouth.org
Performing Arts Camp at Stoneleigh-Burnham School (SBS) in Greenfield is a camp for ages 10-16 interested in theater, voice, and dance! Performing arts is a great way for students to investigate the world around them and cultivate meaning in their lives. At SBS, performing arts classes are community-oriented, nonhierarchical, body-positive, and culturally relevant. Students will spend time learning and rehearsing a fun program of choral music, musical theater, and dance through participation in the performing arts camp. Students will have the opportunity to learn about vocal technique and health, work on acting and emoting, and focus on dance for musical theater. At the end of the week, students will share their learnings in an informal performance. Dates: August 7-13, 2022; Age Range: 10-16yo. Contact: 413-774-2711 ♦ sbschool.org
FEATURED SUMMER CAMP
Rowe Youth Camps
Rowe, MA
Rowe is a camp for independent young people ages 8-19 who love to create their own adventures. Their camp counselors are ready to run almost any kind of fun that campers can imagine, from paint wars with water balloons and slip and slide kickball to serious discussions about the important things in life. Their camps are structured so that as campers get older, they have more and more freedom to shape their own camp experience. Rowe Camp likes to say that they make camp with the campers! Camp sessions run from 1 to 3 weeks, June 26 through August 19. Visit their website for their full dates, pricing, and more details. Dates: June 26- August 19, 2022. Age Range: 8-19yo. Contact: 413-339-4954; camp@rowecenter.org; rowecenter.org.
FEATURED SUMMER CAMP
Journey Camp
Deerfield, MA
“Girls Week: Friendship Camp” is June 27-July 1, 2022, 9am-4pm for ages 6-11 ($300 or scholarship) at Woolman Hill in Deerfield, MA. This is a week of fun, kindness, and supportive new friendships. Participants build stick houses on the Pocumtuck Ridge, and choose workshops including art, singing, dance, hikes, writing, games, and story-building. Sarah Pirtle, a national leader in peace education, co-directs with Melanie Meier. The inspiring staff includes four mothers and ten trained teen staff. Camp ratio is one staff member for every two campers to offer individualized support and give a strong sense of belonging and social safety. They teach how to talk things out. This is their 29th year serving creative children. Contact for more info. Dates: June 27-July 1, 2022. Age Range: 6-11yo. Contact: 774-280-2490; melissadelo.journey@gmail.com; sarahpirtle.com/journey-camp.htm.
FEATURED SUMMER CAMP
Camp Lion Knoll
Leyden, MA
Dates: June 27- August 19, 2022. Age Range: 4.5-14yo. Contact: 413-774-7407
♦ nclayton@girlsclubofgreenfield.org
♦ www.girlsclubofgreenfield.org
Camp Lion Knoll provides children from 4.5 to 14 years of age a summer camp experience when the public schools are not in session. Their program allows parents to attend school, work, and/or receive special services while knowing their child is busy and safe. Camp Lion Knoll promotes social and emotional learning and provides children with quality out-of-school time experience that studies show can help stem academic declines typical of a summer break. Campers are also provided with a structured meal schedule and nutritious meals during the summer.
FEATURED SUMMER CAMP
Miss Leticia Music Summer Camp and Songwriting Camp
Amherst, MA
Miss Leticia Music Summer Camp and Songwriting Camp offers three levels of instruction for three weeks in July, with a beginning group (guitar, ukulele, bass, drums), intermediate, and advanced Rock Band. Week 1: Beginner group, Interm & Adv Rock band- Radio Hits July 11-15, 9-3pm; Week 2: Beginner group, Interm & Adv Rock Band- Rock Week, July 18-22, 9-3pm; Week 3 Songwriting/Recording Camp: July 25-29 Mon – Thurs 9-4pm, Friday 9-6pm. Dates: July 11-29, 2022. Age Range: 6-16yo. Contact: 413-246-7338; missleticia@missleticia.com; www.missleticia.com.
FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAM
Massachusetts Academy of Ballet
Summer Sessions
Holyoke, MA

The Massachusetts Academy of Ballet welcomes dancers of all ages and levels to enroll in its summer sessions. All Academy classes emphasize classical technique, musicality, artistry, and creativity. Workshops for younger dancers (ages 5-7; July 11-15) include ballet, improvisation, crafts, and games. Intensives for dancers (ages 8 to 10; July 25-August 5th) and older dancers (ages 11 & up; July 25-August 19) include pointe, variations, repertory, contemporary, jazz and yoga. Adult Open Classes are also available. The Academy studios are located at the Open Square building, and feature state-of-the-art sprung floors, a dressing room, and a reception area. Dates: July 11-August 19, 2022. Age Range: 5yo-Adult. Contact: 413-536-6200; rflachs@massacademyofballet.com; www.massacademyofballet.com.
FEATURED SUMMER CAMP
Camp Quest Pioneer Valley
Greenfield, MA
Bring Who You Are. Be(come) Who You Are. Join Camp Quest Pioneer Valley this summer for a memorable camp experience celebrating diversity in a supportive and inclusive community. This day camp is held on the beautiful 100-acre campus of Stoneleigh-Burnham school. Programming will include Classic Camp Quest activities such as Socrates Cafe and Invisible Creatures, critical thinking, and humanist values. Campers will also enjoy traditional camp activities of swimming, outdoor fun, arts and crafts, and nature. A values-based community, Camp Quest helps campers forge lasting friendships, cultivate an inclusive worldview, and return home empowered to make an impact in their communities. Financial assistance is available. Dates: July 25-August 12, 2022. Age Range: 6-12yo. Contact: 540-340-9088; camp@campquest.org; campquest.org/pioneer-valley
FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAM
Summer at The Academy at Charlemont
Charlemont, MA
Academy Summer Programs tap into The Academy’s artistic, outdoor, and academic communities by enabling students to explore areas of interest in a safe, in-person, outdoor environment. Offerings are week-long, half or full day for rising 4th-10th graders.
Dates: July 29-August 5, 2022
Age Range: 9-16yo
Contact: 413-339-4912
♦ summer@charlemont.org
♦ www.charlemont.org/2022-summer-programs
FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAM
Summer ARPS and Culture
Amherst, MA
Join ARPS and Culture, a new summer program for rising 2nd- 5th graders led by a talented team of Amherst multilingual high school leaders. Enjoy visual arts, theater, dance, photography, and more. Date & Time: August 1-5, 2022. 8:30am-3pm. Location: Amherst Regional High School. More information and registration at tinyurl.com/ARPSandCulture.
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List of Weekly Suggested Events
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022
FAMILY RADIO: 9-10am. Hilltown Family Variety Show. WXOJ 103.3FM Northampton, MA. (Radio)
HIKING. 9am-12pm. Hiking for Health on Mt Toby, hosted by Kestrel Land Trust. Sunderland, MA.
SKILLSHARE/ BIKE MAINTENANCE. 9am-5pm. Pop-Up Bike Shop with Speed and Sprocket Cycle Works at River Valley Co-op. 413-529-4990. 228 Northampton St., Easthampton, MA.
PLANT SWAP. 10am-1pm. Plant Swap – Hilltown Seed Saving Network Plant Swap will be held at the Village Church. Welcome in the spring by offering and exchanging plants within the community! 32 Main Street, Cummington, MA
THEATER STUDIES/ SHAKESPEARE. 2-4pm & 6-8pm. Much Ado About Nothing – Shakespeare in the park! A performance by the Greenfield Players. BYO picnic. Takes place at Energy Park. 50 Miles St, Greenfield, MA.
MUSIC STUDIES/ DRUMMING. 2:30pm. Caribbean Fest – Features a Puerto Rican Bomba drum class with master drummer Saul ElPulpo Penaloza, followed by a performance by Trio Candela. Family-friendly event. Hosted by Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center in the Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield, MA.
Self-Directed Learning: Foraging/Wild Edibles
Identifying wild edibles is a fun skill to learn with your family. Learning about wild edible plants opens up new possibilities for learning and lifestyle. Once you’ve begun recognizing local edible plants, your nature walks will be filled with discovery. Once you’ve identified an edible plant such as dandelion greens, fiddleheads, violets, lamb’s quarters, and garlic mustard, you can try cleaning and eating them and possibly even incorporating them into cooking! Learning how to identify edible plants around you will add another layer of fun, understanding, and discovery to your nature walks. Challenge all family members to learn, too, by playing a game to see who can spot edible plants first.
