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SUMMARY:Ongoing - Deep Roots: A History of Agriculture in the Connecticut River Valley *
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Food\, Farms\, and Factories programming\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association’s exhibit in our hallway gallery explores the history of agriculture in our fertile floodplain valley–from indigenous land use before English settlement to today’s Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) movement. For youth and adults. \n* Food\, Farms\, and Factories \nIn 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/deep-roots-a-history-of-agriculture-in-the-connecticut-river-valley/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Culture,Food farms and factories,History
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SUMMARY:Ongoing Great Hall Exhibit— Cameron Schmitz: Where We Are\, Together
DESCRIPTION:The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (PVMA)\, in partnership with Montague Public Libraries\, celebrates its eighth National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read. Focused on Ross Gay’s book of poetry\, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude\, exhibits and events explore this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” Enjoy the paintings of Greenfield artist\, Cameron Schmitz\, who uses color and mark-making as her language of expression. “Dashes of paint and gestural strokes tell a story— orchestrated by movement\, intuition\, and the shifting of time.” Our Great Hall room is also a programming space. If there is a program in progress\, you are welcome to visit the Great Hall to view the exhibits. \n *  The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (PVMA)\, in partnership with Montague Public Libraries\, celebrates its eighth National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read. Focused on Ross Gay’s book of poetry\, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude\, exhibits and events explore this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-great-hall-exhibit-cameron-schmitz-where-we-are-together/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association":MAILTO:pvmaoffice@deerfieldmuseum.org
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour —Birds
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our  wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story\, activities\, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-birds-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T130000
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SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-43/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Michael Nix\, Gloria Matlock & ‘Twice as Smart’ Children’s Choir
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Enjoy music from Michael Nix\, Gloria Matlock\, and ‘Twice as Smart’ Children’s Choir as they present gospels\, spirituals\, blues\, and jazz. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, all in support of educational programming at the Center. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-presents-michael-nix-gloria-matlock-twice-as-smart-childrens-choir/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
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