š± Why Turners Fallsā farmers market is busier than ever this summer.
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- Why Turners Fallsā farmers market is busier than ever this summer.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 72.
- Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ āPeople are valuing shopping local': Area farmers markets see rising interest amid national food safety concerns (recorder.com) ā If you shop at the Great Falls Farmers Market in Turners Falls, youāre part of a growing crowd turning to local food amid national lettuce recalls and cyclosporiasis concerns. Market manager Jenny Harrison Vanderbilt says Saturdays at Peskeompskut Park are busier than ever, with reliable local produce, eggs, and rotating vendors, while state officials use Farmers Market Week to push for stronger local food systems. 
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Old School Meets New School ā
The Rendezvous, 78 3rd St, Turners Falls
9:30 pm
Saturday August 8
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Dungeons & Dragons
Montague Public Libraries Carnegie Public Library Carnegie Library, 201 Avenue A, Turners
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En Plein Air: Drop-in Painting Program
Montague Public Libraries Carnegie Library Tent Carnegie Library, 201 Avenue A, Turners Fa
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Local History Office Hours | Summer Librarian Support
Montague Public Libraries Local History Room Carnegie Library, 201 Avenue A, Turners Falls
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Celebrate Smokey BearĆ¢s Birthday at the Great Falls Discovery Cen
Montague Public Libraries Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, 013
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Lofi Lab: Creative Hangout for Teens & Tweens
Montague Public Libraries Local History Room Carnegie Library, 201 Avenue A, Turners Falls
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Sensory Friendly Hour at the Carnegie
Montague Public Libraries Carnegie Public Library Carnegie Library, 201 Avenue A, Turners
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Jewelry Making Workshop with Launchspace Orange | Teens and Tweens
Montague Public Libraries Brick House Community Resource Center 24 3rd St, Turners Falls
1:30 pm
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Monday August 10
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Bilingual Music & Movement
Montague Public Libraries Carnegie Library Tent Carnegie Library, 201 Avenue A, Turners Fa
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Tick Shoe Spray Event with Community Health Nurse Robin Neipp
Montague Public Libraries Carnegie Library Tent Carnegie Library, 201 Avenue A, Turners Fa
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Book Out/Cook Out, Thursday, August 6, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Teen Room and Front Patio
Greenfield Public Library Teen Room
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Drop In Tech Help
Greenfield Public Library 402 Main Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
1:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Instacart Shoppers posted a job opening for Instacart Delivery Driver - Flexible Hours in Turners Falls. Apply here.
- Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. posted a job opening for Multi-Wire Draw Operator - 3rd Shift in Turners Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Turners Falls here.
š Nearby News
Greenfield Town
- Candidate forums for 1st Franklin District rep, Governor's Council on the horizon (recorder.com)
- U.S. News & World Report Names Baystate Medical Center Among Best Hospitals (healthcarenews.com)
- Pushback: State housing projections are the floor, not the ceiling (recorder.com)
Deerfield
- Deerfield voters to consider ADU bylaw changes at fall Special Town Meeting (recorder.com)
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