Upcoming Events
Falls Village Abundance Stand
You may have noticed a new shed-like building outside of the library, under the small tent — that’s the Falls Village Abundance Stand! It is a place for home gardeners to share their produce and flowers with neighbors who will appreciate it. Have a glut of cukes? Drop some off. Too much mint? Plop it in one of the jars. We even have a fridge for things that need to stay cold.
People should take anything they like, regardless of whether or not they drop something off. There is no need-based requirement — the Abundance Stand is based in the spirit of neighborly reciprocity and joy. We only ask that you use (or enjoy the beauty of) whatever you take from the stand.
If you have extra vegetables, fruits or flowers you'd be willing to share with the community, we encourage you to bring them to the Abundance Stand throughout the season. We're excited to offer a spot for our community to share the fruits of their labors, which are often more than one family can eat!
The stand is self-serve and open 24/7 during the growing season.
Cardio Dance
Move your body with cardio dance every Tuesday in September from 5:30 - 6:30pm! This high-energy workout class is set to upbeat music, perfect for anyone looking to add some fun movement to their week. Come for one class or all five. This class is open to all levels. Be sure to bring comfy shoes, a water bottle, and a positive attitude (Jane Fonda leotards and leg warmers are optional).
Class is $15 at the door, paid by cash or Venmo to the instructor. This class is brought to you in partnership with the Falls Village Recreation Commission.
About the Instructor
Paula Fabiano is a certified fitness and wellness professional and holds a BA in Dance from the University of New Hampshire. She leads dance and fitness classes, provides personal training, and is looking forward to helping more people stay fit while having fun doing it. Paula is a former registered nurse with a BS in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts (Boston) and is also certified in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University.
Monthly Meetup: Make & Mend
This meetup is for visible menders, makers, and mending-curious.
Bring your own project. Drink tea and get your mending done while gaining tips, tricks, and inspiration from fellow hobby menders. Drop-in anytime from 6pm-8pm.
Please bring your own equipment and materials. We have small selection of beautiful fabrics on hand that was generously donated by John Robshaw for use as patches.
We hope to offer club tools and supplies in the future. If you would like to sponsor this club or donate gently-used materials, please reach out to britta@thecenteronmain.org
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, September 10
Thursday, October 8
Contra Dance Lessons
If you've ever been curious about contra dancing (or if you just like having a good time with neighbors), we have the perfect series for you! Join instructor Tom Scott and the locally famous Falls Village Fiddler (Rachel Gall) for a three-part beginner's contra dance school.
At its core, contra dancing is a social interaction. It's about meeting people and making new friends, set to live music. In this series you will learn the basic structure of the contra set, the roles of the dance partners, proper etiquette, and the different figures that are used to move through the set. In this 3-part series, you will be guided from novice to proficient in dancing the most common contra figures. This type of dance is fun and easy to learn. Come solo or bring a friend! Walk away with the confidence to attend any of the local contra dances.
Classes are $15-20 sliding scale. Participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions since the skills will build, but no one will be turned away. If you can't make all three, come for the others anyway.
Classes are held on the second Saturday of the month, from 6pm-8pm.
September 12th
October 10th
November 14th
Registration is requested (but walk-ins are welcome!). Please register here.
About the Musician & Caller
Rachel Gall, Rachel picked up her first violin at age 3. At 22 she wanted a fun way to make music with people. She discovered the New England Contra Dance Community and has enjoyed many an evening fiddling, dancing and calling ever since.
About the Instructor
Tom Scott, Tom has been dancing since December of 2019. This will be his first formal class instructing the Contra Dance. He has helped teach many beginners at the local dances that take place in the area and is excited to help you learn just how much fun Contra Dancing is.
Kumihimo: Intro to Japanese Braiding
Try your hand at Kumihimo, a traditional Japanese braiding art form that turns colored threads into strong, intricately patterned cords. Once used to fasten samurai armor, these beautiful cords can be used in place of string in just about anything (key rings, clothing ties, shoe laces, purse straps, dog leashes, you name it!).
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll get an overview of the craft, learn basic techniques, choose from cotton and linen threads, and create your first cord on a foam braiding disk. Participants are welcome to take the disk home with them to continue exploring. This workshop is free and limited to 10 participants, ages 15+. Please register in advance.
About the Facilitator
Marsha Altemus is a local retired professional weaver and fiber hobbiest looking to share what she has learned and explored along her path.
