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The No Strings Marionette Company returns to Turners Falls this summer with a lively, family-friendly performance as part of the Montague Public Libraries Summer Reading Program. Blending humor, music, and masterful puppetry, this engaging show sparks imagination and brings stories to life for all ages.

About No String Marionette Company:

Puppeteers Dan Baginski and Barbara Paulson's touring marionette stage transforms any space into an intimate theater, where the seamless blend of movement, music and masterful marionette manipulation captivates young and old alike. These Vermont artisans lovingly hand craft the marionettes, props and scenery, whether for an original tale or an adaptation of a classic. Shows begin with an interactive song featuring audience members, and finish with demonstrations sparked by the audiences' curious questions

Date: Friday, July 31, 2026

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Peskeompskut Park is located on Avenue A across from The Carnegie Library at 201 Avenue A in Turners Falls, MA. 

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I've been out of the 413 since 2012.

I remember seeing a lot to do about the Springfield casino they built and all the promises about it.

What are your thoughts on how the casino has done? Do you think it still has potential to help the local economy?

They were taking an afternoon off from volunteering at a camp in Chesterfield

I moved to Conway last month from eastern Mass. I frequented a farm stand in Salem NH that had cheap prices.. better prices than most supermarkets. Is there one that has reasonable prices. Not looking for one that is high end with super high prices.. I can't afford a $5.00 onion.

Anyone know what that loud noise was in Hadley? it sounded like a really low flying plane but i couldn’t see. it happened like 11:50am

Are there any clubs or teams in the area for swimming? I know that Greenfield does not. Well, I'm pretty certain.

Me and my friends swam it last year. It’s designed to raise money for the local rec swim team. Definitely a fun event thats open to adults and children. They give out medals to event winners, and smaller prizes to heat winners.

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Jeromie Whalen, progressive challenger to Richard Neal in MA-01 dropped a pretty sweet tv ad this morning. Check out the ad and be sure to vote on September 1st!

Looking for any good places to connect with to be able to hang art work either in gallery’s/art walks / cafes or restaurants, in and around the area!

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Hi there! I'm sorry if this is not allowed but I am selling 3 tickets + parking pass to the Punch Brothers show tomorrow, July 21, at Tree House Brewing in South Deerfield. If you are interested feel free to message me!

like the title said i’m trying to find a decent spot to fish close to westfield. hampton ponds is too pressured and congamond is really busy for someone in a kayak (me). does anyone have any quiet area recommendations? 🙏

We started a new absolute-beginner tango group in Hadley last week, and tomorrow is still an easy night to jump in.

No partner or dance experience needed. Coming alone is normal, partners rotate, and the evening continues into a practica with experienced dancers and social dancing.

Monday, July 20 Beginner class: 7-8 PM Practica: 8-10 PM

East Street Dance Center, 47 East St, Hadley

Class + practica is $20-$40 sliding scale, suggested $30.

Details: https://www.abtango.com/beginnerseries⁠

Happy to answer normal first-timer questions.

A small bird flew into my glass door just as I was trying to enter my house. It bounced off the glass and hasn't moved. I placed some water near him. If his neck is broken, what should I do?