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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-47/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T170000
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Migratory Fish on 3rd Street
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 3rd Street for RiverCulture’s First Friday event and learn all about migratory fish at our investigation station. During the event 3rd Street\, from Avenue A to the Brick House\, is open to pedestrians only.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-friday-migratory-fish-on-3rd-street/
LOCATION:Third Street – Downtown Turners Falls\, 24 - 42 Third Street\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Culture,Music,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T193126Z
UID:5049-1749214800-1749218400@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-46/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Walk
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UID:4962-1748649600-1751241599@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing Great Hall Exhibit — Dam Culture 1995-2025: Skateboarding in Montague\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Jeremy Latch presents a photographic and video still exhibit of skateboarding in Montague\, MA. Dam Culture reveals 30 years of images of people skateboarding in our town’s public spaces and includes recently digitized footage of the 1990’s and 2000’s. The exhibit contains a record of lost spaces: no longer present landscapes and structures. It is a witness to the ongoing changing architecture of Montague. For all ages. Reception on June 21 2 – 4 p.m. in the Great Hall. 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-great-hall-exhibit-dam-culture-1995-2025-skateboarding-in-montague-ma/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T140000
DTSTAMP:20250412T185529Z
CREATED:20250412T185529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T185529Z
UID:4933-1748610000-1748613600@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-45/
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:20250523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T140000
DTSTAMP:20250412T185602Z
CREATED:20250412T185317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T185602Z
UID:4930-1748005200-1748008800@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-walks-16/
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:20250517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T153000
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UID:4955-1747486800-1747495800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nolumbeka Project Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate the 349th Anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre\, outdoors weather permitting\, or in the Great Hall. Tribal members and non-Tribal public are welcome. Honored guests include: Liz Coldwind Santana Kiser\, Elder\, Council Woman\, and Tribal Historical Preservation Officer for the Chaubunagungamaug Band of Nipmuck Indians and others. For more info visit: www.nolumbekaproject.org. Free and open to all. Light refreshments provided. Co-sponsored by Nolumbeka Project and DCR. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nolumbeka-project-day-of-remembrance-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T130000
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CREATED:20250412T185149Z
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UID:4928-1747400400-1747404000@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-44/
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:20250509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T140000
DTSTAMP:20250412T185014Z
CREATED:20250412T185014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T185014Z
UID:4926-1746795600-1746799200@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-43/
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:20250507T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T163000
DTSTAMP:20250412T191212Z
CREATED:20250412T191212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T191212Z
UID:4943-1746631800-1746635400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:“The Extincts” Event and Drawing Demo
DESCRIPTION:Join the Montague Public Libraries and the Great Falls Discovery Center for a program and drawing demo with graphic novelist and illustrator Scott Magoon! This Mass Kids Lit Fest event is presented in partnership with the Mass Center for the Book. For ages 7 and up\, accompanied by an adult. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/the-extincts-event-and-drawing-demo/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Culture,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T160000
DTSTAMP:20250412T190847Z
CREATED:20250412T190847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T190847Z
UID:4941-1746363600-1746374400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Indigo Dyeing & Shibori with Gail Callahan *
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the art of Shibori and experience the magic of indigo dyeing during this hands-on workshop for adults and children\, ages six and up accompanied by an adult. This NEA Big Read workshop will celebrate the poem written by Naomi Shihab Nye\, “Dear Sky.” Participants each receive a white cotton square to dye\, but are also invited to bring one small natural fiber item to dye if there is room in the dyepot\, e.g. a cotton t-shirt or camisole. No pre-registration required. Sponsored by PVMA and Montague Public Libraries. Meet in the Great Hall. \n* NEA BIG READ \nThe 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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/indigo-dyeing-shibori-with-gail-callahan/
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:20250503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T110000
DTSTAMP:20250502T203953Z
CREATED:20250502T203953Z
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UID:4990-1746264600-1746270000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Wissatinnewag Walk - Friends of GFDC only
DESCRIPTION:Saturday May 3\, 2025\n9:30 a.m. (Pre-registration necessary) \nOn Saturday May 3\, the Friends of the Discovery Center will host a guided\nvisit and hike on Wissatinnewag\, the Nolumbeka Project\, Inc property in Greenfield.\nSpecial event for Friends members only.\nThe hike will be guided by Nolumbeka chairman David Brule\nand land steward Brent Pitcher.\nThis walk and talk will cover stories of the land from a spiritual\, historical\,\necological\, and archaeological perspective.\nThere will be some moderate hiking on rough terrain\, wear appropriate shoes.\nBe prepared for ticks!\nThe walk is limited to 20 members. Please register at this site:\nhttps://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/friends-hike-at-wissatinnewag/ \nNote: You can join or update your membership at the hike OR on Friends website\nhttps://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/friends-of-the-gfdc/\nRegistered members meet at the Discovery Center at 9:30 a.m. to carpool to\nthe Wissatinnewag site.\nRequired Liability Waivers will be available on site to sign prior to the walk.\nFor further info & questions call (413) 774-0204\nRain or shine ~ Heavy rain cancels
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/wissatinnewag-walk-friends-of-gfdc-only/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T140000
DTSTAMP:20250412T184819Z
CREATED:20250412T184819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T184819Z
UID:4924-1746190800-1746194400@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-42/
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:20250427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T170000
DTSTAMP:20250423T162347Z
CREATED:20250314T215818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T162347Z