Cardio Dance
Move your body with cardio dance every Tuesday in September from 5:30 - 6:30pm! This high-energy workout class is set to upbeat music, perfect for anyone looking to add some fun movement to their week. Come for one class or all five. This class is open to all levels. Be sure to bring comfy shoes, a water bottle, and a positive attitude (Jane Fonda leotards and leg warmers are optional).
Class is $15 at the door, paid by cash or Venmo to the instructor. This class is brought to you in partnership with the Falls Village Recreation Commission.
About the Instructor
Paula Fabiano is a certified fitness and wellness professional and holds a BA in Dance from the University of New Hampshire. She leads dance and fitness classes, provides personal training, and is looking forward to helping more people stay fit while having fun doing it. Paula is a former registered nurse with a BS in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts (Boston) and is also certified in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University.
Monthly Meetup: Flytying
This meet up is for flytyers and those curious about the craft.
Find fresh ears for your best fishing tales while learning tips and tricks from fellow flytyers. Drop in any time from 6pm-8pm.
Please bring your own equipment and materials. We hope to offer club tools and supplies in the future. If you would like to sponsor this club or donate gently-used materials, please reach out to britta@thecenteronmain.org
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, September 17th
Thursday, October 29th
Cardio Dance
Move your body with cardio dance every Tuesday in September from 5:30 - 6:30pm! This high-energy workout class is set to upbeat music, perfect for anyone looking to add some fun movement to their week. Come for one class or all five. This class is open to all levels. Be sure to bring comfy shoes, a water bottle, and a positive attitude (Jane Fonda leotards and leg warmers are optional).
Class is $15 at the door, paid by cash or Venmo to the instructor. This class is brought to you in partnership with the Falls Village Recreation Commission.
About the Instructor
Paula Fabiano is a certified fitness and wellness professional and holds a BA in Dance from the University of New Hampshire. She leads dance and fitness classes, provides personal training, and is looking forward to helping more people stay fit while having fun doing it. Paula is a former registered nurse with a BS in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts (Boston) and is also certified in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University.
Craft & Art Supply Swap
The Center on Main and Common Place Craft Workshop (Millerton, NY) are teaming up on a Craft & Art Supply Swap on September 26th!
What is an art supply swap?
Have you ever gotten really excited about a new craft, purchased all the supplies, and then realized you didn’t like it as much as you thought you did? Or maybe you did enjoy painting, but now you’re really loving knitting and you haven’t touched your paintbrushes in months. Or maybe you’ve been eying blockprinting but you can’t justify the cost of tools and materials right now. If any of this rings true — the art supply swap is for you!
Folks can drop off their new or gently used art supplies at one of our collection locations on 9/18 - 9/24 and then come to the swap to pick out new-to-you supplies. 1-2pm is reserved for people who donated supplies to the swap. At 2pm, the swap is open to everyone — no donation necessary.
The art supply swap is rooted in community joy, reciprocity, and waste reduction. There is no need-based requirement for participation. All we ask is that you take only what you will genuinely use and enjoy. Help connect our community of artists, crafters and makers with unused art supplies!
Donate to the Swap
Art supply donations can be dropped off at our two collection spots. For guidelines and suggested examples, please see our swap donation guidelines.
The Center on Main (103 Main Street, Falls Village, CT)
9/18 - 9/24 | drop of anytime
Common Place Craft Workshop (50 Main Street, Millerton, NY)
9/18 - 9/20 | 11am - 4pm or by appointment: 917-543-9170
Shop the Swap
Saturday, September 26, 2026
The Center on Main (103 Main Street, Falls Village, CT)
1pm - 2pm : Early access for folks who donated to the swap
2pm - 4pm: Anyone can “shop” the swap! The swap is free for everyone.
Remember to bring your own bags to take home your new-to-you materials!
Volunteer at the Swap
We’re looking for a few friendly, helpful hands to organize/set up on September 25th and manage the swap on September 26th. If that’s you, please sign up here. Thank you!
Swap Rules
Swap items are free.
Open to everyone. You do not have to bring supplies to participate, but those who do bring supplies will get access to the swap for the first hour.
No stashing/reselling. Please help us limit waste and reduce barriers to making art by only taking supplies that you yourself (or the organization you represent) will genuinely use.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the swap. There may be fragile, sharp and toxic materials at reachable height. Tweens 12+ are welcome to shop by themselves.
