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Summer Camp Directory Debuts March 4
Add your program now!
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HILLTOWN FAMILIES
FEATURED YEARLY SPONSORS
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HILLTOWN FAMILIES
YEARLY SPONSORS
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| WHY IS HILLTOWN FAMILIES? |
Hear the story behind the vision and mission of Hilltown Families in this
TEDx Talk,
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SUGGEST AN EVENT
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If you have any additional events, camps or classes to suggest, please feel encouraged to share on these free bulletin boards, or find out more about our
enhanced publicity options.
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CULTURAL ITINERARY FOR WESTERN MA
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Over 100
Learning Highlights & Community Spotlights in Western MA!
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Click on an interest or value below and make plans to get out into your community to learn, play, and connect! |
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We Shall Overcome: A Celebration Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Featuring Damien Sneed. Tuesday, January 28, 7:30pm, UMass Fine Arts Center Concert Hall in Amherst, MA. A joyful celebration of music from across the African American music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists. Interspersed with the spoken words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the evening brings together music from Nina Simone to The Wiz, Stevie Wonder to traditional spirituals; music that shows the lineage of these civil rights visionaries is still with us today. Pre-performance talk in the lobby at 6:30pm.$15-$35; Youth 17 & Under: $10. Approximately 1.5 hours. Appropriate for all ages. More at fineartscenter.com/overcome or call 800-999-UMAS.
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Featured Preschool |
Giving Tree School will host an Open House on Sat, Jan 25, 9-11am. The Giving Tree preschool program is thoughtfully designed to support young children's social-emotional growth, problem-solving, & conflict resolution skills. Students enjoy ample outdoor exploration and playtime each day in our rambling and rugged Outdoor Classroom. Only 15 mins from downtown Greenfield, set among the woods & pastures of Gill. Giving Tree is committed to fostering active, hands-on early learning experiences that are playful and purposeful, laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Licensed by EEC & accredited by NAEYC and HighScope. Sliding scale tuition. Accepting ages 2.9 - 5. www.givingtreeschool.org, [email protected], 413-863-9218
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Featured School |
Amherst Montessori School invites families to an Open House on Saturday, February 1st from 10am-12pm with a preschool information session at 11am. Meet teachers and administrators, tour AMS' beautiful school in south Amherst, and learn about the hands-on, child-led Montessori curriculum for infants through sixth grade. Amherst Montessori is a warm, safe, and supportive community that nurtures a lifelong love of learning. Learn more and register online at amherstmontessori.org. Amherst Montessori School. 27 Pomeroy Lane. Amherst, MA.
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Featured Event |
Luminaria 2020 - Fire & Ice is a kickoff event for the week-long WinterFest in downtown Amherst, sponsored by the Amherst Downtown BID. In its 3rd year, the Luminaria is bigger, better, brighter, warmer. This fantastic and free event happens on Sat, Feb 1 from 5-8pm on the Town Common features fire juggling and performance by Matica Circus, live music with Cajordian, a whimsical busking-honed duo, which plays instrumental pop music on cajon and accordion, and the Amherst College A Capella group, the DQ. Food & drink available outside at 30 Boltwood and Holyoke Hummus Food Truck. Live Ice Sculpting starts the evening. Walk the beautiful pathways illuminated with candles in paper bags decorated by area school children. For updates and info: Fire & Ice Event.
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WinterFest Amherst is the "Pioneer Valley's Largest Winter Carnival!" Celebrate the season with fellow Amherst residents. On Saturday, February 1, these week-long festivities will kick-off with the Luminaria on the Town Commons, a public display of over 1,500 flickering luminarias, and end the week with the signature Grand Finale events. Make sure to keep an eye on their online calendar since it will be jam-packed with 35+ more events throughout the week, including Ice Skating Performances, Hockey Games, Sledding, Live Music Events, Art Classes, and much more. And keep in touch with the WinterFest crew on their Facebook and Instagram pages. WinterFest is produced by Amherst Leisure Services and Friends of Amherst Recreation, presented by local sponsors.
