{"id":5724,"date":"2017-04-07T18:38:17","date_gmt":"2017-04-07T18:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hnetalk.com\/member\/?p=5724"},"modified":"2017-04-07T18:43:15","modified_gmt":"2017-04-07T18:43:15","slug":"explore-your-community-this-spring-and-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hnetalk.com\/member\/explore-your-community-this-spring-and-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore your Community this Spring and Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your health and wellness is important to us, and we want to help you and your family enjoy what your local community has to offer. Below are some links to family and kid friendly activities. Take the time to get out and explore on weekends, during April vacation or in the summer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pioneer Valley<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Pioneer Valley Visitors<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Brought to you by the Greater Springfield Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau, this website helps you find out what\u2019s going on in and around the Pioneer Valley at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.valleyvisitor.com\/family-fun.html\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.valleyvisitor.com\/family-fun.html<\/a>. View their packed calendar of events at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.valleyvisitor.com\/events-calendar-new.html\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.valleyvisitor.com\/events-calendar-new.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Springfield Museums<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s always something fun going on at the Springfield Museums, and Springfield residents get in free. If you don\u2019t live in Springfield, you can still get $2 off your admission with your Health New England member ID card. For more details, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/springfieldmuseums.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/springfieldmuseums.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Hampshire County Regional Tourism Council (HCRTC)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Find something to do in Hampshire County, check out the HCRTC website at <a href=\"http:\/\/visithampshirecounty.com\/explore\/family-fun\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/visithampshirecounty.com\/explore\/family-fun<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Macaroni Kid<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Macaroni Kid publishes weekly, local e-newsletters and websites featuring events, activities, products and places for moms, kids and families. They also host local events and parties and connect with communities via extensive social media channels. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/deerfield.macaronikid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/deerfield.macaronikid.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Berkshires<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Berkshire Family Focus<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A good resource for all things family in the Berkshires. Written by parents for parents, this site will keep you up-to-date on weekend happenings, playgroups, special events, story times and much more. View their website at <a href=\"http:\/\/berkshirefamilyfocus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/berkshirefamilyfocus.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Berkshire South Regional Community Center<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Berkshire South\u2019s mission is to build a sense of community and common purpose throughout the region, and to enhance the recreational, educational, cultural, health and social well-being of the residents of the Southern Berkshires. View their website at <a href=\"http:\/\/berkshiresouth.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/berkshiresouth.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find other things to do around Western Massachusetts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hilltown Families is an online grassroots network for families living in the four counties of Western Massachusetts. Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hilltownfamilies.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.hilltownfamilies.org\/<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Check your town\u2019s Parks and Recreation website for activities and events. For example, Pittsfield, Northampton or Greenfield:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofpittsfield.org\/city_hall\/community_development\/parks_and_recreation\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.cityofpittsfield.org\/city_hall\/community_development\/parks_and_recreation\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.northamptonma.gov\/867\/Youth-Programs\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.northamptonma.gov\/867\/Youth-Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.greenfieldrecreation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.greenfieldrecreation.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Search for things to do in your area on TripBuzz. For example, North Adams or Agawam:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripbuzz.com\/things-to-do-with-kids\/north-adams-ma\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.tripbuzz.com\/things-to-do-with-kids\/north-adams-ma<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripbuzz.com\/things-to-do\/agawam-ma\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.tripbuzz.com\/things-to-do\/agawam-ma<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your health and wellness is important to us, and we want to help you and your family enjoy what your local community has to offer. Below are some links to family and kid friendly activities. Take the time to get out and explore on weekends, during April vacation or in the summer. 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