Items not taken by swap participants will be used at The Center on Main (501c3) for future programming, shared with other local programs, or used to seed a future swap.
Cardio Dance
Move your body with cardio dance every Tuesday in September from 5:30 - 6:30pm! This high-energy workout class is set to upbeat music, perfect for anyone looking to add some fun movement to their week. Come for one class or all five. This class is open to all levels. Be sure to bring comfy shoes, a water bottle, and a positive attitude (Jane Fonda leotards and leg warmers are optional).
Class is $15 at the door, paid by cash or Venmo to the instructor. This class is brought to you in partnership with the Falls Village Recreation Commission.
About the Instructor
Paula Fabiano is a certified fitness and wellness professional and holds a BA in Dance from the University of New Hampshire. She leads dance and fitness classes, provides personal training, and is looking forward to helping more people stay fit while having fun doing it. Paula is a former registered nurse with a BS in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts (Boston) and is also certified in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University.
Twelve Moons Coffee House
Twelve Moons Coffee House is at the Center on Main every first Saturday of the month. Open-mic sign ups start at 6pm, open-mic at 6:30pm and the featured performance runs from 8-9pm. Entrance is free but donations are appreciated.
On Saturday, October 3rd the feature performer will be Kala Farnham.
(Donations at this event go towards supporting Twelve Moons Coffee House. If you would like to support The Center on Main’s ability to host more programming like this, please consider making a separate donation to our organization.)
Monthly Meetup: Make & Mend
This meetup is for visible menders, makers, and mending-curious.
Bring your own project. Drink tea and get your mending done while gaining tips, tricks, and inspiration from fellow hobby menders. Drop-in anytime from 6pm-8pm.
Please bring your own equipment and materials. We have small selection of beautiful fabrics on hand that was generously donated by John Robshaw for use as patches.
We hope to offer club tools and supplies in the future. If you would like to sponsor this club or donate gently-used materials, please reach out to britta@thecenteronmain.org
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, October 8
Theater LARP: In the Hall of the Bandit King
Join LARP writer and game runner Olivia Montoya for an afternoon LARP game called In The Hall of the Bandit King on October 10, 2026 from 1 to 4 PM. It is a fantasy murder mystery where all characters are bandits who start with amnesia and have to figure out who they are and who killed the bandit king! In this game, you won’t need to come up with your own character or wear any costumes (unless you want to!)
Registration
This game is FREE but registration is required by October 1. There is space for 12 total players, with a minimum of 5. Participation is first-come first-served in regards to registration. Players will need to fill out a simple survey that will be emailed out after registration. This is to help the facilitator “cast” you in your role for the game. After October 1, registration will remain open for either open spots or a waitlist, but you might be assigned a random character. This is an event aimed at adults, but parents or guardians may bring teens if they are okay with the content involved in the games. Visit this link to register.
About the Facilitator
Olivia Montoya is a life-long resident of Northwest Connecticut. She is a LARP writer and game designer who has organized a weekend-long LARP in Sharon (Children of the Gods, 2024), and has written and run a variety of short theater LARPs for conventions and groups around the Northeast, including Intercon (Warwick, RI), Summer Larpin' (Boxboro, MA), Dice Bubble (Troy, NY), Time Bubble (Troy, NY), A LARP Festival (Boston, MA), and the Greater Boston LARP Society. She has also run games as far afield as Virginia, Minnesota, Illinois and California, and is excited to bring this style of game to her home region.
About Theater LARP
Have you heard of murder mystery parties? How about improv theater or tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons?
If any of these sound interesting to you, you might like theater LARPs / parlor LARPs, which are what you get if you mash up all of those things! LARP stands for Live Action Roleplaying. In LARP you embody a character and do what you want your character to do and say what you want your character to say. Theater/parlor LARPs don’t use any live combat (so no hitting each other with foam swords).
Still have questions?
Read our information sheet to learn all about this specific game and theater LARP in general.
Contra Dance Lessons
If you've ever been curious about contra dancing (or if you just like having a good time with neighbors), we have the perfect series for you! Join instructor Tom Scott and the locally famous Falls Village Fiddler (Rachel Gall) for a three-part beginner's contra dance school.
