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The Montague Calendar

MontagueMA.net is THE place on the web for local gossip, news, events and business listings for our fair little town of Montague, MA, located in beautiful western Massachusetts. Residents from neighboring towns, such as Leverett, Northfield, Deerfield and Greenfield are also welcome to join in the fun.

Below you’ll find the latest news and chat posts by local residents and organizations, as well as upcoming calendar events. If you have an event you’d like to publicize please go to The Montague Calendar and post your event! To post anything you need to log in first. Please create an account if you don’t already have one.

All Montague Events

MF Library Club
Tue, February 9
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Montague Libraries

Yoga Basics
Tue, February 9
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Montague-Palooza

Story Hour
Wed, February 10
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Montague Libraries

Music & Movement
Thu, February 11
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Montague Libraries

Zen House Potluck
Fri, February 12
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Montague-Palooza

OPEN SWIM @ TFHS Swimmin
Fri, February 12
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Parks & Rec

2009 Grammy Nominated Com
Fri, February 12
8:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Montague-Palooza

MotherGoose Loose
Sat, February 13
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Montague Libraries

Ruby’s Complaint @ Miller
Sat, February 13
8:45 PM - 1:00 AM
Local Entertainment

Mid Month Music Series
Sat, February 13
9:30 PM - 12:30 PM
Local Entertainment

February Vacation Writing
Mon, February 15
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Montague-Palooza

Evening Sing-A-Long
Mon, February 15
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Montague Libraries

Local Live Animals
Tue, February 16
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Montague Libraries

MF Library Club
Tue, February 16
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Montague Libraries

Yoga Basics
Tue, February 16
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Montague-Palooza

Story Hour
Wed, February 17
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Montague Libraries

Music & Movement
Thu, February 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Montague Libraries

OPEN SWIM @ TFHS Swimmin
Fri, February 19
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Parks & Rec

MCL Breakfast
Sun, February 21
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Montague-Palooza

Evening Sing-A-Long
Mon, February 22
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Montague Libraries

MF Library Club
Tue, February 23
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Montague Libraries

Yoga Basics
Tue, February 23
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Montague-Palooza

Story Hour
Wed, February 24
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Montague Libraries

Music & Movement
Thu, February 25
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Montague Libraries

OPEN SWIM @ TFHS Swimmin
Fri, February 26
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Parks & Rec

Family Dance
Sun, February 28
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Montague Grange

Evening Sing-A-Long
Mon, March 1
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Montague Libraries

MF Library Club
Tue, March 2
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Montague Libraries

Yoga Basics
Tue, March 2
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Montague-Palooza

Story Hour
Wed, March 3
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Montague Libraries

Grange Meeting
Wed, March 3
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Montague Grange

Music & Movement
Thu, March 4
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Montague Libraries

Community Crisis Response
Thu, March 4
4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Montague Grange

Montague Scandia
Sun, March 7
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Montague Grange

Evening Sing-A-Long
Mon, March 8
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Montague Libraries

MF Library Club
Tue, March 9
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Montague Libraries

Story Hour
Wed, March 10
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Montague Libraries

Music & Movement
Thu, March 11
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Montague Libraries

Pioneer Valley Jewish Fil
Thu, March 11
Montague-Palooza

Mid Month Music Series
Fri, March 12
9:30 PM - 12:30 PM
Local Entertainment

Rain Sticks
Sat, March 13
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Montague Libraries

Evening Sing-A-Long
Mon, March 15
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Montague Libraries

MF Library Club
Tue, March 16
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Montague Libraries

Story Hour
Wed, March 17
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Montague Libraries

Music & Movement
Thu, March 18
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Montague Libraries

Mother Goose Loose
Sat, March 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Montague Libraries

Herbal Study Course
Sun, March 21
Montague-Palooza

Evening Sing-A-Long
Mon, March 22
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Montague Libraries

MF Library Club
Tue, March 23
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Montague Libraries

Story Hour
Wed, March 24
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Montague Libraries

All Corkboard Posts

Buy/Sell, & Jobs: Buy, Sell, Trade, Tag Sales

GACurbow-Healey - Mon, Feb 8, 2010, 11:46 A

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Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

Laura - Mon, Feb 8, 2010, 7:55 A

How It’s Done
Fair enough, Mik ... I see where you're coming from, completely. For the purposes of this site, it seems that your new feature is a perfect compromise. Well done.

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Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

mik - Sun, Feb 7, 2010, 9:20 P

How It’s Done
MikeN and Laura, > If he thinks something is over the line, then it is, because he gets to draw the line. > I think this new site feature is great. At the same time, > I want to caution those ... (More...)

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Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

MikeNaughton - Sun, Feb 7, 2010, 8:11 P

How It’s Done
Thanks, Paul. Bottom line, though -- it's MIk's site. If he thinks something is over the line, then it is, because he gets to draw the line.

Montague-Palooza: Local News & Events

NancyPaglia - Sun, Feb 7, 2010, 7:55 P

Sweet Special on Valentine’s Day Massage Gift Certificates at Montague Integrative Health!
Order a Massage Gift Certificate for that special someone in your life by Feb.13th and receive $20 off the regular price for a one and a half hour massage(reg. $85, now only $65)AND get $10 off your n... (More...)

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Montague-Palooza: Website Issues

Laura - Sun, Feb 7, 2010, 7:27 P

New Website Area
Mik, I think this new site feature is great. At the same time, I want to caution those who are squeamish about sometimes-messy debate: it might not be a bad idea to develop a stomach for it. It is ... (More...)

