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Weekdays in Western MA:
August 6th – 10th, 2018
Weekday community-based educational opportunities can be found throughout the four counties of Western MA all week long! Each weekday we feature community-based educational opportunities that can be selected to support the interests and education of self-directed teens, homeschoolers and life-long learners.
Select the day of the week and find events that support your interests through community engagement!
- Monday, August 6th, 2018
- Tuesday, August 7th, 2018
- Wednesday, August 8th, 2018
- Thursday, August 9th, 2018
- Friday, August 10th, 2018
Check our list of Weekly Suggested Events for our comprehensive list, including ongoing learning and play opportunities for younger children and intergenerational community events.
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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 August 4th – 10th, 2018 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including Bulletin Board Announcements, Ongoing Story Hours & Playgroups and the Hilltown Family Variety Show.
Also, check our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun, for a list of premier educational, cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families, and our featured post of After-School Classes & Enrichment Programs for Children & Lifelong Learners!
Our New After-School Classes & Enrichment Programs Directory is Here!
Our community is rich in learning opportunities to supplement the interests of children, teens, and life-long learners. We have put together a directory of after-school & weekend classes and enrichment programs happening across Western Massachusetts throughout the school year. Many of these programs aren’t just for kids, so to all the adults out there – feel encouraged to pursue your interests and honor your callings through these enrichment classes, too!
If you have a class or program you would like to have included in our directory, contact us at sales@hilltownfamilies.org to learn about our advertising options and sponsorship packages.
Weekdays in Western MA:
July 30th – August 3rd, 2018
Weekday community-based educational opportunities can be found throughout the four counties of Western MA all week long! Each weekday we feature community-based educational opportunities that can be selected to support the interests and education of self-directed teens, homeschoolers and life-long learners.
Select the day of the week and find events that support your interests through community engagement!
- Monday, July 30, 2018
- Tuesday, July 31, 2018
- Wednesday, August 1, 2018
- Thursday, August 2, 2018
- Friday, August 3, 2018
Check our list of Weekly Suggested Events for our comprehensive list, including ongoing learning and play opportunities for younger children and intergenerational community events.
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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! MAP Peruse our list of Suggested Events for July 28th – August 3rd, 2018 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including Bulletin Board Announcements, Ongoing Story Hours & Playgroups and the Hilltown Family… Read More
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 July 21st – 27th, 2018 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including Bulletin Board Announcements, Ongoing Story Hours & Playgroups and the Hilltown Family Variety Show.
Also, check our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun, for a list of premier educational, cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families.
After-School Classes & Enrichment Programs
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="180"] Reach thousands of families in the region with our 2018-2019 directory! Reserve your space.[/caption]
Reach thousands of families in the region with our 2018-2019 directory! Reserve your space. Our community is rich in after-school learning opportunities to supplement the interests of our children, teens, and life-long learners. We are putting together a directory of after-school & weekend classes and enrichment programs happening across Western Massachusetts to be published on our web site later this month and featured throughout the school year. If you have a class or program you would like to have included in our directory, contact us at sales@hilltownfamilies.org to learn about our advertising options and sponsorship packages.
LIST OF WEEKLY SUGGESTED EVENTS
July 21st – 27th, 2018
Saturday • Sunday
Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday
Suggest an Event | Cultural Itineraries | Forecast | Museum Passes | Weekly eNewsletter | Farmers’ Markets | Storyhour & Playgroups| Berkshire Family Fun | Advertise/Sponsorship | en Español
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- 10 Community-Based Educational Highlights: Jacobite Risings to Princess History. Paprika to Venus Fly Traps.
