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28th Annual Maple Fest on Chester Hill

28th Annual Maple Fest on Chester Hill Chester is celebrating the beginning of spring with their annual Maple Festival. On Saturday, March 16th from 9am-3pm, families are invited to visit Chester Center to experience old time sugaring first hand and relive simpler times. Families can begin their day with a traditional Country Breakfast, served continuously from 9am ‘til noon at the First Congregational Church (>$). After breakfast, visit local artisans and craftspeople,… Read More

Category: Food, Hampden County, Hilltown Families, Suggested Activity Tags: Chester, Maple Syrup, western massachusetts

Math Meets Art via Origami at Chester Theatre Company

Community Origami Workshop with Chester Theatre Company Friday, July 13th, 2012 The Chester Theater Company and Cornerstone Cafe are offering a free origami workshop for kids (and adults!) of all ages this coming Friday, July 13th, from 6:30-7:30pm. The workshop accompanies a show being performed by Chester Theater Company titled, “Animals Out of Paper,” – an love story whose protagonist grounds her life in origami creations. Practicing origami is a fun method… Read More

Category: Hampden County, Suggested Activity Tags: Chester, Chester Theatre Company, origami, western massachusetts

27th Annual Maplefest in Chester, MA

27th Annual Maplefest This Saturday, March 17th in Chester, MA Spring has sprung here in Western MA, and the sap is flowing! Celebrate maple season at the 27th annual Maplefest this Saturday, March 17th from 9am-3pm on Skyline Trail in Old Chester Center in Chester, MA. Hosted by the Chester Hill Association, Maplefest features locally produced maple products, music, art, and fun activities for the whole family. The first event of the… Read More

Keep it Local: 2010 Hilltown Business Directory

Hilltown Business Directory to List 350 Local Businesses The annual Hilltown Business Directory, published both in print and online by the Hilltown Community Development Corporation (HCDC), a community non-profit in Chesterfield, MA, is preparing its expanded 2010 edition. The Hilltown Business Directory will list 350 local businesses in 20 towns, by category, by name, and by town. This 160 page reference book will be used all year by local residents. The Directory… Read More