At its core, contra dancing is a social interaction. It's about meeting people and making new friends, set to live music. In this series you will learn the basic structure of the contra set, the roles of the dance partners, proper etiquette, and the different figures that are used to move through the set. In this 3-part series, you will be guided from novice to proficient in dancing the most common contra figures. This type of dance is fun and easy to learn. Come solo or bring a friend! Walk away with the confidence to attend any of the local contra dances.
Classes are $15-20 sliding scale. Participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions since the skills will build, but no one will be turned away. If you can't make all three, come for the others anyway.
Classes are held on the second Saturday of the month, from 6pm-8pm.
September 12th
October 10th
November 14th
Registration is requested (but walk-ins are welcome!). Please register here.
About the Musician & Caller
Rachel Gall, Rachel picked up her first violin at age 3. At 22 she wanted a fun way to make music with people. She discovered the New England Contra Dance Community and has enjoyed many an evening fiddling, dancing and calling ever since.
About the Instructor
Tom Scott, Tom has been dancing since December of 2019. This will be his first formal class instructing the Contra Dance. He has helped teach many beginners at the local dances that take place in the area and is excited to help you learn just how much fun Contra Dancing is.
Monthly Meetup: Flytying
This meet up is for flytyers and those curious about the craft.
Find fresh ears for your best fishing tales while learning tips and tricks from fellow flytyers. Drop in any time from 6pm-8pm.
Please bring your own equipment and materials. We hope to offer club tools and supplies in the future. If you would like to sponsor this club or donate gently-used materials, please reach out to britta@thecenteronmain.org
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, October 29th
Contra Dance Lessons
If you've ever been curious about contra dancing (or if you just like having a good time with neighbors), we have the perfect series for you! Join instructor Tom Scott and the locally famous Falls Village Fiddler (Rachel Gall) for a three-part beginner's contra dance school.
At its core, contra dancing is a social interaction. It's about meeting people and making new friends, set to live music. In this series you will learn the basic structure of the contra set, the roles of the dance partners, proper etiquette, and the different figures that are used to move through the set. In this 3-part series, you will be guided from novice to proficient in dancing the most common contra figures. This type of dance is fun and easy to learn. Come solo or bring a friend! Walk away with the confidence to attend any of the local contra dances.
Classes are $15-20 sliding scale. Participants are encouraged to attend all three sessions since the skills will build, but no one will be turned away. If you can't make all three, come for the others anyway.
Classes are held on the second Saturday of the month, from 6pm-8pm.
September 12th
October 10th
November 14th
Registration is requested (but walk-ins are welcome!). Please register here.
About the Musician & Caller
Rachel Gall, Rachel picked up her first violin at age 3. At 22 she wanted a fun way to make music with people. She discovered the New England Contra Dance Community and has enjoyed many an evening fiddling, dancing and calling ever since.
About the Instructor
Tom Scott, Tom has been dancing since December of 2019. This will be his first formal class instructing the Contra Dance. He has helped teach many beginners at the local dances that take place in the area and is excited to help you learn just how much fun Contra Dancing is.
Twelve Moons Coffee House
Twelve Moons Coffee House is at the Center on Main every first Saturday of the month. Open-mic sign ups start at 6pm, open-mic at 6:30pm and the featured performance runs from 8-9pm. Entrance is free but donations are appreciated.
On Saturday, September 5th the feature performer will be David Reed.
(Donations at this event go towards supporting Twelve Moons Coffee House. If you would like to support The Center on Main’s ability to host more programming like this, please consider making a separate donation to our organization.)
Cardio Dance
Move your body with cardio dance every Tuesday in September from 5:30 - 6:30pm! This high-energy workout class is set to upbeat music, perfect for anyone looking to add some fun movement to their week. Come for one class or all five. This class is open to all levels. Be sure to bring comfy shoes, a water bottle, and a positive attitude (Jane Fonda leotards and leg warmers are optional).
Class is $15 at the door, paid by cash or Venmo to the instructor. This class is brought to you in partnership with the Falls Village Recreation Commission.
About the Instructor
Paula Fabiano is a certified fitness and wellness professional and holds a BA in Dance from the University of New Hampshire. She leads dance and fitness classes, provides personal training, and is looking forward to helping more people stay fit while having fun doing it. Paula is a former registered nurse with a BS in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts (Boston) and is also certified in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University.
Family Movie Night
Please join us for a free family movie night, brought to you in partnership with The Falls Village Recreation Commission and All Falls Village. Doors open at 6pm. Movie starts at 6:30pm. Bring your own folding beach chair or blanket and get comfy! (Regular stacking chairs will also be available in the rear most rows.)