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Saturday Morning Music Party
February 1, 10am-12noon
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Mark your calendars and get ready to dance off the mid-winter blues! On
Saturday, February 1, from 10am-12noon, Hilltown Families and Flywheel will continue the beloved '
Saturday Morning Music Party' series with a community breakfast bash featuring pancake, dancing, and diversions for kids at
Flywheel Arts Collective in
Easthampton. Following the pancake breakfast, DJ Youthelectronix will be spinning family dance tunes for the "
best ever dance party before noon!" Save on the babysitter and celebrate mid-Winter with a Saturday Morning Music Party! This annual series is a fundraiser to benefit the work of Flywheel Arts Collective. Minimum suggested donation: $6/person.
Flywheel Arts Collective. 413-527-9800. 43 Main St, Easthampton, MA.
ALL ARE INVITED!
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12th Annual Community
Handmade Valentine Swap
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It's that time of the year again! Hilltown Families celebrates 15 years in 2020, and for the past 12 years, we have coordinated a community Handmade Valentine Swap that connects community via loving-kindness. Making handmade valentines is an excellent way to push against the commercialization of yet another holiday while being creative with your family and friends. Sign up here:
Hilltown Families Annual Community Handmade Valentine Swap.
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Market Your Summer Camp
Hilltown Families 2020 Summer Camp Directory
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MARKET YOUR SUMMER CAMP: Add your summer camp or program to Hilltown Families 2020 Summer Camp Directory, debuting on Wednesday, March 4th! Our comprehensive directory of camps and programs happening in and around western Massachusetts is the region's go-to online resource for permanent and seasonal residents. With over
2.6 MILLION visits to the website to date and
9,000 opt-in subscribers, our directory is a great way to reach a targeted demographic here in New England.
Sign up by Feb 27 to appear in the debut of our directory, delivered to 25,000 subscribers, followers, and visitors, EACH WEEK!
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TICKET GIVEAWAY:
We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tuesday, January 28, 7:30pm
Amherst, MA
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Respond to this email with your full name and town this week to enter for a chance to win four tickets for an evening of inspiring music with your family.
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Hilltown Families and the UMass Fine Arts Center in Amherst have partnered up to offer a family four-pack of tickets to the show We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Tuesday, January 28th at 7:30pm.
We Shall Overcome showcases repertoire from across the African American music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists and defenders with interwoven spoken word from Dr. King's recorded speeches.
Respond to this email with your full name and town this week to enter for a chance to win four tickets for an evening of inspiring music with your family. Additional youth tickets are only $10. The performance is 90 minutes long and tickets are non-transferable.
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HILLTOWN FAMILY VARIETY SHOW
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Hilltown Family Variety Show Have an Awesome Day Episode with Guest DJ, Jesse Jukebox (aka Jesse Friedberg). Join children's singer Jesse Jukebox as he shares some of his favorite songs that have to do with going through your day, from when you wake up to when you go to bed! Get ready to rock out with Jesse while he plays an eclectic mix of awesome tunes!
You can also listen anytime to our podcast!
Check out our
archives
to listen to nearly 300 podcasts, 13+ years of family programming!
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WHAT IS HILLTOWN FAMILIES?
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Hilltown Families believes in creating resilient and sustainable communities by developing and strengthening a sense of place in our children and citizens through community-based education and engagement. We work to accomplish this by identifying and interpreting the embedded learning opportunities that are found everywhere in our communities, making the information accessible to families through an online communication network, giving an intergenerational audience opportunities that support their interests and education through community engagement. We do this by connecting, collaborating, and creating intergenerational community building events, community-based educational opportunities, and community service learning experiences.
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Partner with Hilltown Families
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Awarded the "Essential Agent of Change Award" by the MDPH's Massachusetts Essentials for Childhood,
Hilltown Families is recognized as a leading family strengthening initiative in the region, promoting "positive parenting through the social norm of community social connectedness."
Serving Western Massachusetts since 2005, Hilltown Families continues to support the development and enhancement of our local economy and community. Local businesses, farms, individuals, schools, and non-profit organizations are invited to collaborate with Hilltown Families in their community outreach. With 9,000 opt-in subscribers and 2.6+ million visits to our web site alone, Hilltown Families can
deliver your message to 25,000 folks living throughout the four counties of Western MA through our online network!
Find out about our affordable advertising options and how you can partner with Hilltown Families in your online marketing by contacting Sienna at
[email protected].
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ADVERTISE WITH HILLTOWN FAMILIES
If you have a class/program,
birthday venue, summer camp, or preschool you would like to add to our directories, contact us at
[email protected] for more information on how you can be added at any time.
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