- Suggested Events for July 21st – 27th, 2018
- Dear Sarah: Lying
- HFVS Summer Family Fun Episode with Guest DJ, Jason Didner and the Jungle Gym Jam
- Literature in Context: A Community-Based Education Guide to Julia Alvarez’s Return to Sender
- HFVS Songwriting Episode with Guest DJ, Joanie Leeds (Podcast/Radio Show)
- 11 Community-Based Educational Highlights: Singularity to Anthropocene. Puppets to Drums…
- Moving, Sending, and Settling Energy: Family Exercises
- Off the Mat: Fear Itself
FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES
- The Good Life: Summertime Downtime
- Soup’s On: Picky Eaters, Part 2
- When Dinosaurs Walked…Western Mass
- Journal-Making: Creative Outlet for Bringing Family Together
- Monarch Butterflies: The Life & Science
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARDS
- History Bulletin Board
- Sustainability Bulletin Board
- Theater Bulletin Board
- Visual Art Bulletin Board
- Community Announcements Bulletin Board
- Community Suggested Events
- Community Suggested Camps
- Community Suggested Classes
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Hilltown Families is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your donation helps us make this a free service to our community![/caption]
Weekdays in Western MA: July 16th – 20th, 2018
Weekday community-based educational opportunities can be found throughout the four counties of Western MA all week long! Each weekday we feature community-based educational opportunities that can be selected to support the interests and education of self-directed teens, homeschoolers and life-long learners.
Select the day of the week and find events that support your interests through community engagement!
- Monday, July 16, 2018
- Tuesday, July 17, 2018
- Wednesday, July 18, 2018
- Thursday, July 19, 2018
- Friday, July 20, 2018
Check our list of Weekly Suggested Events for our comprehensive list, including ongoing learning and play opportunities for younger children and intergenerational community events.
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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!
MAP
Peruse our list of Suggested Events for July 14th – 20th, 2018 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including Bulletin Board Announcements, Ongoing Story Hours & Playgroups and the Hilltown Family Variety Show.
Also, check our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun, for a list of premier educational, cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families.
After-School Classes & Enrichment Programs
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="180"] Reach thousands of families in the region with our 2018-2019 directory! Reserve your space.[/caption]
Reach thousands of families in the region with our 2018-2019 directory! Reserve your space. Our community is rich in after-school learning opportunities to supplement the interests of our children, teens, and life-long learners. We are putting together a directory of after-school & weekend classes and enrichment programs happening across Western Massachusetts to be published on our web site later this month and featured throughout the school year. If you have a class or program you would like to have included in our directory, contact us at sales@hilltownfamilies.org to learn about our advertising options and sponsorship packages.
LIST OF WEEKLY SUGGESTED EVENTS
July 14th – 20th, 2018
Saturday • Sunday
Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday
Suggest an Event | Cultural Itineraries | Forecast | Museum Passes | Weekly eNewsletter | Farmers’ Markets | Storyhour & Playgroups| Berkshire Family Fun | Advertise/Sponsorship | en Español
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- Moving, Sending, and Settling Energy: Family Exercises
- Off the Mat: Fear Itself
- Berkshire Family Fun: July 2018
- HFVS Songs About America Episode with Guest DJ, Rocknoceros (Podcast/Radio Show)
- Hilltown Families on Mass Appeal: Community-Based Learning for Zoology
- Berkshire Mountains: Learning through the Lens of the Season
- Summer Critters & Local Resources Support Learning and a Sense of Place
- HFVS Rock and Keep Rolling Episode with Guest DJ, Tim Seston (Podcast/Radio Show)
FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES
- Time to Talk: Summer Language Stimulation
- Q&A: Are Your Kids Still in Diapers? What Do They Swim In?
- Literary Guide for Lisa Campbell Ernst’s “Sam Johnson and the Blue Ribbon Quilt”
- Local Agricultural Fairs Showcase Rich Local Heritage
- Oak & Acorn: Basil Pesto & Peas
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARDS
- History Bulletin Board
- Sustainability Bulletin Board
- Theater Bulletin Board
- Visual Art Bulletin Board
- Community Announcements Bulletin Board
- Community Suggested Events
- Community Suggested Camps
- Community Suggested Classes
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Hilltown Families is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your donation helps us make this a free service to our community![/caption]
Weekdays in Western MA:
July 9th – 13th, 2018
Weekday community-based educational opportunities can be found throughout the four counties of Western MA all week long! Each weekday we feature community-based educational opportunities that can be selected to support the interests and education of self-directed teens, homeschoolers and life-long learners.
Select the day of the week and find events that support your interests through community engagement!
- Monday, July 9, 2018
- Tuesday, July 10, 2018
- Wednesday, July 11, 2018
- Thursday, July 12, 2018
- Friday, July 13, 2018
Check our list of Weekly Suggested Events for our comprehensive list, including ongoing learning and play opportunities for younger children and intergenerational community events.