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Rio (2011)
Run Time: 101 minutes
Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu never learned to fly and lives a happily domesticated life in Minnesota with his human friend, Linda. Blu is thought to be the last of his kind, but when word comes that Jewel, a lone female, lives in Rio de Janeiro, Blu and Linda go to meet her. Animal smugglers kidnap Blu and Jewel, but the pair soon escape and begin a perilous adventure back to freedom -- and Linda.
Monthly Meetup: Make & Mend
This meetup is for visible menders, makers, and mending-curious.
Bring your own project. Drink tea and get your mending done while gaining tips, tricks, and inspiration from fellow hobby menders. Drop-in anytime from 6pm-8pm.
Please bring your own equipment and materials. We have small selection of beautiful fabrics on hand that was generously donated by John Robshaw for use as patches.
We hope to offer club tools and supplies in the future. If you would like to sponsor this club or donate gently-used materials, please reach out to britta@thecenteronmain.org
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, August 20
Thursday, September 10
Thursday, October 8
Falls Village Historical Festival
Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary on August 15th, 2026 10AM-3PM in Downtown Falls Village.
The day will be jam-packed with reenactors, house tours, historic demonstrations, horse-drawn carriage rides, historic tours, music and more!
From 12:30pm - 1:30pm, join us at the Center for a lecture on Alexander Hamilton, followed immediately by a one-woman play on the life of Rachael Faucett, mother of Hamilton.
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The Life of Alexander Hamilton
This lecture examines the life and work of Alexander Hamilton. From his humble beginnings as an illegitimate immigrant from the Danish West Indies, to his rise on the world stage as the right hand of George Washington and the architect of the federal government. Hamilton's inexhaustible drive and determination to leave his mark on the world changed the very world itself, and still defines the very essence of American exceptionalism.
JIMMY NAPOLI Jimmy Napoli has been a licensed N.Y.C. tour guide since 1996, specializing in the American Revolution, the creation of the Federal Government of the United States, the abolition movement, and women’s suffrage. His main area of interest and expertise is Alexander Hamilton. In 2007, Jimmy appeared in the PBS documentary “The American Experience; Alexander Hamilton,” written and directed by Middlemarch Films. In 2012, Jimmy was published in a re-edition of the classic biography “George Washington: The Indispensable Man”, by James Thomas Flexner, writing the additional essays and providing historical consultation on this Sterling Publishing signature edition. He is also a frequent lecturer at Morris-Jumel Mansion, George Washington’s 1776 headquarters in Harlem, where he speaks about the lives and legacies of America’s Founding Fathers. Currently, Jimmy is writing a book about 1790, centering around the second session of the United States Congress, held at Federal Hall on Wall Street. Born on Manhattan Island, Jimmy grew up fast in the turbulent 1970’s in the rough-and-tumble neighborhood of Jamaica, Queens. He is currently traveling by boat to the US Virgin Islands with Eva and their cat, Zelda, to trace the footsteps of Alexander Hamilton and set up tours on the islands where Hamilton grew up. “Napoli is a force of nature, with the energy of an entire cast of actors.” - The New York Times
Raising a Revolutionary
This fictional play of Rachael Faucett by Eva Dorrepaal portrays the life of a scandalized 18th century woman and mother of a genius that was brilliant enough herself to see the greatness in her son.
Set in St Croix in the Danish West Indies 1767 it depicts the life, hardships and injustices of rural 18th century life from the perspective of a tenacious, independent and very modern woman as she struggles to raise 11 year old Alexander Hamilton and his older brother James.
EVA DORREPAAL Eva Dorrepaal has appeared in more than 40 independent films that have been screened in more than 50 film festivals, including Cannes, Toronto and Sundance. She has written and performed three solo shows: Mata Hari, Almost Mata Hari - Lovers, Letters and Killers and Raising a Revolutionary. She has also appeared in numerous European TV shows. After studying acting and directing in the Netherlands, she was invited to travel to former Yugoslavia to perform and live with the renowned KPGT theater group during the Serbo-Croatian war. She has played leading roles in almost all of Edwin Brienen's feature films, which were shot in Amsterdam and Berlin. In the late 1990's, Eva moved to New York, where she continues to work with filmmakers such as Jonathan Caouette, Jorge Torres-Torres and Onur Tukel (Catfight, Scenes from an Empty Church, Black Magic for White Boys).
