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UID:4808-1740924000-1740927600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:To Breathe Freely: Tenements of Turners Falls
DESCRIPTION:As the brick blocks went up\, the Turners Falls tenements tested every aspect of the town\, from its ability to deal with disease to what laborers expected from their lot in life. Join DCR staff as we use photographs\, maps and news clippings to step back in time and learn about life in the tenements. Ages 12 and up. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/to-breathe-freely-tenements-of-turners-falls/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk
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UID:4797-1740837600-1740841200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A Bridge Too Far
DESCRIPTION:What about building new bridges in Gilded Age Turners Falls drove neighbors and whole towns against each other? How do these dramas and debates that played out in newspapers and town meetings still impact us today? Join DCR staff as we piece together the stories and lessons of these burning questions affecting all five villages in Montague during the late 1800s. For youth and adults. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-bridge-too-far-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk
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UID:4794-1740787200-1748303999@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T140000
DTSTAMP:20250118T202104Z
CREATED:20250118T202104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T202104Z
UID:4744-1740747600-1740751200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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-35/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T163000
DTSTAMP:20250118T213731Z
CREATED:20250118T213731Z
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UID:4769-1740321000-1740328200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:All ages. An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. This is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-14/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/french-breton-image.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T140000
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CREATED:20250118T201929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T201929Z
UID:4742-1740142800-1740146400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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-34/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T150000
DTSTAMP:20250216T135643Z
CREATED:20250118T213136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T135643Z
UID:4763-1739714400-1739718000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Postponed until March 1st: A Bridge Too Far
DESCRIPTION:We are postponing our program ‘A Bridge Too Far’ until March 1st\, 2-3 p.m. See you then!  Here are the details:What about building new bridges in Gilded Age Turners Falls drove neighbors and whole towns against each other? How do these dramas and debates that played out in newspapers and town meetings still impact us today? Join DCR staff as we piece together the stories and lessons of these burning questions affecting all five villages in Montague during the late 1800s. For youth and adults. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-bridge-too-far/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Suspension_Bridge_Turners_Falls_MA.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T140000
DTSTAMP:20250118T201736Z
CREATED:20250118T201736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T201736Z
UID:4740-1739538000-1739541600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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-33/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/canal-post-card.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T170000
DTSTAMP:20250118T205255Z
CREATED:20250118T205255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T205255Z
UID:4750-1739095200-1739120400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Who Do You Love? Valentines for Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:For all ages\, stop by our Welcome Desk to make Valentines to give to the ones you love\, keep for yourself\, or give to your favorite wildlife biologist — all in honor of your favorite animal.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/who-do-you-love-valentines-for-wildlife-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T150000
DTSTAMP:20250119T213052Z
CREATED:20250118T205012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T213052Z
UID:4748-1739023200-1739026800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:The Secret Lives of Turners Falls Germans
DESCRIPTION:After the canal was rebuilt in 1869\, German immigrants were among the first to move to Turners Falls and first to witness the planned village’s growing pains. Join DCR staff as we use photos\, news clippings\, and oral history to figure out how they built their community and traditions through mutual aid and hard work. For youth and adults. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/the-secret-lives-of-turners-falls-germans/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Cutlery-workers-image-for-Germans-in-TF-program.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T140000
DTSTAMP:20250118T201559Z
CREATED:20250118T201559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T201559Z
UID:4738-1738933200-1738936800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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-32/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/canal-post-card.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T140000
DTSTAMP:20241215T194803Z
CREATED:20241215T194803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T194803Z
UID:4687-1738328400-1738332000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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-31/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/canal-post-card.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T163000
DTSTAMP:20241215T214325Z
CREATED:20241215T214325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T214325Z
UID:4715-1737901800-1737909000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:All ages. An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. This is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-13/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/french-breton-image.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T150000
DTSTAMP:20241221T164914Z
CREATED:20241215T214019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T164914Z
UID:4710-1737813600-1737817200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Forgotten Immigrants: The Bohemians of Turners Falls
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in the 1870s\, drawn by the promise of work at the John Russell Cutlery factory\, almost 300 Bohemian immigrants left farms in central Europe to start life anew in the industrial village of Turners Falls. This illustrated talk by local historian Jim Bridgman\, based on over 35 years of research and his new book\, Forgotten Immigrants\, explores the lives of these intrepid pioneers. Find out what motivated Bohemians to leave their ancestral homes\, and what they found once they arrived in Western Massachusetts. Sponsored by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association. For youth and adults. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/forgotten-immigrants-the-bohemians-of-turners-falls/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/BohemianMenTurnersFalls_PVMA_smaller.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T140000
DTSTAMP:20241215T194559Z
CREATED:20241215T194559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T194559Z
UID:4685-1737723600-1737727200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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-30/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/canal-post-card.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T150000
DTSTAMP:20241215T213404Z
CREATED:20241215T213404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T213404Z
UID:4707-1737295200-1737298800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:The Grand Trunk Hotel
DESCRIPTION:What was so grand about the Grand Trunk Hotel in Turners Falls? The hotel\, once sited next to today’s Center\, was built in 1872 and demolished in 1968. Join DCR staff as we use our imaginations\, old photographs\, and testimonials\, to piece together the story of the grand old days in Turners Falls. For youth and adults. Co-sponsored by Montague Public Libraries. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/the-grand-trunk-hotel/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Farren-House-3.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T140000
DTSTAMP:20241215T194352Z
CREATED:20241215T194352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T194352Z