See your banner here! Sponsor Weekdays in Western MA!
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!
MAP
Peruse our list of Suggested Events for July 7th – 13th, 2018 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including Bulletin Board Announcements, Ongoing Story Hours & Playgroups and the Hilltown Family Variety Show.
Also, check our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun, for a list of premier educational, cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families. Plus, our bi-weekly column, Learn Local. Play Local., is out this week! It provides you with 11 Community-Based Educational Highlights: Singularity to Anthropocene. Puppets to Drums. and more!
NEW MARKETING OPPORTUNITY
In an effort to connect families with health and wellness resources in the region, weʼre offering service providers a chance to partner with Hilltown Families in your marketing with a brand new online resource: Western MA Health & Wellness Directory. Click HERE to learn how you can share your business with thousands of families throughout Western MA!
LIST OF WEEKLY SUGGESTED EVENTS
July 7th – 13th, 2018
Saturday • Sunday
Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday
Suggest an Event | Cultural Itineraries | Forecast | Museum Passes | Weekly eNewsletter | Farmers’ Markets | Storyhour & Playgroups| Berkshire Family Fun | Advertise/Sponsorship | en Español
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- Moving, Sending, and Settling Energy: Family Exercises
- Off the Mat: Fear Itself
- Berkshire Family Fun: July 2018
- HFVS Songs About America Episode with Guest DJ, Rocknoceros (Podcast/Radio Show)
- Hilltown Families on Mass Appeal: Community-Based Learning for Zoology
- Berkshire Mountains: Learning through the Lens of the Season
- Summer Critters & Local Resources Support Learning and a Sense of Place
- HFVS Rock and Keep Rolling Episode with Guest DJ, Tim Seston (Podcast/Radio Show)
- Summer Trails: Learning through the Lens of the Season
- Summer Suggestions: Things to Do & Places to See in Western MA
- Dear Sarah: Chores
- HFVS Father’s Day Episode with Guest DJ, Frank Gallo (Podcast/Radio Show)
- Father’s Day: Learning through the Lens of the Season
FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES
- Hand Clapping Games: Summer & Schoolyard Creative Free Play that Supports Learning
- Thunderstorms: Those Rumbling Science Shows
- Sing About Science and Math
- The Dinner Table: Letting Go of Perfect!
- Literary Guide for Mildred Pitts Walter’s “Alec’s Primer”
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARDS
- History Bulletin Board
- Sustainability Bulletin Board
- Theater Bulletin Board
- Visual Art Bulletin Board
- Community Announcements Bulletin Board
- Community Suggested Events
- Community Suggested Camps
- Community Suggested Classes
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Hilltown Families is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your donation helps us make this a free service to our community![/caption]
Weekdays in Western MA:
July 2nd – 6th, 2018
Weekday community-based educational opportunities can be found throughout the four counties of Western MA all week long! Each weekday we feature community-based educational opportunities that can be selected to support the interests and education of self-directed teens, homeschoolers and life-long learners.
Select the day of the week and find events that support your interests through community engagement!
- Monday, July 2, 2018
- Tuesday, July 3, 2018
- Wednesday, July 4, 2018
- Thursday, July 5, 2018
- Friday, July 6, 2018
Check our list of Weekly Suggested Events for our comprehensive list, including ongoing learning and play opportunities for younger children and intergenerational community events.
See your banner here! Sponsor Weekdays in Western MA!
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!
MAP
Peruse our list of Suggested Events for June 30th – July 6th, 2018 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including Bulletin Board Announcements, Ongoing Story Hours & Playgroups, and the Hilltown Family Variety Show.
Also, check our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun, for a list of premier educational, cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families.
We’re Spreading Health Across Western MA!
In an effort to connect families with health and wellness resources in the region, weʼre offering service providers a chance to partner with Hilltown Families in your marketing with a brand new online resource: Western MA Health & Wellness Directory. Click HERE to learn how you can share your business with thousands of families throughout Western MA!