SHEEN Play Reading
Please join us for a reading of SHEEN, new solo work by local playwright Lonnie Carter read by acclaimed actor Campbell Scott.
SHEEN is Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, the first televangelist. His show "Life is Worth Living" was broadcast from 1952-1957, nominated for two Emmys, winning once for the man sometimes known as Uncle Fultie.
To be noted - The Bishop was Catholic, but the majority of his audience was non-Catholic. His sermons were what sermons should be - inspirational and riveting.
August 14 at the Center on Main at 4 p.m. An hour and change. 103 Main Street. Admission is free.
Monthly Meetup: Flytying
This meet up is for flytyers and those curious about the craft.
Find fresh ears for your best fishing tales while learning tips and tricks from fellow flytyers. Drop in any time from 6pm-8pm.
Please bring your own equipment and materials. We hope to offer club tools and supplies in the future. If you would like to sponsor this club or donate gently-used materials, please reach out to britta@thecenteronmain.org
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, August 13 (6-8pm)
Life-Size Candy Land
Come one, come all to the fantastic world of Candy Land!
Stop by the Center on Main between 4-6pm on Thursday, August 6th to play a magical round (or two) of life-size Candy Land!
This event is free to attend. Brought to you in collaboration with the D.M. Hunt Library and the Falls Village Recreation Commission.
Twelve Moons Coffee House
Twelve Moons Coffee House is at the Center on Main every first Saturday of the month. Open-mic sign ups start at 6pm, open-mic at 6:30pm and the featured performance runs from 8-9pm. Entrance is free but donations are appreciated.
On Saturday, August 1st the feature performer will be Christopher Brown.
(Donations at this event go towards supporting Twelve Moons Coffee House. If you would like to support The Center on Main’s ability to host more programming like this, please consider making a separate donation to our organization.)
Monthly Meetup: Make & Mend
This meetup is for visible menders, makers, and mending-curious.
Bring your own project. Drink tea and get your mending done while gaining tips, tricks, and inspiration from fellow hobby menders. Drop-in anytime from 6pm-8pm.
Please bring your own equipment and materials. We have small selection of beautiful fabrics on hand that was generously donated by John Robshaw for use as patches.
We hope to offer club tools and supplies in the future. If you would like to sponsor this club or donate gently-used materials, please reach out to britta@thecenteronmain.org
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, July 30 (6-8pm)
Thursday, August 20 (6-8pm)
Monthly Meetup: Flytying
This meet up is for flytyers and those curious about the craft.
Find fresh ears for your best fishing tales while learning tips and tricks from fellow flytyers. Drop in any time from 6pm-8pm.
Please bring your own equipment and materials. We hope to offer club tools and supplies in the future. If you would like to sponsor this club or donate gently-used materials, please reach out to britta@thecenteronmain.org
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, July 23rd (6-8pm)
Help Create Life-Size Candy Land
Calling all crafty community members — we need your help!
The Center on Main, D.M. Hunt Library, and Falls Village Recreation Commission are teaming up to bring LIFE-SIZED CANDY LAND to the Center on August 6th. We need all the help we can get painting cardboard characters/props to make this game magically immersive and truly unforgettable.
Supplies and light refreshments will be provided. Just bring yourself (and maybe a friend)!
Friends of the Library Giant Tag Sale
The Friends of David M. Hunt Library will host their annual Giant Tag Sale at the Center on Main on Saturday, July 11 and on Sunday, July 12, from 9 am to 3 pm, the day of the Falls Village Car & Motorcycle Show. Quality items may be donated and dropped off at the Center on Main at 103 Main Street in Falls Village on Thursday, July 9 and Friday, July 10 from noon to 5PM. Items that cannot be accepted include clothing, books, and electronics; almost anything else is welcome. All proceeds from the tag sale benefit the library.
Friends of the Library Giant Tag Sale
The Friends of David M. Hunt Library will host their annual Giant Tag Sale at the Center on Main on Saturday, July 11 and on Sunday, July 12, from 9 am to 3 pm, the day of the Falls Village Car & Motorcycle Show. Quality items may be donated and dropped off at the Center on Main at 103 Main Street in Falls Village on Thursday, July 9 and Friday, July 10 from noon to 5PM. Items that cannot be accepted include clothing, books, and electronics; almost anything else is welcome. All proceeds from the tag sale benefit the library.