UID:4683-1737118800-1737122400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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-29/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Science,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/canal-post-card.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T160000
DTSTAMP:20241219T214624Z
CREATED:20241215T211857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T214624Z
UID:4696-1736690400-1736697600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Zine on the River
DESCRIPTION:Make a small booklet\, a habitat zine\, from a single piece of paper\, then fill it with your nature observations for this drop-in program. Cut and draw in it to recreate your favorite river habitats. If you’d like to use paper you made on January 3\, for First Friday’s Make Your Own Paper program\, bring it! For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/zine-on-the-river/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Culture,Nature,Stewardship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Zine-image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T140000
DTSTAMP:20241215T194011Z
CREATED:20241215T194011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T194011Z
UID:4681-1736514000-1736517600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-28/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/canal-post-card.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T160000
DTSTAMP:20241215T211525Z
CREATED:20241215T211525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T211525Z
UID:4693-1735995600-1736006400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Montague Reporter Fundraiser in Honor of Christopher Sawyer-Lauçanno
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the extraordinary life of Christopher Sawyer-Lauçanno (1951-2024) in the form of a fundraiser for the Montague Reporter. Family\, friends\, fellow poets\, artists\, collaborators\, community members\, and colleagues are welcome and encouraged to share stories\, thoughts\, and dreams at this event. Christoper fostered and edited the Montague Reporter Poetry Page for many years. Donations to the Montague Reporter are welcomed but not required. Sponsored by family and the Montague Reporter. For all ages. To join the program of speakers please contact: Sarah Pruitt at sarahpruitt58@gmail.com\, or Jessica Pruitt at jesprui@gmail.com. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/montague-reporter-fundraiser-in-honor-of-christopher-sawyer-laucanno/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/241215_GFDC_CSL_MontagueReporterFundraiser_001_cropped.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T180000
DTSTAMP:20241215T211035Z
CREATED:20241215T211035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T211035Z
UID:4690-1735920000-1735927200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:First Friday: Make Your Own Paper!
DESCRIPTION:Every First Friday of the Month\, Turners Falls businesses and organizations stay open late. Join us for a craft night of tin-can papermaking in the Great Hall and see just how creative you have to be to make it in the paper business. Ages 8 and up. Families welcome! Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-friday-make-your-own-paper/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Culture,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Tin-can-papermaking.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T140000
DTSTAMP:20241215T192433Z
CREATED:20241215T192433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T192433Z
UID:4679-1735909200-1735912800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walks
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-walks-15/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Stewardship,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/canal-post-card.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T140000
DTSTAMP:20241124T222433Z
CREATED:20241124T222433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T222433Z
UID:4634-1735304400-1735308000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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 outside the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-27/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T140000
DTSTAMP:20241124T222140Z
CREATED:20241124T222140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T222140Z
UID:4632-1734699600-1734703200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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 outside the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-26/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T200000
DTSTAMP:20241124T215256Z
CREATED:20241124T215256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T215256Z
UID:4625-1734105600-1734120000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:It’s a Wonderful Night in Turners Falls … for the Birds!
DESCRIPTION:Craft bird feeders for our winter friends as part of It’s a Wonderful Night in Turners Falls —a town-wide RiverCulture event on December 13. Which birds show up at your feeder? What do they eat? Bird feeder making continues Saturday\, Dec. 14\, 10:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m. For all ages. Free!  Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/its-a-wonderful-night-in-turners-falls-for-the-birds-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Culture,Nature,Stewardship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T140000
DTSTAMP:20241124T221928Z
CREATED:20241124T221928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T221928Z
UID:4630-1734094800-1734098400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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 outside the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-25/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Stewardship,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T220000
DTSTAMP:20241204T213929Z
CREATED:20241124T214721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T213929Z
UID:4622-1733590800-1733608800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Grange Celebration! *
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at the Montague Common Hall at 34 Main Street in Montague Center for our Food\, Farms\, and Factories series closing event! Program includes a potluck dinner\, a “History of the Grange” talk\, and a Contra Dance! Music by All Over the Map. Calling by Steve Howland. Friendly for newcomers\, -fun for everyone and all ages. Free. \nSchedule of events: \n5 p.m. Local Grange history talk by Will Quale\, scholar and neighbor \n6 p.m.-ish Potluck supper in the newly-dehumidified dining room \n7 p.m. Community Contra dance. Beginner-friendly\, family-friendly. Shy people welcome too. No special skills or experience needed. Steve Howland\, ever-genial caller; Rebecca Weiss\, fiddle; Becky Hollingsworth piano; and Friends. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/grange-celebration/
LOCATION:Montague Common Hall\, 34 Main Street\, Montague\, MA\, 01351\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,History,Music,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T143000
DTSTAMP:20241017T153914Z
CREATED:20241017T153138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T153914Z
UID:4579-1732885200-1732890600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Go Green on Black Friday Walk (and Nice & Easy Walk)
DESCRIPTION:Forget shopping—let’s connect with nature and local history! Join us for a leisurely walk along the Canalside Rail Trail. The walk is about 3 miles-long\, on a level paved surface. Makes for an easy stroll for adults and children ages 8 and up. Be prepared for cold weather\, dress in layers. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Walk begins at the front entrance to the Great Falls Discovery Center. Inclement weather or icy trail conditions cancels.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/go-green-on-black-friday-walk/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T143000
DTSTAMP:20241017T153622Z
CREATED:20241017T152238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T153622Z
UID:4574-1732885200-1732890600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk (and Go Green on Black Friday 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. The 11/29 Nice & Easy Walk coincides with our Go Green on Black Friday Walk\, which ends at 2:30 p.m. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-24/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T113000
DTSTAMP:20241017T151722Z
CREATED:20241017T151722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T151722Z
UID:4568-1732876200-1732879800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Thanks to the Animals
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-thanks-to-the-animals/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Culture,Nature,Stewardship,Story Time
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