LIST OF WEEKLY SUGGESTED EVENTS
June 30th – July 6th, 2018
Saturday • Sunday
Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday
Suggest an Event | Cultural Itineraries | Forecast | Museum Passes | Weekly eNewsletter | Farmers’ Markets | Storyhour & Playgroups| Berkshire Family Fun | Advertise/Sponsorship | en Español
Weekdays in Western MA:
June 25 – 29, 2018
Weekday community-based educational opportunities can be found throughout the four counties of Western MA all week long! Each weekday we feature community-based educational opportunities that can be selected to support the interests and education of self-directed teens, homeschoolers and life-long learners.
Select the day of the week and find events that support your interests through community engagement!
- Monday, June 25, 2018
- Tuesday, June 26, 2018
- Wednesday, June 27, 2018
- Thursday, June 28, 2018
- Friday, June 29, 2018
Check our list of Weekly Suggested Events for our comprehensive list, including ongoing learning and play opportunities for younger children and intergenerational community events.
See your banner here! Sponsor Weekdays in Western MA!
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 June 23rd – 29th, 2018 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including Bulletin Board Announcements, Ongoing Story Hours & Playgroups, and the Hilltown Family Variety Show.
Also, check our weekly column, Learn Local. Play Local. for 10 Community-Based Educational Highlights: Moon Phases to Goat Yoga. Bubbles to Fireflies., and our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun, for a list of premier educational, cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families.
We’re Spreading Health Across Western MA!
In an effort to connect families with health and wellness resources in the region, weʼre offering service providers a chance to partner with Hilltown Families in your marketing with a brand new online resource: Western MA Health & Wellness Directory. Click HERE to learn how you can share your business with thousands of families throughout Western MA!
LIST OF WEEKLY SUGGESTED EVENTS
June 23rd – 29th, 2018
Saturday • Sunday
Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday
Suggest an Event | Cultural Itineraries | Forecast | Museum Passes | Weekly eNewsletter | Farmers’ Markets | Storyhour & Playgroups| Berkshire Family Fun | Advertise/Sponsorship | en Español
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- Suggested Events for June 23rd – 29th, 2018
- Summer Trails: Learning through the Lens of the Season
- Summer Suggestions: Things to Do & Places to See in Western MA
- Dear Sarah: Chores
- HFVS Father’s Day Episode with Guest DJ, Frank Gallo (Podcast/Radio Show)
- Father’s Day: Learning through the Lens of the Season
- Literature in Context: A Community-Based Education Guide to Molly Bang’s The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher
- HFVS New Beginnings Episode with Guest DJ, Alison Faith Levy (Podcast/Radio Show)
- 10 Community-Based Educational Highlights: Pickleball to Rhubarb. Cake History to Garden Tours.
FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES
- Fibonacci Sequence & Golden Ratio Drive Nature Based Education
- The Garden Plot: Tending Gardens & Family Learning Opportunities
- Let Them Grow: Creating Child Friendly Food Experience
- HFVS All Kinds of Families Episode with Guest DJ, Alastair Moock (Radio Show/Podcast)
- Picky Eaters, Part 1: The Root
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARDS
- History Bulletin Board
- Sustainability Bulletin Board
- Theater Bulletin Board
- Visual Art Bulletin Board
- Community Announcements Bulletin Board
- Community Suggested Events
- Community Suggested Camps
- Community Suggested Classes
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="190"]
Hilltown Families is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your donation helps us make this a free service to our community![/caption]
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!
MAP
Peruse our list of Suggested Events for June 16th – 22nd, 2018 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including Bulletin Board Announcements, Ongoing Story Hours & Playgroups and the Hilltown Family Variety Show.
Also, check our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun, for a list of premier educational, cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families.
We’re Spreading Health Across Western MA!
In an effort to connect families with health and wellness resources in the region, weʼre offering service providers a chance to partner with Hilltown Families in your marketing with a brand new online resource: Western MA Health & Wellness Directory. Click HERE to learn how you can share your business with thousands of families throughout Western MA!
LIST OF WEEKLY SUGGESTED EVENTS
June 16th- 22nd, 2018
Saturday • Sunday
Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday
Suggest an Event | Cultural Itineraries | Forecast | Museum Passes | Weekly eNewsletter | Farmers’ Markets | Storyhour & Playgroups| Berkshire Family Fun | Advertise/Sponsorship | en Español
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- Suggested Events for June 16th – 22nd, 2018
- Father’s Day: Learning through the Lens of the Season
- Literature in Context: A Community-Based Education Guide to Molly Bang’s The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher
- HFVS New Beginnings Episode with Guest DJ, Alison Faith Levy (Podcast/Radio Show)
- 10 Community-Based Educational Highlights: Pickleball to Rhubarb. Cake History to Garden Tours.