Twelve Moons Coffee House
Twelve Moons Coffee House is normally at the Center on Main every first Saturday of the month… but this month it will be held on FRIDAY, July 3rd. Open-mic sign ups start at 6pm, open-mic at 6:30pm and the featured performance runs from 8-9pm. Entrance is free but donations are appreciated.
On FRIDAY, July 3rd, the feature performer will be David Ray.
(Donations at this event go towards supporting Twelve Moons Coffee House. If you would like to support The Center on Main’s ability to host more programming like this, please consider making a separate donation to our organization.)
Mail Myself to You: Film Screening & Art Workshop
On Thursday, July 2nd at 5:30 pm join filmmaker Imogen Pranger for a screening of her short documentary, Mail Myself to You, followed by a hands-on mail art workshop at the Center on Main. Create your own collaged postcard to send to a friend or loved one! (Supplies AND stamps provided!)
This event is a collaboration between the Center on Main and the David M. Hunt Library's Video Wall.
Mail Myself to You (2024) explores the legacy and future of the correspondence art movement through stop-motion animation and 16mm direct cinema. The film focuses on the Oberlin College Mail Art Collection, asking how an archive can best preserve the memory of art that resists convention. The film has been screened in numerous film festivals and received a Special Jury Mention at the Athens International Film and Video Festival.
This event is geared towards teens and adults. Younger children are invited to participate with adult supervision.
Monthly Meetup: Make & Mend
This meetup is for visible menders, makers, and mending-curious.
Bring your own project. Drink tea and get your mending done while gaining tips, tricks, and inspiration from fellow hobby menders. Drop-in anytime from 6pm-8pm.
Please bring your own equipment and materials. We have small selection of beautiful fabrics on hand that was generously donated by John Robshaw for use as patches.
We hope to offer club tools and supplies in the future. If you would like to sponsor this club or donate gently-used materials, please reach out to britta@thecenteronmain.org
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, June 25 (6-8pm)
Thursday, July 30 (6-8pm)
Legacy of a Wealthy Slave
The David M. Hunt Library welcomes Connecticut storyteller, Denise Manning Keyes Page to the Center on Main on Saturday, June 20th at 2 pm to share the story of her ancestor, Alfred C. Manning.
She will share two parts of the trilogy “Legacy of a Wealthy Slave.” In it she tells of her mother’s orphaned childhood and of how she, Denise, came to learn of her ancestors’ story. It is the story a formerly enslaved man, her great-great grandfather in Edenton, NC, who purchases his freedom, moves to New Haven, registers a patent for his invention, buys property, and sends two of his sons to Yale University, from which they graduated in 1880 and 1881.
Ms. Page, will share more about the unfolding of Mr. Manning's fascinating "enslavement to autonomy" story during this performance.
Twelve Moons Coffee House
Twelve Moons Coffee House is at the Center on Main every first Saturday of the month! Open-mic sign ups start at 6pm, open-mic at 6:30pm and the featured performance runs from 8-9pm. Entrance is free but donations are appreciated.
On Saturday, June 6th, the feature performer will be Aimee Van Dyne.
(Donations at this event go towards supporting Twelve Moons Coffee House. If you would like to support The Center on Main’s ability to host more programming like this, please consider making a separate donation to our organization.)
Monthly Meetup: Flytying
This meet up is for flytyers and those curious about the craft.
Find fresh ears for your best fishing tales while learning tips and tricks from fellow flytyers. Drop in any time from 6pm-8pm.
Please bring your own equipment and materials. We hope to offer club tools and supplies in the future. If you would like to sponsor this club or donate gently-used materials, please reach out to britta@thecenteronmain.org
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, June 4th (6-8pm)
Thursday, July 23rd (6-8pm)
Monthly Meetup: Make & Mend
This meetup is for visible menders, makers, and mending-curious.
Bring your own project. Drink tea and get your mending done while gaining tips, tricks, and inspiration from fellow hobby menders. Drop-in anytime from 6pm-8pm.
Please bring your own equipment and materials. We have small selection of beautiful fabrics on hand that was generously donated by John Robshaw for use as patches.
We hope to offer club tools and supplies in the future. If you would like to sponsor this club or donate gently-used materials, please reach out to britta@thecenteronmain.org
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, May 21st (6-8pm)
Thursday, June 25 (6-8pm)
Thursday, July 30 (6-8pm)
“Pete Seeger: A Life in Song” Presented by The Juckets
Join us for “Pete Seeger: A Life in Song,” presented by The Juckets 🎶 A 75 minute musical celebration of Pete Seeger’s influence on social change from Civil Rights to Environmentalism .