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022
FAMILY RADIO: 7-8am. Hilltown Family Variety Show. WXOJ 103.3FM Northampton, MA. (Radio)
LOCAL & NATURAL HISTORY. 9am-2pm. Rowe History Hike…Fields, Myrifield & Bear Swamp – Explore the old Peck family farm, the original Myrifield boundary, and Bear Swamp. Meet at the intersection of Steele Brook Rd and Tunnel Rd. 2-2.5 mile hike with some off-trail bits. Rowe, MA.
ROLLER SKATING. 10am-2pm. Outdoor Roller Skating – Learn to roller skate at 11am, or come at 10am and learn roller dance routines. Open skate is from 12-2pm. Outside at Amelia Park Arena. 413-568-2503. 21 South Broad St. Westfield, MA.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES/ MOUNTAINEERING. 12-4pm. AMC Western Massachusetts Spring Fest – The Appalachian Mountain Club will be sharing what they do with the public, starting with various guided outdoor activities, including a bike ride, hikes, and paddling. Noble View Outdoor Center. 413-572-4501. 635 S Quarter Rd, Russell, MA.
THEATER STUDIES/ SHAKESPEARE. 2-4pm & 6-8pm. Much Ado About Nothing – Shakespeare in the park! A performance by the Greenfield Players. BYO picnic. Takes place at Energy Park. 50 Miles St, Greenfield, MA.
IMMIGRATION/ PERFORMANCE. 7-9pm. The Center for New Americans Presents: Immigrant Voices The Center for New Americans Presents: Immigrant Voices at the Shea Theater Arts Center. 413-648-7432. 71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA.
Self-Directed Learning: Dandelion
Once respected worldwide for its nutritional value and medicinal properties, today, the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is seen by many as a noxious weed. Why? We have the rise of “lawn culture” to thank, whose origin stems back to 17th century England where lawns were a wealth status. Before this landscaping trend took root in the U.S., we might have seen dandelion varieties in seed catalogs and homegrown samples entered in the county fair during the 1800s. But here we are 200 years later, and this delightful and tenacious little flower has been hexed by many as undesirable. And to add insult to injury, the cost of herbicides spent each year to kill this gift from nature is in the millions, impacting far more than just the dandelion. Learning about history through the lens of the common dandelion can help us understand how our culture has gone from loving to hating (and hopefully back to loving) this flowering herbaceous perennial plant. This approach to history might tap into established or budding interests in nutrition, medicine, culinary arts, agriculture, social studies, ecology, and even mythology.
MONDAY, MAY 23, 2022
PLAYGROUP. Northampton Parents Center.
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.
PARENT SUPPORT. 10-11:30am. Parent Chat in the Hilltowns – Refreshments and snacks will be available & childcare is provided, so parents and guardians can sit down and enjoy time with other adults. Held at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Ashfield, MA.
DENDROLOGY/ FILM. 7pm. Science on Screen: The Hidden Life of Trees w/ Introduction by Aaron Mair at the Amherst Cinema. 413-253-2547. 28 Amity St, Amherst, MA.
Self-Directed Learning: Biomimicry
What’s the best way we can care for the places we live while sustaining 10,000 generations to come? The answer may lie within the structures and behaviors of the natural world and understanding the limits and opportunities found in our places. “Biomimicry, the practice of looking deeply into nature for solutions to engineering, design, and other challenges, has inspired a film about a ground-breaking vision for creating a long-term, sustainable world.” This short film, “Biomimicry,” featuring Janine Benyus, looks at how some of our most pressing human-made problems may be solved by mimicking nature. Benyus delivers natural and human examples, offering hope and encouragement for 10,000 generations when we accept her invitation to “apprentice” with “masters” in the natural world.
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022
PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Hilltowns & Pioneer Valley
PLAYGROUP. Northampton Parents Center
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in Franklin County
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in south Berkshire County
PLAYGROUPS. Family Center & Playgroups in north Berkshire County
HOMESCHOOL PLAYGROUP. 9:30-11:30am. Toddler Sand and Lake Exploration – Meet up outside at D.A.R. State Park with other Hilltown homeschoolers for a morning of self-directed, nature-based learning. Encourage curiosity through observation and explorations. Meet at Nature Center Pavilion if light rain. D.A.R. State Forest. 78 Cape Street, Goshen, MA.