- Spring Wildflowers: Learning through the Lens of the Season
- Off the Mat: Irons in the Fire
- Berkshire Family Fun: June 2018
FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES
- Empowering Our Girls: Being a Role Model
- 4 Community Organizations that Support Learning on the River
- What to Play? Summer is Time to Absorb the World
- Hindsight Parenting: Nothing Beats Planning for the Summer
- Strawberries Take Center Stage in Western MA Moonlight
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARDS
- History Bulletin Board
- Sustainability Bulletin Board
- Theater Bulletin Board
- Visual Art Bulletin Board
- Community Announcements Bulletin Board
- Community Suggested Events
- Community Suggested Camps
- Community Suggested Classes
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Hilltown Families is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your donation helps us make this a free service to our community![/caption]
Weekdays in Western MA:
June 11th – 15th, 2018
Weekday community-based educational opportunities can be found throughout the four counties of Western MA all week long! Each weekday we feature community-based educational opportunities that can be selected to support the interests and education of self-directed teens, homeschoolers and life-long learners.
Select the day of the week and find events that support your interests through community engagement!
- Monday, June 11, 2018
- Tuesday, June 12, 2018
- Wednesday, June 13, 2018
- Thursday, June 14, 2018
- Friday, June 15, 2018
Check our list of Weekly Suggested Events for our comprehensive list, including ongoing learning and play opportunities for younger children and intergenerational community events.
See your banner here! Sponsor Weekdays in Western MA!
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!
MAP
Peruse our list of Weekly Suggested Events for June 9th – 15th, 2018 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including Bulletin Board Announcements, Ongoing Story Hours & Playgroups, and the Hilltown Family Variety Show.
Also, check our weekly column, Learn Local. Play Local. for 10 Community-Based Educational Highlights: Pickleball to Rhubarb. Cake History to Garden Tours, and our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun, for a list of premier educational, cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families.
We’re Spreading Health Across Western MA!
In an effort to connect families with health and wellness resources in the region, weʼre offering service providers a chance to partner with Hilltown Families in your marketing with a brand new online resource: Western MA Health & Wellness Directory. Click HERE to learn how you can share your business with thousands of families throughout Western MA!
LIST OF WEEKLY SUGGESTED EVENTS
June 9th – 15th, 2018
Saturday • Sunday
Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday
Fiddle Music ♦ Senegalese Music ♦ Pickleball ♦ Kusudama ♦ Plastic ♦ Cake History ♦ Ukulele ♦ Garden Based Learning ♦ Korean War ♦ Japanese Paper Folding ♦ Music – Pomp & Circumstance
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- 10 Community-Based Educational Highlights: Pickleball to Rhubarb. Cake History to Garden Tours.
- Suggested Events for June 9th – 15th, 2018
- Spring Wildflowers: Learning through the Lens of the Season
- Off the Mat: Irons in the Fire
- HFVS History of Folk Music for Families with Guest DJ, Greg McIlvaine of The Hollow Trees (Podcast/Radio Show)
- Berkshire Family Fun: June 2018
- Spring Harvest: Learning through the Lens of the Season
- Hilltown Families on Mass Appeal: Memorial Day as a Catalyst for Learning
- Memorial Day: A Catalyst for Learning, Gratitude, and Kindness
- Learning Landscape for June: Dandelions!
- HFVS Family Dance Party with Guest DJ, Mr. Billy of The Jolly Pops (Podcast/Radio Show)
- 14 Community-Based Educational Highlights: Woolcraft to Pottery. Falcons to Food Trucks.
FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES
- Urban And Rural River Walks and Trails Highlight Natural and Human History
- Literary Guide for David Wiesner’s June 29, 1999
- Great Big Story Shares Highlights of Human Experience
- Learning Landscapes: How Adventures Connect Us to Place & Stewardship
- HFVS You Are What You Eat Episode with Guest DJ, Eric Herman (Radio Show/Podcast)
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARDS
- History Bulletin Board
- Sustainability Bulletin Board
- Theater Bulletin Board
- Visual Art Bulletin Board
- Community Announcements Bulletin Board
- Community Suggested Events
- Community Suggested Camps
- Community Suggested Classes
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="190"]
Hilltown Families is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your donation helps us make this a free service to our community![/caption]
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!
MAP
Peruse our list of Weekly Suggested Events for June 2nd – 8th, 2018 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including Bulletin Board Announcements, Ongoing Story Hours & Playgroups and the Hilltown Family Variety Show.
Also, check out our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun, for a list of premier educational, cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families.
Calling all Doulas, Energy Workers, Massage Therapists, Yoga Instructors, Herbalists, Spiritual Healers, and beyond!
In an effort to connect families with health and wellness resources in the region, weʼre offering service providers a chance to partner with Hilltown Families in your marketing with a brand new online resource: Western MA Health & Wellness Directory. Click HERE to learn how you can share your business with thousands of families throughout Western MA!
Does Your Job Feed Your Passion? Do You Want to Feel More Creative At Work? Do You Need a Flexible Work Schedule?
Hilltown Families seeks a new Executive Director!
Working towards creating a culture of intentional learning, Sienna Wildfield founded Hilltown Families in 2005 as an innovative approach to education and community-development. We began as a simple email listserv for families living in the rural regions of Massachusetts, and now Hilltown Families serves all four counties of western Massachusetts, sharing tens of thousands of community-based educational events, resources, and opportunities over the years for all generations and all levels of learning.
Hilltown Families is now seeking a half-time Executive Director to shepherd the next level of growth of the local organization. Further information about the opportunity is available here: Executive Director Job Description. Please spread the word!
LIST OF WEEKLY SUGGESTED EVENTS
June 2nd – 8th, 2018
Saturday • Sunday
Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday
Suggest an Event | Cultural Itineraries | Forecast | Museum Passes | Weekly eNewsletter | Farmers’ Markets | Storyhour & Playgroups| Berkshire Family Fun | Advertise/Sponsorship | en Español
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- Spring Harvest: Learning through the Lens of the Season
- Hilltown Families on Mass Appeal: Memorial Day as a Catalyst for Learning
- Memorial Day: A Catalyst for Learning, Gratitude, and Kindness
- Learning Landscape for June: Dandelions!
- HFVS Family Dance Party with Guest DJ, Mr. Billy of The Jolly Pops (Podcast/Radio Show)
- 14 Community-Based Educational Highlights: Woolcraft to Pottery. Falcons to Food Trucks.
- Memorial Day: Learning through the Lens of the Season
- Dear Sarah: An Advice Column Addressing Everything from Toddler Tantrums to Teenager Troubles
- Let Them Grow: Early Spring Garden Prep Activities for Little Hands
- HFVS STE(A)M Episode with Guest DJs, Dan Crow, and John Wood (Podcast/Radio Show)
- Farmers’ Markets: Learning through the Lens of the Season
FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES
- Resources for Mindfulness in Western Massachusetts
- In Appreciation: An Exercise in Perspective Taking
- Explore the Art of Dance Through Community-Based Resources
- Summer Camping Adventures Promote Nature-Based Play and Learning
- HFVS Music of the World Episode with Guest DJ, Keith Terry (Radio Show/Podcast)
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARDS
- History Bulletin Board
- Sustainability Bulletin Board
- Theater Bulletin Board
- Visual Art Bulletin Board
- Community Announcements Bulletin Board
- Community Suggested Events
- Community Suggested Camps
- Community Suggested Classes
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="190"]
Hilltown Families is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your donation helps us make this a free service to our community![/caption]
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!
MAP
Peruse our list of Suggested Events for May 26th – June 1st, 2018 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including Bulletin Board Announcements, Ongoing Story Hours & Playgroups and the Hilltown Family Variety Show.
Also, check our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun, for a list of premier educational, cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families.
In an effort to connect families with health and wellness resources in the region, weʼre offering service providers a chance to partner with Hilltown Families in your marketing with a brand new online resource: Western MA Health & Wellness Directory. Click HERE to learn how you can share your business with thousands of families throughout Western MA!
