Archive for Especially for Kids
Learning Ahead: May 16th-20th, 2016
May
15
2016
Weekday community-based educational opportunities can be found throughout the four counties of Western MA all week long! Pursue your passion or discover a new one today! [continue reading]
Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum Opens Doors on 3 Centuries of Rural Living
May
10
2016
A beloved Western Mass historical institution opens its door for its 66th season when Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum takes us on a tour of 3 centuries worth of rural life. A gorgeous setting on the Connecticut River, the Museum hosts many interesting programs including the family friendly music series- ideal for a summer picnic. [continue reading]
Natural and Cultural Histories of Northampton’s Meadows
May
10
2016
“The Great Meadow: Natural and Cultural Histories of Northampton’s Meadows” at Historic Northampton features the work of three local artists as they represent their unique artistic perspective on the Meadows and its many facets. Through the weaving of art, history and artistic vision, this exhibit offers three varying and fascinating interpretations of the culture in [continue reading]
Playing with a Purpose: Gardening with your Children
May
2
2016
Using the seasons as a catalyst for learning can help connect kids to their environment and the seasonal cycles of their community. Garden-based learning is just one activity that is on many minds every spring. Stop and think what else cycles around each year and how you can use it as a point of entry [continue reading]
Visual Art in Western MA: May Openings, Closings & Calls for Art
Apr
27
2016
Explore Western MA through the lens of visual art! Featured here are May art openings, closings & call for art at galleries, museums and public meeting places across the region, including: Norman Rockwell Museum, Yiddish Book Center, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Hancock Shaker Village, Neil Hammer Gallery at Meekins Library, Easthampton City [continue reading]
GIVEAWAY: Mothering with Ease: A Mini Retreat for Busy Moms
Apr
19
2016
Enter to Win a Mini Retreat for Busy Moms How do you model self-care to your children? What tools help you take a breather when needed? What do you do to sustain your energy so you can parent another day? How about a mini retreat! Pain specialist, yoga instructor and Reiki practitioner Ginny Hamilton and [continue reading]
Schools try ‘Just Soup,’ Just Roots Community Farm’s New Product
Oct
24
2015
The Recorder, October 21, 2015 by Chris Curtis
GREENFIELD — The Just Roots community farm’s new Tuscan bean soup had a test run in Greenfield’s elementary schools this week.
The soup was one of the six to emerge from 10 sample varieties the nonprofit farm on town-owned land [continue reading]
GREENFIELD — The Just Roots community farm’s new Tuscan bean soup had a test run in Greenfield’s elementary schools this week.
The soup was one of the six to emerge from 10 sample varieties the nonprofit farm on town-owned land [continue reading]
Pumpkin Painting Party
Oct
21
2015
Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
Pumpkins and paint provided!
Bushnell-Sage Library
48 Main St, Sheffield, MA
sign up and find out more here .
Photo credit: Bushnell-Sage Library
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Pumpkins and paint provided!
Bushnell-Sage Library
48 Main St, Sheffield, MA
sign up and find out more here .
Photo credit: Bushnell-Sage Library
[continue reading]
High Tech Planetarium Takes Us to the Stars
Oct
8
2015
Milham Planetarium at Williams College is an incredible high-tech resource for Western Mass. Astronomy students in the area always seem to want to open up the planets for the rest of us. All through the Fall they will host free shows for the general public. There is something scientifically hypnotic about a planet show, and [continue reading]
Alice in Sunderland: The High-Tech Making of This Fall’s Mike’s Maze is a Family Affair
Sep
12
2015
The Recorder, September 4th, 2015, by Tom Relihan
This fall, it won’t take a trip down any rabbit holes along the banks of the Connecticut River to experience Sunderland’s own version of Wonderland. At Warner’s Farm on South Main Street, this year’s design for Mike’s Maze features Alice herself, the [continue reading]
This fall, it won’t take a trip down any rabbit holes along the banks of the Connecticut River to experience Sunderland’s own version of Wonderland. At Warner’s Farm on South Main Street, this year’s design for Mike’s Maze features Alice herself, the [continue reading]
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