Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Opportunities and Celebrations in Western MA Monday, January 21, 2013 Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and dedication to creating change in our country can be done in many ways. The day will be celebrated in Western MA at concerts, lectures, worship services, and ceremonies throughout the region. […]
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A Year in Review: A Photo Journey with Hilltown Families
Western MA in 2012: A Year in Photos 
50 Winter Suggestions: Things to Do & Places to See in Western MA
Winter Bucket List Reader Recommendations for Western MA Western Massachusetts is rich in opportunities to get out and about with the family… any time of the year! Winter offers outdoor activities like snowshoeing, sledding, skiing and ice skating. And local businesses and attractions welcome you indoors to warm up with comforts, culture and entertainment. Whether […]
9 Resources for Surviving & Thriving the Winter in Western Massachusetts
Survive & Thrive the Winter in Western MA! Now that we finally have some snow, winter play can begin! Wondering where to get outside for a little winter fun? Or where to go inside for a winter birthday party or ice skating? There’s no better source of information on how to survive and thrive during […]
Hansel & Gretel: Learning Through the Len of a Classic Fairy Tale
Hansel & Gretel: Gingerbread, Opera, Fairy Tale & Puppet Show Did you know the old folk tale of Hansel and Gretel, made famous by the brothers Grimm, inspired many Germans in the 1600s to create model witches’ houses from hard gingerbread? Building fanciful gingerbread houses at Christmastime hos now become a part of American holiday […]
A Look at the Girl Scouts: Science Curriculum & Healthy Relationships
The Girl Scouts: So Much More Than Cookies Have you checked out the Girl Scouts recently? What an impressive institution! They are celebrating their 100th anniversary and they are better than ever. You probably know that the Girl Scouts support growing…
15 Films Tell the History of Film at the Berkshire Museum
The Story of Film: An Odyssey Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA Oct 18 – Dec 13, 2012 The Berkshire Museum’s Little Cinema is offering an in-depth look at the history of films! The cinema will screen The Story of Film: An Odyssey in eight pa…
Seven Western MA Community Coalitions To Know About
Seven Community Coalitions Supporting and Serving Families in Western MA Communities that Care Coalition brings together youth, parents, schools, community agencies, and local governments to promote the health and well-being of young people in Franklin…