Weekdays in Western MA: May 21st – 25th, 2018
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2018
Weekdays in Western MA: May 21st – 25th, 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 [continue reading]
Weekdays in Western MA: January 15 – 19, 2018
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12
2018
Weekdays in Western MA:January 15 – 19, 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.
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Weekdays in Western MA: October 23 – 27, 2017
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23
2017
Weekdays in Western MA: October 23 – 27, 2017 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 [continue reading]
Weekdays in Western MA: September 25-29, 2017
Sep
25
2017
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.
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Select the day of the week and find events that support your interests [continue reading]
Weekdays in Western MA: August 28 – September 1, 2017
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2017
Weekdays in Western MA:August 28 – September 1, 2017 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. [continue reading]
Suggested Events for March 18th – March 24th, 2017
Mar
17
2017
“The resources made available (and sent to my inbox!) have been such a treasure chest of information! I’ve followed up on many and learned about so many others… This is like a quilt of the region–all the squares brought together into a wonderful blanket of information and opportunities. Thank you!” Toni H. (Northampton, MA) [continue reading]
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]
Suggested Events for September 12th-18th, 2015
Sep
11
2015
“Hilltown Families is my go-to place to look for upcoming family activities in my community (and the surrounding communities). I truly appreciate this site and all of the work that’s put into it!” – Renee H. (Easthampton, MA) … Continue reading → [continue reading]
Maps of Massachusetts: Supporting Social Studies & Local History
Oct
23
2013
Old maps are a useful tool to use to study local history and supplement social studies. Thanks to the Massachusetts State Library, archives of thousands of maps of communities all over the state from the 19th and 20th centuries are now available online… [continue reading]
The Ripple: River Walking
Jul
22
2013
This month in “The Ripple: Stories About Western MA Rivers,” Hilltown Families Contributing Writer, Kurt Heidinger, writes about river access .Check out his 5 pointers on how to river walk, preventing a wipe out due to slippery rocks and strong currents… [continue reading]