Western MA Planetariums and Online Resources for Space Studies
Jan
29
2013
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 RESOURCES The website StarChild offers a wealth of information and basic internet-based activities [continue reading]
6 Ways to Observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Western MA
Jan
16
2013
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. [continue reading]
Backstories: The Other Side of Art at The Clark
Dec
19
2012
Backstories: The Other Side of Art on View at The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute December 22nd-April 21st in Williamstown Museums and galleries use more than just the pieces displayed in the exhibits they show to identify them – the stories behind paintings, sculptures, and other creative works are often much richer than they [continue reading]
Berkshire Lyric: 50 Years of Creating Culture in the Cold Months
Dec
4
2012
Do You Want to Know a Secret? 1963 was Big for the Beatles … and Berkshire Lyric By Jaclyn Stevenson Among many other cultural milestones, the Beatles’ debut album Please Please Me will mark 50 years in existence. Recorded in one session, it seems the album struck a chord; three months after its release, the [continue reading]
Bring a StoryWalk to Your Neighborhood
Oct
10
2012
Berkshire Athenaeum Has Pre-Made StoryWalks for Borrowing! Reading a book and taking a walk outside share many similarities for children – they are, first of all, things that take place frequently in the life of a young person. Stories and time outdoors are also ways that kids learn about the world around them. Books offer [continue reading]
15 Films Tell the History of Film at the Berkshire Museum
Oct
2
2012
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 parts on Thursdays between October 18th and December 13th, starting with [continue reading]
Seven Western MA Community Coalitions To Know About
Apr
4
2012
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 County and the North Quabbin region. Programs include Healthy Youth Initiative (youth nutrition and physical activity), Bullying Prevention Workshop, education [continue reading]
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