UID:4901-1745766000-1745773200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Where We Live: Sense of Place Concert and Writers Showcase with Erica Wheeler *
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter Erica Wheeler performs a concert of place-based songs and invites participants from her NEA Big Read workshop series to share their writings with the audience. The event is free and open to all\, refreshments provided. To learn more about taking a workshop visit: https://deerfield-ma.org/nea-big-read-2025-events/. Meet in the Great Hall. Free Copies of Ross Gay’s book of poetry\, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude\, will be available! \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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/where-we-live-sense-of-place-concert-and-writers-showcase-with-erica-wheeler/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association":MAILTO:pvmaoffice@deerfieldmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T140000
DTSTAMP:20250314T202554Z
CREATED:20250314T202554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T202554Z
UID:4864-1745586000-1745589600@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-41/
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:20250418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T140000
DTSTAMP:20250314T202225Z
CREATED:20250314T202225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T202225Z
UID:4862-1744981200-1744984800@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-40/
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:20250414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T200000
DTSTAMP:20250314T214449Z
CREATED:20250314T214423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T214449Z
UID:4889-1744657200-1744660800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Community Watch Party—A Conversation with Ross Gay *
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 14\, 7—8 p.m. \nJoin us for a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read keynote event\, moderated by Matt Donovan\, Director of The Boutelle-Day Poetry Center\, Smith College\, in conversation with Ross Gay\, author of the NEA Big Read book: Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude. Watch the conversation unfold on the big screen at in the Great Hall. Hosted by the Springfield Public Forum and co-sponsored by PVMA and Montague Public Libraries’ NEA Big Read\, The Care Center\, and All Hamptons Read. At 8:30 p.m.\, an after party with music begins at the nearby Rendezvous\, 78 Thirds Street\, Turners Falls. \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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/community-watch-party-a-conversation-with-ross-gay/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association":MAILTO:pvmaoffice@deerfieldmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T163000
DTSTAMP:20250314T214121Z
CREATED:20250314T214121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T214121Z
UID:4887-1744554600-1744561800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION: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. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-16/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T140000
DTSTAMP:20250314T202002Z
CREATED:20250314T202002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T202002Z
UID:4860-1744376400-1744380000@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-39/
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:20250406T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T153000
DTSTAMP:20250315T152722Z
CREATED:20250314T203833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T152722Z
UID:4871-1743948000-1743953400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Artist talk by Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude cover artist Arista Alanis *
DESCRIPTION:Meet Arista Alanis and hear how her painting “on down the road” became the image used for Ross Gay’s Catalogue of Unabashed Gratitude book cover and about her creative process. Sponsored by PVMA and Montague Public Libraries NEA Big Read of Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude. Meet in the Great Hall. \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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/artist-talk-by-catalog-of-unabashed-gratitude-cover-artist-arista-alanis/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association":MAILTO:pvmaoffice@deerfieldmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T140000
DTSTAMP:20250314T201641Z
CREATED:20250314T201641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T201641Z
UID:4858-1743771600-1743775200@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-38/
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:20250329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T170000
DTSTAMP:20250315T153211Z
CREATED:20250223T190347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T153211Z
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SUMMARY:Artist reception: Cameron Schmitz: Where We Are\, Together *
DESCRIPTION:View Cameron Schmitz’s exhibit of paintings\, enjoy refreshments\, and meet the artist. Cameron Schmitz uses color and mark-making as her language of expression. At 4:15 p.m.\, Cameron speaks briefly about her work\, with a Q&A. Sponsored by PVMA and Montague Public Libraries as part of the Big Read. Meet in the Great Hall. \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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/artist-reception-cameron-schmitz-where-we-are-together/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association":MAILTO:pvmaoffice@deerfieldmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T153000
DTSTAMP:20250315T153101Z
CREATED:20250223T190120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T153101Z
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SUMMARY:Haiku Tiny Books *
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by PVMA and Montague Public Libraries\, join Denise Fontaine-Pincince in this hands-on workshop to create a ‘Tiny Book’ to showcase a haiku of your choice. Bring up to five of your favorite haikus. Registered participants receive a sample selection of modern-day haiku prior to the workshop to help you choose. All book-making materials are provided for free. View sample ‘tiny books’ on the YouTube video— Haiku Gifts: art with poetry by Denise Fontaine-Pincince. For adults and young adults ages 16 and up. Limited space. Registration is required: call the Carnegie Library at (413) 863-3214. Meet in the Great Hall. \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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/haiku-tiny-books/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts,Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association":MAILTO:pvmaoffice@deerfieldmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T150000
DTSTAMP:20250222T184739Z
CREATED:20250222T184739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T184739Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T150000
DTSTAMP:20250216T224828Z
CREATED:20250216T224828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T224828Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20250315T152848Z
CREATED:20250216T224558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T152848Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T140000
DTSTAMP:20250118T202104Z
CREATED:20250118T202104Z
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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-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
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T213731Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T140000
DTSTAMP:20250118T201929Z
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
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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
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