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Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

mik - Sun, Feb 7, 2010, 2:22 P

Unemployment is dropping
Yes, it's not much, but if you look at the top of a sine wave (which is what the skyrocketing unemployment curve looked like) you'll note that the curve turns slowly down, not sharply. The real fall i... (More...)

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Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

mark2 - Sun, Feb 7, 2010, 7:53 A

Unemployment is dropping
Mik, 0.3% drop, its not much, but hey its hopefully a good sign of things to come. http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/what-a-9-point-7-unemployment-rate-means.aspx Mark2

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Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

PaulK - Sat, Feb 6, 2010, 7:34 P

How It’s Done
MikeN, Mik, fwiw, i don't agree Mike's post was 'over the line' or 'nasty.' Sometimes the truth is ugly. That's all. It takes courage to shine the light of day on it. And people tend to blame the ... (More...)

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Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

MikeNaughton - Sat, Feb 6, 2010, 7:33 P

How It’s Done
Well, I do apologize if my post was over the line. I think maybe it's time I took a break from this corkboard.

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Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

mik - Sat, Feb 6, 2010, 7:25 P

Unemployment is dropping
Unemployment dropped to 9.7 during January. http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-02-06/unemployment-rate-in-u-s-falls-to-9-7-factory-payrolls-grow.html They say a half million new jobs last mon... (More...)

Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

mark2 - Sat, Feb 6, 2010, 6:06 P

Why the Pat’s didn’t make the Super Bowl
http://www.fancast.com/tv/Saturday-Night-Live/10009/1401371055/Carnival---Tom-Brady/videos?cmpid=FCST_hp_xfinitytv Mark2

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Montague-Palooza: Website Issues

junkman - Sat, Feb 6, 2010, 4:09 P

New Website Area
Mik, and PCD You guys are the best!!!! Talk about customer service!!!!! You went above and beyond!!! If and when I get ready to build a website you have my business definately!!! I really don't see... (More...)

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Montague-Palooza: Website Issues

mik - Sat, Feb 6, 2010, 1:43 P

New Website Area
Ok. Let's try this... I've created a new area on the website JUST for griping and purging and whatever else needs to get off your chest. It's called "EXTREME" (said with deep echoey voice) and if y... (More...)

Local & US Politics: US & World Politics

mik - Sat, Feb 6, 2010, 12:05 P

Open Discussion Across the Aisle
Here is how people with diametrically opposed ideological outlooks and opinions can have a dialog with respect and consideration. "A tone of civility, not slash and burn." I urge everyone to take... (More...)

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Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

junkman - Sat, Feb 6, 2010, 9:51 A

Issues
Hi Mik Fair enough for me to digest. If you and others may notice Mark2 and I really haven't been as colorful in posting these days. Might I ask to remove or relocate the political thread?? I real... (More...)

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Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

mik - Sat, Feb 6, 2010, 8:59 A

Issues
Junkman, Well, there's opinion, and then there's venting and accusation. Mike Naughton was obviously quite fed up with the number of outraged posts that sometimes appears here that are many times e... (More...)

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Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

mark2 - Sat, Feb 6, 2010, 8:51 A

How It’s Done
MIke N, Buddy, I don't know what crawled up your ass. I do pay taxes and quite allot too. Do you pay taxes ?? I merely pointed out something that I had heard in regards to this tax for Montague cent... (More...)

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Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

junkman - Sat, Feb 6, 2010, 7:42 A

Issues
Hi Mik, I read your post. Good post by the way. I do have a few question in regard to it. A big "NO" as to you needing to babysitter for this site. I would like to lightly tread on the issues you m... (More...)

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Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

mik - Fri, Feb 5, 2010, 11:48 P

How It’s Done
Holy shit. Well, just when I thought the rancor and invective couldn't get any lower, or higher, or change its altitude in any manner, it does. And from entirely the wrong person that I'd expect. ... (More...)

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Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

junkman - Fri, Feb 5, 2010, 10:36 P

How It’s Done
Hey Mike N, Please don't remind us (Mark2 and I) the definition of a liberal. Its fair to say WE KNOW! Posts are to the point. Not a bunch of fluff. No big words, lengthy sentences and garble. What... (More...)

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Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

MikeNaughton - Fri, Feb 5, 2010, 10:07 P

How It’s Done
Conclusion: Feeding the anger is key; all the rest is simply technique. The goal is to spark and then stoke a visceral "us vs. them" anger. That is what keeps the darkness alive, and helps it grow str... (More...)

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Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

MikeNaughton - Fri, Feb 5, 2010, 9:41 P

How It’s Done
I dunno(1) -- it seems like Mark2 and junkman have been complaining a lot about taxes lately.(2) Do you think they even pay taxes?(3) Maybe they're the type who don't pay any taxes at all(4), but just... (More...)

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Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

MikeNaughton - Fri, Feb 5, 2010, 8:48 P

Montague Center tax hike
ddz - Nice post! Mark2 - What you first wrote: "I have now heard from 2 people that this is the intentions of the town. However I cant get an answer from the town." What you then revealed: "I ... (More...)

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Montague-Palooza: General Discussion

ddz - Fri, Feb 5, 2010, 7:54 P

Montague Center tax hike
Hey Mark2, I appreciate your open response and went in search-of the elusive article...we're such ardent recyclers I think it went out in last weeks curbside pickup. What I can tell you is that the t... (More...)

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