Resources for Supporting the Study of Space Science Studies of outer space can be mysterious and intriguing to young minds and there are many resources to support a students interest in the study of space, both online and in Western MA. ONLINE RESOURCE…
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5 Resources to Supplement & Support Asian Studies in the Pioneer Valley this Winter
Asian Studies Supplemented in the Pioneer Valley Exhibit, Educator Workshop, Guided Tours, Performance Art & Free Family Day Educational opportunities are numerous over the next few months for those interested in teaching and learning about Asian art! The Smith College Museum of Art in Northampton, MA will be opening a new exhibit on Asian art […]
6 Ways to Observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Western MA
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. […]
Community Conversation: Talking to Your Kids About Sex, Part 2
Hilltown Families presents… Talking to Your Kids About Sex A Community Conversation at Cup & Top Café Evening of Tuesday, January 29th in Florence Hilltown Families and Cup and Top Café are presenting a series of free talks for parents with Brooke Norton, Certified Sex Educator. Continuing with this series, the second talk will continue […]
Great Halls & Great Spaces in the Pioneer Valley
Mash Note No. 21: On Great Halls and Great Spaces The day after Christmas, my daughter Saskia and I took the grandparents to the Eric Carle Museum. For the most part, we followed Saskia’s lead: a juice box and pretzel snack in the cafeteria, a book perusal session in the library, and a puppet show. […]
5th Annual Handmade Valentine Swap for Western MA Families
Hilltown Families 5th Annual Community Handmade Valentine Swap It’s that time of the year again! For the past several years Hilltown Families has coordinated a community Handmade Valentine Swap — and we’re doing it again! Sign up below! It’s free and open to all families! A handmade Valentine swap gives local families an opportunity to be […]
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 […]
5 Tips to Help Children Handle Tragic News
20 Little Christmas Angels from Newtown, CT Were Welcomed into Heaven Tragedy happens all around us, but when it involves innocent children there are few words that can express the pain any caring person feels. This week, a shooter took the lives of 20…