Recent Grad? Retired Manager or Executive? You Could Be Our Next Leader!
Hilltown Families seeks a new Executive Director!
Working towards creating a culture of intentional learning, Sienna Wildfield founded Hilltown Families in 2005 as an innovative approach to education and community-development. We began as a simple email listserv for families living in the rural regions of Massachusetts, and now Hilltown Families serves all four counties of western Massachusetts, sharing tens of thousands of community-based educational events, resources, and opportunities over the years for all generations and all levels of learning.
Hilltown Families is now seeking a half-time Executive Director to shepherd the next level of growth of the local organization. Further information about the opportunity is available here: Executive Director Job Description. Please spread the word!
LIST OF WEEKLY SUGGESTED EVENTS
May 26th – June 1st, 2018
Saturday • Sunday
Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday
RECAP
- 14 Community-Based Educational Highlights: Woolcraft to Pottery. Falcons to Food Trucks.
- Suggested Events for May 26th – June 1st, 2018
- Memorial Day: Learning through the Lens of the Season
- Dear Sarah: An Advice Column Addressing Everything from Toddler Tantrums to Teenager Troubles
- Let Them Grow: Early Spring Garden Prep Activities for Little Hands
- HFVS STE(A)M Episode with Guest DJs, Dan Crow, and John Wood (Podcast/Radio Show)
- Farmers’ Markets: Learning through the Lens of the Season
- Literature in Context: A Community-Based Education Guide to Rebecca Rupp’s After Eli
- HFVS Imagination & Empathy Episode with Guest DJ, Margot Bevington (Podcast/Radio Show)
- Mother’s Day: Learning through the Lens of the Season
- Off the Mat: Tell it Slant
FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES
- Oak & Acorn: Rhubarb Crumble in Season
- Geocaching & Letterboxing Support Learning and Outdoor Adventures as a Family
- Let Them Grow: Backyard Bird Paradise Brings Toddlers Closer to Nature
- What to Play? Creative-Free Music Making!
- 5 Ways to Prepare Your Child For Summer Camp
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- Theater Bulletin Board
- Visual Art Bulletin Board
- Community Announcements Bulletin Board
- Community Suggested Events
- Community Suggested Camps
- Community Suggested Classes
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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! MAP Peruse our list of Suggested Events for May 19th – 25th, 2018 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including Bulletin Board Announcements, Ongoing Story Hours & Playgroups and the Hilltown Family Variety Show…. Read More
Weekdays in Western MA:
May 14 – 18, 2018
Weekday community-based educational opportunities can be found throughout the four counties of Western MA all week long! Each weekday we feature community-based educational opportunities that can be selected to support the interests and education of self-directed teens, homeschoolers and life-long learners.
Select the day of the week and find events that support your interests through community engagement!
- Monday, May 14, 2018
- Tuesday, May 15, 2018
- Wednesday, May 16, 2018
- Thursday, May 17, 2018
- Friday, May 18, 2018
Check our list of Weekly Suggested Events for our comprehensive list, including ongoing learning and play opportunities for younger children and intergenerational community events.
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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 May 12th – 18th, 2018 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including Bulletin Board Announcements, Ongoing Story Hours & Playgroups and the Hilltown Family Variety Show.
Also, check our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun, for a list of premier educational, cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families.
In an effort to connect families with health and wellness resources in the region, weʼre offering service providers a chance to partner with Hilltown Families in your marketing with a brand new online resource: Western MA Health & Wellness Directory. Click HERE to learn how you can share your business with thousands of families throughout Western MA!
Are YOU Our Next Leader!
Hilltown Families seeks a new Executive Director!
Working towards creating a culture of intentional learning, Sienna Wildfield founded Hilltown Families in 2005 as an innovative approach to education and community-development. We began as a simple email listserv for families living in the rural regions of Massachusetts, and now Hilltown Families serves all four counties of western Massachusetts, sharing tens of thousands of community-based educational events, resources, and opportunities over the years for all generations and all levels of learning.
Hilltown Families is now seeking a half-time Executive Director to shepherd the next level of growth of the local organization. Further information about the opportunity is available here: Executive Director Job Description. Please spread the word!