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.
ART STUDIES. 11am. Reflections: Introspective Gallery Talk at the Clark Art Institute. 413-458-2303. 225 South St., Williamstown, 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.
ECOLOGY/ POLLINATORS. 1pm. Pollinators: How to Attract Them, Protect Them, and Enjoy Them at the Lily Library. 413-587-1500.19 Meadow Street, Florence, 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.
LANGUAGE ARTS. 4pm. Writing a Sentence – Artspace Community Arts Center. 413-772-6811. 15 Mill St., Greenfield, MA.
ROLLER SKATING. 5-8pm. Interskate 91. 413-586-8344. 367 Russell Street, Hampshire Mall, Hadley, MA.
HEALTH CARE. 6:30pm. Burnout and Self Care Workshop at the Montague Center Library. 413-367-2852. 17 Center Street, Montague, MA.
Self-Directed Learning:
ASTRONOMY
Self-Directed Learning:
POLLINATOR
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2022
PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Hilltowns & Pioneer Valley
PLAYGROUP. Northampton Parents Center
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. e
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.
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.
FIBER ARTS. 4pm. Dyeing to Wear It – Milne Public Library. 413-458-5369. 1095 Main Street. Williamstown, MA.
ECOLOGY/ POLLINATORS. 4pm. Pollinator Party at the Clapp Memorial Library. 413-323-0417. 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA.
JAPANESE WAR FILM. 7:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/487888572910891/As They Saw It Film Series: The Burmese Harp – Hosted by The Clark at Images Cinema. 413-458-5612. 50 Spring Street, Williamstown, MA.
Self-Directed Learning:
PHYSICS
Get curious about the physics behind skipping stones!
Self-Directed Learning:
CULINARY ARTS
Which vegetables are currently in season? Head to the farmers’ market to find out!
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2022
PLAYGROUPS. Family Centers & Playgroups in Hilltowns & Pioneer Valley
PLAYGROUP. Northampton Parents Center
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.
ARTS & CRAFTS. 3:30pm. DIY Upcycled CD Suncatchers – Palmer Public Library. 413- 283-3330. 1455 N Main St. Palmer, MA.
PreK. 4:30pm. Exercise and Emotions: Workshop for 2-5 year olds & their caregivers – Hosted by the Hubbard Memorial Library. (Virtual)
FOLK TOYS/ PLAY. 5pm. Kendama Club with the Pioneer Valley Movement Collective at Pulaski Park in Northampton, MA.
ARTISAN SKILLS/ SOAP MAKING. 5:30pm. Soap Making Series: Beginning Swirls – LaunchSpace. 978-633-5131. 131 W Main St Suite 342, Orange, MA.
LANGUAGE ARTS/ POETRY. 6pm. Phosphorescence Poetry Reading Series – Emily Dickinson Museum. 413-542-8161. 280 Main St, Amherst, MA.
ROLLER SKATING. 7-9:30pm. Interskate 91. 413-586-8344. 367 Russell Street, Hampshire Mall, Hadley, MA.
PARENT SUPPORT. 8:30pm. Sometimes just getting through the day deserves a reward. Grab a snack, put on your PJs, and join other tired parents for this night-time group hosted by It Takes A Village. (Virtual)
Self-Directed Learning:
WIND ENERGY
Self-Directed Learning:
ANEMOLOGY
FRIDAY, MAY 27, 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.
HISTORY. 1pm. Learn about the Arlington National Cemetery at the Chicopee Public Library. 413-594-1800. 449 Front St., Chicopee, 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.
MUSIC STUDIES/ DRUMMING. 6:45pm. The Hilltown Intergenerational Drum Circle – All ages and beginners are welcome to this biweekly drum circle, led by Rosie Fanale. Call to confirm before heading over. Shelburne Senior Center. 413-625-8470. Shelburne Falls, MA.
MUSIC. Solid Sound Festival at MASS MoCA. 413-662-2111.1040 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA
Self-Directed Learning:
ORNITHOLOGY
Self-Directed Learning:
PSYCHOLOGY
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