Graham and Barbara Dean (long time local activists and musicians) bring to life Pete Seeger’s story through song and text. The performance weaves through his accomplished career. From his early days with the Weavers to his decades of dedication to the Hudson River. The performers will be backed by members of the Juckets.
Tickets are a sliding scale suggested donation of $10-20. Tickets can be purchased in advance HERE and will be available at the door. Proceeds from this show will be split evenly between the performers and the Center on Main.
Monthly Meetup: Flytying
This meet up is for flytyers and those curious about the craft.
Find fresh ears for your best fishing tales while learning tips and tricks from fellow flytyers. Drop in any time from 6pm-8pm.
Please bring your own equipment and materials. We hope to offer club tools and supplies in the future. If you would like to sponsor this club or donate gently-used materials, please reach out to britta@thecenteronmain.org
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, May 14th (6-8pm)
Thursday, June 4th (6-8pm)
Thursday, July 23rd (6-8pm)
Twelve Moons Coffee House
Twelve Moons Coffee House is at the Center on Main every first Saturday of the month! Open-mic sign ups start at 6pm, open-mic at 6:30pm and the featured performance runs from 8-9pm. Entrance is free but donations are appreciated.
On Saturday, May 2nd the feature performer will be Stephen Bennett.
Black Crust Bakery Pre-Order Pick Ups
Black Crust Bakery Offering Local Pick Ups
Black Crust Bakery is now offering local weekly pick ups at the Center on Main, every Sunday starting April 5. Simply order your bread from their website, select Local Pick Up at check out and choose your pick up date. Order by Thursday to ensure pick up on the following Sunday.
Visit blackcrustbakery.com to place your order.
Maple Fest
Come celebrate the sweet, rich tradition of maple sugaring in Connecticut! Enjoy a pancake breakfast, maple syrup tastings, sugaring demos, live music and more on the Falls Village town green.
Inside at the Center on Main from 10-11am, we’ll be hosting a special lecture on Connecticut’s Native history & maple traditions presented by The Institute for American Studies.
Bring your family, your friends, and your sweet tooth! This event is free to attend but there will be food and syrup for purchase.
Black Crust Bakery Pre-Order Pick Ups
Black Crust Bakery Offering Local Pick Ups
Black Crust Bakery is now offering local weekly pick ups at the Center on Main, every Sunday starting April 5. Simply order your bread from their website, select Local Pick Up at check out and choose your pick up date. Order by Thursday to ensure pick up on the following Sunday.
Visit blackcrustbakery.com to place your order.
Black Crust Bakery Pre-Order Pick Ups
Black Crust Bakery Offering Local Pick Ups
Black Crust Bakery is now offering local weekly pick ups at the Center on Main, every Sunday starting April 5. Simply order your bread from their website, select Local Pick Up at check out and choose your pick up date. Order by Thursday to ensure pick up on the following Sunday.
Visit blackcrustbakery.com to place your order.
Crescendo Tango Workshops
Step into the rhythm of tango! Join tango artist and instructor Muna Swairjo for an engaging dance class inspired by Crescendo’s upcoming concert Stepping into Song. Explore the movement, passion, and pulse behind Martín Palmeri’s Misatango—then experience the music live in concert. All levels welcome. For more information, check out the series info sheet.
There are two separate classes available on 4/10. Attend one or both!
Class 1: 5:00–6:00 PM
Class 2: 6:30–7:30 PM
This workshop is valued at $25 ($10 for auditors) but it is being offered on a sliding scale (minimum $10 for participants/$5 for auditors) to ensure participation is not cost prohibitive. Please consider your personal financial situation and pay at the level you can. Please register in advance at this link.
This workshop is co-hosted by Crescendo and The Center on Main
Black Crust Bakery Pre-Order Pick Ups
Starting Sunday, April 5 | 10am-12pm
Black Crust Bakery Offering Local Pick Ups in Falls Village
Black Crust Bakery is now offering local weekly pick ups at the Center on Main, every Sunday starting April 5. Simply order your bread from their website, select Local Pick Up at check out and choose your pick up date. Order by Thursday to ensure pick up on the following Sunday.
Visit blackcrustbakery.com to place your order.