LIST OF WEEKLY SUGGESTED EVENTS
May 12th – 18th, 2018
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Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday
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- Suggested Events for May 12th – 18th, 2018
- Mother’s Day: Learning through the Lens of the Season
- Off the Mat: Tell it Slant
- HFVS Great Outdoors Episode with Guest DJ, Andy Z (Podcast/Radio Show)
- Hilltown Families on Mass Appeal: Spring Holidays as a Catalyst for Kindness
- Berkshire Family Fun: May 2018
- 10th Annual Geography and Science Expo Invites Self-Directed Studies of World History, Culture, and Science
- The Good Life: May is the Perfect Time…
- Día del Niño Episode with Guest DJ, Twinkle (Podcast/Radio Show)
- Sheep Shearing: Learning through the Lens of the Season
FIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES
- Supporting Spanish-Language Learners
- In Appreciation: Gratitude Discussions Inspired Joyous Living
- Clouds Connect Learners to the Local Environment & Nature Studies
- Learning Landscapes: Re-Framing Creativity
- 100+ Science Books to Support STEM Learning at Home & in the Classroom
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARDS
- History Bulletin Board
- Sustainability Bulletin Board
- Theater Bulletin Board
- Visual Art Bulletin Board
- Community Announcements Bulletin Board
- Community Suggested Events
- Community Suggested Camps
- Community Suggested Classes
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Hilltown Families is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your donation helps us make this a free service to our community![/caption]
Weekdays in Western MA:
May 7th – May 11th, 2018
Weekday community-based educational opportunities can be found throughout the four counties of Western MA all week long! Each weekday we feature community-based educational opportunities that can be selected to support the interests and education of self-directed teens, homeschoolers and life-long learners.
Select the day of the week and find events that support your interests through community engagement!
- Monday, May 7, 2018
- Tuesday, May 8, 2018
- Wednesday, May 9, 2018
- Thursday, May 10, 2018
- Friday, May 11, 2018
Check our list of Weekly Suggested Events for our comprehensive list, including ongoing learning and play opportunities for younger children and intergenerational community events.
See your banner here! Sponsor Weekdays in Western MA!
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!
MAP
Peruse our list of Suggested Events for May 5th – 11th, 2018 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including Bulletin Board Announcements, Ongoing Story Hours & Playgroups and the Hilltown Family Variety Show.
Also, check our monthly column, Berkshire Family Fun, for a list of premier educational, cultural highlights in Berkshire County for families.
In an effort to connect families with health and wellness resources in the region, weʼre offering service providers a chance to partner with Hilltown Families in your marketing with a brand new online resource: Western MA Health & Wellness Directory. Click HERE to learn how you can share your business with thousands of families throughout Western MA!
Are YOU Our Next Leader!
Hilltown Families seeks a new Executive Director!
Working towards creating a culture of intentional learning, Sienna Wildfield founded Hilltown Families in 2005 as an innovative approach to education and community-development. We began as a simple email listserv for families living in the rural regions of Massachusetts, and now Hilltown Families serves all four counties of western Massachusetts, sharing tens of thousands of community-based educational events, resources, and opportunities over the years for all generations and all levels of learning.
Hilltown Families is now seeking a half-time Executive Director to shepherd the next level of growth of the local organization. Further information about the opportunity is available here: Executive Director Job Description. Please spread the word!
Weekdays in Western MA:
April 30th – May 4th, 2018
Weekday community-based educational opportunities can be found throughout the four counties of Western MA all week long! Each weekday we feature community-based educational opportunities that can be selected to support the interests and education of self-directed teens, homeschoolers and life-long learners.
Select the day of the week and find events that support your interests through community engagement!
- Monday, April 30, 2018
- Tuesday, May 1, 2018
- Wednesday, May 2, 2018
- Thursday, May 3, 2018
- Friday, May 4, 2018
Check our list of Weekly Suggested Events for our comprehensive list, including ongoing learning and play opportunities for younger children and intergenerational community events.
See your banner here! Sponsor Weekdays in Western MA!
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! MAP Peruse our list of Suggested Events for April 28 – May 4, 2018 for a comprehensive list of events happening throughout the four counties of Western MA, including Bulletin Board Announcements, Ongoing Story Hours & Playgroups and the Hilltown Family Variety… Read More
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